On this day… May 22
FORMULA ONE – Ayrton Senna of Brazil is approached by a medic as he sits on the guard rail after crashing in the final practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Sailing: New Zealand government says COVID-19 could have ‘some impact’ on America’s Cup
Travel restrictions to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus could have “some impact” on next year’s America’s Cup but it is too early to determine to what extent, New Zealand’s government said on Thursday.
On this day: Born May 22, 1946: George Best, Northern Irish footballer
George Best was arguably the finest footballer never to have played in a World Cup yet his absence from the biggest stage did little to harm his international fame.
Pole vaulters to make big screen debut at Duesseldorf drive-in cinema
Fans starved of live athletics action could consider bringing popcorn to an event in Duesseldorf next month with top pole vaulters set to compete at a drive-in cinema.
LPGA cancels 2020 Q-school and Meijer Classic
The LPGA has decided to cancel Tour qualifying “Q-schools” this year because of the coronavirus pandemic with most players retaining their status for the 2021 season, the elite women’s golf circuit said on Wednesday.
Hamlin earns second win of NASCAR season in rain-hit race
Denny Hamlin won the rain-shortened Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on Wednesday for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver’s second victory of the season in the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series.
NHL mulls return with 24-team playoffs
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association are mulling a return to action this summer with a playoff format featuring 24 teams in a conference-based setup, SportsNet reported Wednesday night.
IOC chief Bach says Games would be cancelled if not held in 2021
International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach says the Tokyo Games would have to be scrapped if the event cannot be held next year due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Eight soccer players at Mexico’s Santos Laguna test positive for coronavirus
Eight soccer players at Mexico’s Santos Laguna club have tested positive for coronavirus but none of them are displaying any symptoms, the Mexican governing body, Liga MX, said on Wednesday.
White: UFC ‘a go’ for Las Vegas on May 30
A UFC card on May 30 in Las Vegas is “a go,” UFC president Dana White texted to the Las Vegas Review-Journal early Wednesday.
