Athletics: Kenya bars athletes from global travel over coronavirus worries
Kenya’s athletics authority said on Thursday it had barred its athletes from traveling to international events due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
Motor racing: WEC cancels Sebring race after U.S. travel clampdown
The World Endurance Championship (WEC) has canceled next week’s Sebring 1,000 Miles race in Florida after the United States imposed restrictions on travel from Europe for 30 days amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Spring training roundup: Nats top Astros as Strasburg deals
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the reigning World Series Most Valuable Player, enjoyed his strongest spring outing as his Washington Nationals rallied for a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in West Palm Beach, Fla.
NHL roundup: Blues win makeup game at Anaheim
Alex Pietrangelo scored twice as the visiting St. Louis Blues beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 Wednesday night, their 10th victory in 12 games.
Factbox: Sports events hit by the coronavirus pandemic
Here is a list of international sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak:
NBA roundup: Late OKC postponement precedes league shutdown
As the players prepared for tipoff of Wednesday night’s game between the Utah Jazz and the host Oklahoma City Thunder, the proceedings were halted quickly.
Wrestling: Olympic qualifications in Budapest, Sofia postponed amid coronavirus
The international wrestling governing body, United World Wresting (UWW), said it has postponed the European Olympic qualification and the world “last chance” Olympic qualification due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Japan must plan for Olympics cancellation risk – ruling party heavyweight
Japan must brainstorm plans for dealing with canceled or postponed Tokyo Olympic Games, even if that is unlikely, said Shigeru Ishiba, a ruling party heavyweight seen as a leading candidate to be the next prime minister.
U.S. Soccer apologizes after court filing remarks spark outrage
U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro apologized on Wednesday for language in a court filing made by the federation in a legal dispute with its women’s national team over pay equity.
NBA suspends season after Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus
The National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Wednesday it was suspending the season until further notice after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus.
