Olympics: In wintery Britain, UK athletes turn the heat up for Tokyo
The heat and humidity of Tokyo in August will come as no surprise to Britain’s Olympic athletes, even if they have never been to Japan and are more used to training in the cold and rain.
Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands to LA’s Staples Center
Thousands of Kobe Bryant fans will gather in Los Angeles on Monday to pay homage to the late NBA star and his daughter Gianna, nearly a month after their deaths in a helicopter crash sent shockwaves through the world of sports and beyond.
Colorado State K Camper arrested for suspicion of DUI
Colorado State kicker Cayden Camper was arrested for suspicion of drunken driving or driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Women’s matches postponed due to coronavirus threat
Top women ice hockey players have postponed a three-game series against Japan’s national team due to the worsening of the coronavirus outbreak, the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) announced on Monday.
Olympics: Games torch relay organizers take measures against coronavirus
Greek organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia next month said on Monday they have taken extra measures to avoid the coronavirus’ spread during the torch’s months-long relay.
American Gauff breaks into top 50 at the age of 15
American teenage sensation Coco Gauff made her top 50 debut in the updated WTA rankings released on Monday, becoming the first 15-year-old in 15 years to achieve the feat.
NBA roundup: LeBron gets Lakers past Celtics
Anthony Davis tallied 32 points and 13 rebounds and LeBron James recorded 29 points, nine assists and eight boards, and the Los Angeles Lakers weathered a career-high-tying 41-point effort by Jayson Tatum to beat the Boston Celtics 114-112 on Sunday at…
NHL roundup: Caps down Penguins in battle for first
T.J. Oshie scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period Sunday as the Washington Capitals topped the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 in a battle for first place in the Metropolitan Division.
Top 25 roundup: No. 25 Ohio St. upsets No. 7 Maryland
Luther Muhammad led five Ohio State players in double figures as the No. 25 Buckeyes ended the nine-game winning streak of No. 7 Maryland, 79-72, at Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday.
China’s Tokyo run-up stalled by coronavirus outbreak
The outbreak of the coronavirus has disrupted China’s preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, barring athletes from overseas-based competitions and forcing sports authorities into makeshift arrangements five months before the Games.
