India suspends domestic soccer and cricket over coronavirus outbreak
India suspended domestic soccer until the end of this month while domestic cricket was put on hold indefinitely due to the coronavirus on Saturday.
Japan still preparing for Olympics, prime minister says as virus concerns rise
Japan is still preparing to host the Olympics, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday, despite rising global concern about the viability of the summer Games due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Triathlon: World body suspends all events due to coronavirus
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has suspended all activity until April 30 including all events in the World Triathlon and Continental calendars due to the coronavirus outbreak, the governing body said on Saturday.
Japan continues to prepare for Olympics, PM Abe says
Japan continues to prepare to host the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday, despite widening concern about the viability of the Games given the global coronavirus outbreak.
Tokyo governor vows full measures to combat coronavirus during Torch relay
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike on Saturday vowed to take thorough measures against the coronavirus outbreak for the Olympic Torch relay through Japan and reaffirmed that preparations for a “safe and secure” 2020 Games were progressing, TV Asahi reported.
MLB ends spring training; players may go home
Major League Baseball declared an early end to spring training on Friday, allowing players to return home if they wish.
Golf’s Masters postponed, English soccer suspended as coronavirus wreaks havoc
Golf’s jewel in the crown The Masters and English soccer’s Premier League joined the lengthening list of elite sporting events to fall foul of the coronavirus pandemic on Friday.
Mixed martial arts: UFC schedule continuing despite coronavirus
Mixed martial arts is one sport bucking the trend of cancellations, saying it plans to stick to its schedule albeit without fans.
NBA stars, owners pledge donations for workers furloughed by coronavirus shutdown
As the bright lights of professional sports go dark across the United States this week, some top names from the NBA were pitching in to ease the burden for arena and stadium staff facing the grim possibility of weeks without pay in the coronavirus shut…
Sport-Golf’s Masters postponed, English soccer suspended as coronavirus wreaks havoc
Golf’s jewel in the crown The Masters and English soccer’s Premier League joined the lengthening list of elite sporting events to fall foul of the coronavirus pandemic on Friday.
