New format planned for surfing tour from next year
The World Surfing League extended the postponement of events through June because of the COVID-19 pandemic, chief executive officer Erik Logan said on Tuesday, while at the same time announcing a major overhaul for future tours.
NFL: Bucs QB Brady followed rules in Leftwich visit
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady might have trespassed but he did not violate NFL offseason rules when he visited offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich to pick up a copy of the team’s playbook.
French soccer, other sports will not resume before September: PM
French professional soccer, rugby and other league sports will not be allowed to return before September, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on Tuesday, in comments that appeared to call an end to their 2019-20 seasons.
NFL sets 2021 draft date in Cleveland
Cleveland received its official save the date card from the NFL for the 2021 draft.
NASCAR aims for May 17 return at Darlington, midweek races
NASCAR sent teams a schedule for the next two months that starts with a return to racing on May 17 at Darlington, S.C., Autoweek reported on Tuesday.
Daly: Joking about vodka as coronavirus cure
John Daly’s suggestion of vodka, cigarettes and Diet Coke as a cure for COVID-19 was made in gest, the 54-year-old golfer said.
Boxing: AIBA strips Delhi of 2021 world championships, awards to Belgrade
Amateur boxing body AIBA has stripped New Delhi of the 2021 men’s world championships and handed them to Belgrade instead, it said in a statement on Tuesday.
Tour de France may have to limit spectators at start – ministry
The Tour de France may have to limit spectators during the first days of the race in order to comply with a ban on major events gathering more than 5,000 people before September, the French sports ministry said.
Formula One extends shutdown period for second time
A factory shutdown for Formula One teams and engine makers has been extended for a second time to a period of 63 consecutive days due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the governing FIA said on Tuesday.
Most Americans to avoid sports, other live events before coronavirus vaccine: Reuters/Ipsos
Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday.
