Table tennis: All competitions scrapped until end July says ITTF
All table tennis competitions and events have been scrapped at least until the end of July due to the coronavirus, the international table tennis federation (ITTF) said on Saturday.
Cycling: European championships postponed by a year – UEC
The road cycling European championships scheduled for September in the Italian province of Trentino have been postponed by a year amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Union Europeenne de Cyclisme (UEC) said on Saturday.
Former Eagles tight end Lucas dies after coronavirus battle
Former Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dick Lucas died Wednesday after a battle with the coronavirus, the team announced on Friday. Lucas was 86.
On this day: Born May 3, 1942: Vera Caslavska, Czech gymnast
When Vera Caslavska bowed her head and turned away in protest at the Soviet anthem during the 1968 Olympics, the Czech gymnast cemented her place as not only one of the country’s greatest athletes but also as a powerful voice against Communist rule.
U.S. Soccer scores victory in equal pay suit with women’s team players
The U.S. women’s soccer team’s claims for equal pay were dismissed by a court on Friday, handing a victory to the United States Soccer Federation.
Lottery and combine postponed by coronavirus outbreak
The lottery to determine which NBA team will get the number one overall draft pick along with the draft combine have both been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, the league said on Friday.
Former A’s minor-leaguer Marte dies of COVID-19
Former Oakland minor-leaguer Miguel Marte died after a battle with the coronavirus, the Athletics announced Friday. He was 30.
Many top male players support ATP-WTA merger, says Murray
Andy Murray has backed Roger Federer’s call to merge the men’s and women’s tours, saying that many top male players believe it will be a positive step for tennis.
Indians Clase handed 80 game doping ban
Cleveland Indians pitcher Emmanuel Clase has been banned for 80 games after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball said on Friday.
NBA postpones draft lottery, combine
The NBA announced Friday that it has postponed the draft lottery and draft combine.
