LPGA cancels Michigan tournament
The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational at Midland Country Club was scheduled to be the first LPGA event on the coronavirus-altered schedule, but the LPGA and event organizers canceled the tournament on Friday.
Golf-World No. 1 McIlroy slams Trump for coronavirus response
Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his response to the coronavirus outbreak, and said it was unlikely the pair would meet for another round of golf.
Tennis: ATP, WTA and ITF extend suspensions due to COVID-19 pandemic
The ATP Tour and International Tennis Federation (ITF) have extended their suspensions of professional tennis until July 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they said on Friday.
Esports: Le Mans organisers plan 24 Hours of virtual racing
Le Mans organisers are planning to put on the world’s biggest virtual endurance race in June after being forced to postpone this year’s 24 Hours to September because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Climbing: Olympic inclusion a boost for climbers, says Britain’s Horrocks
The inclusion of sport climbing at the Olympics is a boost for competitors as they will receive additional funding, allowing them to focus on their training, former British Bouldering champion Imogen Horrocks has said.
Motor racing: Silverstone agrees terms with F1 for back-to-back races
Formula One and Silverstone have agreed terms for two races without spectators at the circuit this season, subject to government approval, the track’s managing director Stuart Pringle said on Friday.
Soccer: Bundesliga boosts profile as soccer-starved fans tune in
Germany’s Bundesliga will attract legions of new armchair fans around the world this weekend when it becomes the first of Europe’s major soccer leagues to resume after a two-month shutdown due to the coronavirus.
Cycling: UK has chance to change transport forever – Boardman
It has taken a pandemic, empty roads and one of the sunniest Springs on record for Britons to fall back in love with the bicycle but the fear keeping Chris Boardman awake at night is that it will be a brief flirtation.
Motor racing: Spa given green light for Belgian GP without spectators
The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix, scheduled for the end of August but threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, can go ahead without spectators, regional authorities said on Friday.
Arrest warrants issued for NFL players over armed robbery allegations
Arrest warrants have been issued for National Football League (NFL) players Quinton Dunbar and Deandre Baker in Miramar, Florida, after they were accused of being involved in an armed robbery, local police said late on Thursday.