MLB teams won’t be able to disclose who goes on IL due to virus

Trying to find out the status of a baseball player coming back from an ankle injury definitely will be easier than learning whether someone tested ...

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Premier League pitches in to help women’s soccer resume in England

The Premier League is providing around ₤1 million ($1.2 million) to help the women’s league start next season during the coronavirus pandemic.The 2019-20 Women’s Super ...

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Rockies GM supports Ian Desmond’s decision to skip ’20 MLB season

Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich says he supports Ian Desmond’s decision to sit out the 2020 season to focus on his young family and ...

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Casey Short, Julie Ertz address emotional moment on field during national anthem

Chicago Red Stars teammates Julie Ertz and Casey Short say hard conversations over the past several weeks led to their vulnerability in the moment they ...

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Nuggets to close practice facilities after positive tests

The Denver Nuggets say they’ve closed their facilities after two members of the team’s traveling party tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend. A ...

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NFL union president warns players: ‘We’re not invincible’

NFL Players Association president J.C. Tretter issued a COVID-19 warning to his fellow players Tuesday as talks continued with the league on a safety plan ...

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Man behind reported bid for Marseille says he’s not Saudi intermediary

The man behind a reported bid to buy storied Ligue 1 club Marseille told AFP on Tuesday he was not operating as an intermediary for ...

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FIFA bans former finance director Kattner for 10 years

FIFA banned its former finance director Markus Kattner for 10 years on Tuesday for helping former president Sepp Blatter and other top managers award themselves ...

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Lionel Messi scores 700th goal; Barcelona held by Atletico

Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal for club and country before Atletico Madrid came back to earn a 2-2 draw in the Spanish league ...

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Angels’ Shohei Ohtani to start MLB season as two-way player

Shohei Ohtani will hit and pitch for the Angels when the MLB season begins later this month.

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New Zealand handed pair of sevens titles; Japanese men promoted

The remainder of the rugby sevens world series was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic and New Zealand declared the men’s and women’s champions on ...

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Kyojin coach saves man’s life in Tokyo subway station

A pitching coach for the Yomiuri Giants helped save the life of an injured man inside a subway station in Tokyo on Sunday, the team ...

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Rikako Ikee tapped to give speech at Olympic countdown event

Rikako Ikee, the Japanese swimming star who has her sights set on the 2024 Paris Games despite her ongoing battle with leukemia, will feature in ...

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Spy claims hit America’s Cup team in New Zealand

Several employees were dismissed from Team New Zealand for leaking confidential information ahead of next year's regatta.

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Expert calls on Japanese sports industry to innovate after pandemic

Managing director of Sports Branding Japan believes leagues and teams must come up with new business models in the wake of the coronavirus.

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Nick Watney bored in isolation, nervous about how he got virus

Monday marked the 10th day of self-isolation for Nick Watney, the minimum required for PGA Tour players who test positive for the new coronavirus.He said ...

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With restrictions, fans set to return to South Korean baseball

South Korea’s professional baseball league says it will require fans to wear masks and to sit at least a seat apart as it prepares to ...

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Filippe Inzaghi’s Benevento completes Italian top-flight comeback

Filippo Inzaghi’s Benevento earned promotion back into the Italian top-flight Serie A by sealing the second-division title with seven games to spare and matching a ...

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MLB teams’ depth, flexibility to be tested as more pull out of season

Several players and coaches have announced their decision to not participate in the 60-game campaign shortened by the coronavirus outbreak.

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Jays players headed to Florida as talks to play in Toronto continue

The Blue Jays are moving players to their spring training facility in Florida while they await word from the Canadian government about playing in Toronto ...

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Wizards rule out John Wall returning this season

John Wall will not join the Washington Wizards for the resumption of the NBA season this summer, ending the chances of the five-time All-Star guard ...

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Sam Whitelock, Damien de Allende headline exodus from Panasonic

The Panasonic Wild Knights officially bid farewell Monday to veteran New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock and South African center Damien de Allende as part of ...

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Yuko Mitsuya elected to third term as Japan Basketball Association president

Yuko Mitsuya's new term as the JBA president will run until September of 2021.

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Red-hot Marines riding high after six-game sweep

There was a lot of action on display in the first full week of NPB games.

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Denny Hamlin caps NASCAR’s first tripleheader with victory at Pocono

Round 2 at Pocono went to Denny Hamlin. Hamlin seized the spotlight, specifically in victory lane when Pocono had to set up lights after the ...

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Dustin Johnson wins Travelers to extend personal win streak

Dustin Johnson won the Travelers Championship on Sunday to end a long drought and extend his career-long season victory streak to 13.Johnson closed with a ...

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City joins Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United in F.A. Cup semifinals

Holder Manchester City reached the F.A. Cup semifinals on Sunday after goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling secured an untroubled 2-0 win at ...

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Patriots reach agreement with QB Cam Newton to replace Tom Brady

The Patriots are bringing in 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton as they move forward following the departure of Tom Brady.

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Filmmaker excited about chance to present Koshien to U.S. audience

Ema Ryan Yamazaki hopes to provide a new perspective of Japan's famous high school tournament when her documentary airs on ESPN.

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Jazz center Rudy Gobert still not fully recovered from COVID-19

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player to reportedly test positive for COVID-19 and who drew the ire of numerous people when the ...

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Brandon Laird homer lifts Marines to eighth straight win

Laird hit his fifth home run of the year to help the hosts sweep the six-game series.

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Chrono Genesis wins Takarazuka Kinen

Second-favorite Chrono Genesis blitzed the field Sunday to claim the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse.Yuichi Kitamura steered the 4-year-old mare to victory by six lengths ...

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Crusaders beat Chiefs, extend home unbeaten streak to 46

Fullback Will Jordan scored two tries in combination with winger Sevu Reece to lift the Crusaders to a 18-13 win over the Chiefs Sunday in ...

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Japanese players express concern as tennis tours prepare to restart

Yoshihito Nishioka, Japan's No. 2 men's player, told The Japan Times he thinks it's too early for tennis to resume in light of a spate ...

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Dustin Poirier wins decision over Dan Hooker in UFC thriller

Dustin Poirier won a thrilling unanimous decision over Dan Hooker on Saturday night, surviving a brutal second round and persevering to finish a well-rounded performance ...

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Teams missing Orlando want their own camp, de facto league: report

As 22 NBA teams prepare to report to Florida to resume the regular season, the league has yet to figure out what to do with ...

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Brendon Todd matches Dustin Johnson’s 61 to take lead at Travelers

Brendon Todd and Dustin Johnson each shot career-low 61s at the Travelers Championship on Saturday, leaving Todd with a two-stroke lead over the 2016 U.S. ...

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NWSL players kneel during national anthem as Challenge Cup opens

Players for the Portland Thorns and the North Carolina Courage knelt during the national anthem Saturday when the National Women's Soccer League opened the Challenge ...

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Gladbach reaches Champions League; Yuya Osako goals help save Bremen

A brace from the Japanese striker on the final day of the German first-division season gave his side a shot at avoiding relegation in a ...

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Tetsuto Yamada goes deep with grand slam as Swallows club Giants

Tetsuto Yamada drove in five runs, including four with a game-breaking sixth-inning grand slam as the Tokyo Yakult Swallows beat the Yomiuri Giants 9-6 in ...

