Galaxy cut Katai after wife’s posts
The Galaxy released midfielder Aleksandar Katai, two days after the team became aware of inflammatory messages posted on a social media account belonging to his wife.
Tea Katai’s posts, which have been taken down, appeared to make light of the protests and looting that occurred in the wake of George Floyd’s death while in police custody last week in Minneapolis. The team decided to release Katai after meeting with him following a training session Thursday. — Kevin Baxter
MLS suspended FC Dallas goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez amid allegations of domestic abuse.
Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand, the sneaker company that bears his name and iconic logo, pledged to contribute $100 million to organizations fighting racial and social injustice over the next decade. — Dan Woike
The Jacksonville Jaguars protested against inequality and police brutality, marching from their stadium to the steps of the sheriff ’s department . ... Texas State ordered an investigation into former basketball player Jaylen Shead’s allegations of racist remarks by coach Danny Kaspar . ... Utah suspended defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley for using a racial slur in a 2013 text message.
Oklahoma State was fined $10,000 and its men’s basketball team was banned from the postseason after the NCAA found that ex-assistant coach Lamont Evans accepted up to $22,000 in bribes intended to help steer athletes to choose certain financial advisors.
Like most teams in Major League Baseball, the Angels will pay their minor leaguers at least through the end of June, said two people familiar with the team’s decision. — Maria Torres
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine approved a plan for Muirfield Village Golf Club to have at least some fans for the PGA Tour’s Memorial tournament in July.