The UFC put on one of the only major sporting events in the world this weekend as UFC Fight Night 170 went forward in Brasilia, Brazil, albeit without fans in the arena. Now, UFC president Dana White says he plans to continue holding shows, though it’s unclear whether this will […]
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Tannehill Signing Takes Tennessee Out of Tom Brady Free Agent Derby
The Tennessee Titans won’t be seeing Tom Brady on the field unless they line up across from him during the next NFL season. The Titans passed on the Tom Brady free agent sweepstakes, deciding instead to sign starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a reported four-year deal worth $118 million with […]
Iditarod Day 8: Norway’s Thomas Waerner Leads, Coronavirus Reaches Alaska
The Iditarod, the glorious and grueling Alaska sled dog race, continues as the lone non-equestrian sport in America. As the 2020 Iditarod reaches Day 8, Thomas Waerner leads with 185 miles to go to the finish line in Nome. The Norwegian musher is racing on the Bearing Sea ice approximately […]
Jack Nicklaus Doubts The Masters Will Be Played This Year
While Masters officials and golfers are hopeful the major championship will take place this year, Jack Nicklaus has his doubts. The annual major championship, held the first week of April, was postponed on Friday because of the coronavirus outbreak. Nicklaus, a six-time winner of the green jacket, believes it will […]
Sunland Derby Becomes First Derby Prep Race Canceled Due to COVID-19
The $700,000 Sunland Derby, New Mexico’s contribution to the Kentucky Derby Trail, became the first Derby prep casualty of the COVID-19 virus Sunday when track officials called off all races. Set for March 22, Sunland would’ve awarded 50-20-15-5 Kentucky Derby qualifying points to the top four finishers — enough to […]
Will the Kentucky Derby Be Canceled for the First Time in History?
World wars, great depressions and countless global calamities have never stopped the Kentucky Derby, going all the way back to 1875. Only once, in 1945, was the Derby delayed, from May until June. Now, with only seven weeks until the 2020 Run for the Roses and the coronavirus pandemic shutting […]
Iditarod Day 6: Jessie Royer Leads, Thomas Waerner Musher to Beat?
Jessie Royer, down to 13 dogs in harness, continued to lead the 2020 Iditarod sled dog race as the race reached the Kulato, Alaska checkpoint. Three other mushers reached Kulato at the 5 Day, 20-hour mark, including Richie Diehl, Thomas Waerner, and Brent Sass. Defending champion, Peter Kaiser, moved into […]
UFC Fight Night 170: Lee Takes on Oliveira in Brazil, No Fans Allowed
The UFC is forging ahead with its card in Brazil this Saturday despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. UFC Fight Night 170 will take place as scheduled in Brasilia, but without an audience. The card features a main event between lightweight contenders Kevin Lee and Charles Oliveira, both of whom […]
Which Speedster Can Lock Up Kentucky at the Rebel Stakes in Arkansas?
Like its Santa Anita counterpart, last weekend’s San Felipe, the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas is a Grade 2 Kentucky Derby prep race that boasts predictability, a blueblood pedigree of winners, and the ever-present Bob Baffert. The Rebel, a 1 1/16-mile, two-turn test, is Saturday’s lone Derby prep […]
Last Sport Standing? Horse Racing and Betting Continues, Just Not In Person
From a betting standpoint, the coronavirus outbreak that has canceled or suspended events across the sporting spectrum means America’s horse racing tracks are some of the few venues with action available to punters. Provided you have a remote betting account or betting app. Due to the threat of coronavirus and […]
XFL Cancels 2020 Regular Season, But Promises to Rise Again in 2021
The XFL announced Thursday that it will cancel the remainder of its 2020 regular season, joining a host of other leagues that have suspended play amid the coronavirus pandemic. The XFL had completed the first five weeks of its scheduled 10-game regular season. Luck: XFL Committed to Returning Next Year […]
Iditarod: Jessie Royer Leads Midway, First Musher at Ruby, Alaska Checkpoint
Jessie Royer leads the 2020 Iditarod Alaska sled dog race becoming the first team to reach the Ruby, Alaska checkpoint, which unofficially marks the halfway point at 495 miles into the 975-mile race. With 480 miles to go, the Iditarod is still wide open as it reaches the heady 4 […]
The Players Championship, Three Other PGA Tour Events Canceled
One day after saying events would be played without spectators because of concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced The Players Championship would be canceled along with three subsequent tournaments. The organization’s developmental Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour Champions will also see tournaments canceled. […]
Masters Postponed Because of Coronavirus, New Date Possible
Masters chairman Fred Ridley announced Friday the major championship will be postponed because of concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak. The surprise announcement came less than 12 hours after the PGA Tour canceled The Players Championship and three other tournaments. This will be the first time the Masters will not […]
Soccer Reacts to Coronavirus: MLS, La Liga Suspend Play, Champions League Matches Postponed
Soccer competitions worldwide are scrambling to respond to the coronavirus, with both MLS and La Liga suspending play for the coming weeks. MLS announced on Thursday that it would suspend play for 30 days, with ESPN reporting the league will try to reschedule missed matches for later in the season. […]
NASCAR Not Braking Due to Coronavirus, but Grandstands Will be Empty for Next Two Races
NASCAR officials have decided the coronavirus outbreak isn’t serious enough to cancel races, but they did announce there will be no fans will be at the next two events. This week’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway and next week’s Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway will […]
PGA Tour Events Will Proceed Despite Coronavirus Concerns, Fans Excluded from Courses
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan four PGA Tour events will be played this week, but no fans will be allowed to attend due to the coronavirus outbreak. Monahan held a news conference at The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, after the start of the first round, and said […]
NCAA Cancels 2020 March Madness and Frozen Four Due to Coronavirus
The NCAA announced it’s cancelling the March Madness men’s and women’s basketball tournaments due to the growing concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The NCAA also cancelled all remaining winter and spring championships in all sports, at all levels (Divisions I, II, and III) The announcement came several hours after […]
MLB Delays Opening Day by Minimum of Two Weeks, All Spring Training Games Suspended
Major League Baseball announced a delay to the start of the 2020 regular season on Thursday, becoming the latest professional sports league to take drastic steps in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, the league announced that the regular season would be delayed by at least two weeks […]
NHL Suspends Season Immediately Due to Coronavirus, Will Weigh Options for Resuming
The NHL announced Thursday that it’s suspending the remainder of the season due to the growing coronavirus pandemic. The NHL joined a number of other leagues that have already suspended their operations, including the NBA, which did so after Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19 on […]