Austria gives go-ahead to crowd-free F1 races
Formula One can start its season in Austria with two races behind closed doors on July 5 and 12, the country’s health ministry said on Saturday.
Vandoorne wins from pole at last in virtual Formula E series
Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne finally converted pole position into virtual victory in Formula E’s Race at Home Challenge on Saturday to go a point clear in the esports series with two races remaining.
American McKennie wears ‘Justice for George’ armband in Bundesliga game
United States soccer player Weston McKennie joined the chorus of outrage from athletes protesting against the death of a black man in Minneapolis by wearing an armband with the message “Justice for George” in a German league game on Saturday.
Charlotte MLS president: Team to reveal name in June
The MLS expansion club in Charlotte will reveal its name in June, team president Tom Glick said.
Competitive sports in England gets green light for Monday restart
After a near three-month shutdown, elite competitive sports in England can resume from Monday behind closed doors provided strict conditions are met, the government said on Saturday.
British competitive sports given green light for June 1 restart
After a near three-month shutdown, all competitive sport in Britain can resume from June 1 behind closed doors provided strict conditions are met, the government said on Saturday.
Verstappen and Norris team up for virtual Le Mans
Formula One rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will be team mates for the virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 13/14, according to the official entry list on Saturday.
Italian Fognini undergoes surgery on both ankles
World number 11 Fabio Fognini underwent surgery on both ankles on Saturday to cure a long-standing problem.
2017 Tour de France samples re-tested for unnamed substance – report
Samples from the 2017 Tour de France are being re-tested as authorities look for a previously undetectable performance-enhancing substance, Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad reported on Saturday.
Sport-On this day: Born May 31, 1943: Joe Namath, NFL quarterback
Bringing movie star charisma on and off the field and a cannon arm that propelled his team to an almost unthinkable Super Bowl upset, quarterback Joe Namath embodied the megawatt glamour of New York City.
