Boxing promoters are beginning to plan for the sport’s return, scheduling a number of postponed fights for new dates in the summer and fall in Las Vegas and other locations. Las Vegas stands out as a focal point of these efforts, with Top Rank Boxing’s Bob Arum having already announced […]
Premier League Likely Delaying Restart Until Late June
The Premier League will likely push back its restart date from June 12 to June 26, as clubs look to give players time to regain match fitness before playing games. Multiple media outlets reported this week that the EPL clubs will meet Thursday, where they expect to approve the June […]
Dolphins Owner Says NFL Football Will Happen in 2020, Fan Attendance Less Certain
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross told CNBC that he’s confident the NFL will hold its 2020 season, but that there are still plenty of questions about how, and if, fans will be able to attend games at stadiums across the country. Ross said that while the NFL owners are planning […]
Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball Set to Return in June
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) will start its season on June 19, as Japan continues to reduce restrictions put in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. A government advisory panel approved a plan to end a state of emergency in the five prefectures that were still part of that order, clearing […]
UFC Notebook: Henry Cejudo Vacates Bantamweight Title; Strict Testing for Las Vegas Shows
Henry Cejudo has officially vacated the UFC bantamweight title after announcing his retirement following his win over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 earlier this month. UFC officials told ESPN that Cejudo is now considered retired, and he is no longer listed in the company’s official rankings. Cejudo Retires on Six-Fight […]
Brad Keselowski Holds Off Johnson, Elliott to Win Coca-Cola 600 in Overtime
Brad Keselowski stayed on the track during a late caution on Sunday, and the gamble paid off with his first career win at the Coca-Cola 600. Keselowski booked his first victory of the 2020 season, narrowly edging out Jimmie Johnson by .293 seconds in overtime. Keselowski Grabs Long-Awaited Major Title […]
Bundesliga Saturday: Bayern Hosts Frankfurt, Dortmund Visits Wolfsburg in Key Matches
Bayern Munich will try to maintain its grip on the Bundesliga title picture on Saturday as the league leaders play host to 13th-placed Eintracht Frankfurt. Bayern comes into the match as a massive -700 favorite, according to PointsBet Sportsbook. Frankfurt Looks to Repeat November Stunner Those numbers don’t tell the […]
Spencer Dinwiddie, Other NBA Sources Sharing Rumors of July 15 NBA Restart Date
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie told his Twitter followers that he heard the NBA will resume play on July 15, adding credibility to rumors that the league is looking to get back to play around that date. Several media outlets have reported that the NBA is looking to start training […]
Former Utah Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan Dies at Age 78
Jerry Sloan, who coached the Utah Jazz for 23 years and played in the NBA for a decade, died on Friday. He was 78. The Jazz organization announced that Sloan died due to complications from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Sloan Coached Jazz for 23 Years Sloan is most […]
Chess: Carlsen Survives Close Shave to Qualify for Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge Quarterfinals
Magnus Carlsen flirted with elimination from the Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge on Thursday, but found a way to win his final game and reach the online chess tournament’s quarterfinals. Carlsen defeated 16-year-old Alireza Firouzja in the final game of round-robin play to secure his spot in the knockout stage in […]
Adam Scott Won’t Return to PGA Tour Until Late July, Citing Concerns Over Health and Safety Plan
Former World No. 1 Adam Scott says he won’t be playing when the PGA Tour returns to action in June, as he has concerns over the protocols put into place for tournaments going forward. Scott told the Australian Associated Press that he’s not completely comfortable with the PGA Tour’s Health […]
Denny Hamlin Wins Rain-Shortened Race at Darlington, Scores Second Victory of the Year
Denny Hamlin earned his second win of the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season Wednesday night by claiming the Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway. The race ended early as NASCAR called off the remainder of the action due to heavy rain with 20 laps remaining. Tire Gamble Pays Off Hamlin took […]
UFC Books Tyron Woodley, Gilbert Burns for Next Main Event
Former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will take on Gilbert Burns in the main event of the UFC’s next show on May 30, though a venue has yet to be officially announced. Woodley knocked out Robbie Lawler in 2016 to win the UFC welterweight title. He then defended that title four […]
Former WWE Star Shad Gaspard Found Dead on Venice Beach
Former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard was found dead on Wednesday morning after having gone missing the previous weekend while swimming with his son. He was 39. A person reported that a body had washed ashore at about 1:25 am, according to a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department. Gaspard, […]
Six People Associated with Premier League Test Positive for COVID-19, Including Burnley Coach
The Premier League confirmed Tuesday that six people tested positive for COVID-19 out of 748 players and staff who have been screened for the virus. The relatively low infection rate boosted the Premier League’s attempts to restart its season, though some players are skeptical about the idea. Woan, Mariappa Among […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Father in Critical Condition, Other Family Members Sick with COVID-19
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov told his followers on Instagram on Monday that his father is in critical condition due to COVID-19 and complications related to a prior heart surgery. Nurmagomedov also said that he has had many family members and friends who have been sick with the coronavirus in […]
Big3 Cancels 2020 Season, Vows to Return with Fans for 2021
The Big3 basketball league announced Monday that it’s canceling its 2020 season, while promising to deliver a quality product next year. The 3-on-3 basketball league began play in 2017 and expanded to a dozen teams in the 2019 season. Big3 Says Fan Experience Paramount for League Big3 Founder Ice Cube […]
Sportsbooks See Busiest Weekend of COVID-19 Shutdown Thanks to UFC, NASCAR, Golf Events
The sports betting world still has a long way to go before it returns to normal. But a weekend of actual, live sporting events provided some relief for sportsbooks that have been searching for content during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sportsbooks reported their best numbers since early March this past weekend, […]
UFC Notebook: Overeem Comes Back to Beat Harris, White Considers Arizona for Next Card
Walt Harris nearly stopped Alistair Overeem in the first round of their fight on Saturday, but it was Overeem who came away with the victory in the main event of the UFC’s third Jacksonville show in eight nights. Overeem (46-18) finished the fight by pounding away at Harris with punches […]
NHL, NHLPA Moving Closer to Finishing Season with 24-Team Playoff Format
The NHL and NHL Players Association are discussing a plan that would result in a 24-team playoff to conclude the 2019-20 season, according to a report by The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. LeBrun cited sources as saying that the current proposal would see all teams return to at least some regular […]