Olympics: Tokyo 2020 Games torch-lighting ceremony to be held without spectators
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch-lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia this week will be staged without spectators as organizers protect the event from the coronavirus, Greece’s Olympic Committee said on Monday.
Japan professional baseball to delay league season opening due to coronavirus outbreak: media
Japan’s professional baseball league decided to postpone the March 20 season opening due to the coronavirus outbreak, Japanese media reported on Monday, citing Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Dashboard of Japanese stocks with a stake in Olympics’ success
Japanese stocks banking on the success of the Olympics this year are taking a hit as the rapid spread of coronavirus is threatening cancellation of the world’s biggest sporting tournament.
CAS clears American Lawson of doping, quashes ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday annulled the four-year ban imposed on Jarrion Lawson by the sport’s governing body World Athletics, following an appeal by the American long jumper and sprinter.
Bucks to face Nuggets without ailing Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo is making a strong case to repeat as the NBA MVP this season, but with the Milwaukee Bucks superstar nursing a sprained left knee, he will miss Monday night’s game at the Denver Nuggets.
NHL roundup: Surging Blues get first season sweep of Blackhawks
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Soccer: Romanian matches to be played without spectators due to coronavirus
All Romanian league matches will be played without spectators attending until further notice because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Romanian Football Federation (FRF) said.
NBA roundup: Suns drop Antetokounmpo-less Bucks
Devin Booker scored 20 of his team-high 36 points in a 47-point first quarter for Phoenix on Sunday as the host Suns took advantage of the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to thump the Milwaukee Bucks 140-131.
Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organizers
The season-opening Formula One race in Melbourne will proceed as planned this week and there is ‘no chance’ fans will be excluded because of coronavirus fears, Australian Grand Prix Corporation chief Andrew Westacott said on Monday.
Indian Wells tennis tournament canceled over coronavirus concerns
The Indian Wells tennis tournament, the most prestigious event outside the Grand Slams and tour finals, was canceled on Sunday, over concerns about the spread of a coronavirus in Southern California.