Soccer comes in from the COVID-19 cold in Faroe Islands
It may not be the biggest in the world, but the Faroe Islands’ Betri League will for once be in the spotlight when its season kicks off on Saturday.
Mixed martial arts: UFC returns with Ferguson eyeing ‘real’ lightweight title
The main event of Saturday’s UFC 249 card in Florida is billed as being for the interim lightweight title but Tony Ferguson says he should be considered the real champion if he beats opponent Justin Gaethje.
Former ABA commissioner Storen dies at 84
Mike Storen, a sports executive who served as commissioner of the American Basketball Association in the 1970s, died Thursday at age 84.
On this day: Born May 9, 1968: Marie-Jose Perec, French athlete
The greatest French athlete of all time, Marie-Jose Perec will be remembered for gracing the track with her elegant stride, but also for mysteriously walking away from her last Olympics.
Brady to battle Brees in Week One blockbuster
Quarterback Tom Brady’s bid to bring the glory days back to Tampa Bay will be given a stiff test in Week One of the new NFL season when the Buccaneers travel to New Orleans to face Drew Brees and the Saints on Sept. 13.
NFL schedule: Champion Chiefs will open vs. Texans
The Kansas City Chiefs will open their title defense at home against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Sept. 10, the NFL announced Thursday evening while revealing the entire 2020 schedule.
CFL: League’s future ‘in jeopardy’ due COVID-19, commissioner says
The commissioner of the Canadian Football League (CFL) said on Thursday the league’s future is “very much in jeopardy” because of the COVID-19 pandemic that will likely result in the cancellation of the 2020 season.
NFL committee chief confirms end of PI reviews
After just one year, the NFL is eliminating replay reviews of pass-interference calls.
Woods, Mickelson, Manning and Brady showdown set for May 24
The coronavirus relief golf match featuring Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will be on May 24 at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida, WarnerMedia’s Turner Sports said on Thursday.
IndyCar to start season June 6 in Texas
The IndyCar season will begin June 6 with the Genesys 300 at Texas Motor Speedway, the circuit announced Thursday. No fans will be in the stands because of the coronavirus pandemic.
