Sports Archives

In a world gripped by fear, marble racing proves welcome distraction

March 23, 2020 5:52 AM CNN

Different colored marbles race down a path curved in a sandy beach, crashing into one another as they vie for position. A commentator excitedly…

Dubai World Cup postponed amid coronavirus outbreak

March 22, 2020 11:32 AM CNN

The 25th running of the Dubai World Cup, one of the highlights of the racing calendar, has been postponed until next year amid the novel coronavirus…

Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz dies aged 76

March 22, 2020 10:20 AM CNN

Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz has died aged 76, according to a statement on the club’s website. Sanz was president of the Spanish…

Paulo Dybala becomes the third Juventus player to test positive for the coronavirus

March 22, 2020 10:06 AM CNN

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has become the third player at the club to test positive for the coronavirus. The Argentine said that he and girlfriend…

Paulo Dybala becomes the third Juventus player to test positive for the coronavirus

March 22, 2020 10:06 AM CNN

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has become the third player at the club to test positive for the coronavirus. The Argentine said that he and girlfriend…

‘We are all experiencing unfathomable disruptions’ USA Track and Field call for Olympics delay

March 21, 2020 12:43 PM CNN

USA Track and Field (USATF) has called for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo to be postponed because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While other…

Lewis Hamilton is ‘well’ following isolation after he was pictured with Idris Elba, who tested positive for coronavirus

March 21, 2020 10:32 AM CNN

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is “well” after undergoing a period of isolation following time spent in the company of…

Mexican soccer league president says he has coronavirus

March 21, 2020 10:17 AM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — The president of Mexico’s Liga MX soccer league announced he has tested positive for coronavirus. League President Enrique…

Manchester Premier League rivals come together to support local food banks amid coronavirus pandemic

March 21, 2020 6:21 AM CNN

Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, two of England’s fiercest football rivals have put aside past resentment to help those affected by the…

Cowboys make big moves so far this off-season, keeping Prescott & Cooper together

March 20, 2020 10:58 PM Associated Press

DALLAS, Texas — Dak Prescott has his No. 1 receiver in place again, and of course, the star running back who signed a big contract last summer. The…

Ex-Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham dies at age 35 after fall

March 20, 2020 9:49 AM CNN

Former Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham has died at age 35 nearly two weeks after sustaining a head injury in an accidental fall at a pub,…

Ex-Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham dies at age 35 after fall

March 20, 2020 9:49 AM CNN

Former Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham has died at age 35 nearly two weeks after sustaining a head injury in an accidental fall at a pub,…

Serena Williams says social distancing has put her ‘on edge’

March 20, 2020 9:32 AM CNN

Serena Williams says she is “on edge” as the US tennis star revealed the impact self isolating is having on her psychologically amid the…

Tom Brady officially signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

March 20, 2020 8:18 AM CNN

Tom Brady is officially a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player as the free agency quarterback signed a multi-year contract, the NFL team announced Friday. The…

Tom Brady officially signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

March 20, 2020 8:18 AM CNN

Tom Brady is officially a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player as the free agency quarterback signed a multi-year contract, the NFL team announced Friday. The…

Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries

March 20, 2020 6:32 AM CNN

Footballers at a leading German football team have offered to give up their salaries to help keep the club afloat during the coronavirus pandemic,…

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Turkish football season is finally postponed

March 20, 2020 6:25 AM CNN

The Turkish top division is the latest football league to have been brought to a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, the Turkish Super…

Monaco Grand Prix canceled as Formula One postpones start of season

March 20, 2020 5:04 AM CNN

The Monaco Grand Prix has become the latest Formula One race to be canceled as the sport continues to be affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak.…

Olympics 2020: What happens if the Tokyo Games don’t go ahead?

March 20, 2020 5:01 AM CNN

The Olympic flame arrived in Japan on Friday, marking the beginning of official celebrations for a global sporting event that could still be derailed…

As well as breaking records ‘Queen of Speed’ Valerie Thompson is standing up to bullies

March 20, 2020 4:24 AM CNN

She was an outsider trying to enter the predominately male environment of motorsport. She didn’t expect an easy ride, but even now…

As well as breaking records ‘Queen of Speed’ Valerie Thompson is standing up to bullies

March 20, 2020 4:24 AM CNN

She was an outsider trying to enter the predominately male environment of motorsport. She didn’t expect an easy ride, but even now…

Rafael Nadal reassures parents as his academy locks down amid coronavirus

March 20, 2020 4:20 AM CNN

Rafael Nadal has offered reassurance to parents whose children are confined to his tennis academy in Mallorca, Spain amid the novel coronavirus…

Rafael Nadal reassures parents as his academy locks down amid coronavirus

March 20, 2020 4:20 AM CNN

Rafael Nadal has offered reassurance to parents whose children are confined to his tennis academy in Mallorca, Spain amid the novel coronavirus…

Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart and two Los Angeles Lakers players test positive for coronavirus

March 20, 2020 3:29 AM CNN

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart says that he has tested positive for coronavirus. “I was tested five days ago and the results came back…

U.S. football team stranded in Honduras; some players from Las Cruces

March 19, 2020 9:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

All they want is to finally be able to come home. Five people from Las Cruces find themselves stranded in Honduras because of the coronavirus…

The Big3 is planning an April reality-style tournament while under quarantined conditions

March 19, 2020 9:33 PM CNN

The Big3, a 3-on-3 professional basketball league that has employed several former NBA players, has plans to hold a tournament in April to satiate…

NMSU football spring practice & spring game cancelled

March 19, 2020 3:47 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On Thursday, the New Mexico State Athletics department announced the Aggie football team’s spring practices, as well as the…

Olympics are ‘cursed,’ says Japan’s deputy prime minister

March 19, 2020 10:12 AM CNN

Japan’s deputy prime minister has pointed to the history of the Olympics to explain why the Tokyo 2020 Games have been “cursed” by…

‘They invented that I was depressed,’ says Pele as Brazil great dismisses health fears

March 19, 2020 9:40 AM CNN

Football fans around the world began to worry when reports emerged last month of Pele’s deteriorating health. According to his son, the…

English football suspended until April 30 as governing bodies extend current season indefinitely

March 19, 2020 8:09 AM CNN

Professional football in England will be further postponed until at least April 30 as governing bodies committed to extending the current season…