Stories tagged: "sports teams"


State Farm Arena, in Atlanta, Ga., is just one of dozens of major sports venues across the country that have become large early voting centers. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)
NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS Stadiums Reborn as Socially Distant Voting Spots

Massive sports venues across the country have helped make safe, socially distant early voting a reality during the coronavirus pandemic.

Referees huddle on an empty court at game time of a scheduled game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic for Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)
These Sports Teams Went on Strike Yesterday to Protest Police Violence

As the NBA made clear demands for politicians to address police violence after the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, the WNBA, MLB, and Major League Soccer also cancelled games.