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In this Feb. 5, 2020, photo, workers wearing protective gears prepare to spray disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus at Namdaemun Market in Seoul, South Korea. Even as cases and deaths from the new virus mount, fear is advancing like a tsunami - and not just in the areas surrounding the Chinese city of Wuhan, the center of the outbreak that has been declared a global health emergency. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
List of sports events affected by new virus from China

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Mercedes-AMG Petronas' Lewis Hamilton drives during a Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Pérez fastest early on second day of F1 testing in Spain

Feb. 20, 2020 08:03 AM EST

DPS: Buckeye man dies after street racing crash on freeway

Feb. 19, 2020 04:32 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say a Buckeye man has died after in street racing crash on a Phoenix freeway. They say the crash occurred on...

Denny Hamlin's crew celebrates after Hamlin won the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Feb. 19, 2020 02:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, Ryan Newman waves before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Ryan Newman is fully alert, walking around the hospital and joking with staff two days after his frightening crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Roush Fenway Racing said Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, the 42-year-old driver “continues to show great improvement.” (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Newman released from hospital; Chastain to race Las Vegas

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 19, 2020 01:06 PM EST

Max Verstappen of Aston Martin Red Bull Racing during a Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Hamilton, Bottas clock fastest times as F1 testing starts

By Joseph Wilson Feb. 19, 2020 12:10 PM EST

FILE - In this May 28, 2016, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, right, of Canada, talks with Marco Andretti during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe will return to Andretti Autosport for three races this season, including the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinchcliffe gets Indy 500 ride, 3 total races with Andretti

By Michael Marot Feb. 19, 2020 10:15 AM EST

Kimi Raikkonen, right, and Antonio Giovinazzi stand after unveiling the new Alfa Romeo C39 ahead of the Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Alfa Romeo, Haas unveil cars before start of F1 preseason

By Joseph Wilson Feb. 19, 2020 04:15 AM EST

Hitoshi Oshitani, Professor of Department of Virology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. The respected Japanese virologist says if the Tokyo Olympics were tomorrow they probably couldn't be held because of the fast-spreading coronavirus from Wuhan, China. Dr. Oshitani says “right now we don't have an effective strategy and I think it may be difficult to have the Olympics." But he was more hopeful about the outlook just over five months from now when the games are to open on July 24.(AP Photo/Stephen Wade)
Virologist: Olympics could not be held now; hopeful for July

By Stephen Wade Feb. 19, 2020 04:15 AM EST

Ryan Newman (6) goes airborne after crashing into Corey LaJoie (32) during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Sunday's running of the race was postponed by rain. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ryan Newman Daytona 500 crash shows racing never truly safe

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 18, 2020 06:49 PM EST

Rescue workers arrive to check on Ryan Newman after he was involved in a wreck on the last lap of the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Sunday's race was postponed because of rain. (AP Photo/David Graham)
Newman awake, speaking after horrific Daytona 500 crash

Feb. 18, 2020 04:14 PM EST

Ryan Newman (6) goes airborne after crashing into Corey LaJoie (32) during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Sunday's running of the race was postponed by rain. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Blaney's attempted push of Newman led to violent crash

By Mark Long Feb. 18, 2020 02:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2016, file photo Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016 inductee Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., talks with reporters in Canton, Ohio. President Donald Trump pardoned DeBartolo, former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in gambling fraud scandal. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Trump pardons ex-San Francisco 49ers owner DeBartolo Jr.

By Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking And Jill Colvin Feb. 18, 2020 01:28 PM EST

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus outbreak

By The Associated Press Feb. 18, 2020 12:07 PM EST
ATHLETICS World indoor championships in Nanjing from March 13-15 postponed to March 2021. Hong Kong Marathon on Feb. 9...

El auto de Ryan Newman se desliza por la pista envuelto en llamas tras una colisión y volcadura en la recta final de las 500 Millas de Daytona, el lunes 17 de febrero de 2020 (AP Foto/David Graham)
Hamlin and Newman contrast risk and reward at Daytona 500

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 18, 2020 09:56 AM EST

In this Feb. 12, 2020, photo, a worker disinfects a mall near an advertisement for a car in Beijing, China. Automakers are gradually reopening factories in China that were idled by anti-virus control. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Beijing auto show is latest event delayed by virus fears

Feb. 18, 2020 01:10 AM EST

NASCAR says Ryan Newman in serious condition with non-life-threatening injuries following Daytona 500 crash

Feb. 17, 2020 10:08 PM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR says Ryan Newman in serious condition with non-life-threatening injuries following Daytona 500 crash. ...

Rescue workers remove Ryan Newman from his car after he was involved in a wreck on the last lap of the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
Ryan Newman's latest terrifying crash sends him to hospital

By Mark Long Feb. 17, 2020 09:44 PM EST

Jimmie Johnson greets fans during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
Johnson fails to finish following wreck in final Daytona 500

By Dan Gelston Feb. 17, 2020 09:02 PM EST

Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR's Daytona 500 for second straight year

Feb. 17, 2020 07:52 PM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR's Daytona 500 for second straight year. ...