When the 2020 tournament begins in September, French Open organisers hope to see Roland Garros at least half full.
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Cam Newton's dramatic NFL career is now set to see him replace Tom Brady, with Kirk Cousins "fascinated" over the prospect.
A new Formula One season begins in Spielberg with Lewis Hamilton once again the man to beat as he bids to go level with Michael Schumacher.
Tournament organisers had hoped to allow fans, but the US PGA Championship will take place without spectators.
After finishing seventh at the RBC Heritage, Brooks Koepka was hopeful about his form and fitness for the rest of 2020.
Having lost one of his two opening-day matches last weekend, Novak Djokovic won both encounters in Zadar on Saturday to reach the final.
Having been suspended since mid-February, the LPGA Tour now has a confirmed return date at the end of July.
Kemar Roach likes West Indies' chances of retaining the Wisden Trophy and has discussed the prospect of facing Jofra Archer.
After Brazil's withdrawal, Colombia, Japan and the joint Australia-New Zealand bid remain in the race to host the Women's World Cup.
With the PGA Tour set to return at Colonial Country Club, Jon Rahm was not surprised to be named in an enticing group.
Anthony Joshua was on crutches as he marched at a Black Lives Matter protest in Watford.
After Bob Arum called for mandatories to be postponed or cancelled entirely, Dillian Whyte fumed at world champion Tyson Fury.
Toto Wolff has explained why world champions Mercedes are opposed to changing F1's format in 2020.
Tom Brady and Bruce Arians are both working against the clock, something which Jason Licht sees as a positive.
Impressed by his influence over the club's young players, Chelsea made a contract move that ensures Olivier Giroud will stay around.
Paul Pogba was among the players highlighted by Manchester United on social media as they resumed training on Wednesday.
Former league MVP Cam Newton remains unsigned, but the Chargers did take a good look at him.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury insists he cannot be stopped as he eyes a long reign at the top of boxing.
After his verbal attack on Ramnaresh Sarwan, Chris Gayle has issued a statement at the CPL's request.
Novak Djokovic sees himself playing for another eight years in his bid to make tennis history.
Mike Tyson returning to the ring could be fascinating, but Eddie Hearn accepts it may not be the right moral move.
Dak Prescott will ultimately sign a new contract with the Cowboys, according to franchise legend Emmitt Smith.
A return to Red Bull for Sebastian Vettel is not an opportunity Christian Horner is likely to pursue.
Andrea Gaudenzi wants to remain optimistic and assess the extent of travel restrictions before writing off further tennis in 2020.
In a further amendment to the plans for Vuelta a Espana 2020, the race will not travel through Portugal.
As he bids to get back into world title contention, Joseph Parker is hoping to fight as early as August.
The changing situations of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers in the NFL offseason have intrigued Eli Manning.
Jason Roy feels like a "pawn in the sporting world" waiting for instructions over when he can resume his career.
Support for a merger between the ATP and WTA has pleased Andy Murray, who insists the voices of female players must also be heard.
Cam Newton signing for the Redskins "depends on the circumstances", according to his former Panthers coach Ron Rivera.
With Joe Burrow set to take over under center for the Bengals, long-serving QB Andy Dalton has reportedly been released.
Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski clarified he has only just received his playbook and has not even opened it yet.
Lewis Hamilton's F1 world title defence could begin in July with a race in Austria, according to Chase Carey.
Three ODIs and three T20I fixtures scheduled between Sri Lanka and South Africa have been postponed.
Playing three Super League matches in a week could cause player injuries and a drop in quality, according to Stevie Ward.
With much debate over who the Patriots will take in the draft, Bill Belichick has discussed the quality of the quarterbacks.
Luke Kuechly insists Cam Newton still has plenty to offer as an NFL starter despite his release from the Panthers.
Former Texas Tech RB DeAndre Washington will be joining his old college team-mate Patrick Mahomes with the Chiefs.
Playing in the NFL is what Tom Brady loves, so the veteran will not allow outside opinions to impact his decision to put off retirement.
Leaving the Patriots was an emotional occasion for Tom Brady, who has talked through his final moments with the team.
Drew McIntyre could be Tyson Fury's next WWE opponent, while Brock Lesnar would not have appreciated comments from the boxing star.
With international revenue vital to English cricket, Jos Buttler would be happy to play a packed schedule later this year.
