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Charles Oliveira (left) submitted Kevin Lee (right) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 170 on Saturday. (Image: Buda Mendes/UFC/Getty)

UFC Notebook: Can Shows Go On During Coronavirus Pandemic?

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 […]

Free agent Tom Brady has one less team that is interested in him, as Tennessee signed quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a long-term deal on Sunday. (Image: Greg M. Cooper)

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 […]

Golfing great Jack Nicklaus expressed doubts last week that The Masters will be played this year. (Image: Getty)

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 […]

The gate for the Grade 3 Sunland Derby at New Mexico's Sunland Park will be empty. The Derby prep race was canceled Sunday in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino)

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 […]

The twin spires of Churchill Downs could stand guard over an empty infield and grandstand the first Saturday in May. Officials plan to make an announcement on the Kentucky Derby's status this week (Image: Yahoo News)

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 […]

Thomas Waerner and his dogs arrive at Cripple, Alaska checkpoint during the 2020 Iditarod (Image: Loren Holmes/ADN)

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 […]

Kevin Lee (left) and Charles Oliveira (right) will headline UFC Fight Night 170, one of the few high profile sporting events proceeding during the coronavirus epidemic. (Image: @danawhite/Twitter)

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 […]

Seen here winning the San Vicente in January, Bob Baffert's Nadal checks all the boxes for a Rebel Stakes winner. (Image: Eclipse Sportswire)

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 […]

Until further notice, fans won't be able to enjoy this spectacular view of the San Gabriel Mountains behind the Santa Anita finish line. The track is closed to spectators. (Image: Santa Anita Park)

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 […]

The XFL announced the suspension of its regular season on Thursday, making it the latest professional sports league to halt play. (Image: Ric Tapia/XFL/Getty)

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 […]

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan cancelled The Players Championship, and three other events late Thursday because of the coronavirus outbreak. (Image: Getty)

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. […]

The Masters has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, and chairman Fred Ridley said they will try and reschedule. (Image: Augusta Chronicle)

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 […]

The basketball court prior to the beginning of 2018 March Madness college basketball tournament at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Image: Rob Carr/Getty)

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 […]