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Title-chasing Lazio comes from behind to beat Fiorentina

Lazio fought back from a goal down to beat Fiorentina 2-1 in the Italian first division on Saturday and keep its fading title hopes alive.Luis ...

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Yankees to face Nationals in DC on opening day: source

Gerrit Cole could make his New York Yankees debut in a tasty opening-day treat for fans, facing Juan Soto and World Series champion Washington at ...

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Verdy, Zelvia battle to draw as J. League resumes without fans

A late Kanya Fujimoto penalty kick canceled out Taiki Hirato's early blast in the Tokyo Classic, which took place in an empty Ajinomoto Stadium.

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Many in Japan beginning to embrace physical, social benefits of para esports

Experts have highlighted the ability of online games to provide physical and mental stimulation, including for people with severe impairments.

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Phil Mickelson moves into lead at Travelers Championship

Phil Mickelson figures age might be an asset.Playing his first tournament since turning 50 this month, the five-time major champion shot a 7-under 63 on ...

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Takumi Minamino determined to help bring more titles to Liverpool

The Japan international said he wants to play a bigger role in helping the club win more silverware.

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Finals of Davis Cup, Fed Cup delayed to 2021 because of COVID-19

The Davis Cup and Fed Cup finals were scrapped for 2020 by the International Tennis Federation on Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and both ...

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Tunisian tennis player gets 7-year ban for match-fixing

Tunisian tennis player Majed Kilani has been banned from professional tennis for seven years after the sport's anti-corruption body concluded he conspired to fix matches ...

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Indianapolis 500 will run with 50 percent fan capacity

The Indianapolis 500 will run in August with 50 percent fan capacity, a total that could still hit six figures at the famed Indianapolis Motor ...

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Pakistan set to arrive in England on Sunday for cricket tour

Pakistan is arriving in England on Sunday without 10 coronavirus-infected players for a cricket tour that doesn't have any scheduled games yet.The England and Wales ...

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Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool no longer burdened by history after winning Premier League title

Liverpool is no longer burdened by its painful 30-year title drought and has written a new chapter in the club's history after becoming Premier League ...

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NBA sets schedule for restart

The 2020 NBA season will resume on July 30 near Orlando.

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Filipino phenom Thirdy Ravena leaves comfort zone to join NeoPhoenix in Shizuoka

The 23-year-old shooting guard is the first to join the B. League under a new rule encouraging the use of other Asian players.

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NHL not planning to quarantine players for training camps

Jason Spezza's confidence in the NHL returning has not been shaken by word of 11 fellow players testing positive for the coronavirus.Given his involvement in ...

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Eccentric Jurgen Klopp put Liverpool back on its perch

Jurgen Klopp was two months into his tenure as Liverpool manager when he strode onto the Anfield turf, cajoled his players into lining up with ...

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Yusei Kikuchi ready to hit ground running in delayed MLB season

The Mariners pitcher hopes to go 'full blast from the very start' once the shortened campaign opens in July.

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Five players withdraw from Travelers Championship after positive test

Brooks Koepka and Webb Simpson were among five players who withdrew from the Travelers Championship, four of them out of a chain-reaction abundance of caution ...

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NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions until 2021

The NFL on Thursday canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies for a year ...

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Bubble-free life means MLB players, coaches must be careful

Baseball's bubble-free environment is an anomaly as the sports world tries to come back amid the coronavirus pandemic.Instead of bringing a group of teams to ...

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Liverpool clinches Premier League title, ending 30-year drought

Jurgen Klopp's side clinched its long-awaited crown with a stunning seven rounds remaining after Chelsea beat second-place Manchester City.

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Hawks’ Rick van den Hurk, Wladimir Balentien bag Lions

Rick van den Hurk took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and Wladimir Balentien homered twice to lead the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to a 4-2 ...

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Australia, New Zealand to co-host 2023 Women’s World Cup

The joint bid will become the tournament's first cross-confederation host after beating out Colombia in a tense vote by the FIFA Council.

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Japan praised for hosting successful Rugby World Cup

An economic impact report on the 2019 Rugby World Cup confirms the 44-day event was the success organizers were hoping it would become when Japan ...

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Tokyo Olympics must firm up $3.3 billion in sponsor income

Two-thirds of sponsors are undecided about extending for another year, according to a poll published earlier this month.

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Confidence, ambition power Keisei Tominaga toward promising U.S. future

The left-handed guard struggled with the different rules and culture on the court during his first year, but is already set to transfer to the ...

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Commissioner Rob Manfred looking to move past league’s public fight with union

Rob Manfred knows many fans were angered by the financial fight between Major League Baseball and the players’ association during a pandemic.

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Eddie Kasko, star infielder and Red Sox manager, dies at 88

Eddie Kasko, an All-Star infielder who managed the Boston Red Sox and spent nearly three decades with the team in a variety of roles, died ...

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Japan women’s golf tour opens after four-month coronavirus shutdown

The 72-hole tournament is the first event on the Japan LPGA Tour to be held without spectators.

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U.S. Open restores wheelchair tennis

The U.S. Tennis Association changed its plans and now will include wheelchair competition at the scaled-down U.S. Open after athletes complained about the original decision ...

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Tokyo Games organizers won’t hold year-to-go celebrations

Holding lavish events amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic was deemed inappropriate.

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Liverpool beats Crystal Palace to move to brink of Premier League title

Liverpool is on the verge of ending its 30-year league title drought after cruising to a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday with an ...

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Jarome Iginla becomes fourth Black player elected to Hockey Hall of Fame

Like most kids growing up in Edmonton, Jarome Iginla admired Oilers legends Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. As a young Black hockey player, he paid ...

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State of sumo content online leaves much to be desired

The JSA would be wise to start taking advantage of its "back catalog" and making footage of bouts and tournaments of the past available online.

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‘Deeply sorry’ Djokovic positive for virus; questions over return of tennis

The final leg of the Adria Tour in Bosnia has been canceled and questions are being raised about the sport's planned official return in August.

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Harry Kane scoring for Tottenham again thanks to pause in season

Harry Kane had to watch helplessly while recovering from surgery as Tottenham's Champions League qualification hopes slipped away.It looked like Kane's season was over — ...

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Lakers guard Avery Bradley to opt out of NBA restart

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley has decided to sit out the NBA’s upcoming resumption of the season in Florida.He told ESPN on Tuesday night ...

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Tom Brady continues leading group workouts despite union recommendation

Tom Brady continues to prepare for his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working out with teammates at a private school despite a union ...

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MLB announces 60-game schedule, July start for 2020 season

The announcement by MLB came while more players continue to test positive for the virus.

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Pittsburgh, Dallas cut from list of candidates vying to host NHL restart

Las Vegas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto are reportedly the remaining cities contending to be among the two NHL hubs for the league's ...

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Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic tests positive for coronavirus

All-Star forward Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has tested positive for the coronavirus and is quarantining in his native Serbia, according to a person ...

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JOC chief says Tokyo emerging from coronavirus crisis

Japanese Olympic Committee chief Yasuhiro Yamashita sent a message to his international counterparts Tuesday, telling them Tokyo is gradually resuming sporting activities as it emerges ...

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No charges will be filed in noose incident involving NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace

The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October, federal authorities said Tuesday.

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Top-ranked men’s tennis star Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus

Novak Djokovic, the men’s world No. 1 tennis player, tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday after taking part in a tennis exhibition series he ...

