Olympics: Rugby sevens Tokyo 2020 test event canceled due to coronavirus concerns
The Japanese Rugby Football Union announced on Wednesday that next month’s Asia Sevens Invitational, which doubles as a test event for rugby sevens at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, has been canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
NBA roundup: LeVert scores 51 as Nets top Celts in OT
Caris LeVert scored a career-high 51 points, 37 from the fourth quarter on, as the Brooklyn Nets rallied from 21 points down to stun the host Boston Celtics 129-120 in overtime Tuesday.
Melbourne confident, not certain, that F1 season-opener will go ahead
Melbourne’s major events chief is confident the Australian Formula One Grand Prix will go ahead as scheduled next week but said he could offer no firm guarantees because of the dynamic nature of the coronavirus epidemic.
Tennis: Clijsters keen to improve after Monterrey exit
Former world number one Kim Clijsters said she was looking forward to getting more matches under her belt and improving, after losing 6-3 7-5 to Briton Johanna Konta in the opening round of the Monterrey Open on Tuesday evening.
MLB notebook: Brewers, Yelich reportedly near seven-year extension
The Milwaukee Brewers are close to signing star outfielder Christian Yelich to a contract extension worth more than $200 million, according to a report by The Athletic on Tuesday.
Japan still preparing for Olympics as planned: Suga
Japan is preparing to host the Tokyo Summer Olympics as planned, the government’s top spokesman said on Wednesday, amid speculation the Games could be postponed because of the coronavirus threat.
Brewers, OF Yelich near $215 million deal
The Milwaukee Brewers are close to signing star outfielder Christian Yelich to a nine-year contract worth well over $200 million, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
Factbox: Some of the records in Lewis Hamilton’s sights
Lewis Hamilton is hoping to equal Michael Schumacher’s record seven Formula One championships this season.
Hamilton has Schumacher’s biggest records in sight
Formula One starts a new season in Australia next week with Lewis Hamilton chasing records that some once thought would last a lifetime.
Factbox: Formula One calendar for the 2020 season
The new Formula One season starts in Australia on March 15 with some uncertainty about how many races there will be.
