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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Virtual racing has been the small saving grace for motorsports since the coronavirus pandemic brought nearly everything to a halt. Timmy Hill’s iRacing victory on national television gave the journeyman driver and his sponsors exposure they would never receive during a normal NASCAR weekend. “What I’ll gain from this is recognition. It’s […]

The NCAA will permit spring sport athletes who had their seasons shortened by the coronavirus outbreak to have an additional year of eligibility By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer March 30, 2020, 11:06 PM 1 min read The NCAA will permit spring sport athletes who had their seasons shortened by the coronavirus outbreak

Red Sox starter Chris Sale had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow on Monday, his 31st birthday March 30, 2020, 9:59 PM 2 min read BOSTON — Red Sox starter Chris Sale had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow on Monday, his 31st birthday, and the team said it was successful. The procedure

Some baseball players are concerned about the increased potential for injuries under whatever parameters the sport and its union come up with for scheduling games once the coronavirus pandemic subsides By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer March 30, 2020, 8:46 PM 4 min read 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article As

All-Decade teams are a dicey proposition. Some all-time greats never made such a team because of, basically, bad timing. Maybe they broke into the NFL in mid-decade, such as Curtis Martin in 1995 or Fred Dean 20 years earlier. Both are Hall of Famers without ever making an All-Decade squad. Others happened to play in

ROME — Despite some early differences of opinion, the 33 sports that make up the Summer Olympic program voted unanimously on Monday to delay the Tokyo Games by a full year. Moments later, local organizers and the International Olympic Committee made it official. “We were the last to express our view. We’re the ones who

After Michigan lost to Ohio State in the semifinals of the women’s Big Ten Tournament, coach Kim Barnes Arico and her staff immediately hit the road. They intended to take advantage of a full week off before the NCAA Tournament by making visiting as many potential recruits as possible. “That was our window. You get

Lionel Messi says he and his Barcelona teammates are taking a 70% cut in salaries because of the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer March 30, 2020, 3:01 PM 3 min read MADRID — In a letter critical of Barcelona club officials, Lionel Messi said Monday he and his

An official at Formula One team Red Bull has proposed holding a training camp that would expose drivers to the coronavirus so they could build immunity to the disease while the season is suspended March 30, 2020, 3:51 PM 3 min read VIENNA — An official at Formula One team Red Bull has proposed holding

British boxer Billy Joe Saunders has had his boxing license suspended after publishing a social media video in which he appeared to condone domestic violence amid the coronavirus outbreak March 30, 2020, 1:56 PM 2 min read 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article CARDIFF, Wales — British boxer Billy Joe Saunders