American Upbeat

Virtual Sports Are Taking Over In Place of Real Sports

With sports still on a hiatus, fans and athletes are getting creative with how to compete.

Kyrie Irving Rumored To Have Donated $323,000 To Feeding America In Honor of Kobe Bryant

Kyrie Irving made a generous donation to Feeding America on his 28th birthday.

BIG3 To Host Quarantined 3-On-3 Tournament During Nationwide Hiatus

While nearly all sports are taking a break, BIG3 attempts to hold over fans by hosting a limited tournament.

What Are Sports Networks Supposed To Show Now?

With the cancellation of nearly every sports season due to corona virus, here's what high profile sports networks are showing on TV instead.

Here Is a List of Pro Athletes Confirmed Infected With Coronavirus

As of March 11th, a handful of professional athletes, most in the NBA, have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Spanish Soccer Games Played In Empty Stadiums Until Further Notice

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, all games in Spain and some in Germany will be played in empty stadiums and broadcasted live to fans.

Stanford Limits Attendance At Sporting Events Due To Coronavirus

Stanford University cuts the capacity of its stadiums to 1/3 due to coronavirus concerns.

NBA Encourages Fist Bumps Over High Fives During Coronavirus Outbreak

A new memo sent out to NBA teams is advising players on how to deal with the spread of Coronavirus.

Are the Olympics Likely to be Canceled Due to Coronavirus?

Since the controversial virus outbreak, several events have been canceled or postponed.

Michael Jordan Chokes Up During Kobe Bryant Memorial

Though he was teary, he managed to joke about the "Crying Jordan" meme during his emotional speech.

The NHL's Shortest Player Won a Fight Against a Towering Opponent

Nathan Gerbe might only be 5'4" but he's got a tall personality.

NASCAR Driver Ryan Newman In Serious Condition After Daytona 500 Crash

A violent crash towards the end of the final lap of the Daytona 500 race has sent driver Ryan Newman to the hospital.

A First Look at Colin Kaepernick's Memoir

The NFL quarterback responsible for the kneeling movement is releasing a memoir later this year.

Vanessa Bryant Struggling To Process Death of Kobe and Gianna At Same Time

Kobe Bryant's widow has released another statement regarding the sudden loss of her husband and daughter.

Kobe Bryant Public Memorial To Take Place at Staples Center on Feb. 24

The city of Los Angeles announced that the Staples Center will hold a public memorial for the late basketball icon and his daughter at the end of the month.

Shaq Buys Fan Laptop After Fan Expresses Condolences for His Recent Losses

At a Best Buy in Georgia, a fan spotted NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and shared his condolences for the recent loss of not only his friend Kobe but also Shaq's sister, Ayesha. Shaq was touched by the sentiment and so he surprised the fan with a gift...

Beyonce and Jay-Z Face The Music For Sitting During Super Bowl National Anthem

Social media wasn't pleased when the Super Bowl broadcast showed Beyonce, Jay-Z, and daughter Blue Ivy sitting during Demi Lovato's performance of the national anthem.

Vanessa Bryant Breaks Silence on Kobe's Death

Kobe Bryant's widow has issued her first public statement since the helicopter crash last weekend.

Celebrity Talk Show Hosts Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant

Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Ellen DeGeneres were among stars who used their scheduled air time to pay tribute to the late NBA legend this week.

Serena Williams Knocked Out of Australian Open, Calls Her Play "Unprofessional"

It looks like Serena will not be racking up a 24th Grand Slam title.

Coco Gauff Overtakes Venus Williams Again in First Round of Australian Open

The young up and comer who blew onto the scene last year has beaten out the elder Williams sister in the opening round of the Australian Open.