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Hanshin admits fans to test virus measures ahead of July start

The Hanshin Tigers admitted fans to a farm team game on Tuesday to test countermeasures against the novel coronavirus before Japanese pro baseball starts welcoming ...

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Japan must build foundation for women’s game after withdrawing bid

The Japan Football Association has lost its easy route to building momentum for the sport after dropping out of contention for the 2023 World Cup.

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Cowboys’ Dak Prescott signs $31 million franchise tag

Dak Prescott plans to be at training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, if and when it starts, on the richest one-year contract in franchise history.There ...

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Cardboard fans to fill stadiums when J. League resumes

When Japan's professional soccer season resumes behind closed doors on Saturday, a number of J. League clubs will use a novel strategy to help fans ...

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Tongan flag bearer leads off 23 fellow Olympians in workouts

Peta Taufatofua decided to leave his shirt on Tuesday when he led a group of 23 fellow Olympians in a home workout video to help ...

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Ryan Blaney wins at Talladega as NASCAR unites behind Bubba Wallace

Drivers and crew members offered several displays of solidarity on Monday to the circuit's only Black driver, one day after a noose was found in ...

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PGA Championship confirms no fans for Harding Park

Brooks Koepka will try to become the first player to win the PGA Championship three straight times in stroke play, and there won't be anyone ...

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Australia-New Zealand bid favored for 2023 Women’s World Cup

Australia and New Zealand have become the clear favorites to jointly host the 2023 Women's World Cup after Japan withdrew from bidding.The combined bid performed ...

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Wizards forward Davis Bertans to sit out restart of NBA season

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans will skip the Disney-based resumption of the NBA season, making him the first known example of a healthy, eligible player ...

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‘White Lives Matter’ plane banner overshadows City-Burnley game

As the players of Manchester City and Burnley took a knee inside an empty Etihad Stadium in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, the ...

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MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878, as union balks

The players' union overwhelmingly rejected a 60-game proposal that featured a number of rule changes as well as expanded playoffs.

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Value of Bundesliga broadcast rights declines with Sky, DAZN deals

The growth in the value of Bundesliga broadcast rights has ended under a four-year deal secured as the media industry grapples with the economic consequences ...

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Japan U-19 wildcard Isaiah Murphy ready to make B. League splash

Shooting guard Isaiah Murphy intends to suit up for a B. League team next season.

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Japan to end bid to host 2023 Women’s World Cup

FIFA is expected to announce the next Women's World Cup host on Thursday

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Kicker Toshiki Sato hoping for offer from NFL’s Cowboys, Raiders

Toshiki Sato's goal is to become the first-ever Japanese NFL player.

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NPB, J. League looking to admit limited number of fans in July

Fans may be allowed to attend pro baseball and soccer games in Japan beginning in July.

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Grigor Dimitrov tests positive for COVID-19

Grigor Dimitrov has tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the cancellation of an exhibition event in Croatia where top-ranked Novak Djokovic was due to play ...

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Balk in baseball coronavirus talks as negotiations drag on

An email from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to union head Tony Clark led to a balk in the drawn-out talks to start the pandemic-delayed season, ...

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Noose found in stall of Bubba Wallace at Alabama NASCAR race

A noose was found in the garage stall of Black driver Bubba Wallace at a NASCAR race in Alabama on Sunday, less than two weeks ...

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Ryu So-yeon wins Korea Women’s Open, donates prize money to COVID-19 relief

Two-time major champion Ryu So-yeon closed with an even-par 72 to win the Korea Women's Open on Sunday in her first tournament in four months ...

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Webb Simpson celebrates Father’s Day by winning RBC Heritage

Nothing can top the first time Webb Simpson won on Father's Day, a U.S. Open title eight years ago at Olympic Club and hearing his ...

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Liverpool draws with Everton as Reds resume march to Premier League crown

Liverpool's title celebrations may be delayed after a scoreless Merseyside derby.

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Kazuma Okamoto, Gerardo Parra lead Giants to series sweep of Tigers

Kazuma Okamoto and Gerardo Parra both recorded home runs at Tokyo Dome as the Kyojin ended their season-opening series unbeaten.

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Curtis Blaydes stifles Alexander Volkov in UFC heavyweight bout

UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes dominated Alexander Volkov with wrestling on Saturday night, earning his fourth consecutive victory in a suffocating unanimous decision.Featherweight Josh Emmett ...

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Torino scorer Nicolas Nkoulou takes a knee as Italian league resumes

The first Italian first-division goal in 103 days was marked by scorer Nicolas Nkoulou taking a knee as the Italian league resumed with tributes for ...

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Positive test, busy island rattle golfers at RBC Heritage

The first COVID-19 infection at a PGA Tour event has generated unease as organizers rush to carry out safety protocols.

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NFL players warned against group workouts after surge in virus cases

NFL players should avoid engaging in group workouts as COVID-19 cases are rising again in the United States, the medical director of the sport's players ...

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J. League’s oldest-ever rookie aims for inspirational swansong

Takamasa Abiko, who made his debut for YSCC at 41 years old, wants to inspire victims of bullying and discrimination in his final professional season.

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Dortmund clinches second; Yuya Osako scores sixth goal of season

Erling Haaland's brace ensured Dortmund would finish behind Bayern in the German top-flight standings, while Werder Bremen remain threatened by relegation.

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Tetsuto Yamada’s bid for history off to good start in short season

Tetsuto Yamada hit a two-run home run and stole his first base to lead the Yakult Swallows to a 6-2 Central League win over the ...

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Yankees, Mets to train in New York if MLB resumes

The Yankees and Mets would train in New York if Major League Baseball and its players try to start the coronavirus-delayed season.Gov. Andrew Cuomo made ...

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FIFA stands by evaluation of Colombia’s Women’s World Cup bid

FIFA is standing by its technical evaluation of Colombia’s bid to host the 2023 women’s World Cup, telling the country’s unhappy soccer chief that the ...

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Devils’ Nico Hischier spending NHL offseason in Swiss Army

With the New Jersey Devils missing out on the NHL’s 24-team return from the pause caused by the novel coronavirus, center Nico Hischier is putting ...

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NHL shifts focus to Canadian cities as possible hubs for restart

Canadian cities are in the running to host playoff games when the NHL returns to the ice.

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NPB fans feeling impact of COVID-19 as season gets underway

Japanese baseball fans likely won't be able to attend games until at least July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hideki Matsuyama misses cut at first event in over three months

Hideki Matsuyama missed the halfway cut at the RBC Heritage on Friday, failing to make up for a poor first round in his first tournament ...

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Paul Pogba returns from injury to help Manchester United earn draw against Tottenham

Paul Pogba made an immediate impact in his return from surgery, earning a penalty converted by Bruno Fernandes that helped Manchester United to a 1-1 ...

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Tennis umpire suspended for failing to report corruption ties

A tennis chair umpire who has officiated at the U.S. Open and Paralympics was suspended for 2 1/2 years for failing to report he was ...

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Neymar loses lawsuit over signing bonus with Barcelona

A Spanish court has ruled in favor of Barcelona in a dispute with former player Neymar over a signing bonus paid in part to the ...

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Nick Watney becomes first PGA player to test positive for coronavirus

Five-time PGA Tour winner Nick Watney tested positive Friday for the coronavirus, the first player with a confirmed infection since golf resumed its schedule last ...

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Juneteenth celebrated like never before around sports world

Pro athletes, teams and leagues across the U.S. commemorated Juneteenth on Friday.

