On this day: Born May 13, 1914: Joe Louis, American boxer
Boxing fans and historians will always argue over the greatest heavyweight of them all but even Muhammad Ali was willing to admit he might have met his match in Joseph Louis Barrow.
Report: Players with health issues examining MLB’s plan
As Major League Baseball reportedly prepares to present players with its plan on opening the 2020 season, one group of players with a particular eye on the league’s health policies are those with immunodeficiencies or other underlying health conditions…
Report: MLS seeks to cut player salaries 20 percent
With around one-third of the Major League Soccer season already postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, teams apparently are looking for salary relief.
Vettel to leave Ferrari at end of year: media reports
Four-times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel is set to quit Ferrari at the end of the year after contract talks broke down, German media reported late on Monday.
‘I’m back’ declares Tyson in training video
Former-world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson continued to tease boxing fans about a possible return to the ring by posting another training video on Instagram on Monday that ended with the message, “I’m back”.
W Series has the resources to race on next year, says CEO
The all-female W Series has the resources to get through this year even if no races can be held because of the COVID-19 pandemic, founder and chief executive Catherine Bond Muir said on Monday.
MLB owners to present proposal to start season
Major League Baseball owners will present a proposal to players on Tuesday that will outline plans for the start of the coronavirus-hit 2020 season, a source close to the talks told Reuters on Monday.
Report: Rocky relationship with McDaniels played a part in Brady’s departure
Quarterback Tom Brady’s departure from the New England Patriots was due, in part, to a “deteriorating relationship” with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, longtime NFL columnist Gary Myers reported Monday.
Johnson, Love III named as U.S. vice captains for Ryder Cup
Zach Johnson and Davis Love III were named as vice captains by U.S. captain Steve Stricker for the 2020 Ryder Cup, which is scheduled to take place in September at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin.
Report: Owners approve ’20 season model, will send to players
MLB owners approved a plan on Monday to start the 2020 season, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported.