NBA players polled about return; stars want to resume
The National Basketball Players Association is informally polling players to gauge where they stand on restarting the season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday.
Tackling banned under terms of Premier League protocol for training: BBC
Premier League players will be prohibited from tackling and pitches will have to be disinfected when clubs return to training as part of plans to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, the BBC reported on Tuesday.
China’s CCTV to continue to shun NBA games: state media
China Central Television (CCTV) will continue to not show National Basketball Association (NBA) games in the country, state media outlet Global Times has said, citing a statement from the state broadcaster.
Brady relieved to be facing Peyton, not Eli, in golf match
Tom Brady traditionally got the better of fellow quarterback Peyton Manning during their encounters on the gridiron, however the latter’s family holds a 2-0 edge in head-to-head Super Bowl tilts.
Verstappen tips Sainz over Ricciardo for Vettel’s seat
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen reckons Spaniard Carlos Sainz is more likely to replace Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari next year than Daniel Ricciardo.
Gymnastics: U.S. calls off 2020 national championships
USA Gymnastics has called off its premier events this year including June’s national championships due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Tuesday.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sports events around the world
Major sports events around the world that are in the process of re-starting or have been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic:
Southern Hills to host PGA Championship in 2030
The Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma will host the PGA Championship for a record fifth time in 2030, the PGA of America said in a statement https://www.pgachampionship.com/news-media/southern-hills-to-host-pga-championship-in-2030 on Tues…
NFL, teams agree to raise debt limits
The NFL and team executives agreed on a proposal to raise the debt limits for each club by $150 million in response to the coronavirus crisis, ESPN reported Tuesday.
NFL: Jets close to signing veteran CB Ryan
The New York Jets believe they will sign free agent cornerback Logan Ryan to a one-year deal, the New York Daily News reported Tuesday.
