International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound told USA Today Sports on Monday that the 2020 Summer Olympic Games will be postponed, though an official announcement isn’t necessarily imminent. Pound’s comments came after both Canada and Australia announced that their teams will not be attending the Summer Olympics in Tokyo […]
Australian Sports: AFL, NRL Remain Active, Play Games in Empty Arenas
While most leagues and competitions worldwide have stopped playing due to the coronavirus pandemic, Australian sports are still going strong, with both the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) continuing to compete in empty stadiums Down Under. Both leagues are playing a full schedule of matches this […]
Baseball Teams in Japan, Korea Resume Spring Training Activities, Providing Respite for Fans
Major League Baseball has postponed the start of its season in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, with Opening Day pushed back to late May or early June even under the most optimistic scenarios. But baseball fans could get chance to watch competitive games sooner than that, thanks to professional […]
Report: Premier League Committed to Finishing Current Season Before Starting 2020-21 Campaign
ESPN reported Thursday that Premier League and English Football League (EFL) officials have decided that the current 2019-2020 season will conclude before the 2020-21 competition can begin. ESPN cited sources who said that issues of relegation and promotion must be resolved at all levels of the English soccer pyramid before […]
Candidates Tournament Odds: Three Share Lead, But Caruana Remains Favorite
Three players share the lead at the Candidates Tournament to determine the next challenger for the World Chess Championship in Yekaterinburg, Russia, but American Fabiano Caruana remains the favorite to win the event and challenge Magnus Carlsen for his title. Ian Nepomniachtchi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Wang Hao share the lead […]
Five YouTube Channels to Help You Through Coronavirus Sports Withdrawal
I miss live games, and I imagine that I’m not alone in suffering from coronavirus sports withdrawal. While there are a handful of soccer leagues still moving forward, and the Australian Football League is playing in empty stadiums, there really isn’t much left for us to watch — and won’t […]
Tom Brady Signing Makes Tampa Bay a Contender, But Not a Favorite
When news broke that Tom Brady was signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was a shock to many Patriots fans who lost the quarterback that guided one of the most successful dynasties in NFL history. But the move also upended the 2020 NFL futures market, as both the Bucs […]
Pro Wrestling in the Coronavirus Era: Two Nights of WrestleMania and Empty Arenas
Professional wrestling is all about the crowd. Performers rise and fall on the heat they generate from sold-out stadiums, feeding on the energy of audiences who buy into the story and psychology of each and every match. But in the era of the coronavirus, wrestling promotions are holding shows in […]
All Tour Tennis Events Suspended Through June 7; French Open Move Irks US Open, Laver Cup
Both the ATP and WTA tours jointly announced on Wednesday that they are suspending all play until at least June 7 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, a move that will dramatically shorten the tennis calendar for 2020. That decision eliminates all of the major clay-court tournaments that typically take […]
Alvarez, Golovkin Agree to Terms on Third Fight This Fall
Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin have reached an agreement for a third fight between the two middleweights, one that could take place in September. The agreement, which was first reported by Lance Pugmire of The Athletic, would allow both boxers to fight once in the interim before the third […]
Eight Compete in Candidates Tournament to Determine 2020 World Chess Championship Challenger
Eight of the world’s top chess players are competing in the 2020 Candidates Tournament for the right to challenge World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen for his title later this year. Taking place in Yekaterinburg, Russia, the Candidates Tournament started on Tuesday, with Wang Hao and Ian Nepomniachtchi booking wins in […]
Soccer Calendar Radically Changing as European Championship, Copa America Postponed to 2021
Two of the world’s biggest regional soccer competitions canceled their 2020 events, as both Euro 2020 and the Copa America postponed their summer tournaments due to the coronavirus outbreak — moves that have a cascading impact on the worldwide soccer calendar. The European Championship will now be played from June […]
UFC Cancels Next Three Shows, Can Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Be Saved?
The UFC plans for lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight Tony Ferguson on April 18. But with the promotion canceling its next three events in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s reasonable to question whether that title fight will go forward. UFC president Dana White says he’s unwilling to […]
Will the Coronavirus Shutdown be a Boon for US Online Gambling?
With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down nearly all large events in the United States – and authorities increasingly asking people to avoid holding even smaller gatherings – much of our day-to-day entertainment and social activity will likely be moving to the internet for the time being. Along with virtual happy […]
NBA Executives See Mid-to-Late June as Best-Case Scenario for League’s Return
While many sports leagues announced suspensions lasting for a matter of weeks, it is becoming apparent that the coronavirus outbreak may force much longer stoppages. According to ESPN, the NBA is already looking further out, with executives seeing mid-to-late June as the best possible scenario for when the league can […]
UFC Notebook: Can Shows Go On During Coronavirus Pandemic?
The UFC put on one of the only major sporting events in the world this weekend as UFC Fight Night 170 went forward in Brasilia, Brazil, albeit without fans in the arena. Now, UFC president Dana White says he plans to continue holding shows, though it’s unclear whether this will […]
UFC Fight Night 170: Lee Takes on Oliveira in Brazil, No Fans Allowed
The UFC is forging ahead with its card in Brazil this Saturday despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. UFC Fight Night 170 will take place as scheduled in Brasilia, but without an audience. The card features a main event between lightweight contenders Kevin Lee and Charles Oliveira, both of whom […]
XFL Cancels 2020 Regular Season, But Promises to Rise Again in 2021
The XFL announced Thursday that it will cancel the remainder of its 2020 regular season, joining a host of other leagues that have suspended play amid the coronavirus pandemic. The XFL had completed the first five weeks of its scheduled 10-game regular season. Luck: XFL Committed to Returning Next Year […]
What’s Left to Bet On? Options Dwindle as Coronavirus Sparks Cancellations
By and large, the coronavirus has shut down the world of sports, with competitions across the globe canceled or postponed in an effort to slow the pandemic. And while sportsbooks remain open – and online betting sites likely will even in the most heavily impacted areas – the menu of […]
Soccer Reacts to Coronavirus: MLS, La Liga Suspend Play, Champions League Matches Postponed
Soccer competitions worldwide are scrambling to respond to the coronavirus, with both MLS and La Liga suspending play for the coming weeks. MLS announced on Thursday that it would suspend play for 30 days, with ESPN reporting the league will try to reschedule missed matches for later in the season. […]