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:
AHL cancels remainder of 2019-20 season
The American Hockey League announced Monday that it has canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NFL: Fauci says season depends on response to second wave of COVID-19
There is no guarantee the NFL will complete its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, although some fans may be allowed to attend games if things go well, said Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Motor racing: Roberts joins Williams F1 from McLaren as managing director
The Williams Formula One team appointed former McLaren chief operations officer Simon Roberts on Monday to the newly-created position of managing director.
Horseracing: Racing returns to France with ParisLongchamp events
Horse racing returned in France on Monday for the first time since the novel coronavirus shutdown, with races at ParisLongchamp without fans in attendance.
Tua, Tom Brady top NFL jersey sales
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was drafted two weeks ago, but his No. 1 jersey already ranks at the top of the NFL’s jersey sales ahead of another Florida newcomer.
NBA, NBPA extend deadline to void CBA
NBA owners have four months to decide whether to terminate the league’s collective bargaining agreement in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
MLB: Owners to vote on ’20 season model, revenue sharing
MLB owners are scheduled to vote Monday on a plan to share at least 48 percent of revenue with players this season, USA Today reported.
Fauci: Football possible with ample testing
A renowned expert in the field of infectious disease, Dr. Anthony Fauci is unable to envision players getting back on the football field any time soon.
Cycling: Olympic champion Van der Breggen to retire after Tokyo Games
Dutch Olympic champion Anna van der Breggen has said she will retire from cycling after defending her road race title at the rescheduled Tokyo Games in 2021.
