Sports world adjusting to coronavirus crisis
Professional and college sports are attempting to adjust to a rapidly escalating health crisis, with leagues, colleges and public institutions around the world Wednesday announcing cancellations, postponements and changes of venues.
Motor racing: Haas says two more crew isolated for coronavirus testing
Formula One team Haas said two more of its crew members had been isolated and tested for the coronavirus in Melbourne on Thursday, as a senior state health official warned that the season-opening Australian Grand Prix could be scrapped.
Tokyo 2020 announces opening event despite mounting coronavirus concerns
Tokyo 2020 organisers said on Thursday that Japan’s softball game against Australia on July 22 would be the first event on the schedule, the announcement coming as concerns mount about the potential impact on the Games from the coronavirus outbreak.
Japan says no change in planning for Olympics amid coronavirus
Japanese government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday that there is no change in planning for the 2020 Olympics, set to start in July, and there is also no need to declare a state of emergency in Japan due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Soccer: Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers postponed due to virus concerns: CBF source
Brazil’s first two qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup have been postponed because of the coronavirus, a source at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) told Reuters on Wednesday.
Tokyo governor says pandemic label for virus to impact Olympics talks – Kyodo
The classification of the coronavirus as a pandemic will have an impact on discussions about the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, but for now cancellation is unthinkable, Kyodo News quoted Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike as saying on Thursday.
NBA to suspend season after Wednesday night
The NBA announced that it will suspend the season after Wednesday night’s games until further notice, as it deals with the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus slams North American sports calendar
From the figure skating world championships to March Madness, North American sport was slammed by the coronavirus on Wednesday, with events across multiple sports and countries canceled or disrupted due to the outbreak.
Olympics: Early decision needed for any delay, organizing member tells TBS
Any decision to delay the Olympics should be made before May, an organizing committee board member told Japanese broadcaster TBS late on Wednesday, as doubts over the Summer Games may grow with the coronavirus now declared a pandemic.
Sharks games to be played without fans due to coronavirus concerns
The next three San Jose Sharks home games will be closed to the general public due to concern over the spread of the coronavirus, the ice hockey team’s venue announced on Wednesday.
