Call off Olympics, says quadruple gold medalist Pinsent
Four-time Olympic rowing champion Matthew Pinsent has called for Tokyo 2020 to be called off, describing the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as “tone deaf” for proceeding with the Games amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Nets’ access to COVID-19 tests questioned
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is among those questioning how the Brooklyn Nets were able to test the team for coronavirus when others in his hard-hit city haven’t had access to tests.
NFL, NBA offer complimentary game and video archives
NFL and NBA fans can access past games for free while adjusting to life without live sports during the coronavirus pandemic.
Professional riders grounded with season suspended
The coronavirus pandemic has left many professional riders unable to compete or train with the biggest race in the world, the Tour de France, due to start in just over three months.
ATP, WTA extend suspension of play amid coronavirus outbreak
The ATP and WTA have extended the suspension of their tours until June 7, the two tennis bodies said in a joint statement on Wednesday, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to shred the sporting calendar.
Premier League to hold talks on Thursday to discuss options for eventual resumption
England’s Premier League clubs will hold a video conference call between themselves on Thursday as they begin to sketch out a way to complete the suspended season and tackle the financial damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
F1 cancels August break, could delay 2021 changes
Formula One teams must close for three weeks by the end of April in a move that will allow races to be rescheduled during the European summer and help limit the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Full steam ahead for Ryder Cup, says Euro captain Harrington
There are no plans to postpone September’s Ryder Cup in Wisconsin, European captain Padraig Harrington said on Wednesday in response to a British media report that said the event was likely to be delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Clubs zone in on FIFA 20 to fill coronavirus void
With coronavirus bringing soccer across the globe to a standstill, the world of esports is helping clubs pull together to support those which are struggling financially – and keep fans entertained.
FIFA puts revamped Club World Cup on hold
FIFA has agreed to delay the first edition of its revamped Club World Cup, due to be held in 2021, to make way for the Euro 2020 and Copa America tournaments which have been postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
