Gritty Clijsters’ comeback ended by Muguruza in Dubai
Comeback queen Kim Clijsters lost 6-2 7-6(6) to Spain’s Garbine Muguruza on her return to the professional circuit after nearly eight years in an engrossing contest in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday.
Beach volleyball event in China postponed due to coronavirus
A beach volleyball tournament due to be held in Yangzhou, China has been postponed until after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) said on Monday.
Jackets, Flyers to battle in first game of home-and-home
The tables have turned on the formerly white-hot Columbus Blue Jackets, who answered a scintillating 18-2-3 run by dropping five in a row (0-2-3).
Angels’ Trout says he ‘lost respect’ for Astros
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout said he “lost respect” for players involved in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.
‘United by Emotion’ chosen as Tokyo 2020 motto
‘United by Emotion’ was revealed as the motto for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics on Monday as organizers look to hammer home the message of diversity and inclusion.
NHL roundup: Archibald nets OT winner for Oilers
Josh Archibald capped a two-goal performance by scoring 3:57 into overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.
Team LeBron tops Team Giannis in All-Star Game
CHICAGO – Anthony Davis made a walk-off free throw and Team LeBron defeated Team Giannis in the 69th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.
Tokyo marathon to cancel entries from general public: Tokyo Shimbun
Tokyo marathon organizers have decided to cancel entries from the general public for the event scheduled on March 1 due to the coronavirus outbreak, Tokyo Shimbun newspaper reported on Monday.
NHL notebook: Devils deal Coleman, Greene hours apart
The New Jersey Devils traded 21-goal scorer Blake Coleman to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday in exchange for a prospect and a first-round pick, hours after shipping off captain Andy Greene.
Woods’ game goes missing but sense of humor remains
Tiger Woods’ game deserted him at the Genesis Open but the former world number one did not lose his sense of humor.
