Sport-On this day: Born April 15, 1957: Evelyn Ashford, American sprinter
On a warm July 1983 day in the Colorado mountains, a slender American woman literally reached the peak of female sprinting when she smashed the women’s 100 metres world record that German athletes had owned for a decade.
Reports: NFL, union agree on ‘virtual’ offseason programs
NFL teams will begin virtual offseason programs with players at home over the next two weeks after an agreement was reached Monday with the NFL Players Association, multiple media outlets reported.
Historic women’s golf event in Saudi Arabia set for October
The first women’s professional golf event to be staged in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled for Oct. 8-11 after it was postponed last month due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have confirmed.
Sports: On this day… April 15
SOCCER – Arsenal’s David Platt clears the ball in acrobatic fashion during a 0-0 draw against bitter north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
On this day: Born April 15, 1957: Evelyn Ashford, American sprinter
On a warm July 1983 day in the Colorado mountains, a slender American woman literally reached the peak of female sprinting when she smashed the women’s 100 metres world record that German athletes had owned for a decade.
McIlroy hopes delayed Masters can help end wait for green jacket
World number one Rory McIlroy expects this year’s Masters to feel a bit different and says the tournament being pushed back to November due to the COVID-19 pandemic could help him win the coveted green jacket.
MLS considers alternative formats for 2020 season
MLS commissioner Don Garber told ESPN that the league will explore alternative formats when it comes to completing the 2020 season.
Florida deems WWE ‘essential business’ amid coronavirus outbreak
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been deemed an “essential business” in Florida, the mayor of Orange County said on Monday, allowing the company to resume live tapings of its shows in the state during the coronavirus outbreak.
Horse racing: Saudi Cup withholds prize money after trainer Servis charged
Organisers of the Saudi Cup, the world’s richest horse race, have said they will withhold the $20 million prize purse pending the completion of an internal investigation after winning trainer Jason Servis was indicted in a doping scheme.
‘She’s got everything you want’: Ionescu to shine in WNBA draft
Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu is set to seize the spotlight in Friday’s virtual WNBA draft, as players and coaches stay behind closed doors amid the coronavirus pandemic that forced the postponement of the league’s upcoming season.
