NASCAR back on track as F1 and IndyCar stuck in virtual world
NASCAR will have a clear run this Sunday on what would normally be motor racing’s most glamorous and busiest day, with Formula One and IndyCar remain stuck in the virtual world.
Patriots owner Kraft’s Super Bowl ring sells for $1.025 million
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl LI championship ring was auctioned off for $1.025 million on Thursday, with proceeds going towards the ‘All In Challenge’ which aims to feed those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
USOPC cuts staff as coronavirus forces savings
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is eliminating 51 jobs and furloughing 33 employees in a bid to reduce expenses by 10-20% over the next four years as it faces tough financial times due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Osaka becomes world’s highest-earning female athlete
Japan’s Naomi Osaka has surpassed Serena Williams as the world’s highest-paid female athlete, raking in $37.4 million in prize money and endorsements over the last year, according to Forbes.
Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan dies at 78
Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan, who coached the Utah Jazz for 23 seasons and led them to two NBA finals, died on Friday due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, his former team said. He was 78.
Bucs GM had two-year plan to land Brady
Landing Tom Brady was a monumental success borne of an even more substantial mission executed by general manager Jason Licht and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bucs GM had two-year plan to land Brady
Landing Tom Brady was a monumental success borne of an even more substantial mission executed by general manager Jason Licht and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Longtime Jazz coach Sloan dies at 78
Longtime Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan died at age 78 on Friday.
World Tour to resume with Taipei Open in September, says BWF
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced a new 2020 tournaments calendar on Friday with the World Tour set to return with the Taipei Open from Sept. 1-6.
Tokyo 2020 logo satire pulled after furore
A media association has withdrawn its coronavirus-themed parody of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics logo after the local organising committee called it offensive and a violation of copyright.