New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has certainly raised his national profile during the coronavirus pandemic, with his daily press briefings earning praise for their clarity and depth of information. Now, some think that he could parlay that newfound respect into a run for president, though Cuomo maintains that he has […]
Free-agent safety Eric Reid has called for a revote on the new NFL collective bargaining agreement, saying that the pact contains language that wasn’t present when players ratified the deal earlier this month. The players accepted the new CBA in a tight, 1,019 – 959 vote on March 15. The […]
The Chinese General Administration of Sport ordered the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) to delay its restart on Tuesday, a decision that doesn’t bode well for the return of other sports leagues across the globe. The CBA had planned to return to play on April 15, then pushed that date back […]
Throughout the world, sports leagues have chosen to shut down in the face of the coronavirus pandemic as a way to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But bettors around the world have noticed there’s one notable exception: The Belarusian Premier League, where soccer teams continue to compete every weekend. […]
The IOC and local organizers have agreed on a new start date for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, scheduling the opening ceremonies for July 23, 2021. Organizers postponed the Summer Olympics last week, citing concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Summer Olympics Reject Spring Start Date The IOC had planned […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed Monday morning that he is at home in Dagestan, Russia, and that travel restrictions in the country may make it impossible for him to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 on April 18. Nurmagomedov shared that information during an Instagram live chat, saying that travel bans have […]
Multiple media outlets have reported that WWE superstar Roman Reigns will not participate in WrestleMania this year, likely because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Reigns – whose real name is Joe Anoa’i – was slated to face off against Goldberg for the WWE Universal Championship in what would have […]
The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced Thursday that it will allow sportsbooks to offer esports betting on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, better known as CS:GO. The decision marks the first time that CS:GO betting has been allowed in Nevada, the only state that has allowed ongoing esports betting thus far. No […]
Police officers arrested UFC legend Jon Jones in New Mexico early Thursday morning on charges of aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. According to a criminal complaint, Jones tested “at or above twice the legal limit†on a breathalyzer test after his […]
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill on Wednesday that authorizes sports betting at Native American tribal casinos in the state. Tribal casinos in Washington have closed, as have gambling venues throughout the United States, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tribes Must Negotiate Compacts with Washington State The COVID-19 outbreak […]
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has postponed the remainder of the Candidates Tournament, citing new Russian travel restrictions put into place due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, Russian officials announced a prohibition on international air travel beginning on Friday, March 27, with no prescribed end date for that restriction. […]
Isai Scheinberg, founder of online poker operator PokerStars, pled guilty to one count of operating an illegal gambling business on Wednesday, according to a press release from the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York. Scheinberg faces up to five years in prison, though he is still […]
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi on Wednesday to tie the Russian at the top of the Candidates Tournament standings at the halfway point. Both Vachier-Lagrave and Nepomniachtchi have scored 4.5 points over the first seven rounds, putting them each a full point ahead of the rest of the field. MVL […]
J.League chairman Mitsuru Murai announced Tuesday that Japanese soccer leagues will restart beginning in late April, with the top-tier J. League coming back in early May. The staggered restart will begin with the third-tier J3 league opening again on April 25, followed by J2 on May 2, and J. League […]
The third meeting between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former champion Deontay Wilder is moving from its planned July 18 date due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. While this is hardly the first delayed sporting event due to COVID-19-related concerns, the postponement is notable for an event that […]
In 2018, Florida voters overwhelmingly decided that greyhound racing should be shut down in the Sunshine State by the end of 2020. Now, some of the few tracks remaining may close even earlier than anticipated due to the coronavirus outbreak. Last Friday, the Daytona Beach Racing and Card Club announced […]
UFC president Dana White is continuing to push forward with plans to hold a lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 on April 18, despite the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down virtually the entire sports world. White told ESPN on Monday that he has […]
The International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers came to an agreement on Tuesday to postpone the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics for up to a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision comes a day after IOC member Dick Pound revealed that the decision to push back the Summer […]
Ian Nepomniachtchi scored back-to-back wins in Rounds 5 and 6 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament to push his score to 4.5/6, giving him a 1-point lead as the event reaches its halfway mark. Nepomniachtchi defeated Ding Liren on Monday, handing the Chinese grandmaster his third loss of the tournament. Nepomniachtchi […]
PJ Walker signed a contract with the Carolina Panthers on Monday, making the former Houston Roughnecks quarterback the first player from the XFL to join an NFL roster. Walker agreed to a two-year deal with the Panthers on the first day of eligibility for XFL players to sign with NFL […]
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