F1 expects to start delayed season in Austria in July
Formula One hopes to start its delayed 2020 season in Austria in July without spectators before ending in Abu Dhabi in December after races in Asia and the Americas, chairman and CEO Chase Carey said on Monday.
FIFA proposes up to five substitutions per match on a temporary basis
FIFA has proposed that teams should be allowed to make up to five substitutions per match, instead of the usual three, as a temporary measure to help cope with potential fixture congestion in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Cycling: Riders committed to Bigla-Katusha despite funding withdrawal
Bigla-Katusha’s riders remain “fully committed” to the Swiss women’s cycling team after their title partners withdrew funding due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, they said on Monday.
Pressure grows on Swiss attorney general over soccer fraud trial
Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber faced calls on Monday to resign over accusations that he botched a high-profile soccer corruption trial.
Seahawks part ways with C Britt, G Fluker
The Seattle Seahawks revamped their offensive line on Sunday, parting ways with center Justin Britt and guard D.J. Fluker.
Nadal pessimistic over chances of return to normal for tennis
Rafa Nadal has said he is very pessimistic about the possibility of tennis returning to normal any time soon because of the new coronavirus pandemic that shut down the sport last month.
Thiem not keen on plan to assist struggling players
World number three Dominic Thiem has rejected the notion that the top tennis players should chip in to help lower-ranked competitors who are struggling financially due to the pause in tournaments because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Woods promises trash talking during charity match but within limits
Tiger Woods promised that next month’s made-for-TV match with Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will be an entertaining contest as the quartet try and raise funds for charities involved in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three-day draft viewership breaks records, league says
The NFL Draft reached more than 55 million viewers over three days, the league said on Sunday, breaking records as the most-watched draft ever as the annual affair emerged as one of a rare few live events available to sports-hungry fans.
Allison thanks Mercedes for their ‘gamble’ on a grieving man
Mercedes technical director James Allison spoke on Sunday of his gratitude to the Formula One world champions and team boss Toto Wolff for their ‘gamble’ on a grieving man four years ago.
