Bucking bull event goes ahead in U.S. with coronavirus provisions in place
A Professional Bull Riders (PBR) competition took place in an empty arena in the U.S. on Sunday with cowboys in facemasks clinging onto 1,500-pound (680.39 kg) bucking bulls while most professional sports remained on coronavirus lockdown.
Belichick: Pats not drafting quarterback ‘wasn’t by design’
New England coach Bill Belichick said not taking a quarterback in the Patriots’ first post-Tom Brady draft “wasn’t by design.”
Report: Saints sign QB Hill, close in on deal with Winston
The New Orleans Saints re-signed quarterback Tayson Hill on Sunday and are closing in on a deal with free agent Jameis Winston, according to reports on Sunday.
Tough for Murray to win another Slam, says Rusedski
The extended lockdown of tennis will help Andy Murray’s return from injury but it will be “a big ask” for him to add to his three Grand Slam titles, according to former British number one Greg Rusedski.
Australian coach Cahill rallies behind ATP/WTA merger idea
Australian Darren Cahill, the coach of two-times Grand Slam winner Simona Halep, has backed the idea of merging the men’s and women’s tours, saying it would make tennis simpler for both players and fans.
On this day: Born April 27, 1952. Ari Vatanen, rally champion
Ari Vatanen’s father died in a car crash while driving his family to a funeral when the future world rally champion was eight years old.
NBA: Some practice facilities could be opened by Friday – report
Some NBA practice facilities could re-open as early as Friday, ESPN reports, but that does not mean any resumption of the suspended season is imminent.
Expelled from college, 152nd draft choice out for redemption
A player from the defunct XFL who was expelled from university for cheating in an online exam will now have an opportunity to forge out a career in the National Football League (NFL).
Vikings select record 15 players in seven-round draft
The Minnesota Vikings set an NFL record on Saturday by selecting 15 players over the course of a seven-round draft.
Smooth sailing in virtual draft as LSU talent steals the show
The final rounds of the NFL Draft capped a smooth and generally glitch-free affair on Saturday, as the league pivoted to a virtual format for the first time ever due to the coronavirus, with coaches and prospects staying out of the spotlight and behind…
