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The head of global human resources at sportswear and apparel company Adidas resigned Tuesday after criticism from employees of what they see as the company’s failure to diversify its workforce. Karen Parkin’s resignation comes after a group of black employees turned to Adidas’ supervisory board to investigate her and her …

OL Reign and Sky Blue FC settled for a goalless draw on Tuesday, the first shutout of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup tournament in Utah. The first half ended in a 0-0 deadlock, with just a handful of close opportunities from both sides. The closest came from Sky Blue FC, …

The USL Championship team, Louisville City FC, will open its new headquarters, the Lynn Family Stadium, on July 12 with a game against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and fans in the stands, sources told ESPN. The second-tier USL Championship has been closed since March 12 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Along …

The Denver Nuggets say they closed their facilities after two members of the team’s travel group tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend. A third tested positive this week. All three are asymptomatic, the Nuggets said Tuesday, confirming a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 35-member traveling party includes …

The return of the National Women’s Soccer League sparked a wave of player protests against racial injustice last weekend, with an overwhelming majority of female players kneeling during the national anthem. One of the most powerful images came when Chicago Red Stars players Casey Short and Julie Ertz knelt together, …