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MLB informs players 2020 season would be 60 games or fewer

The players' association was told by Major League Baseball on Friday that teams will not agree to more than 60 games in the pandemic-delayed season, ...

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Rain, empty stands greet players as long-delayed NPB season begins

Japanese baseball began play on Friday evening, three months after its campaign was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Emperor’s Cup expands to 52 teams after adding J2, J3 champions

The national cup tournament had previously cut most of its J. League participants in order to allow clubs to focus on completing their seasons.

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Survey finds Japanese fans willing to wait for sports to resume

Over half of those who responded to the Waseda University poll approved of NPB and the J. League's decision to restart their seasons behind closed ...

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Hideki Matsuyama well off pace in first tournament since hiatus

Hideki Matsuyama had a horror start to his first tournament in more than three months, ending his Thursday round at the RBC Heritage in a ...

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Real Madrid beats Valencia to keep pace with Barcelona

Karim Benzema scored twice and Marco Asensio added another on his return from a 10-month injury layoff as Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 on Thursday ...

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Russia wants athletes to compete even if fine isn’t paid

Russia edged closer to a new fight with World Athletics after the sports ministry said its leading athletes must be allowed to compete internationally even ...

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English rugby reviewing context behind popular ‘Swing Low’ anthem

English rugby bosses are conducting a review of the "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” anthem regularly sung by supporters of the national team because of its ...

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MLB, players remain at impasse; Rob Manfred says deadline near

The league and players' union remain split on the length of the regular season, with MLB holding firm at 60 as the players call for ...

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Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says NBA should allow kneeling protests

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said on Thursday he hopes the National Basketball Association will allow players to take a knee during the national anthem ...

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J. League launches coronavirus tests ahead of season restart

The J. League made final preparations Thursday to test all of its players for the coronavirus before they begin returning to the pitch later this ...

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Tigers could be ready to roar in 2020

The Hanshin Tigers are hoping the additions they made can help them capture the CL pennant this season.

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Loaded Hawks ready to reclaim PL crown

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks will be vying to win the league pennant for the first time since 2017.

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NPB set to return in altered form amid pandemic

Stadiums will be devoid of fans initially and socially distant celebrations will be the norm as the league prepares to play ball.

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Serena Williams announces intention to enter U.S. Open

Here’s how all-in Serena Williams is on participating in the 2020 U.S. Open: She set up a practice area at her home with the new ...

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Pilot in Kobe Bryant crash may have been disoriented in fog

The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in thick fog, killing Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers, reported the aircraft was ascending when it actually ...

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Debate on racism renews calls for Redskins to change name

The recent national debate over racism has renewed calls for the NFL’s Washington Redskins to change their name, with Native American advocates believing the climate ...

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Prosecutors request four years in jail for former IAAF leader Lamine Diack

French prosecutors on Wednesday requested a four-year jail term and a fine of €500,000 ($562,000) for Lamine Diack, the former IAAF president standing trial for ...

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PGA players arrive at Hilton Head with unusual sense of urgency in air

The ambiance of Hilton Head doesn't change, a most peaceful setting among shade of oaks along the Calibogue Sound. Adding to the serenity this week ...

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World TeamTennis adjusts COVID-19 policies

World TeamTennis is changing two key policies related to players who test positive for COVID-19, including giving full salaries — instead of its original plan ...

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Three-time Olympic water polo champion Gyorgy Karpati dies at 84

Gyorgy Karpati, a three-time Olympic water polo champion for Hungary, has died. He was 84.The Association of Immortal Hungarian Athletes announced Karpati’s death on Wednesday. ...

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MLB, MLBPA heads reach framework for possible season

After days of angry exchanges over money between Major League Baseball and the players' association, Commissioner Rob Manfred started to doubt whether there would be ...

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Manchester City beats Arsenal as Premier League makes emotional return

The Premier League returned to the field for the first time since March 9.

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BayStars closer Yasuaki Yamasaki hopes to convey positive message to fans when NPB season begins

The BayStars' Yasuaki Yamasaki is excited to finally get the 2020 season underway.

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Gaming world remains land of untapped potential for sumo

Putting a sport in front of the eyeballs of the younger generation guarantees much higher rates of engagement and participation at all levels.

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MLB season of 50 games would raise questions about champion, statistics among some fans

Fresh off a robust round of batting practice in Central Park, softball slugger Todd Montgomery squared up his Mets cap and took a swing at ...

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Attempt to shame Premier League players backfired

A Premier League shutdown that began with the British government trying to shame stars over their wealth ended with admiration for a player's determination to ...

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. headlines NASCAR’s 2021 Hall of Fame class

All Dale Earnhardt Jr. needed was a chance to prove he could win in stock cars.Turns out, he was a natural — on and off ...

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Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford helps convince Britain to keep funding lunch program for children

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made an abrupt about-face Tuesday and agreed to keep funding meals for poor students over the summer holidays after young ...

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World champion Christian Coleman disputes details of latest missed drug test, fears suspension

Reigning 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman insists a simple phone call from drug testers while he was out Christmas shopping could’ve prevented the latest misunderstanding ...

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Former Cy Young winner Mike McCormick dies at age 81

Longtime Giants pitcher Mike McCormick, who won the Cy Young Award in 1967, has died. He was 81.The Giants say McCormick died Saturday at his ...

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NBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, players

Here’s some of what awaits NBA players going to Disney next month: game rooms, golf course access, cabanas with misters to combat the heat, fishing ...

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives OK for U.S. Open to go ahead without fans

Players have mixed feelings about the scheduling of this year's U.S. Open.

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Bayern Munich clinches eighth straight Bundesliga title

Bayern had a subdued celebration in an empty stadium after winning the German League crown.

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Naomi Osaka, Kei Nishikori aiming to compete at U.S. Open

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka intends to compete at this year's U.S. Open, as does fellow countryman Kei Nishikori, who has been recovering from ...

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Tibet’s only soccer club folds over altitude dispute

Tibet's first and only professional soccer team has become the latest in a string of Chinese clubs to fold, following a row over hosting matches ...

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Seibu’s Zach Neal relishes rare opportunity to pitch on opening day

The South Carolina native went an impressive 12-1 in his first NPB season last year for the Pacific League winners.

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NBA players discuss playing amid Black Lives Matter movement

A coalition of dozens of players released a statement vowing to press the NBA regarding social justice issues and its handling of the season's resumption.

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UEFA to pick Lisbon as Champions League knockout rounds host

European soccer's governing body is expected to make a number of decisions intended to get its club and national team competitions back on track.

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Former runner Brendan Foster doubtful London Marathon can take place

Former British long-distance runner Brendan Foster has said it will be "extremely difficult" to stage this year's London Marathon amid the coronavirus pandemic.Foster is the ...

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Tokyo 2020 executive says another delay should be an option

Tokyo 2020 board member Haruyuki Takahashi has said a further delay to the already-postponed Olympics should be considered instead of canceling the event if the ...

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NFL boss Roger Goodell encourages team to sign Colin Kaepernick

The commissioner's comments come just over a week after he apologized for the league's failure to listen to players' concerns regarding racial inequality.

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Commissioner Rob Manfred says season in jeopardy after talks falter

The league and its players' association are at an impasse over how much players should be paid for a season shortened by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Former Australia captain John Eales joins bid for Rugby World Cup

Ex-Wallabies captain John Eales and former Prime Minister John Howard have been recruited to a board created to drive Australia’s bid to host the 2027 ...