After the Bills acquired Stefon Diggs, quarterback Josh Allen is aware the pressure is on for 2020.
The arrival of Nick Foles has not ended Mitchell Trubisky's hopes of starting for the Bears, according to coach Matt Nagy, but Trubisky will have to earn the nod.
International matches in June are poised to be postponed, following the decisions to reschedule Euro 2020 and Copa America.
The meeting between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev for the WBA, WBO and IBF world titles has been postponed.
Charlie Weis insists Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have respect for each other but felt money was part of the reason for the QB's departure.
Ian Foster believes it is unlikely New Zealand will play their scheduled matches in July as he agreed to a significant pay cut.
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto believes everyone involved in F1 will do all they can to put on something close to a full 2020 season.
Despite speculation over his team's future, Gunther Steiner insists Haas will not change their approach when F1 returns.
The Chargers will have to face Melvin Gordon twice a year after their former running back joined the Broncos.
Despite his advancing years and a recent elbow surgery, Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger insists he will get back to his best.
The Falcons have moved quickly to snap up former NFL Offensive Player of the Year Todd Gurley on a one-year contract.
Eddie Hearn acknowledges "everything is uncertain" with upcoming major boxing fights amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Quarterback Tom Brady will continue his career with the Buccaneers, the six-time Super Bowl winner has confirmed.
After retaining Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper, the Cowboys have started to turn their attention to the defense.
The Cowboys will have Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper at their disposal next season after retaining their star offensive duo.
Randall Cobb has replenished the Texans' receiving corps after the surprise exit of DeAndre Hopkins.
Having been released by the Packers, Jimmy Graham is remaining in the NFC North after signing with the Bears.
Shinzo Abe still wants Japan to host the Olympic Games without delay, despite Donald Trump suggesting a change to the start date.
The Bears have secured the services of Danny Trevathan for three more years as NFL free agency approaches.
The Broncos have ensured Von Miller will remain with them for a 10th season, while Yannick Ngakoue has received the franchise tag.
A new Formula One season begins in Melbourne with Lewis Hamilton once again the man to beat as he bids to go level with Michael Schumacher.
Red Bull star Max Verstappen is glad the first race of the F1 season is going ahead in Australia despite the spread of coronavirus.
Tom Brady will have to declare his free agency intentions this month after his chat with Mike Vrabel received significant scrutiny.
The Cowboys and Amari Cooper want the same outcome from free agency after the receiver spoke of his desire to stay at AT&T Stadium.
Eric Dier is poised to face Burnley despite the controversy surrounding his altercation with a Tottenham supporter.
Grand Slam hopefuls France have made two changes for their match with Scotland, who have Fraser Brown poised to win his 50th cap.
England are expecting a tough battle against Wales and Eddie Jones believes last year's loss in Cardiff provides perfect motivation.
The Stormers and the Bulls suffered disappointing home defeats in Super Rugby, with the Blues and the Jaguares emerging triumphant.
A magnificent start to 2020 continued for Novak Djokovic as he won his first Dubai title in seven years by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Karen Khachanov will be the next man to try and stop Novak Djokovic, who now holds a 15-0 record in 2020 after winning again in Dubai.
The latest version of the WTA rankings saw Coco Gauff reach another milestone in her sensational young career.
After an impressive first-round win in Dubai, Novak Djokovic vowed not to underestimate Philipp Kohlschreiber in the last 16.
Malek Jaziri was unable to trouble Novak Djokovic in Dubai, as the Australian Open champion won without facing a break point.
India captain Virat Kohli has no plans to stop playing all three formats of international cricket for the foreseeable future.
Ahead of his bout with Tyson Fury at the MGM Grand, Deontay Wilder spoke of sealing his place in boxing's history books.
The Redskins have opted to retain Adrian Peterson, who continues to defy age with his rushing contributions.
The Seahawks have bolstered their options at tight end with the addition of free agent Greg Olsen.
While he was frustrated to struggle in California, Tiger Woods feels a new perspective is helping him process his bad days on the course.
Ahead of his first match since his Australian Open final defeat, Dominic Thiem is in an optimistic mood.
Garbine Muguruza battled to victory against Kim Clijsters, who was playing her first competitive match for more than seven years.
After a period of reflection, Faf du Plessis has stepped down as South Africa captain in all formats.
