LeBron James cleared to play after false positive Covid test.

By BY TANIA GANGULI from NYT Sports He will participate in the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.https://nyti.ms/3G6Fw15

Antonio Brown and Two Others Suspended by N.F.L. for Faking Vaccination Status

By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports The Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver and two other players had fake vaccination cards in violation of the Covid-19 protocols established between the league and its players’ union.https://nyti.ms/3xMBeci

N.F.L. Requires Masks and Increases Coronavirus Testing for Thanksgiving

By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports After N.F.L. cases more than doubled, the league strengthened its Covid-19 protocols and recommended teams help set up testing for families of players and team staff ahead of the holiday.https://nyti.ms/3ctk3lX

Aaron Rodgers is set to play on Sunday after his Covid-19 isolation.

By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports Rodgers faced a mandatory 10-day isolation period after testing positive for the coronavirus. The quarterback has not been vaccinated and has shared baseless claims about vaccines.https://nyti.ms/3DvRCjz

What Aaron Rodgers Should See: Covid Suffering in a Wisconsin E.R.

By BY KURT STREETER from NYT Sports An emergency room doctor laments the Green Bay Packers quarterback’s missed opportunity to promote vaccines instead of dispute them.https://nyti.ms/3kxyYjF

Saturday’s Cal-U.S.C. game has been delayed by Covid.

By BY EVAN EASTERLING from NYT Sports The matchup is the first game of the season at college football’s top level to be rescheduled because of the virus.https://nyti.ms/3F3iQhw

The N.H.L. suspends Evander Kane for violating its Covid protocol.

By BY DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR AND GWEN KNAPP from NYT Sports The San Jose Sharks forward, who was reported to be under investigation for using a fake Covid-19 vaccination card, said he had “made a mistake.”https://nyti.ms/2Z2XCBk

Players on N.H.L.’s newest team are sidelined by Covid protocols before debut.

By BY VIMAL PATEL from NYT Sports The Seattle Kraken was set to play its first-ever regular-season National Hockey League game on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Nightshttps://https://nyti.ms/3BE7KOH

Five members of the N.H.L.’s newest team are sidelined by Covid protocols on the eve of the team’s debut.

By BY VIMAL PATEL from NYT Sports The Seattle Kraken was set to play its first-ever regular-season National Hockey League game on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Nightshttps://https://nyti.ms/3AEeQ4M

Warriors coach says Andrew Wiggins has gotten a Covid shot.

By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports Wiggins will be able to play in home games in San Francisco, since city ordinances require individuals to be fully vaccinated to enter facilities such as indoor gyms.https://nyti.ms/3A7Tb4k

Warriors coach says Andrew Wiggins has gotten a Covid shot.

By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports Wiggins will be able to play in home games in San Francisco, since city ordinances require individuals to be fully vaccinated to enter facilities such as indoor gyms.https://nyti.ms/3B80MBs

England’s Premier League offers to ‘reward’ soccer teams that increase vaccine compliance.

By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports The league said it was concerned about the large number of unvaccinated players on its teams’ rosters.https://nyti.ms/3iiT5RC

Most N.B.A. Players Are Vaccinated, but Skeptics Speak Out

By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports More than 90 percent of players have received at least one dose of the vaccine, but some, like Nets guard Kyrie Irving, won’t say if they have been or plan to be vaccinated.https://nyti.ms/2Y45Poc

U.S.O.P.C. Will Require Covid-19 Vaccinations for Winter Games

By BY ANDREW KEH from NYT Sports Any athlete vying to represent the United States at the 2022 Olympics or Paralympics in Beijing will be required to present proof of inoculation by Dec. 1.https://nyti.ms/3AAXCGa

Oscar De La Hoya drops out of comeback fight after being hospitalized with Covid-19.

By BY LAUREN HARD from NYT Sports Mr. De La Hoya had been training in recent months for an match against Vitor Belfort, a former UFC champion, on Sept. 11. at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.https://nyti.ms/3BDw42Y

Tyson Fury tested positive for the virus, putting the future of a heavyweight title fight in flux.

By BY ANNA JOYCE AND MORGAN CAMPBELL from NYT Sports Mr. Fury had been scheduled to go up against Deontay Wilder on July 24.https://nyti.ms/36qIb5U

Venezuela faces a coronavirus outbreak a day before it is to play Brazil in the Copa América.

By BY TARIQ PANJA AND ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports At least a dozen Venezuela players and staff members tested positive, raising new doubts about the decision to hold the tournament in Brazil.https://nyti.ms/2TmNkZp

The N.B.A. vs. the Coronavirus May Be the Toughest Playoff Matchup

By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports There’s no bubble for the postseason, and players don’t have to get vaccinated. Some players have lingering effects from infections. The league acknowledged that it is “worried” others will get sick, too.https://nyti.ms/3uagmIx

The N.B.A. vs. the Coronavirus May Be the Toughest Playoff Matchup

By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports There’s no bubble for the postseason, and players don’t have to get vaccinated. Some players have lingering effects from infections. The league acknowledged that it is “worried” others will get sick, too.https://nyti.ms/3f8vbXB

‘Absolutely Yes’: Games Will Go On Even in State of Emergency, I.O.C. Says

By BY MOTOKO RICH AND VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports As the coronavirus surges in Japan, a top Olympic official said a series of test events had shown the Tokyo Games could be held safely.https://nyti.ms/3u9zeXS