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WNBA plans to play 2020 season in Florida starting late July

The WNBA on Monday announced plans to play a reduced season, with a 22-game schedule that would begin in late July without fans in attendance ...

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Kevin Durant joins Philadelphia Union’s ownership group

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union.Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5 percent ownership ...

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Six players to watch in the Pacific League in 2020

From Hawks outfielder Yuki Yanagita to aspiring Rakuten starter Yuki Matsui, there's plenty of stellar talent to look forward to from the Pa League.

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Central, Pacific Leagues announce schedules for remainder of season

After announcing their first month of games earlier this month, both the Central and Pacific Leagues revealed the remainder of their schedules for the 2020 ...

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Packed schedules await J. League clubs

The top-flight J1 League will play as few as two rounds behind closed doors, but players will face frequent midweek games as the league rushes ...

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Rugby World Cup star Kenki Fukuoka gives up Olympic aspirations for career in medicine

Brave Blossoms star has decided to focus his attention on club rugby while also trying to get into medical school.

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Rugby World Cup star Kenki Fukuoka gives up Olympic aspirations for career in medicine

Kenki Fukuoka will continue to play in the Top League while studying to enter medical school.

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White NHL players finding their voice on racism, in and outside the sport

Players in the predominantly white NHL are speaking out against racism.

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Ash Barty joins other tennis stars in voicing concerns over timing, set up of U.S. Open

Ash Barty has joined the ranks of high-profile players concerned over the staging of the U.S. Open while there’s still so much uncertainty around the ...

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Brighton emerged as Premier League’s leading voice during shutdown

When Manchester City wanted some tips ahead of the Premier League restart, the defending champions turned to a team trying to avoid relegation.As players were ...

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Browns QB Baker Mayfield “absolutely” plans to kneel during national anthem

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season to support protests of social injustice, police brutality and racism.In ...

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Madrid beats Eibar in return from COVID-19 shutdown

Playing a home game, but not at its famed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid resumed its Spanish league campaign with a 3-1 win over Eibar ...

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Daniel Berger wins in playoff as golf enjoys safe, quiet return

Daniel Berger dreamed of moments like this, a putt on the final hole with everything riding on it, and he pulled it off to perfection ...

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Six players to watch in the Central League in 2020

BayStars newcomer Tyler Austin and Tigers pitcher Shintaro Fujinami are among several players who could make a big impact this season.

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Napoli’s Dries Mertens sets club record in push to Italian Cup final

Dries Mertens set a club record by scoring the decisive goal as Napoli advanced to the Italian Cup final after drawing with Inter Milan 1-1 ...

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Baseball players say talks futile, tell MLB to order return

Major League Baseball appears headed to its shortest season since the 1870s.Continuing a contentious back-and-forth in a bitter dispute over pay, baseball players told the ...

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Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand

The country has become the first in the world to allow mass gatherings of fans without the need for social distancing.

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NRL match postponed over coronavirus fears

A Sunday match in Australia’s National Rugby League between the Sydney Roosters and Canterbury Bulldogs has been postponed over fears a Bulldogs player may have ...

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Barcelona’s win at Mallorca features Lionel Messi, pitch invader

In his first match since early March, the Argentine star showed off his dominant talent by scoring one goal and setting up two more.

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TV money gives NFL leg up if fans can’t fill teams’ coffers

Timing favored the NFL over other major pro sports leagues in trying to figure out how to keep the coronavirus pandemic from wrecking the 2020 ...

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Rika Kihira to train under Brian Orser, joining Yuzuru Hanyu

Figure skater Rika Kihira said Saturday she will augment her coaching team with Canadian Brian Orser, who has coached her compatriot Yuzuru Hanyu to consecutive ...

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MLB offers players 80 percent of prorated salaries, 72-game season

Major League Baseball and its players are moving closer — to a deal or to Commissioner Rob Manfred ordering a shortened season without an agreement.MLB ...

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Longhorn athletes ask for buildings to be renamed, for school to drop ‘The Eyes of Texas’

A group of University of Texas football players and athletes across several sports called on the school Friday to rename several campus buildings, change the ...

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Bubba Wallace adjusts to role as voice for change in NASCAR

NASCAR's only black driver has become the sport's leading figure in the fight against racial injustice.

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Rugby World Cup star Kenki Fukuoka gives up on bid to make Olympic sevens team

Rugby World Cup star Kenki Fukuoka will give priority to pursuing a medical career and abandon his bid to play sevens at the Tokyo Olympic ...

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National Rugby League asks reporter to have COVID test after breaching social distancing rules during interview with player

A second journalist within a week will have to undergo a coronavirus test after breaching social distancing rules by failing to observe a two-meter gap ...

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Harold Varner III takes one-shot lead into third round at Colonial

Harold Varner III took his place in history in the PGA Tour's technology era, all because of a triple bogey.Jordan Spieth had his lowest 36-hole ...

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Novak Djokovic defends packed stands during tennis charity tour event

There was no social distancing and few among the thousands of fans wore face masks — and Novak Djokovic approved.The fans filled the makeshift stands ...

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Premier League to replace player names with ‘Black Lives Matter’ on jerseys

English Premier League jerseys will feature "Black Lives Matter” instead of player names for the first 12 games after the competition's shutdown ends on Wednesday.The ...

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Nike, NFL among businesses to start giving workers Juneteenth off

Nike, the NFL and other businesses will give their employees a day off for Juneteenth for the first time this year, the latest example of ...

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Italian soccer resumes in silence as Juventus advances to Italian Cup final

Juventus and AC Milan played in an empty stadium as Italian soccer emerged from its COVID-19 shutdown.

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Oscar Colas case highlights Latin players’ troubles with Japanese baseball

Many Latin players have been locked into team-friendly NPB contracts that weren't fully explained to them.

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J. League announces strict virus-related protocols ahead of restart

Players and staff will undergo PCR tests every two weeks, while fans will be restricted from singing and cheering during matches.

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Rugby returns in Australia with new rules intended to liven up game

Rugby Australia agreed Friday to test new rules in its domestic Super Rugby competition in a bid to liven up the game, including goal-line dropouts ...

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PGA Tour recognizes racial injustice with moment of silence

Colonial already was quiet with no spectators around for the return of the PGA Tour on Thursday. And then at 8:46 a.m., it came to ...

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Spain’s top flight returns with video game feel as Sevilla wins derby

With a video game look for fans at home, the Spanish league resumed Thursday with Sevilla defeating Real Betis 2-0 in the Seville derby.The highly ...

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Premier League players won’t need to wear masks at stadiums

Premier League players will not need to wear face masks arriving at stadiums, in dressing rooms or on the substitutes' bench when the competition's 100-day ...

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U.S. boxer Virginia Fuchs cleared over sex-triggered doping case

U.S. Olympic team boxer Virginia Fuchs will face no punishment for failing a doping test after the U.S. Anti-Doping Association determined the violation had been ...

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Blue Jays still unsure where they’ll play home games in 2020

The Toronto Blue Jays still don’t know where they’ll play home games when baseball resumes.Speaking on a conference call Thursday, Blue Jays general manager Ross ...

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USA Cycling announces preliminary squad for delayed Tokyo Olympics

Officials from USA Cycling plan to take advantage of the yearlong delay of the Tokyo Olympics caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and a big step ...

