Olympics: European boxers fight off virus concerns ahead of Tokyo qualifier
Olympic boxing hopefuls from all over Europe are preparing to punch their tickets to Tokyo at a qualifying tournament starting in London this weekend, with an emphasis on clean hands and hygiene in a time of coronavirus.
Athletics: New date for indoor world champs after coronavirus postponement
The World Indoor Athletics Championships will take place in March next year in the Chinese city of Nanjing after being postponed due to the coronavirus, the World Athletics Council said on Thursday.
MLB delays start of season over coronavirus outbreak
Major League Baseball will delay its 2020 season’s opening day by at least two weeks and halt spring training due to the coronavirus, it said on Thursday, joining other North American leagues whose seasons have been disrupted by the pandemic.
NCAA cancels ‘March Madness’ tournaments over coronavirus
NCAA has canceled its ‘March Madness’ Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, citing concern over the coronavirus pandemic which has hit sporting events across the world.
Global sports events hit by coronavirus pandemic
Major sports events around the world which have been hit by the coronavirus outbreak:
FIFA postpones South American World Cup qualifiers over coronavirus
The world soccer governing body FIFA has postponed South American qualifying matches for the 2022 Qatar World Cup after a request from the region’s football federation amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus.
Golf: Matsuyama equals Sawgrass course record with 63
Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama took the early first-round lead with a course record-equalling nine-under-par 63 at the Players Championship on Thursday.
NFL: Annual league meeting canceled amid coronavirus concerns
The NFL canceled its annual meeting later this month after “careful consideration and consultation with medical experts”, the league said on Thursday amid the coronavirus outbreak which has disrupted sports events across the globe.
Spain drawn with Russia and Ecuador in Davis Cup
Holders Spain were drawn against Russia and Ecuador when the six groups for this year’s Davis Cup Finals to be held in Madrid’s La Caja Magica were announced on Thursday.
Tennis, soccer and U.S. sports hit as coronavirus shreds calendar
The coronavirus pandemic shredded the global sporting calendar on Thursday, with men’s tennis shut down for six weeks, top European soccer leagues placed on hold, NHL suspended and Major League Baseball’s opening day postponed.
