Los Angeles County Department of Health said it’s “highly likely” watch parties for Lakers and subsequent celebrations contributed to COVID-19 surge.
Author: Josh Peter, USA TODAY
Americans want their vote to count. Here’s what voters need to know about their rights
As the Nov. 3 election approaches, the fear and cynicism among American voters is undeniable. Here’s what you should know before voting.
Lakers fans party outside Staples Center to celebrate NBA title: ‘One of the good things of 2020’
Pandemic couldn’t keep Lakers fans from celebrating NBA title outside Staples Center, with one fan calling it “one of the good things of 2020 here.”
Controversial mayor behind newest NFL stadium: ‘I get (expletive) done’
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell faces a career-defining moment as issues of racial injustice intensify on the eve of the 2020 season.
Opinion: Astros get victory but not the boos they deserve in first road game of 2020
Without fans in the stands, USA TODAY Sports’ Josh Peter offers some suggestions for giving the Astros the scorn they deserve on the road this season.
Poll: Most Americans don’t believe NFL or college football will be played this year
In addition, most Americans don’t think the NBA or MLB will finish their seasons, according to a recent Harris Poll.
California expected to join several states in delaying start of high school football
California, which has one of the richest high school football traditions in the country, is expected to start play in December.
A fall without football a real possibility because of COVID-19 as NFL players, others raise questions
As COVID-19 cases spike to unprecedented levels in the United States, the possibility of fall without football at all levels is more than a notion.
Are college football players the ‘guinea pig’ for COVID-19 protocol planning at universities?
Many college football players were exposed to COVID-19 more than two months before the general student body was scheduled to return to campus.