American Upbeat

NBC Sports Boston is Making Staff Cuts

Abby Chin and Gary Tanguay are among the staffers let go by the network due to COVID-19 struggles.

NBA's Fake Crowds Are a Whole New Level of Weirdness

The basketball game looks like it's being watched by the cast of the "Guess Who" boardgame.

Washington's Temporary New Team Name Has Been Announced

After retiring its controversial symbol and logo, the franchise has announced its temporary name.

Cutout of Jeffrey Epstein Appears in Stadium at Soccer Game in UK

A cardboard cutout of Epstein appeared in the stands in the midst of Nottingham Forest v. Swansea.

Big Ten Moving to Conference-Only Model For All Sports, Including Football

All sports, including football, will go to a conference-only season amid "unprecedented times."

Minor League Baseball Might Not Make it to 2021

Minor League Baseball will not have a season for the first time since 1901.

Paralympian Angela Madsen Dies Rowing Across Pacific Ocean

Angela Madsen died in the midst of her quest to make Paralympian history.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Says Football Might Not Happen This year

An NFL season could mean a dangerous spike in coronavirus cases.

Major League Soccer to Forego National Anthem Due to Lack of Spectators

Major League Soccer will not be playing the national anthem before games as it returns post-shutdown.

Conor McGregor Retires From UFC

Fighting champion Conor McGregor claims that he has had enough.

Ashleigh Barty's Father Explains Why She Quit Tennis

Ashleigh Barty's father reveals how miserable his daughter was in her career.

Pennsylvania Clears Way for Professional Sports Teams to Return

Gov. Tom Wolf's "Green Phase Order" includes the resumption of pro sports.

The Cancellation of College Football Could Cost Over $4 Billion

If college football doesn't happen this year, it could cost $4 billion.

Tennis, Fishing, Paddle Sports Allowed Under Washington COVID-19 Recovery Phase

Governor Jay Inslee released new rules regarding outdoor recreation amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Sports Academy Retires

The Mamba Sports Academy is losing the "Mamba" out of respect for the late Kobe Bryant.

Mike Storen, Sports Executive and Commissioner of the Aba, Dies at 84

The sports executive passed away due to complications from cancer.

Fans Would Rather Sports Return Without Spectators Than Wait Any Longer

The majority of sports fans told ESPN that they would rather observe televised sports sans fans in attendance than not at all.

Coronavirus Impact on Sports Will Cost at Least $12 Billion

According to an analysis, the sudden disappearance of sports during the spread of COVID-19 will cost over $12 billion.

Sick of Being Indoors? This is How to Exercise Outside Safely

Every single state in America is under a collective "stay at home order" (well, except Georgia, but we're not going to get into that). However, even though your gym, yoga studio, and rock climbing wall are closed, you are still allowed to exercise outside...

The World of Endurance Sports May Change Forever Due to Coronavirus

With every marathon, triathlon, Ironman, and cycling race canceled until further notice, the endurance sports industry might be taking a more long term hit than previously thought...

Michael Jordan Worried About Portrayal in Biopic

The basketball star's film, "Last Dance," airs later this month, and he's a little concerned about how he appears onscreen.