Spring training roundup: Yankees top Nats before play halted
On a day when Major League Baseball canceled the rest of its spring training schedule, the visiting New York Yankees relied on three-run innings in the fifth and eighth and collected 11 hits to beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 in West Palm Beach, Fla….
Japan Olympics minister says cancelling, postponing Tokyo Games not considered
Japanese Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto said on Friday that cancelling or postponing the Tokyo Games is not being considered despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion officials should consider delaying the event for one year amid the coronavi…
McIlroy calls for all PGA Tour players to have coronavirus tests
World number one Rory McIlroy wants the PGA Tour to shut down if any player or caddie tests positive for the coronavirus, he said on Thursday at the Players Championship.
Tokyo Olympics organizers dig in their heels after Trump suggests one-year delay
Tokyo 2020 organizers said on Friday they were moving ahead with preparations to hold “safe and secure” Games on schedule, after U.S. President Donald Trump said officials should consider delaying the event for one year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Matsuyama makes noise as Players prepares to go silent
Hideki Matsuyama heard plenty of cheers on the way to matching the course record at the TPC Sawgrass on Thursday, firing an opening round nine-under 63 to grab a two-shot lead at the Players Championship.
Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix called off due to coronavirus
The Australian Formula One Grand Prix was canceled on Friday due to worries about the coronavirus outbreak, after a McLaren team member tested positive before the first practice session was scheduled to get underway at Albert Park.
South American World Cup qualifiers postponed over coronavirus: FIFA
South American qualifying matches for the 2022 Qatar World Cup have been postponed after a request from the region’s football federation amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus, FIFA announced on Thursday.
No fans allowed at Australian Grand Prix if race goes ahead: Premier
No fans will be admitted to Formula One’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix if the race goes ahead, the Victoria state premier Daniel Andrews said on Friday.
PGA Tour bans spectators from tournaments over coronavirus concerns
The PGA Tour has banned spectators from attending tournaments through April 5, starting with Friday’s second round of the Players Championship, because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, it said on Thursday.
Golf: Picture postcard Sawgrass to turn into ghost town
The Players Championship will go from being one of golf’s best attended events to a sporting ghost town after the PGA Tour on Thursday said it was banning spectators from tournaments because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
