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Indianapolis 500 postponed until August 23 due to COVID-19
- March 29, 2020
While not the first race cancelled due to the outbreak, the Indy 500 may be the best known in the U.S. It is a Memorial Day weekend tradition for many families. Miles also thanked NBC, which took over broadcasting the marquee race just past year from ABC. NBC is already scrambling after this week's postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021; the video games had been scheduled to open July 24 and run for practically three weeks. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
While not the first race cancelled due to the outbreak, the Indy 500 may be the best known in the U.S. It is a Memorial Day weekend tradition for many families. Miles also thanked NBC, which took over broadcasting the marquee race just past year from ABC. NBC is already scrambling after this week's postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021; the video games had been scheduled to open July 24 and run for practically three weeks. (more...)
Mikel Arteta opens up about his coronavirus recovery
- March 29, 2020
The 37-year-old coach tested positive for the coronavirus on March 12, two days after Evangelos Marinakis, owner of Greece's Olympiakos, was also diagnosed with the disease. "I had three or four days which were a little hard, with a little temperature and a dry cough, and discomfort in the chest". Arsenal said in a statement: "As a result of the current situation we are clear it would be inappropriate and irresponsible to ask players to come back at this time". (more...)
- March 29, 2020
The 37-year-old coach tested positive for the coronavirus on March 12, two days after Evangelos Marinakis, owner of Greece's Olympiakos, was also diagnosed with the disease. "I had three or four days which were a little hard, with a little temperature and a dry cough, and discomfort in the chest". Arsenal said in a statement: "As a result of the current situation we are clear it would be inappropriate and irresponsible to ask players to come back at this time". (more...)
Tour de France may still take place but without fans
- March 29, 2020
Both the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and the UEFA European Championships have been postponed until 2021. "We have a more urgent fight, it's still too early to decide [whether to go ahead]". All races up until the end of April have been cancelled. A total of 17 races on the men's UCI WorldTour circuit have been postponed, while both the UAE Tour and Paris-Nice concluded early. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
Both the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and the UEFA European Championships have been postponed until 2021. "We have a more urgent fight, it's still too early to decide [whether to go ahead]". All races up until the end of April have been cancelled. A total of 17 races on the men's UCI WorldTour circuit have been postponed, while both the UAE Tour and Paris-Nice concluded early. (more...)
Sancho would be a 'great addition' for Chelsea, says Terry
- March 29, 2020
Chelsea Academy's talented performances have been a huge advantage this season, but they should always look to add Jadon Sancho if he's available, according to John Terry. And Terry thinks Chelsea must do their finest to attraction him to Stamford Bridge as he would grow together with the Blues' young celebrities Tammy Abraham and also Mason Mount. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
Chelsea Academy's talented performances have been a huge advantage this season, but they should always look to add Jadon Sancho if he's available, according to John Terry. And Terry thinks Chelsea must do their finest to attraction him to Stamford Bridge as he would grow together with the Blues' young celebrities Tammy Abraham and also Mason Mount. (more...)
Factory Switches From MLB Uniforms to Masks
- March 29, 2020
We have approx 100 associates working (extra distanced and in a very clean and safe environment of course) and plan to make one million masks and gowns then immediately donate and distribute them to hospitals and emergency management personnel across PA with the goal of extending this to NJ and NY - the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the US! According to NBCPhiladelphia.com, Rubin's company, which is based out of Easton, Pennsylvania, is looking to help all hospitals and emergency ... (more...)
- March 29, 2020
We have approx 100 associates working (extra distanced and in a very clean and safe environment of course) and plan to make one million masks and gowns then immediately donate and distribute them to hospitals and emergency management personnel across PA with the goal of extending this to NJ and NY - the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the US! According to NBCPhiladelphia.com, Rubin's company, which is based out of Easton, Pennsylvania, is looking to help all hospitals and emergency ... (more...)
Barcelona to cut player wages
- March 29, 2020
Among them, is giving the club's facilities to the Health Department of the Generalitat de Catalunya and the "We Accompanied at Home" program, to contact all members over 80 to inform them and accompany them during the crisis. "Due to the temporary suspension of the season and the current extraordinary situation, Espanyol have presented a plan of partial unemployment", the club said in a statement. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
Among them, is giving the club's facilities to the Health Department of the Generalitat de Catalunya and the "We Accompanied at Home" program, to contact all members over 80 to inform them and accompany them during the crisis. "Due to the temporary suspension of the season and the current extraordinary situation, Espanyol have presented a plan of partial unemployment", the club said in a statement. (more...)
NHL's Avalanche say player with coronavirus has fully recovered
- March 29, 2020
The Avs also noted that the player has fully recovered from the symptoms. An unnamed Colorado Avalanche participant has tested favourable for the coronavirus , the team declared Thursday. Only those that were showing symptoms were given the test and presumably some of those are still waiting for results because the Senators indicated in a statement on the weekend they'd confirm any further positive tests. (more...)
- March 29, 2020
The Avs also noted that the player has fully recovered from the symptoms. An unnamed Colorado Avalanche participant has tested favourable for the coronavirus , the team declared Thursday. Only those that were showing symptoms were given the test and presumably some of those are still waiting for results because the Senators indicated in a statement on the weekend they'd confirm any further positive tests. (more...)
FFA probe incident involving Phoenix pair
- March 28, 2020
Both players are expected to cop a hefty fine or suspension. Payne opted to speak on his own behalf soon after the statement, appearing on Radio Sport for an interview where he took full responsibility for the situation, which took place the night before the team returned to New Zealand . (more...)
