Events
IOC sources rule out spectator-free Tokyo 2020
The International Olympic Committee will not look to implement a closed doors policy at this summer’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics as a response to the coronavirus outbreak because this would run against the c…
NFL to hold 2020 Draft but with no public events in Las Vegas
The 2020 National Football League Draft has become the latest major sports event in the United States to be affected by the global coronavirus pandemic
Men’s Curling Worlds, mixed doubles and seniors all cancelled
This year’s LGT World Men’s Curling Championship, which was due to take place in Glasgow, Scotland from March 28 to April 5 will not take place due to the global spread of the coronavirus.
London and Boston marathons postponed
The London and Boston marathons have become the latest major sporting events to be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak
Italian Football Federation to call for Euro 2020 postponement
Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina has said the governing body will propose the postponement of Uefa Euro 2020 at a key meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday) to allow European…
SportAccord in Lausanne cancelled due to coronavirus
SportAccord has announced the cancellation of its 2020 World Sport & Business Summit after conceding that it cannot take place in Lausanne due to coronavirus situation in Switzerland
Hearn calls for closed-door sports events during coronavirus outbreak
Matchroom Sport’s Barry Hearn has suggested live televised sport should continue behind closed doors during the coronavirus outbreak and that snooker will wait for government advice before suspending a…
Show goes on for UFC as White criticises ‘panicking’ sports bodies
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has pledged it will continue to stage events amid the coronavirus, with president Dana White claiming sports organisations are “panicking” by enacting rafts of …
Cricket, football and hockey hit by coronavirus cancellations in Indian subcontinent
Professional cricket events in India, including the Indian Premier League and BCCI domestic matches, have been postponed as measures to tackle the spread of the coronavirus in the country
Cancellations sweep global sport as coronavirus spreads
Fifa said it would not require football clubs to release players for international matches in March and April, and recommended the halting of internationals in that period
Ocean Race unveils schedule for 2021-22 edition
The Ocean Race sailing event has released its full schedule for its 2021-22 edition, which will begin in Alicante, Spain and finish in the Italian city of Genoa
Augusta National postpones The Masters due to coronavirus
The Masters has become the latest major sporting event to fall victim to the coronavirus outbreak
Giro d’Italia start postponed as Hungarian government declares state of emergency
The start of this year’s Giro d’Italia cycling race has been delayed by its organiser, RCS Sport, in response to the Hungarian government declaring a state of emergency in the country.
Premier League, EFL and WSL suspended to April 3 at earliest
The Premier League, English Football League (EFL), Football Association (FA) and Women’s Super League (WSL) have today (Friday) announced that matches will not be played in the country until April 3 a…
WWE points to $500m in financial resource ahead of coronavirus impact
World Wrestling Entertainment has highlighted its financial resources of over $500m (€441m) in available cash and debt capacity as it braces itself to battle the potentially “material” impact on its b…
Formula E suspends season as WRC and FIM Motocross hit
The Formula E electric car-racing series, together with the International Automobile Federation (FIA), has moved to temporarily suspend its season for two months due to the coronavirus outbreak
Georgiou targeting further growth for Eurosport Events after announcing UCI tie-up
Eurosport Events' partnership with the UCI is its first outside of motorsports. Andrew Georgiou, Eurosport president, tells Adam Nelson about his plans to extend the reach of the broadcaster's events promotion arm even further.
Uefa postpones all European club fixtures; Bundesliga set for suspension
Uefa has announced the postponement of all European club football fixtures scheduled for next week due to the spread of the coronavirus