The Latest: MLS soccer players approve new CBA
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Major League Soccer players have approved a new collective bargaining agreement that will allow for … Click to Continue »
Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pitt coach, dies at 85
College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, the coach of Pittsburgh’s 1976 national championship team and a former coach and star player at Tennessee, died Wednesday. He was 85. Majors … Click to Continue »
Temple’s Patrick Kraft hired as Boston College AD
Boston College hired Temple athletic director Patrick Kraft on Wednesday to fill the same role at the Atlantic Coast Conference school. Kraft replaces Martin Jarmond, who left BC last month … Click to Continue »
Home-and-away format under consideration for next year’s 6N
Next season’s Six Nations could be expanded to a home-and-away format under proposals being considered by the competing nations. This year’s competition has yet to be completed after it was … Click to Continue »
Pirates’ Archer out for the season following surgery
Chris Archer won’t pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020 and his time with the club may be over. Pittsburgh announced Wednesday that 31-year-old Archer underwent surgery to relieve symptoms … Click to Continue »
Germany won’t punish players for George Floyd protests
The German soccer federation will not punish players who protest against the killing of George Floyd and racism. Several players in Germany have made statements with gestures or messages on … Click to Continue »
Ukraine soccer club has 25 virus cases among players, staff
A Ukrainian soccer team has found 25 cases of the coronavirus among players and staff. The Ukrainian soccer association said Tuesday the positive results at Karpaty Lviv came from 65 … Click to Continue »
This Date in Baseball
June 4 1940 — The Pirates beat the Boston Bees 14-2 in the first night game at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field. 1940 — The St. Louis Cardinals play their first night … Click to Continue »
AP Sportlight
June 4 1870 — Ed Brown becomes the first African-American jockey to win the Belmont Stakes, with Kingfisher. 1927 — The United States wins the first Ryder Cup golf tournament … Click to Continue »
AFC urged to mandate human rights into 2027 Asian Cup bids
A global activist group urged Asia’s soccer body on Wednesday to mandate respecting human rights into bidding for and organizing the 2027 Asian Cup. Expected bidders include India, Iran, Qatar … Click to Continue »
3 WIndies players reject call-up for England cricket tour
Three West Indies players turned down the opportunity to travel for a cricket tour to England that will be played in bio-secure environments amid the coronavirus pandemic. Darren Bravo, Shimron … Click to Continue »
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