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NFL to spend $250 million on social justice initiatives

The league has pledged an additional $206 million to supplement the $44 million raised through its Inspire Change program.

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NHL camps to open July 10 if league and players agree to resume

The NHL and NHL Players’ Association gave the go-ahead Thursday for teams to open training camp on July 10 in the next step forward toward ...

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Pete Carroll expresses regret for not signing Colin Kaepernick

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll revisited the team’s history with Colin Kaepernick on Thursday and expressed regret for not signing Kaepernick when given the opportunity.Seattle ...

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Shinji Shimada embraces challenge of leading B. League

Shimada said that having run companies over the last quarter-century, including a travel agency and the Jets, he has been adept at turning them around.

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Golf passes initial test with no positive virus results ahead of restart

The PGA Tour is not simply picking up where it left off.Very little about the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial resembles the opening round of ...

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Women sue USA Swimming over sexual abuse by coaches

Six women have filed civil lawsuits against USA Swimming, its local associations in California and three now-banned coaches claiming the national governing body failed to ...

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Naomi Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

The two-time Grand Slam champion has been vocal in her support of the protests against racial injustice that are happening around the world.

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Rob Manfred gives MLB season 100 percent chance of happening

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there is a "100 percent” chance of big league ball this year.Major League Baseball will make another proposal to start ...

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Koshien Stadium to host exhibition games between 32 teams selected for canceled spring tournament

The Japan High School Baseball Federation said Wednesday it will hold a series of games at Koshien Stadium in August between teams that had been ...

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Tokyo 2020 organizers planning for simplified Summer Olympics

Organizers are looking to reduce costs associated with the one-year postponement of the games by scaling down the usually extravagant sporting event.

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Manchester City may learn Champions League fate in July

A verdict in Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year UEFA ban from European competitions is expected within five weeks.The Court of Arbitration for Sport set ...

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Heavyweight champs Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua agree to two-fight deal

The British stars could be on the road to a collision in the summer of 2021.

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USC welcomes back Reggie Bush after 10 years in NCAA exile

Reggie Bush was the centerpiece of Southern California's last football dynasty. He inspired players to become Trojans and continued to be adored by USC fans ...

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NASCAR bans display of Confederate flag at races

NASCAR banned the Confederate flag from its races and venues on Wednesday, formally severing itself from what for many is a symbol of slavery and ...

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U.S. Soccer repeals rule banning kneeling during national anthem

U.S. Soccer's board of directors has voted to repeal a 2017 policy that required national team players to stand during the national anthem, a rule ...

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Japan’s bid for 2023 Women’s World Cup earns high marks from FIFA; Australia-New Zealand bid gets highest overall average

Japan received high marks from world soccer's governing body FIFA on Wednesday, when it released its evaluation of the three bids to host the 2023 ...

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Virus will force sumo fans, wrestlers to adjust to new normal

Things won't be the same when sumo resumes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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‘Cuban Ohtani’ Oscar Colas wants out of deal with SoftBank, calls current contract invalid

SoftBank's Oscar Colas wants to change the terms of his deal in order to pursue a career in MLB.

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Federer out for remainder of 2020 after injury setback

Roger Federer will be out competitive tennis until the start of the 2021 season because of a setback in his recovery from surgery on his ...

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IOC to maintain ban on protests during Olympics

The IOC has confirmed athletes will be prohibited from taking part in any protests or demonstrations in Olympic venues.

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J. League to play through international windows during virus-shortened season

The J. League first division will play through international windows sanctioned by FIFA when it restarts following a roughly four-month break brought about by the ...

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J. League’s first division may suspend use of VAR as part of COVID-19 prevention measures

The league's current VAR facilities require operators to work in close quarters.

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Fans facing fewer COVID-19 restrictions when attending baseball games in Taiwan

Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League is continuing to serve as a trailblazer for sports emerging from coronavirus-induced lockdowns.An easing of restrictions last weekend allows for ...

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Divers who qualified for Tokyo Olympics will keep spots for 2021

The Japan Swimming Federation will uphold the selection of divers who have already qualified for the 2020 Games.

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Kaepernick has stronger platform outside football

There are few starting jobs even remotely in doubt, and even those questionable starters already have strong competition.

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Raptors face additional hurdles as NBA’s lone international team as league prepares for restart

The Toronto Raptors have an NBA championship to defend, a very long stay at the Disney complex awaiting them and plenty of unanswered questions on ...

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LPGA loses first major as organizers cancel Evian Championship

The LPGA Tour lost its first major because of the COVID-19 pandemic when it announced Tuesday this year's Evian Championship in France has been canceled.The ...

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MLB players make offer for 89-game season with full prorated salaries

The MLBPA moved closer to the league on the number of games but the sides remained far apart economically.

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Bubba Wallace calls on NASCAR to ban Confederate flag

NASCAR's only black driver wants to see the series take action against the flying of the Confederate flag at races.

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Italian first division could finish without champion

The Italian soccer season could finish without a champion if the competition is stopped again because of the coronavirus pandemic.The Italian federation on Monday approved ...

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Promoter Bob Arum hopes for third Fury-Wilder bout by year’s end

Tyson Fury's U.S. promoter is hoping to stage a third heavyweight fight between the British boxer and Deontay Wilder by the end of the year, ...

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MLB offers 76-game year, up to 16 playoff teams: sources

Major League Baseball made another try to start the coronavirus-delayed season in early July, proposing a 76-game regular season, expanding the playoffs from 10 teams ...

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U.S. women’s team wants soccer federation to repeal anthem policy

The USSF has required its players to stand during the national anthem since 2017.

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Hornets view not playing in Orlando as ‘major disadvantage’

The Charlotte Hornets won’t be among the 22 teams headed to Orlando when the NBA season returns — and that has coach James Borrego concerned ...

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Japan names four riders to Olympic BMX teamUPDATE1: Cycling: Japan names 4 riders to Olympic BMX team

The Japan Cycling Federation on Tuesday named four riders to the host nation's BMX team for the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics.Rim Nakamura and Minato Oike ...

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Seniors who missed out on Koshien to get dirt from ballpark

The decision by Hanshin and the stadium operator will give players the mementos denied to them following the cancellation of this year's tournaments.

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Current, former NHL players form Hockey Diversity Alliance

Seven current or former black NHL players formed the Hockey Diversity Alliance on Monday, creating another avenue to fight racism and intolerance in the sport.Akim ...

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Brazil withdraws 2023 Women’s World Cup bid, backs Colombia

Brazil withdrew its bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, arguing on Monday it cannot offer FIFA the financial assurances it needs because of ...

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Theo Epstein says Cubs planning to create diversity committee

The Chicago Cubs are creating a diversity committee to help improve the organization's standards and practices.Owner Tom Ricketts and President of Business Operations Crane Kenney ...

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J. League’s Sanga handed fine over fan’s Nazi-like flag

The J. League said Monday it has issued a ¥1 million ($9,100) fine to second-division team Kyoto Sanga after a club supporter waved a flag ...

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NPB and J. League plan for regular testing when play resumes

Japan's top pro baseball and soccer leagues were advised to test players and officials on a regular basis.

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New Zealand’s domestic Super Rugby tournament to begin with no limits on crowd size

There will be no restrictions on the number of fans allowed inside when Super Rugby resumes in New Zealand this weekend, organizers said Monday while ...

