USA Gymnastics bans former Olympics coach Haney for eight years
USA Gymnastics has suspended former U.S. Olympic team coach Maggie Haney for eight years for verbally and emotionally abusing gymnasts she oversaw, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
‘Homebody’ Osaka making the most of isolation, remains focused on Olympics
Following a whirlwind few years, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka can be forgiven for taking time to reset and relax as the sporting world goes on an indefinite pause due to the coronavirus crisis.
NHL targets May opening of training facilities if COVID-19 restrictions ease
The National Hockey League said on Wednesday it hopes to reopen training facilities to players by mid-to-late May as long as local restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic allow for a return to small group activities.
Report: NBA eyes Disney World, encouraged by new medicines
The NBA is looking at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla., as a possible playing site should the 2019-20 season resume, and has even gotten the OK from Disney to use the site, Stadium’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday.
NHL, NHLPA not ready to abandon season
On the same day when White House COVID-19 expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said that some sports may have to abandon their seasons, the NHL announced that it is not ready to scrap the suspended 2019-20 campaign.
Kentucky’s Churchill Downs cleared to re-open in May
Kentucky’s Churchill Downs received state approval on Wednesday to reopen its stables on May 11 followed by spectator-free racing under strict guidelines to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
Athletes sidelined by 1980 boycott say today’s Olympians are saving lives
Athletes impacted by the postponement of the Summer Games in Tokyo will need extra time to regain their fitness but can rest assured they are saving lives by not competing this year, members of the U.S. team that boycotted the 1980s Games said.
Hall of Fame postpones July induction ceremony a year due to COVID-19
The Baseball Hall of Fame said on Wednesday that the Class of 2020, a group that includes longtime New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, will have to wait another year for their enshrinement ceremony because of the coronavirus outbreak.
LPGA targets mid-July start for 2020 season
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is hoping to get the 2020 season under way with the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational from July 15-18, the start of what will be a busy second half of the year.
LPGA targets mid-July start for 2020 season
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is hoping to get the 2020 season under way with the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational from July 15-18, the start of what will be a busy second half of the year.
