Australia bickers about athlete funding as Tokyo looms
If bickering over funding was an Olympic sport, Australia would be in line for a gold that might help slow the nation’s seemingly inexorable slide down the medals table.
NHL roundup: Bruins top Oilers on Pastrnak’s overtime goal
David Pastrnak scored on a breakaway at 1:14 of overtime as the Boston Bruins defeated the host Edmonton Oilers 2-1 Wednesday night in a matchup of division leaders.
London can host 2020 Games if moved over coronavirus – mayor candidate
London would be ready to host the 2020 Olympics if the outbreak of the coronavirus forced the Games to be moved from Tokyo, Shaun Bailey, the Conservative candidate for mayor of the British capital, has said.
Top 25 roundup: Unranked NC State steamrolls No. 6 Duke
Markell Johnson racked up 28 points and Devon Daniels scored 25 as NC State ripped through No. 6 Duke in an 88-66 upset Wednesday night at Raleigh, N.C.
Paralympics: Boccia test event postponed due to coronavirus
A boccia competition which was to double as a test event for this year’s Tokyo Paralympic Games has been postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, organizers said on Thursday.
NHL notebook: Kings trade Martinez to Vegas
The Los Angeles Kings traded defenseman Alec Martinez to the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, parting ways with another veteran.
NFL notebook: Playoff expansion reportedly planned
The NFL is expected to add two playoff teams and reduce the number of teams getting a playoff bye in the next collective bargaining agreement, and that agreement could be completed within a week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday night.
NBA notebook: Beilein resigns as Cavs coach
John Beilein formally resigned as coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday after multiple days of speculation that he wouldn’t be leading the team when play commenced after the All-Star break.
ATP roundup: Tsitsipas shines in Marseille opener
Sixth-ranked Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas ousted Sweden’s Mikael Ymer in straight sets Wednesday to win his opening match at the Open 13 Provence in Marseille, France.
MLB notebook: Cubs’ Bryant to lead off in 2020
The Chicago Cubs want to get third baseman Kris Bryant as many at-bats as possible by using him in the leadoff spot this season.
