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List 4/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

SOFTBALL Men’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand from Feb. 20-28, 2021 postponed to Feb. 19-27, 2022. SUMO Spring Basho in ...

List 3/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

GYMNASTICS Artistic World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, from Feb. 20-23: China team withdrew. All-Around World Cup in ...

List 2/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

CANOE-KAYAK African Olympic canoe slalom qualifier in Basel, Switzerland from March 14-15 canceled. Pan American canoe slalom ...

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

AQUATICS Asian water polo championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from Feb. 12-16 canceled. Diving Grand Prix in Madrid from ...

Schalke chairman quits after winless run and virus cases

The chairman of German soccer club Schalke stepped down Tuesday after bowing to increasing pressure following a huge outbreak ...

Premier League still mulling Saudi-led bid for Newcastle

A Saudi Arabian consortium's takeover of English soccer club Newcastle has yet to be approved, Premier League chief executive ...

Soccer players' union points to racial bias in broadcasts

The soccer players' union in England believes racial bias is evident during broadcasts of matches based on the language used ...

MATCHDAY: Man United visits Brighton defending unbeaten run

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Tuesday: ENGLAND Manchester United travels to Brighton enjoying a ...

Getafe beats Real Sociedad 2-1 in Spanish league

Jaime Mata scored in each half as Getafe defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in the Spanish league on Monday to move closer to a ...

Mee's header gives Burnley 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace

Ben Mee marked his 300th league appearance for Burnley by clinching a 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Monday and keeping his ...

American de la Fuente, Barcelona reach 2-year extension

American winger Konrad de la Fuente and Barcelona have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season.

Derby player Wisdom treated after being stabbed in robbery

Derby player Andre Wisdom is being treated in the hospital after being stabbed in an “unprovoked assault and robbery,” the ...

American defender Miazga suspended for 3 matches after fight

American defender Matt Miazga will be suspended for Reading’s next three matches after getting into a fight with Derby’s Tom ...

Russian club given 3-0 defeat after virus disrupts game

Russian soccer club FC Orenburg was officially handed a 3-0 loss on Monday after it wasn't able to host a league game because ...

Watford forward Gray sorry for gathering breaching lockdown

Watford forward Andre Gray apologized on Monday after a breach of pandemic lockdown rules led to him being dropped for an ...

Inzaghi's Benevento seals promotion back into Serie A

Filippo Inzaghi’s Benevento earned promotion back into Serie A by sealing the second-division title with seven games to spare ...

Spanish club Valencia fires coach Celades after poor streak

Spanish club Valencia fired coach Albert Celades on Monday following poor results. The announcement came a day after a 2-0 ...

Juventus and Barcelona swap Arthur and Pjanić

Miralem Pjanić joined Barcelona and Arthur went to Juventus in a direct swap on Monday. Juventus said it paid a 72 million ...

Augsburg signs 3 experienced players for free from rivals

Augsburg is signing three experienced players on free transfers from Bundesliga rivals to strengthen its squad for next ...

VIRUS DIARY: Soccer in UK loses passion, soul with no fans

What have I learned about pandemic soccer — I mean football, of course — since its return in England? You watch soulless ...