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Russia’s track team has been limited to 10 athletes for the Tokyo Olympics and the country’s federation has been fined $10 million by the sport’s governing body March 12, 2020, 1:36 PM 2 min read MONACO — Russia’s track team was limited to 10 athletes for the Tokyo Olympics and the country’s federation was fined […]

Expedition operators on Mount Everest say that Chinese mountaineering officials will not allow spring climbs from their side of the mountain due to fears of the coronavirus By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press March 12, 2020, 10:05 AM 3 min read KATHMANDU, Nepal — Expedition operators on Mount Everest said Thursday that Chinese mountaineering officials will

The flame for the Tokyo Olympics has been lit at the birthplace of the ancient games in a pared-down ceremony because of the spread of the coronavirus March 12, 2020, 10:52 AM 2 min read ATHENS, Greece — The flame for the Tokyo Olympics was lit Thursday at the birthplace of the ancient games in

LONDON — The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak’s affect on sports around the globe (all times local): ——— 10:30 a.m. The International Basketball Federation says it is suspending all competitions indefinitely from Friday. FIBA says the decision was made “in order to protect the health and safety of players, coaches, officials and fans.” The suspension

Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has questioned the wisdom of staging the season-opening Formula One Grand Prix in Australia while other sports are canceling events because of the spreading coronavirus By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer March 12, 2020, 8:10 AM 3 min read MELBOURNE, Australia — Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has questioned the

Federal officials have grounded a charter operator that ran flights for pro sports teams. The agency says the company and its pilots weren’t authorized to operate the flights March 12, 2020, 8:21 AM 2 min read DALLAS — Federal officials have grounded a charter operator that carried professional baseball and hockey teams, saying the company

Allyson Felix sometimes “races” a “sprinter” at practice who’s difficult to catch and always seems to have another burst. Of course, Felix’s 15-month-old daughter, Camryn, does tend to veer outside of her lane. These days, so does mom. For years, Felix kept her opinions closely guarded. No more. The six-time Olympic gold medalist, and the

Several reporters who cover the Utah Jazz are being tested for coronavirus after all-star forward Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.  It’s not just the fact that they cover him and the team that’s reason for concern. Gobert also purposefully touched all of their equipment on Monday:  So…here is Rudy touching all the mics

Kyle Connor scored twice in the third period in the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night March 12, 2020, 5:31 AM 2 min read EDMONTON, Alberta — Kyle Connor scored twice in the third period in the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Blake Wheeler

Rudy Gobert, an all-star player for the NBA’s Utah Jazz, has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus moments before a game with the Oklahoma City Thunder was set to begin. The game was postponed, and the league has since suspended the rest of the season.   On Monday, Gobert tried to make a point about overreacting to the