The Latest: Nationals spring facility used for virus testing
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
'There's no blueprint' - Virus upends college recruiting
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.
ESPN to air memorable NBA Finals games on Wednesday nights
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN will air NBA doubleheaders on Wednesday nights during April showcasing key NBA Finals games.
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
Former Washington football coach Jim Lambright dies at 77
SEATTLE (AP) — Former Washington football coach Jim Lambright has died at age 77, the school announced on Sunday. Lambright spent nearly four decades associated with the Washington program as a player, assistant coach and head coach. “I’m deeply saddened…
Hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer produces medical shields
Hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer has shifted from making visors for helmets to medical visors for those fighting the coronavirus pandemic. When hockey came to a halt amid the global pandemic, Bauer faced the possibility of closing its manufacturing plant in…
Peyton Manning crashes an online class at the University of Tennessee
You never know who might show up to class.On Thursday, University of Tennessee professor John Haas was in the midst of giving instructions to his students in an online class on Zoom. Then, someone joined in late, prompting the professor…
'Curly' Neal, Harlem Globetrotters ball-handling legend, dies at 77
Fred "Curly" Neal, whose flashy dribbling skills and smile made him a Harlem Globetrotters legend, has died at 77, according to the team. Neal died at his home near Houston. Between 1963 and 1985, the bald-headed Neal was widely known…
MLB ballparks will remain eerily empty on 'opening day'
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — There will be no hot dogs on the grill, no beer on tap, no vendors in the stands selling peanuts and Cracker Jack.
Column: Will 2021 Tokyo Olympics become the spring games?
Imagine a gorgeous spring day in Tokyo.
How paths might have changed under expanded NFL playoffs
Lovie Smith's coaching tenure in Chicago might not have ended had the Bears made the playoffs his final three seasons instead of missing out by one spot his last two years.
Police: Washington State safety Bryce Beekman found dead
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — A Washington State football player was found dead in his apartment by an officer who responded to a call for help involving "breathing problems,'' Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins said Wednesday.
Blue Jays GM Atkins pitches idea of 7-inning doubleheaders
TORONTO (AP) — Seven-inning doubleheaders could be a way for big league teams to squeeze more games into a condensed season without exhausting pitching staffs, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins suggests.
WSU football’s Bryce Beekman passes away in Pullman
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University safety Bryce Beekman passed away in Pullman on Tuesday night, according to Pullman Police. The redshirt senior from Baton Rouge, Louisiana was 22. Commander Jake Opgenorth said the cause of Beekman’s death will be…
Olympic torch relay postponed by Olympic postponement
TOKYO (AP) — The Olympic torch relay was postponed Tuesday because the Tokyo Games themselves were pushed back to 2021.
For athletes, Olympic delay brings relief but new challenges
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — It's time for Olympic athletes to stand down, relax those diet rules and dial down the training.
