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Professional Bull Riding to bring fans back to the stands in July
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Professional Bull Riding (PBR) will swing open its gates this summer, offering what it claims will be the first live pro sporting event in the U.S. with fans in attendance since t...
May 18, 2020
California, New York open door for sports return
(Reuters) - California governor Gavin Newsom cleared a path for the potential return of professional sport in the state, saying on Monday that an early June restart was possible under strict guideline...
May 18, 2020
Le Mans 24 Hours must happen, says WEC boss
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - A cast of top drivers will race in a virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans in June but the postponed real-life version must also happen this year, even if without spectators, ...
May 18, 2020
USGA eliminates qualifying for U.S. Open, citing health concerns
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Open will be held without qualifying this year, the United States Golf Association announced on Monday, with the field "filled entirely through exemptions." Golfers who a...
May 18, 2020
Empty stands no issue with NASCAR fans
(Reuters) - There was no one in the grandstands watching at Darlington Raceway but millions flocked to their televisions on Sunday to see the first live NASCAR race since the novel coronavirus outbrea...
May 18, 2020
Pro sports events in California could begin sans fans June 1: governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - California could allow pro sporting events to take place without fans present as soon as June 1, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday. Such a move, which would be predic...
May 18, 2020
NASCAR official: Return ‘smoother than expected’
Kevin Harvick rolled to his 50th career NASCAR Cup Series win and Darlington Raceway provided a victorious backdrop on Sunday afternoon in South Carolina. NASCAR officials said the Real Heroes 400 wen...
May 18, 2020
Immunodeficient Nance concerned about COVID-19 risk
Larry Nance Jr. wants to play basketball. If only an accurate measure of his personal risk could help guide his decision as to when it will be safe to return during the coronavirus pandemic. Nance, wh...
May 18, 2020
Colts expect QB Rivers to play more than one season
No retirement surprises the Indianapolis Colts, but head coach Frank Reich seems certain new starting quarterback Philip Rivers is good for at least two more years. Rivers signed a one-year, $25 milli...
May 18, 2020
Report: NHL plotting two playoffs hubs, 12 teams each
The NHL Board of Governors is scheduled to hold a conference call at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, and the prevailing preference appears to be using two hub cities with 12 teams apiece for the 2020 playoffs. C...
May 18, 2020
