Weightlifting: Federation plagued by decades of corruption, says investigation
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) was plagued by decades of corruption orchestrated by autocratic former president Tamas Ajan, said Richard McLaren after he led an independent investigation into the governing body.
Soccer: Real and Atletico join forces to aid city’s most vulnerable
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have joined forces to launch a fundraiser to help the most vulnerable families in the Spanish capital hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Soccer: Benfica bus stoned after first game back, two players injured
A bus carrying the Benfica soccer team was stoned on Thursday, breaking the glass and injuring two players, after they had played their first game since the novel coronavirus halted the season, Benfica football club said in a statement.
NHL: Penguins say player has recovered from COVID-19
The Pittsburgh Penguins, who would be part of the approved NHL playoff format should the season resume, said on Thursday one of their players tested positive for COVID-19 but has recovered.
NBA’s minor-league circuit cancels season due to COVID-19
The National Basketball Association’s minor-league organization said on Thursday it has decided to cancel the remainder of its 2019-20 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBA approves plan to resume season in July at Disney World
The NBA’s Board of Governors have approved a plan to restart the suspended season with a tentative July 31 start at Disney World in Florida amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the league said on Thursday.
MLS to allow full-team training, with COVID-19 testing in place
Major League Soccer (MLS) said on Thursday that clubs could return to full-team training, provided they get approval from medical staff and a local infectious disease expert and follow rigorous health and safety procedures.
NBA: League approves plan to resume season in July at Disney World
The NBA’s Board of Governors have approved a plan to restart the suspended season with a tentative July 31 start at Disney World, Florida amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the league said on Thursday.
Tennis star Gauff demands change amid protests over Floyd death
American teenage tennis prodigy Coco Gauff appeared at a protest in her hometown of Delray Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, calling for racial and social justice after the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed in police custody in the U.S.
NBA: League approves plan to resume season in July at Disney World – reports
The NBA’s Board of Governors on Thursday have approved a plan to restart its suspended season in late July at Disney World in Florida amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to multiple reports.