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By Agence France-Presse America’s level of success at overcoming coronavirus (COVID-19) and how fast that happens are likely the key factors in deciding when and how the NBA and other sports leagues return. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (Joe Murphy / NBAE via Getty Images/ AFP) NBA commissioner Adam Silver imposed an indefinite hiatus on theContinue reading “NBA’s next steps hinge on US results in COVID-19 fight”

By Agence France-Presse Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles wants more than good wishes from USA Gymnastics. The US federation wished Biles a happy 23rd birthday on social media on Saturday. In this file photo taken on October 13, 2019, USA’s Simone Biles performs on the floor during the apparatus finals at the FIG ArtisticContinue reading “Simone Biles takes aim at USA Gymnastics in birthday tweet”

By Agence France-Presse Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday resisted pressure for changes to the Tokyo Olympics schedule even as sporting events worldwide fall victim to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe talks to the media during a press conference in Tokyo on March 14, 2020. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU /Continue reading “Japan PM Shinzo Abe pledges Tokyo Olympics to go ahead despite COVID-19 havoc”

By Agence France-Presse David Beckham’s six-year wait to watch his Major League Soccer club make its home debut, which was to have ended Saturday, has been extended by the league’s coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown. But that didn’t stop him and his family from visiting Inter Miami’s empty stadium on Saturday. In this file photo taken onContinue reading “David Beckham visits empty stadium as MLS club’s home debut delayed”

By Agence France-Presse Houston Astros stars George Springer and Alex Bregman joined the ranks of US sports figures stepping up to help out stadium workers and others impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Kyle Tucker #30 and George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros on the field during batting practice before a spring training baseballContinue reading “Astros’ George Springer, Alex Bregman pitching in with COVID-19 relief”

By Agence France-Presse Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert, who apologized for his careless actions before he was diagnosed with novel coronavirus, has pledged to donate more than half a million dollars to health services and arena workers affected by the pandemic. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert  (Photo by GEORGE FREY / AFP) More than halfContinue reading “NBA: Rudy Gobert pledges more than $500,000 to arena workers, health services”

By Reuters Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood tested positive for coronavirus, multiple outlets reported Saturday night. FILE PHOTO: Mar 7, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood (35) reacts during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Wood becomes the third known NBAContinue reading “NBA: Pistons’ Christian Wood tests positive for COVID-19”

By Jan Carlo Anolin ONE Championship events slated until May 29 will push through behind closed doors and as audience-free show amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a statement Wednesday, the promotion said “all scheduled events with live audiences for ONE Championship will be suspended until at least May 29, 2020 due to the extraordinaryContinue reading “ONE Championship: Events to push through behind closed doors amid COVID-19 pandemic”

By Kristel Satumbaga The UAAP on Saturday issued a memorandum cancelling all its ongoing or pending high school events and adjusting on their collegiate calendar for Season 82 with regards to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Adamson’s Joan Camagong drives past two UST defenders in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 82 girls basketball Finals. TheContinue reading “UAAP cancels high school events, adjusts collegiate calendar due to COVID-19 pandemic”

By Nick Giongco Filipino boxing champion John Riel Casimero is not letting the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic mess up his preparations. Filipino fighter John Riel Casimero bangs the heavy bag during a workout in Miami. Casimero meets Naoya Inoue of Japan in a battle of three-division world champions on April 25 in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesyContinue reading “It’s business as usual for John Riel Casimero in Miami amid COVID-19 pandemic”