FIFA eyes ‘strict compliance’ for $1.5 billion virus relief plan

The massive spending plan aims to help men’s and women’s professional soccer as well as youth and grassroots football through grants and loans.

More NFL players opting out of the season than many expected

Barry Wilner: More than three dozen players – including at least six members of the New England Patriots – have decided not to play the 2020 season.

U.S. Open golf tournament to be held without fans

The move was in response to the coronavirus outbreak, The event takes place Sept. 17-20 at Winged Foot in New York.

Another Marlins player tests positive, bringing total to 16

Two Miami staff members also have tested positive, and the team remains stranded in Philadelphia.

Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert tests positive for coronavirus

The news prompts senior lawmakers to reconsider their opposition to mandatory testing for members of Congress.

U.S. officials say Russia spreading virus disinformation

U.S. officials say Russian intelligence officers are trying to exploit a crisis that America is struggling to contain before the presidential election in November.

Maine adds another 29 new COVID-19 cases but no new deaths

The 29 new cases is higher than the rolling daily average for the previous week, although Maine has yet to experience the surge in cases seen in some other states.

The Latest: Los Angeles County sees hopeful signs amid coronavirus surge

Despite fewer virus cases, Hawaii hesitant to open schools

While Hawaii has one of the lowest infection rates in the nation and many schools have open-air campuses, the challenges of returning kids to classrooms may still be insurmountable.

Our View: Senate bill would only prolong pain caused by virus

It is more clear than ever that putting economic activity ahead of public health gets us nowhere.