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FedEx CEO Fred Smith and two others own roughly 40 percent of the franchise.

The president was also critical of NASCAR’s decision last month to ban the Confederate flag at its events.

Colin Kaepernick and Disney are partnering for an ESPN docuseries that will focus on the former NFL player's life story, in addition to stories that explore race, social injustice and the quest for equity.

With the new deal, Mahomes, 24, is under contract with the Chiefs through the end of the 2031 season.

Companies stepped up pressure on the franchise since last week after a group of 87 investment firms and shareholders demanded that PepsiCo, Nike and FedEx cut ties with the team unless officials agree to change the name.

Several companies have publicly called on Washington to change its name.

Bubba Wallace, the NASCAR Cup Series only black driver, was crucial to getting a ban on the Confederate battle flag at racing events. His team later found a noose at a speedway garage, but he wasn't targeted, according to the FBI.

The rope was found in Wallace’s garage at the Talladega Speedway last month and was initially believed to be an act of intimidation against NASCAR’s only black driver.

Harvick tied Hamlin with a season-high fourth victory and lead in the points

Games would resume in late July or early August with 24 teams taking part in an expanded playoffs

How 'Cheer' star Monica Aldama coached an all-star team to financial success

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson became the first driver to test positive for coronavirus Friday.