Soccer: European leagues to resume, Denmark gets creative
European soccer will continue its cautious return to play following the COVID-19 stoppage over the next week as a number of the continent’s smaller leagues restart with some novelties and one team in serious trouble for breaking coronavirus rules.
Boston Marathon cancelled because of COVID-19
The Boston Marathon, originally scheduled to be held in April and then postponed until September because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been cancelled for the first time in its history, organisers said on Thursday.
Factbox: European soccer’s return to action after coronavirus
Professional soccer leagues around Europe are gearing up for a return to action following the novel coronavirus stoppage, but some are more advanced than others. Here is a roundup of the state of play:
European leagues to resume, Denmark gets creative
European football will continue its cautious return to play following the COVID-19 stoppage over the next week as a number of the continent’s smaller leagues restart with some novelties and one team in serious trouble for breaking coronavirus rules.
EA to retain Madden NFL rights in renewed deal
Electronic Arts Inc renewed its licensing agreement with the National Football League (NFL) on Thursday, which will continue to give the videogame publisher exclusive rights to publish the league’s simulation games, including hit franchise “Madden NFL”…
BBC to air live Premier League matches for first time as season restarts
The BBC will for the first time air free-of-charge Premier League soccer games live when the season restarts next month, the broadcaster said on Thursday.
Woodley seeks to regain UFC welterweight belt after long layoff
An intriguing welterweight main event headlines Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night.
Motor racing: Ricciardo talked to Ferrari before McLaren move
Daniel Ricciardo had discussions with Ferrari over a possible move to the Italian Formula One team before opting for McLaren, the Australian said on Thursday.
Dressed for French Open, Kvitova wins all-Czech crown on return to action
World number 12 Petra Kvitova returned to court dressed for the French Open but was happy to triumph in the women’s draw at an all-Czech tournament on Thursday as the sports world starts to slowly return from the novel coronavirus shutdown.
Players building counter to MLB’s pay-cut proposal
Upset with MLB’s economic offer to players, the Major League Baseball Players Association soon will present a counteroffer to owners that includes a schedule of more than 100 games and an accompanying prorated cut in pay, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Th…
