At least I can be Wimbledon champion for two years, says Halep
Simon Halep is trying to look on the bright side regarding the suspension of the tennis season due to the coronavirus pandemic, which means at least she will be referred to as reigning Wimbledon champion for two years.
World Games 2021 moved to retain broadcasters, official scorers: CEO
World Games Birmingham CEO Nick Sellers said they had little choice but to move the 2021 event to 2022 as a clash with the postponed Tokyo Olympics would have seen them lose out on broadcasters and official scorers for the quadrennial event.
Antonio Brown reportedly charged in alleged assault of driver
A Broward County (Fla.) court document obtained by ESPN revealed that Brown is charged with felony burglary conveyance, misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal mischief charges.
Reports: Bryant, 7 others elected to Basketball Hall
All eight finalists for enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, headed by the late Kobe Bryant, will be inducted, according to various media reports Friday.
Time to take a break from tennis, says top U.S. group
Playing tennis might not be a good idea in these critical times, says the U.S. group typically busy encouraging more to take up the sport.
CONCACAF postpones Nations League Finals due to COVID-19
The CONCACAF Nations League Finals, which were scheduled for June 4–7, have been suspended because of concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football said on Friday.
Preakness Stakes postponed due to coronavirus crisis
The Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in North American horse racing’s Triple Crown, will not be run on May 16 as scheduled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, although a new date has yet to be determined, organisers said on Friday.
NFL could move 2024 Super Bowl due to Mardi Gras
The NFL is considering moving the 2024 Super Bowl out of New Orleans due to potential conflicts with Mardis Gras that emerged with the pending expansion to a 17-game season.
New England Patriots’ truck delivers masks to New York to help coronavirus effort
A truck emblazoned with the colors of the New England Patriots football team was out on the streets of New York on Friday, delivering 300,000 N95 masks to a makeshift hospital set up in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Wickens set to make IndyCar return in virtual race
Robert Wickens will be back behind the wheel on Saturday for the first time since a near fatal crash two years ago and while it will be a virtual IndyCar race the Canadian sees it is another step towards the real thing.
