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Spring training roundup: Nats top Astros as Strasburg deals
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the reigning World Series Most Valuable Player, enjoyed his strongest spring outing as his Washington Nationals rallied for a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in West Palm Beach, Fla.
NBA season suspended after player tests positive for coronavirus
The NBA announced today that it has indefinitely halted the 2019-2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight’s schedule of games until further notice,” said the organization in a statement. “The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard […]
Japan to cancel annual high school baseball spring tournament – NHK
Japan will cancel its annual high school baseball spring tournament, public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday, suspending one of the country’s most beloved sporting events because of the widening coronavirus crisis.
NHL roundup: Sabres win shootout over Caps, end 6-game skid
Dominik Kahun scored in the seventh round of a shootout to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 victory over the visiting Washington Capitals on Monday.
NBA roundup: Suns drop Antetokounmpo-less Bucks
Devin Booker scored 20 of his team-high 36 points in a 47-point first quarter for Phoenix on Sunday as the host Suns took advantage of the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to thump the Milwaukee Bucks 140-131.
U.S., Japan women's soccer teams keep focus on games as coronavirus fears swirl
The U.S. and Japan women’s national soccer teams said on Saturday they were laser-focused on preparing for the upcoming Olympics, even as a global coronavirus outbreak threatens the postponement or cancellation of the Tokyo Games.
Diamondbacks INF Leyba suspended 80 games
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Domingo Leyba was suspended for 80 games on Friday for violating Major League Baseball’s performance-enhancing drug program.
Healthy again, Warriors' sharpshooter Curry targets Olympics
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is thrilled to finally be returning to the court after missing more than four months with a broken hand and has set his sights set on winning his first Olympic gold medal in Tokyo this year.
Cycling: Coronavirus forces teams out of Italian races
Four teams, including Britain’s Ineos, have pulled put of several cycling races in Italy under threat because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Team Ineos sporting director Nicolas Portal dies aged 40
Nicolas Portal, the sporting director at cycling’s Team Ineos who helped to guide Chris Froome to four Tour de France titles, has died, his team said in a statement on Tuesday.