Boxing: Jordan’s Al Shammary dreams of boxing her way to Olympic glory
Jordanian boxer Reem Al Shammary is driven by her desire to forge a path to the Olympics and sees punching her way past the prevailing gender stereotypes in her country as a welcome added bonus.
Motor racing-F1 says Vietnam race is on amid coronavirus concern
Vietnam’s first Formula One grand prix will go ahead as planned on April 5, the sport said on Wednesday, despite continuing concern about the coronavirus epidemic that has caused the cancellation of China’s race.
Cycling: Giro d’Italia at risk as UCI monitors coronavirus outbreak
Cycling’s governing body the UCI said it could not predict whether this year’s Giro d’Italia will go ahead as the country deals with an escalating coronavirus outbreak.
Cycling: Denmark set team pursuit world record as Australia and Britain trail
Reigning champions Australia and Britain were given a rude awakening at the UCI track world championships as Denmark left them trailing in the men’s team pursuit qualifying round to shatter the world record.
Giants cut LBs Ogletree, Martin
Linebacker Alec Ogletree was released by the New York Giants on Wednesday. The move was expected after the team captain shifted into a limited role in 2019.
Players to vote on NFL owners’ proposed labor deal
The NFL’s labor negotiations have moved closer to a resolution as the NFL Players Association said on Wednesday that its board of player representatives voted to send a deal already approved by owners to its membership for a vote.
Five-time major winner Sharapova retires aged 32
Maria Sharapova, the Russian five-time Grand Slam champion who became one of the highest paid sportswomen in the world, announced the end of her career at the age of 32 on Wednesday.
Motor racing: Vietnam completes F1 track amid coronavirus concern
The track for Vietnam’s first Formula One Grand Prix in Hanoi on April 5 has been completed, organizers said on Wednesday amid continuing concern about the coronavirus epidemic that has caused the cancellation of China’s race.
Factbox: Five-times Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova
Factbox on Russia’s Maria Sharapova who announced her retirement from tennis on Wednesday at the age of 32:
Cycling: Hayter can be Britain’s chosen one, says Clancy
When Britain’s three-time Olympic team pursuit gold medalist Ed Clancy describes young team mate Ethan Hayter as “the chosen one” it would be foolish to dismiss it as hyperbole.
