Halladay’s widow on crash report: ‘No one is perfect’
Responding to a report that Roy Halladay was doing aerial stunts and had drugs in his system when he fatally crashed his plane in 2017, the Hall of Fame pitcher’s widow urged fans to be understanding.
Match Poker Nations Cup final to be contested online amid pandemic
The International Federation of Match Poker (IFMP) Nations Cup final on May 30 and 31 will be hosted online with most of the 14 participating countries still facing lockdowns due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the governing body said on Thursday.
E-sports pull in more viewers as coronavirus halts live sports matches
Sports fans and players across the world frustrated by canceled matches because of the coronavirus epidemic are turning to e-sports, with professional real-world athletes joining virtual game tournaments of football, auto racing and basketball.
F1 may have to slim down to get season started
Formula One could start the season behind locked gates due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the glamour sport will likely have to slim down considerably to get the green light to go racing.
USTA to oversee $50 million commitment to tennis amid COVD-19
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Thursday it will oversee a commitment of more than $50 million in spending to help the sport weather what it described as the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PGA Tour plans to resume play in mid-June with no spectators
The PGA Tour said on Thursday it plans to restart its season in mid-June and that the first four events of the modified schedule will be closed to the general public given the ongoing threat of the novel coronavirus.
Tokyo Games must focus on ‘must haves’ to cut costs: Coates
Olympics organisers must reduce costs related to the postponed Tokyo Games by focusing on the “must-haves”, IOC Coordination Commission chief John Coates said following a remote meeting with Japanese planners on Thursday.
Spotlight on WNBA, as league navigates draft on lockdown
All eyes will be on the WNBA this Friday as it becomes the first major professional league in North America to carry out a “virtual draft” since the coronavirus outbreak that put the start of its season on hold.
Joshua says blockbuster Fury fight needed to determine number one status
Anthony Joshua has said a blockbuster fight for the undisputed world heavyweight title with Tyson Fury is needed to determine a single dominant figure in the division.
Organisers expect U.S. Open decision in June: NY Times
The United States Tennis Association expects to make a decision about the U.S. Open in June and is also planning to provide some $15 million in assistance to tennis bodies struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Times reported on Thursday…
