Factbox: Sports events hit by the coronavirus epidemic
Here is a list of international sports events hit by the outbreak of a coronavirus:
Comcast Corp has insurance if Olympics does not proceed: Comcast CEO Brian Roberts
Comcast Corp has insurance if the 2020 Olympics does not proceed, said Comcast Chief Executive Officer Brian Roberts at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Tuesday.
Tiger among World Golf Hall of Fame finalists for 2021
Tiger Woods headlines the 10 finalists announced Tuesday for the World Golf Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021.
Exclusive: Motor racing – F1 cannot race if a team is denied entry due to virus, says Brawn
Formula One could not hold a world championship race in a country that denies access to any team due to coronavirus restrictions, motorsport managing director Ross Brawn said on Tuesday.
Report: Chargers parting ways with WR Benjamin
The Los Angeles Chargers are parting ways with veteran wide receiver Travis Benjamin, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday.
IOC stands firm on Tokyo Games despite coronavirus concerns
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday gave further unequivocal backing to this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, urging athletes to prepare “full steam” despite the coronavirus threat.
Olympics: Tokyo torchlighting ceremony hit by coronavirus measures
Crowds will be smaller and receptions have been scrapped at the Tokyo 2020 torch lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, Greece next week as the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) introduced measures to protect against the coronavirus, it said on Tuesday.
IOC confident of Tokyo Games success despite coronavirus
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s president and executive board gave further strong backing on Tuesday to this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, with no talk of a postponement or move due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Japan’s contract allows postponing of Games to end of year: minister
Tokyo’s Olympic 2020 contract allows it to postpone the Games until the end of the year, Japan’s Olympics minister said on Tuesday, amid concern the coronavirus could disrupt the event.
Olympics: IOC confident of ‘successful’ Tokyo Games at start of executive board
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) kicked off a crucial executive board meeting on Tuesday to discuss the threat of the coronavirus to this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, with president Thomas Bach pledging success.
