IOC working with sports federations on July-Aug 2021 Olympic Games: Yomiuri
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is working with sports bodies to arrange for a July-August 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo and is hoping to announce a decision within the coming month, an official was quoted as saying in Japan’s Yomiuri newspaper….
IOC criticized after Turkish boxers get coronavirus
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been accused of irresponsibility after two Turkish boxers and a trainer caught the coronavirus during a qualifying event in London this month.
Motor racing: Self isolation makes training easier for Ricciardo
Australian Daniel Ricciardo reckons self-isolation makes for a perfect training camp — although it helps to be on the family farm in western Australia with a swimming pool and some machinery to play with.
Olympics: U.S. ticket holders told purchases will be honored in 2021
Tokyo Olympics ticket holders in the United States will not immediately get refunds in light of the event’s postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, but will be able to use existing tickets when the competition happens next year, the official tick…
Hockey visors into face shields: Hockey gear maker tweaks equipment for health workers
Sports equipment maker Bauer Hockey plans to modify its hockey visors into face shields for healthcare workers dealing with the coronavirus crisis.
Time running out for Wimbledon
This year’s Wimbledon Championships have so far survived the cull of the world’s most prestigious sporting events due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it seems only a matter of time before they are postponed or canceled.
Reports: Bucs, DT Suh agree to one-year contract
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year, $8 million contract, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.
Wimbledon could be postponed or canceled: AELTC
This year’s Wimbledon Championships could be postponed or canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELT) said on Wednesday.
WHO says it fully supports decision to postpone 2020 Olympics
The World Health Organization (WHO) fully supported the decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, it said on Wednesday.
Russian cyclists’ lawsuit against WADA dismissed
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday it welcomed a decision by the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario to dismiss a lawsuit that three Russian cyclists brought against it and investigator Richard McLaren.