(Reuters) - The Detroit Lions became the fourth National Football League team to opt out of in-person voluntary workouts, citing concerns over COVID-19, as a rift emerged between the league and its players' union over off-season protocols.

(Reuters) - The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) said on Tuesday it had opened an investigation under its anti-discrimination policy after Chicago Red Stars defender Sarah Gorden said she and her boyfriend were racially profiled by a Houston security guard.

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian competitors at this year's Tokyo Olympics will be wearing blue, red and white uniforms, but their country's tricolour flag will not appear because of doping sanctions.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed nose tackle Steve McLendon to a one-year deal, the team announced Wednesday.

MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - Russian competitors at this year's Tokyo Olympics will be wearing blue, red and white uniforms, but their country's tricolor flag will not appear because of doping sanctions.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left quad.

Three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney signed a contract with the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Wednesday.

The pitching rubber will be bounced back a bit this summer in an experiment at the minor league level that will be implemented in conjunction with Major League Baseball.

Louisville guard David Johnson declared for the 2021 NBA Draft on Wednesday.