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Golfers Hideki Matsuyama, Ryo Ishikawa team up in battle against coronavirus

Golfers Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Ishikawa announced Monday they have launched a project to raise funds to aid the fight against coronavirus.The 28-year-olds are listing ...

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Fan experience to change profoundly amid COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus will change the way fans watch sports both live and at home.

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National Rugby League’s return hampered by inconsistent temperature readings

The biggest obstacle facing some National Rugby League players in their return to play following a coronavirus shutdown isn't how they perform on the field, ...

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New tennis tournament takes aim at younger audience

With discussions ongoing over whether the U.S. Open or the French Open can even take place later this year, a new digitally friendly tennis tournament ...

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Werder slides closer to relegation; more German teams kneel before games

Four more Bundesliga teams took a knee before their games on Sunday, as Werder Bremen inched closer to relegation and Schalke's winless run became its ...

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Athletes join protests against racial injustice in U.S.

U.S. and international athletes have joined the chorus of voices demanding racial equality in America with several of them joining in protest marches across the ...

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NASCAR vows to do more to address racial injustice

Bubba Wallace donned a black T-shirt with the words "I Can't Breathe” and NASCAR paused before Sunday's Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway to acknowledge ...

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Former NFL star Reche Caldwell fatally shot in Florida

Reche Caldwell, the former University of Florida and NFL receiver, was fatally shot Saturday night in his hometown.Caldwell’s mother, Deborah, did not return phone messages ...

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Grampus goalkeeper Mitch Langerak tests positive for coronavirus

Nagoya Grampus goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak was found to be carrying the novel coronavirus, days after another player of the J. League first-division team tested positive ...

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Gran Alegria flies past Almond Eye at Yasuda Kinen

Third-pick Gran Alegria cruised to victory in the Yasuda Kinen on Sunday and denied race-favorite Almond Eye an unprecedented eighth Grade 1 turf win.Ridden by ...

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England seeks to keep gains in women’s game after season scrapped

Runner-up when the season was paused, champion without playing again. It's little surprise Chelsea was fine with the Women’s Super League season being curtailed.But determining ...

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New Obic quarterback Jimmy Laughrea adjusts to fatherhood while preparing for unique season

The former Rise QB is using extra time afforded by the cancellation of the spring season to adjust to his new team's playbook.

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Amanda Nunes dominates Spencer, defends belt at UFC 250

Amanda Nunes became the first UFC fighter to defend a championship belt while holding titles in two weight classes Saturday night, earning a dominant unanimous ...

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Man City face critical appeal against two-season European ban

Manchester City's appeal against a two-year ban from European competition will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) from Monday in a ...

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Kurt Thomas, first U.S. male gymnast to win gold at world championships, dies at 64

The inventor of the "Thomas Flair” and "Thomas Salto” clinched America's first title but lost a chance for Olympic gold when the U.S. boycotted the ...

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NBA offers clarity on tiebreakers with uneven schedule

The NBA has told teams that playoff seeding will be based on winning percentage, and that any tiebreakers necessary after that will follow the usual ...

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Former athletics chief Lamine Diack faces court over corruption

Lamine Diack, the disgraced former head of athletics' world governing body, goes on trial in Paris on Monday facing a potential 10-year prison sentence on ...

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Makoto Hasebe sets German top-flight record with 309th appearance

Former Japan captain Makoto Hasebe set the record for most games by an Asian player in the German top flight on Saturday, racking up his ...

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German clubs support Black Lives Matter as Bayern extends win streak

Players wore T-shirts and armbands with slogans in support of U.S. protests that have emerged in the wake of the death of Minneapolis resident George ...

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Takuma Sato misses IndyCar season opener after crash in qualifying

Takuma Sato missed the delayed season-opening IndyCar race after his team wasn't able to get his car repaired in time for the green flag Saturday ...

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Grampus to disinfect facilities after player contracts virus

Nagoya Grampus will disinfect club facilities this week under the guidance of a public health office after one of their players tested positive for the ...

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Boxing legend Yoko Gushiken announces gym closure, citing age

Yoko Gushiken, who made 13 successful defenses of his WBA light flyweight championship before losing his final pro fight, announced Saturday that he is closing ...

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Warriors ready to move forward after forgettable season on court

After reaching five straight NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors couldn't have foreseen such a strange, disappointing season as they debuted their snazzy new Chase ...

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MLB players say teams ‘depriving America of baseball games’

MLB and its players continue to clash over money as they try to reach an agreement to start the 2020 season.

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Harry Kane hopes Tottenham can benefit from Premier League being sole focus

Harry Kane hopes Tottenham can benefit from focusing solely on the Premier League when the battle for a place in next season's Champions League resumes.The ...

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Sabres’ Kyle Okposo has surgery on right knee

Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo had surgery to repair a right knee injury, leaving him plenty of time to recover during the team's extended break.The ...

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Galaxy drop Aleksandar Katai after wife’s racist social media posts

Aleksandar Katai has been released by the LA Galaxy after a series of alarming social media posts by his wife, Tea.The Galaxy announced their decision ...

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PGA Tour maps out conservative return with focus on safety

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan went from wondering if any golf would be played this year to a schedule that resumes next week with a ...

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Michael Jordan donates $100 million for racial equality, justice

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are giving $100 million to organizations dedicated to promoting racial equality and social justice.In a joint statement Friday on ...

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Colin Kaepernick has more support now as protests take hold across U.S.

Many who opposed Colin Kaepernick's protest in 2016 are now voicing support for the former NFL quarterback.

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Kevin Durant not suiting up for Nets if NBA resumes

Kevin Durant won't play for the Brooklyn Nets if the NBA season resumes."My season is over,” Durant told The Undefeated on Friday. "I don’t plan ...

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Liverpool could end 30-year Premier League title drought at home

Liverpool could end its 30-year title drought at home after all when the English Premier League resumes after its pandemic-enforced suspension.Police originally indicated they wanted ...

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Chelsea declared champion of curtailed Women’s Super League

Chelsea regained the Women’s Super League trophy after being declared champion on Friday because the season was curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic.The English Football ...

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Reigning 400-meter world champion Salwa Eid Naser suspended in doping case

Salwa Eid Naser stunned the world with her victory in the 400 at the world championships in October.

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NBA still has hurdles to clear before returning to court

For the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It’s getting closer, but the league isn’t there yet.The move to agree on a 22-team ...

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J. League first division to end on Dec. 19; Tokyo withdraws from J3

The J. League's first division will finish its season on Dec. 19, the league's board of directors decided Friday.In an extraordinary session held online, the ...

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Decision on holding Olympics must wait until spring 2021: organizer

Former Olympic minister Toshiaki Endo believes a decision on the fate of the games will need to be made by next March.

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JFA’s vision for women’s soccer presents discordant mix of ambition, pragmatism

The WE League has the right message, but delivering on its promises for the sport will take more than a slogan.

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Former ozeki Terunofuji draws strength from long battle back

The former ozeki has battled back from relegation to sumo's second-lowest division.

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Gwen Berry airs grievances with USOPC in wake of George Floyd death

As it turns out, the hard part for U.S. Olympian Gwen Berry hasn’t started yet.The raised fist at the Pan-Am Games last summer, along with ...

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NBA owners approve restart with 22 teams in Orlando

The proposal, which will see the NBA Finals stretch into October, is expected to be voted on by players on Friday.

