Federer suggests a merger of women’s and men’s governing bodies
Roger Federer on Wednesday called 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.
Teams turn to virtual NFL Draft parties amid coronavirus outbreak
The NFL Draft usually brings fans together in hopes their team can land a blue-chip prospect but the coronavirus outbreak has scuppered those plans this week and fans are instead ready to party in a virtual format.
St. Andrews Trophy cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 St. Andrews Trophy, scheduled to take place in Wales from July 23-24, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, the R&A and the European Golf Association said on Wednesday.
Cycling’s UCI signs up to U.N. Climate Action framework on Earth Day
Cycling’s governing body the UCI has signed the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework as it continues its push to became one of the world’s most environmentally friendly sports.
Djokovic gives rallying cry to help lower-level players
Novak Djokovic has called on the tennis world to contribute to a relief fund for players struggling financially during the coronavirus shutdown and to show lower-ranked professionals that they have not been forgotten.
On this day: Died April 23, 1986: Jim Laker, English cricketer
Jim Laker, who died on April 23, 1986, remains one of England’s finest spin bowlers and is best remembered for his record 19 wickets in a single test match in 1956.
Ryder Cup without fans is no Ryder Cup, says McIlroy
World number one Rory McIlroy says he would prefer this year’s Ryder Cup to be postponed until 2021 rather than stage the event with no fans present due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Berlin Marathon will not go ahead in September due to pandemic
The Berlin Marathon will not go ahead as planned in September after Germany banned public gatherings of over 5,000 people until Oct. 24 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers have said.
Tokyo 2020 organising committee member contracts coronavirus
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics Organising Committee said on Wednesday a member of the organisation has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Gronkowski coming out of retirement to reunite with Brady at Bucs
Rob Gronkowski is coming out of retirement to reunite with longtime team mate Tom Brady after the New England Patriots agreed to trade the tight end to Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers said on Tuesday.
