South Korea table tennis world championships postponed over virus fears
Next month’s table tennis world championships in South Korea have been postponed until June over health concerns as the east Asian nation grapples with an outbreak of the coronavirus.
WTA roundup: Rybakina wins opener in Doha
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, a finalist in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships last weekend, kept the momentum rolling at the Qatar Total Open in Doha on Monday by rallying from a set down to defeat Romania’s Sorana Cirstea.
Cowboys set on keeping Prescott, but talks waiting on CBA
The Dallas Cowboys are set on retaining pending free agent quarterback Dak Prescott, but the sides haven’t negotiated since September and still won’t for at least a few more days.
Spring training roundup: Altuve hit by pitch in debut
Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch in his spring training debut, but he also hit an RBI double as the Houston Astros routed the Detroit Tigers 11-1 at Lakeland, Fla.
QB Burrow waves away concerns over hand size
Reigning Heisman Trophy winner and expected No. 1 overall draft pick Joe Burrow offered a humorous retort for anyone concerned about his hand size following measurements at the NFL Scouting Combine on Monday.
NHL trade notebook: Blackhawks, Knights swap goalies
The Chicago Blackhawks were very busy with last-hour deals before Monday’s NHL trade deadline, sending goaltender Robin Lehner to Las Vegas, defenseman Erik Gustafsson to Calgary and prospect Nathan Noel to Philadelphia.
Ledecky still 400 free favorite for Tokyo, says Titmus
Australia’s Ariarne Titmus says Katie Ledecky is “100% still favorite” to win the 400 meters freestyle gold at the Tokyo Olympics despite upsetting the American world record holder at Gwangju last year.
Japan health minister says too early to talk about cancelling Olympics
Japanese health minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday it was still too early to talk about cancelling the Tokyo Summer Olympics, which start on July 24, due to the coronavirus and its spread in Japan.
Hurricanes acquire 3 players, including F Trocheck
The Carolina Hurricanes are going all-in on their pursuit of a playoff berth, making a series of moves Monday to improve their offense and defense.
Wilder says wants Fury rematch: report
Deontay Wilder will exercise his rematch clause in a bid to regain his WBC heavyweight belt from Tyson Fury after the Briton beat the American on Saturday, he has told The Athletic.