Gael Monfils will be eyeing his second ATP title in as many weeks when he defends his Rotterdam Open crown against Felix Auger-Aliassime.
David Coulthard believes Lewis Hamilton will opt to remain with Mercedes and feels he is the most likely 2020 world champion.
England needed seven runs from seven balls but they could not get over the line in a remarkable ending to their T20 match with South Africa.
Garbine Muguruza has joined the field at the Dubai Tennis Championships, but Bianca Andreescu has pulled out of the WTA Tour event.
Jay Deas, the trainer of Deontay Wilder, believes a number of factors will work in the American's favour when he faces Tyson Fury again.
Vincent Rattez, a try-scorer against England, will play no further part in the Six Nations for France.
He was Australia's T20I player of the year, but David Warner is pondering his long-term future in the shortest form of the game.
Having returned from suspension, Australia batsman David Warner fought back the tears as he accepted the Allan Border Medal.
Brisbane Roar continued their strong form with a comeback win over Adelaide United in the A-League.
Over three months on from her last match, Bianca Andreescu is hoping to return to the court in the Fed Cup this week.
Dewi Lake and Taine Basham will be hoping to make their Wales debuts against Ireland after they were called up to the squad.
As her wait for a 24th grand slam singles title goes on, Serena Williams has been urged to alter her strategy by coach Patrick Mouratoglou.
Denis Shapovalov and Grigor Dimitrov learned their round-of-16 opponents as the Open Sud de France got under way in Montpellier.
St Helens prop Luke Thompson will leave Super League champions after the 2020 season to join Canterbury Bulldogs.
Despite not playing this week, four-time major winner Rory McIlroy will soon return to the summit of the rankings.
After losing to Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open quarter-finals, Rafael Nadal felt he had left everything out on the court.
Roger Federer has lost his past five meetings against Novak Djokovic at grand slams, but the Serbian is taking nothing for granted.
Israel Folau will return to the pitch after being signed by Catalans Dragons in a move that has been criticised by the Super League.
Mark Wood took four wickets in the second innings as England defeated South Africa to seal the series with a day to spare.
Vernon Philander's international career ended in disappointment against England, which was a source of frustration for Faf du Plessis.
Warm words from both players after Rafael Nadal's win over Nick Kyrgios appeared to indicate a softening of relations between the two.
As he seeks PGA Tour history, Tiger Woods made an impressive start to his third round to gain four shots on the leaders.
Ben Stokes has been fined and issued with one demerit point after an exchange with a supporter that he conceded was "unprofessional".
Ahead of their huge fourth-round Australian open clash, Nick Kyrgios discussed his thoughts on upcoming opponent Rafael Nadal.
After reaching the second round, Alexander Zverev revealed he would donate $10,000 for every victory he achieves at the Australian Open.
South Africa have named Quinton de Kock as their new captain in ODIs, with his first series leading the team to come against England.
Perth Scorchers cruised to their victory target with 27 balls to spare against the Sydney Thunder, with Liam Livingstone starring.
Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. appearing to slap a security officer's buttocks following LSU's win over Clemson in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
After the Giants appointed former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett as their Offensive Coordinator, Joe Judge talked up his appointment.
Anthony Joshua has been criticised by Dillian Whyte over his boxing style and his comments outside of the ring.
Tiger Woods' health will be the determining factor for his success this year as he still has the game to win regularly, says Brooks Koepka.
As they appeared at an exhibition to raise funds for those affected by the Australian bushfires, Rafael Nadal announced a big donation.
Marcus Stoinis hit the winning runs for Melbourne Stars after Perth Scorchers had collapsed to 86 all out in the Big Bash League.
Amid a debate over the future of Test match cricket, the MCC has come down on the side of five-day contests.
Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Conor McGregor in 2018, but the Irishman said he spent much of his preparation drinking heavily.
Dana White has relayed positive reports on Conor McGregor's condition ahead of the Irishman's UFC return this weekend.
Andrey Rublev opened his Qatar Open campaign with a routine win to ensure he joins Stan Wawrinka in the last eight.
Spain and Serbia are safely into the Final 8 of the ATP Cup, with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic impressing.
According to reports, the Giants and Panthers have ended their head coaching searches, settling on Joe Judge and Matt Rhule respectively.
