This Day in Sports History: August 7
KTVU's Joe Fonzi has This Day in Sports History for August 7.
KTVU's Joe Fonzi has This Day in Sports History for August 7.
Oakland A's coach apologizes after he makes gesture that looks like Nazi salute
The hand gesture, where he raised his arm straight to the sky, occurred following the A's win Thursday over the Texas Rangers.
The hand gesture, where he raised his arm straight to the sky, occurred following the A's win Thursday over the Texas Rangers.
LeBron James says NBA won't be 'sad' about losing Trump as a viewer
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Wednesday said he doesn't think the NBA will miss President Trump as a viewer after the president recently declared his lack of interest in the league because of players kneeling for the national anthem.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Wednesday said he doesn't think the NBA will miss President Trump as a viewer after the president recently declared his lack of interest in the league because of players kneeling for the national anthem.
PGA Championship kicks off in San Francisco with no spectators
The 102nd PGA Championship is set to tee off at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco this week without fans after the golf tournament was postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
The 102nd PGA Championship is set to tee off at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco this week without fans after the golf tournament was postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
A's sue state agency over alleged pollution at opponent of waterfront stadium site
A's President Dave Kaval said West Oakland residents deserve cleaner air, while Schnitzer Steel believes the legal action is a ploy to make room for a new stadium.
A's President Dave Kaval said West Oakland residents deserve cleaner air, while Schnitzer Steel believes the legal action is a ploy to make room for a new stadium.
Oakland A's file lawsuit over pollution from Oakland Port tenant Schnitzer Steel
Andre Senior reports.
Andre Senior reports.
NBA releases testing results, no players confirmed positive
That means no player has tested positive since entering the so-called bubble last month.
That means no player has tested positive since entering the so-called bubble last month.
MLS is Back Tournament: Semifinals preview
The MLS Is Back Tournament rolls into the semifinal round with a very unexpected final four teams, and that’s exactly how it should be.
The MLS Is Back Tournament rolls into the semifinal round with a very unexpected final four teams, and that’s exactly how it should be.
2 Americans win top prizes for 'biggest paddle' at Red Bull Big Wave Awards
These prizes were awarded by the World Surf League to the surfer who paddles into a wave, instead of having a jet ski take them out.
These prizes were awarded by the World Surf League to the surfer who paddles into a wave, instead of having a jet ski take them out.
Magic's Jonathan Isaac jersey sales surge after he stood for national anthem while others knelt
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well.
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well.
Disabled vets take part in PGA sponsored golf tournament in San Francisco
At San Francisco's Olympic Club, it was not just another round of golf for about disabled 40 veterans.
At San Francisco's Olympic Club, it was not just another round of golf for about disabled 40 veterans.
Navy investigates video of dogs attacking Kaepernick fill-in
The U.S. Navy is investigating a video in which military work dogs attacked a “Colin Kaepernick stand-in” during a demonstration at a Navy Seal Museum fundraiser.
The U.S. Navy is investigating a video in which military work dogs attacked a “Colin Kaepernick stand-in” during a demonstration at a Navy Seal Museum fundraiser.
Raiders to play first season in Las Vegas without fans
The Raiders will have to wait another year to show off their fancy new home to their fans in Las Vegas.
The Raiders will have to wait another year to show off their fancy new home to their fans in Las Vegas.
NBA G League team for elite prospects coming to East Bay: report
The NBA G League chose Walnut Creek for its new Pro Pathway team.
The NBA G League chose Walnut Creek for its new Pro Pathway team.
Twitch to help organize esports league, provide scholarships for students at historically Black colleges
The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.
The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.
'Russell Rule': West Coast Conference institutes new rule to increase diversity
The announcement marks the first Division 1 league to require schools to include a minority candidate for jobs in athletic departments.
The announcement marks the first Division 1 league to require schools to include a minority candidate for jobs in athletic departments.
The Rock buys XFL with investment firm for $15M
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the former WWE star-turned-movie giant, partnered with RedBird Capital to buy the league at the 11th hour, Sportico reported Monday. The league was nearly set to go on auction. Johnson and the firm reportedly paid $15 million for the fledgling football league.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the former WWE star-turned-movie giant, partnered with RedBird Capital to buy the league at the 11th hour, Sportico reported Monday. The league was nearly set to go on auction. Johnson and the firm reportedly paid $15 million for the fledgling football league.
Pac-12 players, including from Cal and Stanford, threaten to opt out of football season
Some of it has to do with concerns about health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are other issues – about financial compensation for athletes, and racial and social justice.
Some of it has to do with concerns about health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are other issues – about financial compensation for athletes, and racial and social justice.
Grace tests positive, knocking him out of contention and PGA
Under PGA Tour guidelines, Grace has to self-isolate for 10 days and be without a fever for 24 hours before returning.
Under PGA Tour guidelines, Grace has to self-isolate for 10 days and be without a fever for 24 hours before returning.
Brewers home opener postponed due to COVID-19; game rescheduled for Sunday
The Brewers home opener has been postponed due to COVID-19.
The Brewers home opener has been postponed due to COVID-19.