5 May: Where’s the action?
iGB, in partnership with sports data specialist Abelson Info, is providing an updated list of the sporting events taking place each weekday throughout the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Badminton
The next 24 hours’ badminton action remains centred on Eastern Europe, with events taking place in Belarus and Ukraine.
Baseball
South Korea’s Baseball Championship is now underway, while China’s Professional Baseball League and its reserves also play.
Basketball
The only basketball taking place is the women’s Super Basketball League in Chinese Taipei.
Darts
The Icons of Darts Live League and PDC Home Tour are the only darts competitions taking place, both remotely.
Football
The footballing action is restricted to the Turkmenistan Premier League.
Golf
The Golden State Tour’s Legacy Classic moves into its second round in Arizona.
Greyhounds
In Australia, 15 tracks hold races in the next 24 hours, while New Zealand joins the schedule with action from Hatrick, for the first time since the daily fixture round-up began. The only US action comes from Florida’s Palm Beach.
Horse Racing
Racing comes from Japan’s Funabashi; from Visby, Eskilstuna and Jagersro in Sweden; from Will Rogers Downs and Fonner Park in the US, and from 13 tracks across Australia.
Ice Hockey
Again, only short form action is available, and from just one league, Russia’s Liga Pro.
Table Tennis
Matches are taking place in Armenia, Brazil, the Czech Republic, and from two competitions in Russia and three in Ukraine.
Tennis
Belarus’ Masters League and Russia’s Liga Pro and Spring Tour finish today’s round-up.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and all events are subject to change.
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