Sports

NASCAR has ordered staff pay cuts across its entire company until the stock car series returns to racing By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer March 24, 2020, 9:37 PM 2 min read CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR informed its staff Tuesday that pay cuts will be imposed across the company until the series returns to […]

The expected yet stunning decision Tuesday to postpone the 2020 Summer Olympics because of the coronavirus could have a ripple affect on other major events, most notably the world championships for track and swimming. While the International Olympic Committee has yet to set a new date for the Tokyo Games other than “not later than

The Cam Newton era is over in Carolina, as the Panthers released the quarterback after nine seasons By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer March 24, 2020, 7:36 PM 4 min read CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Cam Newton era is over in Carolina, as the Panthers released the 31-year-old quarterback after nine seasons. The move became

Mark Church was sitting on the end of his bed, coming to terms with the devastating effect the coronavirus outbreak would have on his job as a cricket announcer, when he picked up his phone and did what he does best. “To cheer myself up,” Church recalls, “I just did a bit of commentary to

March 29 1973 — Orange baseballs are used in an exhibition game by Oakland owner Charlie Finley. The A’s suffered 11-5 exhibition loss to Cleveland. George Hendrick of the Indians hit three home runs in the game. 2000 — The Chicago Cubs open the major league season at the Tokyo Dome in Japan by defeating

Obi Toppin and Anthony Grant spent the season transforming Dayton from an unranked team that wasn’t even picked to win its conference into one of the nation’s best, complete with the most wins in program history. The pair behind the Flyers’ remarkable rise claimed The Associated Press’ top individual honors: Toppin is the men’s college

The University of Michigan has hired a new law firm to lead the investigation into allegations that a deceased team doctor molested hundreds of people By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer March 24, 2020, 2:40 PM 2 min read ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan has hired a new law firm to lead

The Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed until 2021 By STEPHEN WADE and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press March 24, 2020, 1:33 PM 3 min read TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation that the games could not go ahead as scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The

Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach March 24, 2020, 12:30 PM 1 min read TOKYO — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach,

The European club rugby finals in May have been suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak March 24, 2020, 10:07 AM 2 min read The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ——— The European club rugby finals in May have been suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak. Governing body