Cole, Stanton lead Yanks past Nats 4-1 in stormy MLB opener

The pandemic-shortened Major League Baseball season has finally started — with zero fans, Nationals star Juan Soto sidelined by COVID-19 and a 4-1 storm-halted victory for the New York Yankees over reigning champ Washington

Celtics eager to find out what they can be entering restart

The Celtics were a team eager to figure out what they could be before the pandemic forced the NBA to pause its season

Sports on TV: Thursday, July 23, 2020

Battle to replace Brady at QB in spotlight as Pats open camp

Jarrett Stidham seemed to be the heir apparent to succeed Tom Brady as Patriots quarterback following a quiet draft and offseason

Sports on TV: Sunday, July 19, 2020

Sports on TV: Saturday, July 18, 2020

Fake fans: Cutouts provide virtual MLB audience

Major League Baseball teams are trying to find ways to remain engaged with fans during a pandemic-delayed season in which games won't include spectators.

Fake noise: MLB ballparks to use crowd noise from video game during season

Big league players will still hear the roar of the crowd even though the stands will be empty when the baseball season opens next week.

NFLPA wants players tested daily for virus when camps open

The NFL Players Association wants players tested daily for coronavirus, one of the outstanding points in discussions with the NFL over health and safety protocols as the start of training camp draws near.

Sports on TV: Friday, July 17, 2020