Automobile racing
Coronavirus safety plan approved for 2 F1 races in Austria

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VIENNA (AP) — The Austrian Health Ministry has approved safety conditions for Austria to host two Formula One Grand Prix races in July. The...

This Feb. 29, 2020, photo provided by Feld Entertainment Inc., shows Eli Tomac competing in a Supercross event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Supercross returns Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Utah for the first time since shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The race is the first of seven at the University of Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium as the circuit tries to close out its season. Tomac leads German Ken Roczen by three points through the first 10 races. (Feld Entertainment Inc. via AP)
Supercross returns to racing this weekend in Utah

By John Marshall 21 hrs ago

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2020 02:09 PM EDT
AQUATICS Asian water polo championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from Feb. 12-16 canceled. Diving Grand Prix in...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2020 09:56 AM EDT
May 30 1903 — Flocarline becomes the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes. 1908 — Jockey Joe Notter misjudges the...

The gates of St. Edwards' Lewis-Chen Family Soccer Field are locked and marked closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in Austin, Texas. In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, St. Edwards says they are cutting cut six sports programs including men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf and men's soccer. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
The Latest: Georgia St plans to reopen athletic facilities

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2020 07:36 AM EDT

Williams considers full sale of struggling Formula 1 team

May. 29, 2020 05:32 AM EDT
OXFORD, England (AP) — Williams is considering selling its Formula One team. The Williams Grand Prix Holdings group said Friday it is...

Denny Hamlin drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Chase Elliott ends week of misery with overdue Cup victory

By Jenna Fryer May. 29, 2020 12:00 AM EDT

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam speaks during the COVID-19 press briefing inside the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
The Latest: Iowa AD looking at different football scenarios

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2020 05:34 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland shows his helmet with a koala painted on it as he poses for a photo at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Thursday, March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
F1 teams limited to a $145 million budget cap from next year

By Jerome Pugmire May. 28, 2020 12:16 AM EDT

A man walks through the infield as rain falls before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
NASCAR Cup race in Charlotte pushed back day because of rain

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2020 08:20 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski holds an American flag after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway early Monday, May 25, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Keselowski looks to heat up market with 2nd Charlotte win

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2020 07:16 PM EDT

Driver Tyler Ankrum waits for the start of a NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Elliott ends Busch's win streak, collects $100,000 bounty

By Steve Reed May. 26, 2020 10:45 PM EDT

Driver Kyle Busch watches during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, May 24, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
NASCAR champ Busch backs masks in public as common courtesy

By Jenna Fryer May. 26, 2020 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2019, file photo, New Jersey Devils right wing Kurtis Gabriel works out prior to an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Newark, N.J. The NHL is hoping to move to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol, including the opening of practice facilities and allowing small group workouts, early next month. The league, which was forced to pause its season on March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, released a 22-page memo detailing the plan Monday, May 25, 2020. The document stresses there's no exact date for the start of Phase 2 or a timetable for how long it will last. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
The Latest: NHL players will get daily tests if play resumes

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2020 10:52 AM EDT

Ross Chastain waits for the start of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Monday, May 25, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Busch passes Cindric in OT to win Xfinity race at Charlotte

By Steve Reed May. 25, 2020 11:05 PM EDT

Driver Denny Hamlin waits during qualifying prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, May 24, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Hamlin crew members suspended 4 races over tungsten drop

By Jenna Fryer May. 25, 2020 04:20 PM EDT

Driver Chase Elliott walks along pit road during qualifying prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, May 24, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Keselowski gets win but Hendrick Motorsports takes 2 losses

By Jenna Fryer May. 25, 2020 01:58 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 25, 2020 09:47 AM EDT
May 26 1925 — In Detroit’s 8-1 win over the Chicago White Sox, Ty Cobb becomes the first to collect 1,000 career extra-base hits. He...

Richmond, Collingwood to kick off Aussie rules relaunch

May. 25, 2020 01:57 AM EDT
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian Football League will open its season reboot with a so-called blockbuster between defending champion Richmond and...

Kurt Busch (1) leads the pack as the green flag is waved at the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, May 24, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No fans, no problem: Some Coca-Cola 600 fans turn out anyway

By Steve Reed May. 24, 2020 07:25 PM EDT