Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins
With professional tennis shut down by the novel coronavirus pandemic, world number one Novak Djokovic is bringing together some of the world’s top tennis players for a series of matches to run from June 13-July 5 in the Balkan region.
Reports: MLB economics proposal expected Tuesday
Major League Baseball is expected to present an economics proposal to the players association on Tuesday, according to multiple reports, with a potential 82-game season hanging in the balance.
U.S. to exempt foreign athletes from coronavirus-related entry bans
The United States will exempt some foreign athletes who compete in professional sporting events in the United States from entry bans imposed because of the novel coronavirus epidemic, acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf said on Friday.
Queensland government halts work on 2032 Olympics bid to deal with COVID
Senior international Olympic official John Coates said on Saturday he supports a decision by Queensland’s state government to postpone work on its bid for the 2032 Games while they focus on the novel coronavirus outbreak.
NBA: Knicks great Patrick Ewing says he has COVID-19
New York Knicks great Patrick Ewing on Friday said he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Forbes: Osaka highest-paid female athlete in history
Tennis star Naomi Osaka earned $37.4 million last year, a record for a female athlete, according to Forbes.
Report: NHL executive board to approve 24-team proposal
The executive board of the NHL Players’ Association is expected to approve a playoff format featuring 24 teams in a conference-based setup, TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported on Friday.
Kenin, Andreescu to be part of team event in Charleston in June
Sofia Kenin and Bianca Andreescu will be among 16 women’s players to compete in Charleston next month in the largest event held since the season was derailed in mid-March by the COVID-19 crisis, the Tennis Channel said on Friday.
Formula One teams agree cost-cutting measures: BBC
Formula One’s 10 teams have agreed cost-cutting measures including a budget cap of $145 million for 2021, the BBC reported on Friday.
F1, Silverstone still optimistic despite UK quarantine rules
Formula One remains hopeful about the chances of racing at Britain’s Silverstone circuit in July and August despite quarantine measures confirmed on Friday.