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Investigation finds decades of corruption at weightlifting federation

An investigation into the International Weightlifting Federation has found doping cover-ups and millions of dollars in missing money, lead investigator Richard McLaren said Thursday.McLaren said ...

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Saints’ Drew Brees takes first step toward mending relationships

Drew Brees now realizes he'd fallen out of touch.His contemporaries drove that home when they pilloried him this week for repeating a long-held conviction he'd ...

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MLB players reaffirm pay stance, no deal with teams in sight

Players have rejected calls from the league for further cuts to their salaries as the league contemplates a 50-game season.

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W Series cancels 2020 season due to pandemic

Motor racing's all-female W Series cancelled its 2020 season on Thursday due to the COVID-19 pandemic but promised to return next year with at least ...

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Broncos coach Vic Fangio apologizes after suggesting there was no racism in NFL

Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio is apologizing for suggesting discrimination and racism aren’t problems in the NFL."After reflecting on my comments yesterday and listening to ...

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Keirin cyclists Yuta Wakimoto, Yudai Nitta among six named to Tokyo Olympics team

The Japan Cycling Federation on Thursday named six athletes who will represent the host nation in track cycling at the postponed Tokyo Games, including keirin ...

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AFC urged to mandate human rights for 2027 Asian Cup bids

A global activist group urged Asia’s soccer body on Wednesday to mandate respecting human rights into bidding for and organizing the 2027 Asian Cup.Expected bidders ...

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Ukrainian soccer team finds 25 cases of COVID-19 among players, staff

A Ukrainian soccer team has found 25 cases of the coronavirus among its players and staff.The Ukrainian soccer association said Tuesday the positive results at ...

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Germany, Portugal emerge as contenders to host Champions League final

Germany and Portugal are contenders to host the delayed Champions League final, which is due to be moved from Istanbul, a person with knowledge of ...

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Makoto Hasebe ties Bundesliga record as Frankfurt earns crucial victory

Makoto Hasebe tied the record for most Bundesliga games by an Asian player Wednesday as his Eintracht Frankfurt side secured a vital 3-0 away win ...

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MLB rejects union’s proposal of 114-game schedule

If Major League Baseball and its players take the field for a coronanvirus-delayed 2020 season, it will be after acrimonious negotiations that resemble their labor ...

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Japanese government considers simplified Tokyo Olympics

Japan could cut the number of spectators for the 2020 Games as part of its measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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NBA presents players with plan to restart season in Orlando with 22 teams

The NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season to the league’s board of ...

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New Zealand great Dan Carter joins Blues for upcoming Super Rugby competition

The former Kobelco Steelers player became a free agent when the Top League season was canceled due to COVID-19.

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Saints QB Drew Brees facing backlash from teammates, other athletes over anthem comments

Drew Brees reiterated his earlier stance that he's against kneeling during the U.S. national anthem.

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Wrestlers with amateur backgrounds may begin to make mark in near future

Wajima is the only former collegian to reach sumo's highest rank

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SeaHorses veteran J.R. Sakuragi announces retirement

Former UCLA star enjoyed long career in pro basketball.

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Washington great Wes Unseld dies at 74

Wes Unseld, the workmanlike Hall of Fame center who led Washington to its only NBA championship and was chosen as one of the 50 greatest ...

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Suspended track coach Alberto Salazar gets date for CAS appeal

Banned track and field coach Alberto Salazar will try to overturn his four-year suspension at sport’s highest court in November.The Court of Arbitration for Sport ...

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International Extreme Sports Festival to be staged online due to COVID-19

The International Extreme Sports Festival, known as FISE, will be held completely online for the first time this summer in response to social distancing measures ...

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England, West Indies to play test series in July

England and the West Indies will play three cricket tests in 21 days next month provided, the British government gives the go-ahead for the matches ...

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Giants player suspected of having contracted coronavirus

If confirmed, it would be the first COVID-19 case in NPB since three players tested positive in March.

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Formula One to start 2020 campaign in July

The F1 season will begin with two races in Austria

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Grampus forward Mu Kanazaki tests positive for coronavirus

Nagoya Grampus forward Mu Kanazaki has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the J. League first-division team said Tuesday. The news comes less than a ...

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Sunwolves bosses express pride, regret at end of Super Rugby tenure

Sunwolves chief Yuji Watase and head coach Naoya Okubo on Tuesday expressed their regret over the Japan-based Super League side's sudden end after its five-year ...

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Olympic skateboarding hopeful Sky Brown fractures skull

Eleven-year-old skateboarder Sky Brown, who is hoping to become Britain’s youngest Olympian next year, fractured her skull and broke bones in her left hand after ...

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Italian first division to resume on June 20 with Torino-Parma clash

Torino’s match at home to Parma on June 20 will be the first Italian top-flight match when the country's Serie A resumes with a match ...

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Naomi Osaka adds voice to U.S. protests: ‘Silence is betrayal’

The Japanese tennis star has been vocal on social media since the death of George Floyd in police custody spurred nationwide demonstrations.

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Virus-proofing sports facilities presents significant challenge

Stadiums are exploring solutions that will allow fans to attend sporting events in the age of COVID-19.

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MLB owners propose 50-game micro season: report

In the back-and-and-forth negotiations between Major League Baseball players and owners, intended to get the 2020 season started during the coronavirus pandemic, the latest counterproposal ...

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Ex-All Blacks captain Kieran Read supports calls for rugby reforms

Retired All Blacks captain Kieran Read is backing calls for an integrated international rugby season but is concerned that money "coming out of the north” ...

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FIFA signals support for in-game George Floyd solidarity messages

Soccer's governing body urged "common sense" after a player in Germany's top flight was shown a yellow card for revealing a T-shirt reading "Justice for ...

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NASCAR’s return mostly smooth; racers hope fans will be right behind

There is finally a break in this weird, new world of NASCAR after nine races over 16 days in three different states.Brad Keselowski lucked into ...

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Floyd Mayweather offers to pay for George Floyd’s funeral

Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has offered to pay for George Floyd’s funeral and memorial services, and the family has accepted the offer.Mayweather personally has ...

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Judge tosses ex-basketball players’ Fortnite dance lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit in which two former University of Maryland men’s basketball players accused makers of the Fortnite video game of ...

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Tokyo Games hopefuls return to National Training Center

Japan's elite athletes resumed preparations for the 2020 Summer Olympics, which have been postponed one year.

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Ryotaro Meshino departs relegated Hearts as loan spell ends

Midfielder Ryotaro Meshino will part ways with Hearts following their relegation from the top-flight Scottish Premier League, the club said Monday.The 21-year-old Japanese Olympic team ...

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J. League teams hold first full-team practices since stoppage

With the J. League first division set to resume in a month, several clubs held their first full-team practices Monday since the coronavirus pandemic forced ...

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Soccer appears out of touch by suppressing on-field activism

Dortmund's Jadon Sancho was given a yellow card for displaying message calling for justice for George Floyd during a match.

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Coaches make good use of time away from court

The quarantine period was a great opportunity for coaches to broaden their horizons by learning from some of the most-renowned coaches on the international level.

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Giants, Tigers to clash on NPB’s delayed opening day

NPB releases first part of revised schedule for Central and Pacific Leagues.

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NHL plans daily COVID-19 tests if games resume

Nick Foligno watches Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s coronavirus briefings and appreciates the value of the information.It is part of the reason the Columbus captain supports ...

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