After hitting his father with his racquet during an angry swipe, Stefanos Tsitsipas insisted it had been accidental.
The Test series between South Africa and England is level at 1-1 after the tourists sealed victory with half an hour left at Newlands.
Kamaru Usman is in the sights of Conor McGregor, who wants to become a three-weight UFC champion after his bout with Donald Cerrone.
If he is faced with the prospect of handing over a world title, Anthony Joshua would accept the request but promised he would get it back.
Virat Kohli does not believe Test matches should be reduced to four days after saying he is "not a fan" of the reduced format.
Novak Djokovic feels the ATP Cup can only help his Australian Open chances while Rafael Nadal does not want to look that far ahead.
The first A-League game of 2020 saw Brisbane Roar produce an impressive comeback to beat Western Sydney Wanderers.
After the date and venue of his rematch against Deontay Wilder was confirmed, Tyson Fury was in a typically confident mood.
England are chasing their record Test run chase in South Africa and Graeme Thorpe says the camp has belief.
After her exploits captured attention outside of the darts world, Fallon Sherrock was aware she had made a big impact.
Ben Stokes will be at the bedside of his hospitalised father on Tuesday and Joe Root's thoughts were with his vice-captain.
Having reached the last four in the 2019 Australian Open, Lucas Pouille will be forced to miss the 2020 edition of the event.
Rob Howley placed 363 bets across a 46-month period from November 2015 and has said sorry after being hit with a lengthy ban.
Australia have a decent platform to build from on day two against New Zealand after the in-form Marnus Labuschagne produced once again.
Scott Wisemantel has joined the staff of new Australia head coach Dave Rennie as the Wallabies re-build after the Rugby World Cup.
Sri Lanka moved on to 263-6 in their first innings after only 18.2 overs of play on day two of their Test in Pakistan was possible.
Gary Woodland and Patrick Reed led the Hero World Challenge after the first day of play, with Tiger Woods six shots back in a tie for 11th.
After realising the "sweet science" of boxing, Anthony Joshua says he is both lighter and more powerful before facing Andy Ruiz Jr.
England great Bob Willis has died, and former captains Nasser Hussain, David Gower and Graham Gooch have paid tribute.
After the death of Bob Willis, we have looked at the former England captain's tremendous career record with the help of Opta data.
Former England cricket captain and high-profile broadcaster Bob Willis has died, his family said.
A round of talks between Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have ended without agreement, but the player is optimistic.
Mattia Binotto insists Ferrari will have no designated number one driver when the new Formula One campaign begins.
Trailing Jack Nicklaus' record by three, Tiger Woods knows he now has a smaller window for major success.
Pakistan suffered two heavy defeats against Australia, but Azhar Ali claimed there were still positives to take forward.
Two weeks before the Australian Open, Coco Gauff, Serena Williams and Bianca Andreescu will all be playing at the Auckland Open.
A famous win for Stefanos Tsitsipas saw off Roger Federer, but the Swiss star attempted to take some positives while admitting his errors.
An abdominal injury is still being carefully managed by Rafael Nadal three days before his first match in the ATP Finals.
Clelin Ferrell's season sack total increased from one to 3.5 after he had a starring role in the Raiders' thrilling win over the Chargers.
Australia restricted Pakistan to 8-106 in the third and final T20I before reaching their target without losing a wicket.
Andy Murray had surpassed expectations by reaching the European Open final, but went one better with a famous win against Stan Wawrinka.
England ultimately recorded a comfortable victory over Australia, but Eddie Jones knows his team have a lot more to give.
Ferrari had a forgettable first lap, with a frustrated Sebastian Vettel slow off the line and Charles Leclerc hitting Max Verstappen.
Mercedes won a sixth straight constructors' title in Japan, delighting race winner Valtteri Bottas.
India took another step towards wrapping up their Test series against South Africa by bowling the tourists out for 275 on day three.
After serving as assistant coach, head coach and Lions coach, Andy Flower has left his role with the ECB.
Ashleigh Barty is the final obstacle standing in the way of a tired but in-form Naomi Osaka at the China Open.
Ashleigh Barty and Naomi Osaka were victorious against Kiki Bertens and Caroline Wozniacki in their respective China Open last-four matches.
England have prepared a specific plan to counter the strengths of Tonga in their World Cup opener, according to Eddie Jones.
