-
The NBA Is Struggling to Contain a Jump in Cases: Can the New Season Survive Outside the Bubble?
The NBA has imposed new COVID-19 restrictions for its players as the new season is shaken by an increase in cases. Flip Media’s Eric Mitchell breaks down what to expect as the league gets its new season underway outside the bubble.
-
NFL's Playoff Openers See Solid Ratings, Nickelodeon's Game Draws 2 Million Viewers
Sunday’s CBS game between the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears attracted over 28 million viewers, and its kids’ version drew approximately 2 million.
-
State Tax Departments Set Their Sights on Pro Athletes' Earnings
Professional athletes face complex state tax filings, given their hectic schedules. The pandemic added another angle: isolation bubbles and remote coaching.
-
DraftKings Now Lets You Bet on Drone Races
The Drone Racing League announced an exclusive deal that gives DraftKings the title of official betting partner and access to DRL’s “tech-setters” fan base.
-
NFL Is Still Committed to Playoffs Despite More Covid-19 Outbreaks
The NFL’s players union said it continues to operate under an “understanding” playoff games will not be postponed if Covid-19 outbreaks are contained.
-
March Madness to Be Played Entirely in Indiana
The 2021 Division 1 Men’s Basketball Championship will be played entirely within Indiana. The tournament known as “March Madness” was canceled last year due to the pandemic.
-
Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos Great, Dies at 78
Floyd Little, the Hall of Fame running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died. He was 78. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said he died Friday night. No cause was given. Little was a three-time All-American at Syracuse, where he wore No. 44 like Jim Brown and Ernie Davis before him. From 1964-66, he…
-
Mike Tirico Talks Must-Win Game for Washington
Mike Tirico of NBC Sports and host of “Football Night in America” joins News4’s Leon Harris to preview Washington’s game against the Eagles on Sunday Night Football. The two discuss Washington’s journey this season, as the team finds itself one win away from the playoffs. Tirico also shares his thoughts on Ron Rivera’s impact, the rising star of Chase...
-
After a Season of Small Steps, NFL Owners Can Now Prove They Take Diversity Seriously
With the NFL’s “Black Monday” days away – a time when NFL clubs make coaching and front office changes – diversity measures re-enter the spotlight.
-
Following Viewership Hit During 2020 Finals, NBA Has Best Opening Week Since 2012
The National Basketball Association’s opening week was led by the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks Christmas Day game, which averaged 7 million viewers.
-
LeBron James Named AP Male Athlete of the Year for Record-Tying 4th Time
LeBron James told the world in 2020 that Black Lives Matter. He helped convince many who had never voted to finally head to the polls. He found more ways to continue elevating the lives of people in his hometown.
-
‘Inequality in America' Special Tackles The Intersection of Sports and Racism
News4 is working for you to explore the intersection of sports, racism and social justice in a special broadcast of “Inequality in America” which aired Thursday, Dec. 24. Current and former athletes, coaches, and newsmakers joined the conversation to examine how sports have helped confront the status quo, break down barriers, and uplift and unify. The special broadcast included: University…
-
Inequality in America: Sport as Social Protest and the Story of Darryl Hill
Dr. Ketra Armstrong, director of the Center for Race and Ethnicity at the University of Michigan, explains the role of sport in social protest. Then, Darryl Hill discusses being the first Black college football player in any southern athletic conference. As seen on a special broadcast of “Inequality in America” on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020.
-
Student Athletes Worry the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Put Their Scholarships at Risk
College Voices: A lot of high school sports have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving many student athletes worried about their scholarships.
-
Adam Silver Has to Get the NBA Through One More Covid-Shortened Season, But the League Could Take Off After That
The NBA is more diverse with competing teams and stars are spread out. The remaining task is managing a season where the Covid pandemic is raging.
-
Super Bowl Ads Could Be a Bargain If the NFL's Covid Struggles Continue
With the pandemic impacting the NFL’s scheduling, advertisers who are not yet committed could see last-minute discounts for Super Bowl slots on CBS.
-
Iowa State, Oklahoma Face Off in Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell is preparing for a more mature version of Oklahoma freshman quarterback Spencer Rattler in the Big 12 championship game than the one his Cyclones beat in October.
-
Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller Made Football History — and Now She's Encouraging Others to ‘Play Like a Girl'
Two weeks after becoming the first woman to play in a Power Five conference game, Sarah Fuller made college football history again when she scored for Vanderbilt during its game against Tennessee. The senior kicker joined LX News to talk about the honor of “playing like a girl” and how she became an unlikely member of the team.
-
Tress Way Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (Again)
Earlier this week, the NFL announced the Players of the Week for the AFC and the NFC. After Sunday’s win against the 49ers, punter Tress Way represented the Washington Football Team by being awarded NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after punting eight times for 398 yards (49.8 avg.) and pinning one punt inside the 20-yard line, as well…
-
Sportscaster Emmanuel Acho Dives Deep Into Racism With ‘Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man'
Sports analyst and former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho’s video series “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” has helped to bridge the divide between the way white and Black people communicate about race and racism. Now Acho has a new book with the same title that’s taking those “uncomfortable conversations” to a new audience.