Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts
Formula One has put almost half its staff on furlough until the end of May due to the novel coronavirus with chairman Chase Carey and senior management also taking a pay cut, an F1 spokesman said on Tuesday.
South Africa tour commissioner predicts difficult future for golf
South Africa’s Sunshine Tour has created a fund for players and caddies to provide financial assistance for the next two months, but commissioner Selwyn Nathan said the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic could take the game back 20 years.
Guineas Festival and Derby postponed, Royal Ascot closed to public
The Guineas Festival at Newmarket in May and June’s Epsom Derby have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, while Royal Ascot will not be open to the public in June but may be held without spectators, horseracing authorities said on Tuesday.
MLB plays down talk of May return to action amid coronavirus
Major League Baseball threw cold water on reports it is developing plans to restart play as early as May in an isolation bubble protected from the novel coronavirus outbreak, saying on Tuesday several options were being considered.
Steelers QB Roethlisberger ‘on schedule’ for next step
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was ready to put his surgically repaired right elbow on display at organized team activities.
McVay: Rams didn’t expect to lose Gurley
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is planning to turn to a committee of running backs to replace Todd Gurley.
Ravens’ Harbaugh concerned about cybersecurity of draft
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh is concerned about the cybersecurity of team and league data during the upcoming NFL draft, which will be a “virtual” event for the first time, commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed Monday.
MLB considering ‘numerous plans’ including closed-door restart in Arizona
Major League Baseball is exploring the possibility of restarting its season with games behind closed doors at facilities in the Arizona area, multiple media outlets reported late Monday night.
Cam Newton uncomfortable without NFL home
Cam Newton is focusing on self-improvement during his first foray into free agency.
BWF seek clarity on Denmark’s ability to host Thomas & Uber Cup Finals
Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton Denmark said on Tuesday they are seeking clarification from Danish authorities on how the ban on large gatherings will affect their ability to stage the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in August.