Losers in the Challenge Cup final for two of the last three years, Warrington Wolves turned the tables to beat St Helens and claim glory.
Manchester City provided a superb response to Liverpool's opening day win, while Burnley, Brighton and Tottenham started well.
He had to settle for third on the grid in Hungary, but Lewis Hamilton still has his sights set on battling Max Verstappen for victory.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were joined in the last 16 by Roger Federer, who was largely untroubled by a battling Lucas Pouille.
After withdrawing from Eastbourne, Ashleigh Barty is happy with her fitness as she looks to win a second straight grand slam event.
Sebastian Vettel criticised the regulations and language used in modern F1, but Lewis Hamilton does not want to lose him from the sport.
A local cricketer who was hit by a David Warner shot in the nets has taken his first steps since the accident on Saturday.
Jack Nicklaus thinks Pebble Beach hosting the U.S. Open this year gives Tiger Woods a fantastic opportunity to win a 16th major.
Sebastian Vettel almost lost second place to Charles Leclerc in Canada, but the Monegasque was unaware of the drama that was unfolding.
It may not have been how he expected it to arrive, but Lewis Hamilton felt he had earned a record seventh F1 victory in Canada.
Lewis Hamilton was booed on the podium at the Canadian Grand Prix, but Sebastian Vettel feels any criticism should be directed elsewhere.
Sebastian Vettel was on course for his first victory of the season in Montreal, but a time penalty handed Lewis Hamilton another triumph.
After a lengthy battle between two players seeking their first WTA Tour triumphs, Yulia Putintseva emerged as Nuremberg Cup champion.
Tyson Fury fully anticipates his rematch against Deontay Wilder will go ahead but stressed it would not be until 2020.
The loss of Niki Lauda will be felt even more keenly by those involved at Mercedes, as shown by Lewis Hamilton's reaction to his death.
Virat Kohli thinks the new Cricket World Cup format and the strength of opposition makes winning the competition a tough task for any team.
The Crusaders drew for the second time in three weeks in their match against the Stormers, while the Lions edged a 10-try battle.
After narrowly missing out in three other stages, Caleb Ewan tasted victory for the first time at this year's Giro in Pesaro.
Due to a shoulder injury, two-time French Open champion Maria Sharapova will not be playing at Roland Garros this year.
Ahead of the second major of the year at Bethpage Black, Francesco Molinari discussed his collapse at last month's Masters.
Bangladesh's easy ODI win over Ireland included an injury to star man Shakib Al Hasan, with the Cricket World Cup looming.
Form has eluded Jordan Spieth in the build up to the US PGA Championship, where he is hoping to win the one major to so far elude him.
After struggling to a fifth-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel accepted blame for a spin.
Charles Leclerc had words of praise and sympathy from race winner Lewis Hamilton after a dramatic conclusion to the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Juventus looked set for a first loss in Serie A this season until Joao Cancelo and Cristiano Ronaldo rescued them against Lazio
Andy Murray will have made his decision to retire as soon as he realised he could not reach the top again, says Tim Henman.
After he helped Australia to defeat India, Jhye Richardson explained his ambitions ahead of a busy year that includes the World Cup.
Adelaide Strikers made easy work of Melbourne Stars, the champions' third win in four putting them second in the BBL ladder.
After ending his year with a controversial win, Joseph Parker was defiant as he seeks a return to the spotlight.
Not many can say they've done this to the Swiss master.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. announces on Instagram he will fight Manny Pacquiao, saying "I'm coming back in December!"
Dylan Groenewegen sprinted to victory in Stage 7 of the Tour de France on Saturday morning (AEST), holding off the challenge of in-form duo Fernando Gaviria and Peter Sagan.
Battling Tiger Woods for Masters glory would be a dream for Justin Thomas, as the pair go into the tournament among the favourites to win.
LeBron James and Gordon Hayward were among the NBA stars to send well wishes to DeMarcus Cousins after the New Orleans Pelicans center suffered what appears to be a season-ending Achilles injury.
Antonio Conte has urged observers to look at what happened to David Luiz in the moments before his red-card challenge against Arsenal.
Mathew Leckie scored a dramatic 86th-minute winner as Australia piled the pressure on Saudi Arabia in the race to qualify for the World Cup by beating Thailand 2-1 in their final fixture.
