Federer calls for ATP/WTA merger, Gaudenzi sees chance for unity
Roger Federer called on Wednesday for a merger between the men’s ATP Tour and the WTA, which runs the women’s circuit, as tennis wades through a lengthy coronavirus shutdown with lower-level professionals in deep financial crisis.
Report: HOF induction of Jeter, Walker could be delayed
Officials at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum are weighing whether to reschedule the enshrinement of Derek Jeter and Larry Walker amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Swimming: Canada reschedules Olympic trials
Canada’s Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic swimming trials have been rescheduled for next April, Swimming Canada said on Wednesday.
Red Sox escape with minor penalties for sign-stealing
The Boston Red Sox will forfeit a second-round selection in this year’s amateur draft, and a team video operator will be suspended for breaking video rules, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Wednesday.
Draft’s Mr Irrelevant guaranteed a week of fun if not an NFL contract
The 254th selection in this year’s National Football League draft will be quickly forgotten by all except his family and friends, but the 255th pick will become an instant celebrity.
Advertisers flock to NFL draft with live sport wiped out
Demand for advertising space during the NFL draft broadcast has reached unprecedented levels due to the growing popularity of the event and a lack of other live sports opportunities, Disney Advertising Sales said this week.
Beckham joins All In Challenge
David Beckham, the former England soccer captain and now co-owner of Major League Soccer’s Inter-Miami, is giving fans a chance to play a five-a-side charity match and raise funds to help feed those in need during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Karate Combat looks to fill sports void
Karate Combat, a league devoted to showcasing the ancient martial art, said it is hoping to take advantage of the stalled sports calendar to premiere its prerecorded second season, which blends real fighting with video game settings.
Factbox: Reactions to Federer’s suggestion to merge ATP and WTA Tours
Roger Federer called for a merger between the men’s ATP Tour and the women’s WTA Tour on Wednesday as tennis wades through a lengthy coronavirus shutdown with lower-level professionals in deep financial crisis.
Payton: No virtual offseason program for Saints
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton told his players Wednesday there will be no offseason program, ESPN’s Diana Russini reported.
