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Venus inviting others to join her virtual workouts
Venus Williams continues to welcome all interested parties to join her for workouts. Let's be clear; Williams is not asking fans to deviate from social distancing as the world battles the coronavirus....
Apr 05, 2020
Triathlon: Blame it on the husband, says triathlete Carfrae
(Reuters) - Australian triathlete Mirinda Carfrae was cruising along in second place in a virtual bike race when she unexpectedly lost her way. The former world champion, competing from her home in Bo...
Apr 05, 2020
Bulgarian Pulev to donate half of Joshua fight money to coronavirus medics
(Reuters) - The IBF's mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev said he will donate half of his purse from the world heavyweight title fight against Briton Anthony Joshua to help medical workers fight the "de...
Apr 05, 2020
NFL-Former Saints kicker Dempsey dies after contracting COVID-19
(Reuters) - Former New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey has died at the age of 73 after contracting COVID-19, the NFL team said on Sunday. Dempsey, who was born without toes on his right foot, joined...
Apr 05, 2020
Athletics: Lavillenie claims ‘international home containment’ title
PARIS (Reuters) - France's former Olympic pole vault champion Renaud Lavillenie has found a way to keep his competitive juices flowing during the coronavirus lockdown by staging an "international home...
Apr 04, 2020
Report: Trump hopeful for a full NFL season
President Donald Trump is optimistic pro sports can return to having fans in the stands by August or September, he told league commissioners on Saturday, ESPN reported. Trump held a conference call wi...
Apr 04, 2020
NBA, Knicks, Nets help donate one million masks
The NBA, the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets are collaborating with China's consul general Huang Ping to donate one million surgical masks to the New York City area, governor Andrew Cuomo announ...
Apr 04, 2020
Report: NFL teams to conduct draft from homes
The 2020 NFL Draft now will be a stay-at-home affair as top team officials will participate in the April 23-25 event from their individual residences, ESPN reported Saturday. With coronavirus cases an...
Apr 04, 2020
Astros’ Verlander will donate pay during MLB shutdown
Veteran Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander said he will donate his adjusted paycheck during MLB's coronavirus shutdown to multiple organizations providing assistance during the crisis. Verlander ...
Apr 04, 2020
At least I can be Wimbledon champion for two years, says Halep
(Reuters) - Simon Halep is trying to look on the bright side regarding the suspension of the tennis season due to the coronavirus pandemic, which means at least she will be referred to as reigning Wim...
Apr 04, 2020
