FIBA postpones 3×3 Olympic qualifier in India over coronavirus
The FIBA 3×3 Olympic qualification tournament that was scheduled to take place in India later this month has been postponed due to concerns about the coronavirus, the governing body said on Wednesday.
Texans S Adams announces retirement
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Mike Adams announced his retirement after 16 years in the league, sharing the news on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” on Wednesday.
Doping: Steeplechase champion Jebet handed four-year ban for doping violation
Kenyan-born Bahraini runner Ruth Jebet has been handed a four-year ban after she was found guilty of testing positive for the banned blood booster r-EPO (recombinant erythropoietin), the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Wednesday.
Tokyo Games boss says no thought of cancelling event due to coronavirus
The president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizing committee rebuffed speculation on Wednesday that the Games might be canceled due to deepening concern about the coronavirus outbreak, declaring that was not an option.
Cycling: Teams in Abu Dhabi hotel instructed to remain in quarantine until March 14
Cycling teams confined to a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel have been instructed by the state’s health authorities to remain in quarantine until March 14 due to coronavirus concerns, several team members said on Wednesday.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics committee steps up health measures for torch relay
Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizing committee said on Wednesday it had stepped up its measures to protect the health of runners and spectators for the torch relay as the coronavirus spreads nationwide.
Tokyo Olympics boss says no thought of cancelling games due to coronavirus
The president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizing committee rebuffed speculation on Wednesday that the games might be canceled due to deepening concern about the coronavirus outbreak, declaring that was not an option.
Motor racing: Seven F1 teams challenge FIA-Ferrari engine settlement
Seven of Formula One’s 10 teams united in a joint statement on Wednesday threatening legal action against a confidential settlement between the governing FIA and Ferrari over the Italian team’s 2019 power unit.
Swimming: Le Clos had no doubt that Sun Yang was a ‘dirty swimmer’
South African Olympic champion Chad le Clos says he had no doubt that Chinese swimmer Sun Yang was cheating and believes he was robbed of his special gold medal moment at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
NHL roundup: DeBrusk, Bruins edge Lightning
Boston’s Jake DeBrusk scored the game-winning goal in his 200th NHL game Tuesday night, sending the Bruins to a 2-1 win over the host Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top two clubs.
