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Murray pulls out of Delray Beach Open over virus fears
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31/12/2020 - 15:44 2 min
London (AFP)
Andy Murray has pulled out of what was due to be his first tournament of the season in Florida next week because of coronavirus concerns.
The former world number one accepted a wild card into the Delray Beach Open and had been due to play his first match next Friday but has decided the trip is too risky. After much deliberation with my team I ve decided not to travel to play in Delray Beach, said Murray Given the increase in Covid rates and the transatlantic flights involved, I want to minimise the risks ahead of the Australian Open.
The Latest: 2 Temple basketball games postponed due to virus
By The Associated PressJanuary 1, 2021 GMT
A positive COVID-19 test and ensuing contact tracing at Temple have postponed the Owls’ next two basketball games.
The American Athletic Conference announced the postponements on Thursday. Temple had been set to host Memphis on Saturday and visit Tulane on Tuesday. The games have not been rescheduled yet.
Temple beat SMU 79-71 on Wednesday.
Arizona Cardinals safety Chris Banjo will not play Sunday after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The decision by the team Thursday comes with Arizona (8-7) set to play at the Los Angeles Rams (9-6) in a regular-season finale and two playoff berths potentially on the line. The Cardinals need a win to get in. The Rams need a win or a loss by the Chicago Bears.
2020/12/31 23:24 The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: Cleveland’s COVID-19 concerns are growing, with two more positive cases and the Browns trying to get ready to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns closed their facility for the second straight day so they can conduct close contact tracing. Practice will likely be pushed back again while tracing continues. The NFL said there is no change to the status of the game. The Browns can clinch their first playoff berth since 2002 with a win over Pittsburgh, which will rest several starters, including quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.