No fans, no problem: Some Coca-Cola 600 fans turn out anyway

Spectators weren’t allowed inside Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCARs longest race, the Coca-Cola 600
Service men and woman honored before the start of the Coca-Cola 600 | NASCAR on FOX

Coca-Cola 600 opening ceremony honoring the service men and woman who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country from Charlotte motor speedway.
Postponed Indy 500 puts short-track drivers in spotlight

The roaring engines and flying dirt pellets briefly brought Gas City I-69 Speedway back to life
The Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte – follow live!

It’s the second weekend back on the track and we’re coming at you live from Charlotte Motor Speedway! Let’s go racing!
Spanish league wants to resume with Seville derby on June 11

The president of the Spanish league says the competition could restart as early as June 11 with the Seville derby between Sevilla and Real Betis
Busch on the pole for NASCAR's longest race of the season

Kurt Busch won the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the only event on the biggest single day of auto racing
Hamlin suffers serious setback at start of Coca-Cola 600

Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin had his shot at winning another crown jewel event Sunday night destroyed before the Coca-Cola 600 even began
Skiing in Colorado to resume amid coronavirus pandemic
Time to dust off those boots and tune those skis
WNBA teams set to make tough decisions on roster cuts

WNBA teams are making hard decisions this weekend as far as their rosters go
Illinois lawmakers pass $40B budget, Chicago casino measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois lawmakers have approved a $40 billion state budget and a plan to address tax rates for a casino expansion during a whirlwind special session held amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Public youth sports concerned about lasting COVID-19 effect

CHICAGO (AP) – The future of publicly funded youth sports is a growing concern because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Virus crisis a challenge for youth fitness nonprofits

CHICAGO (AP) – In an era of big-budget youth sports, nonprofit organizations have become a key component in providing fitness activities for American children from middle- and low-income neighborhoods.
Illinois announces 75 more coronavirus deaths
CHICAGO (AP) – The coronavirus death toll in Illinois has climbed by 75. State officials say the latest totals, announced Saturday, bring the total number of people who have died as a result of the virus to
Virus threat prompts prison release of convicted Chicago cop
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge has ordered a former Chicago police officer convicted of conspiring with a gang member in the kidnappings and robberies of drug dealers released from prison more than six years early due
Illinois changes way it reports nursing home virus cases
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois is no longer providing the total numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths at long-term care facilities in favor of disclosing information about recent outbreaks.
Female students represent Illinois in cybersecurity program
CHICAGO (AP) – Forty-five Illinois students will represent the state in a national challenge aiming to increase girls’ participation in studying cybersecurity.
Illinois child welfare employee investigated after boy dies
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (AP) – Documents show that Illinois prosecutors are investigating a former child welfare agency employee who supervised an abuse claim involving a 5-year-old suburban Chicago boy later found beaten to death.
Minor damage reporter after 2 northwest Illinois tornadoes
COLETA, Ill. (AP) – Officials are reporting minor damage after at least two tornadoes touched down in northwest Illinois.
Tennis, anyone? Not on this sunny Sunday at the French Open

Nobody was at the French Open on Sunday
FC Köln scores two late goals securing a draw vs. Fortuna Düsseldorf, 2-2

Anthony Modeste netted the first goal of the match for FC Köln in the 88th minute, which was quickly followed by a brilliant header score by Jhon Córdoba in added time to stun Fortuna Düsseldorf with a