As coronavirus looms over Olympics, Japan PM urges two-week curbs on sports events
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called on Wednesday for sports and cultural events to be scrapped or curtailed for two weeks, as two more coronavirus deaths heightened concerns the contagion might scupper the summer Tokyo Olympics.
Spring training roundup: Mets’ Tebow hits first spring homer
The New York Mets lost to the Detroit Tigers 9-6 at Lakeland, Fla., in Grapefruit League action on Tuesday, but Tim Tebow stole the show with his first home run in four spring training stints with the Mets.
China postpones April Volvo Golf Open over coronavirus outbreak: Xinhua
The China Golf Association said the yearly Volvo Golf Open which was due to be held at the end of April will be postponed, the official Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday.
Fury promoter wants Joshua next instead of Wilder rematch
Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren wants the new WBC heavyweight champion to fight fellow Brit Anthony Joshua next in a world title unification bout but says Deontay Wilder will first have to be persuaded to forgo an immediate rematch.
Australia to close schools, cancel sports in event of coronavirus outbreak
Australia will close schools and cancel sporting events in the event of an uncontained coronavirus outbreak, Minister for Health Greg Hunt said on Wednesday, as the government accelerates plans to cope with a possible pandemic.
Japan’s Abe urges two-week curbs on sports events as coronavirus looms over Olympics
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday called for sports and cultural events to be scrapped or curtailed for two weeks as the country battles to stem coronavirus contagion amid mounting concerns the 2020 Tokyo Olympics could be canceled.
Tsitsipas happy to conserve energy after easing through in Dubai
Stefanos Tsitsipas has been mowing down the opposition without dropping a set in recent weeks and the Greek is confident his game will benefit from spending fewer hours on court.
‘Frustrated’ Kenin keen to rediscover Melbourne Park rhythm
Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin says she is frustrated by her inability to rediscover the rhythm that secured her a maiden Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park after the American crashed out of the Qatar Open.
Red Sox prospect quarantined over coronavirus fear: Boston Globe
The Boston Red Sox quarantined prospect Chih-Jung Liu in his Florida hotel room as soon as he arrived from Taiwan last week due to concerns about the new coronavirus, the Boston Globe reported on Tuesday.
Ice hockey: Instant celebrity Ayres learning how A-listers live
Part-time ice hockey goalie David Ayres had never been to North Carolina, but he arrived an instant statewide hero, was declared an honorary citizen by the governor, and was suitably feted before the Carolina Hurricanes’ home game on Tuesday.
