Soccer: Ronaldinho under investigation for more crimes – prosecutor
Ronaldinho Gaucho, the former Brazil and Barcelona soccer star being held in a Paraguayan jail for using a falsified passport, is being investigated for additional crimes, the prosecutor leading the case said on Sunday.
Motorcycling: MotoGP riders absent from Qatar opener as Nagashima shines
The motorcycle grand prix season started in Qatar on Sunday without MotoGP riders due to the coronavirus outbreak but their absence gave Tetsuta Nagashima a chance to seize the limelight.
Kenin beats Friedsam to land second title of 2020 in Lyon
Top seed Sofia Kenin won the inaugural Lyon Open with victory over unseeded German Anna-Lena Friedsam 6-2 4-6 6-4 in Sunday’s final and became the first player on the WTA tour to win two trophies in 2020.
Campillo holds nerve on fifth playoff hole to win Qatar Masters
Spaniard Jorge Campillo showcased a putting masterclass to beat Scotland’s David Drysdale in a two-way playoff on the fifth extra hole to win the Qatar Masters on Sunday.
Paris-Nice gets underway amid coronavirus fears
The Paris-Nice stage race got underway under tight scrutiny amid coronavirus fears on Sunday as contact with the riders was kept to the bare minimum.
Bahrain F1 race to be held without fans due to coronavirus
The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will go ahead on March 22 without fans due to the coronavirus crisis, a blow to the Gulf Arab state’s important tourism sector.
French teams in Abu Dhabi hotel leave quarantine sooner than expected
Two French cycling teams confined to a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel due to coronavirus concerns left quarantine on Sunday, state news agency WAM reported, a week before an initial date set by the Gulf state’s health authorities.
Swimming: Sun’s Australian coach Cotterell cuts ties with banned swimmer
Sun Yang’s coach Denis Cotterell has cut ties with the Chinese Olympic champion following the swimmer’s eight-year ban for doping, Australian media reported on Sunday.
NBA roundup: Cavs top Nuggets again, complete season sweep
Kevin Love scored 27 points, Collin Sexton had 25 and the host Cleveland Cavaliers stunned the Denver Nuggets 104-102 on Saturday night.
Japan’s sumo wrestlers face off for spring tournament in front of empty seats
Japan’s sumo wrestlers faced off for the spring grand tournament on Sunday in front of empty seats in Osaka, western Japan, with fans asked to stay away to help limit the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