- March 28, 2020
Both players are expected to cop a hefty fine or suspension. Payne opted to speak on his own behalf soon after the statement, appearing on Radio Sport for an interview where he took full responsibility for the situation, which took place the night before the team returned to New Zealand . (more...)
NCAA Distributing $225 Million to Division One Members
- March 28, 2020
Additionally, the NCAA $270 million event-cancellation insurance policy for the basketball tournament which will be used to pay off the rest. The NCAA addressed these concerns in a letter to member schools, saying "the committee recognizes that several issues need to be addressed related to providing an additional season of competition, including financial aid implications". (more...)
- March 28, 2020
Additionally, the NCAA $270 million event-cancellation insurance policy for the basketball tournament which will be used to pay off the rest. The NCAA addressed these concerns in a letter to member schools, saying "the committee recognizes that several issues need to be addressed related to providing an additional season of competition, including financial aid implications". (more...)
Bayern Munich squad accept 20 percent pay cut
- March 28, 2020
The four Bundesliga sides that qualified for this season's Uefa Champions League have created a €20 million (US$21.8 million) solidarity fund to support clubs in German soccer's top flight and second-tier 2. "The DFL Presidium is very grateful to the four Champions League participants in terms of the community of all clubs". The DFL suspended Germany's top 2 football leagues about two weeks ago due to the outbreak and spreading of the new coronavirus in the country. (more...)
- March 28, 2020
The four Bundesliga sides that qualified for this season's Uefa Champions League have created a €20 million (US$21.8 million) solidarity fund to support clubs in German soccer's top flight and second-tier 2. "The DFL Presidium is very grateful to the four Champions League participants in terms of the community of all clubs". The DFL suspended Germany's top 2 football leagues about two weeks ago due to the outbreak and spreading of the new coronavirus in the country. (more...)
The Champions League game at the center of Italy's pandemic 03/26/2020
- March 28, 2020
On Feb. 19, tens of thousands of fans of Atalanta, the northern Italian city of Bergamo's hometown team, poured into neighboring Milan, which was playing host to the club's Champions League match against Spanish club Valencia. But the mayor of Bergamo , where Atalanta is located, believes the first leg contributed to the massive spread of COVID-19 in Italy and Spain, the two countries with the highest death tolls and in particular Bergamo , where more than 1,000 people have died ... (more...)
- March 28, 2020
On Feb. 19, tens of thousands of fans of Atalanta, the northern Italian city of Bergamo's hometown team, poured into neighboring Milan, which was playing host to the club's Champions League match against Spanish club Valencia. But the mayor of Bergamo , where Atalanta is located, believes the first leg contributed to the massive spread of COVID-19 in Italy and Spain, the two countries with the highest death tolls and in particular Bergamo , where more than 1,000 people have died ... (more...)
Covid-19 crisis: PMO announces Citizen’s Relief Fund for emergency situations
- March 28, 2020
The fund has been announced with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation, and to provide relief to the affected. "The man makes me proud". In Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan and Kapil Sharma too had come forward to fund relief work. This Fund will also cater to similar distressing situations in future, the PM said. (more...)
- March 28, 2020
The fund has been announced with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation, and to provide relief to the affected. "The man makes me proud". In Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan and Kapil Sharma too had come forward to fund relief work. This Fund will also cater to similar distressing situations in future, the PM said. (more...)
IOC Criticised After Boxers At London Qualifier Test Positive For COVID-19
- March 28, 2020
In a letter sent to the board members of the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC), and accessed by the BBC , Gozgec wrote: "Two of our athletes (and a coach) have tested positive for (Covid-19) after returning to Turkey from London". "They are all in treatment now and fortunately they are in good condition". The Turkish boxing team returned to Turkey after the cancelation of an Olympic qualification event in the United Kingdom. (more...)
- March 28, 2020
In a letter sent to the board members of the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC), and accessed by the BBC , Gozgec wrote: "Two of our athletes (and a coach) have tested positive for (Covid-19) after returning to Turkey from London". "They are all in treatment now and fortunately they are in good condition". The Turkish boxing team returned to Turkey after the cancelation of an Olympic qualification event in the United Kingdom. (more...)
Bruno Fernandes explains why Man United transfer has made him so proud
- March 28, 2020
Speaking about the money invested by the Red Devils for his signing, he said: "Never have the values been as high as now". "I think it's an exaggeration". "The intensity of the game is very high". "In England you live football in the pure state". "My father worked for a while in Switzerland and we went there for Christmas and we went to a sports shop and by chance my brother got a Barcelona jersey and I got a Manchester United jersey". (more...)
- March 28, 2020
Speaking about the money invested by the Red Devils for his signing, he said: "Never have the values been as high as now". "I think it's an exaggeration". "The intensity of the game is very high". "In England you live football in the pure state". "My father worked for a while in Switzerland and we went there for Christmas and we went to a sports shop and by chance my brother got a Barcelona jersey and I got a Manchester United jersey". (more...)
WNBA to hold a 'virtual' draft as scheduled utilizing video conferencing
- March 28, 2020
The WNBA will hold a virtual draft in April to mitigate the risk an in-person draft would present in light of the global coronavirus pandemic, reports ESPN's Mechelle Voepel. After Ionescu is presumably selected as No. 1 overall, her OR teammate Satou Sabally, Baylor forward Lauren Cox and Texas guard A, amp;M Chennedy Carter are expected to follow her in some order. (more...)
- March 28, 2020
The WNBA will hold a virtual draft in April to mitigate the risk an in-person draft would present in light of the global coronavirus pandemic, reports ESPN's Mechelle Voepel. After Ionescu is presumably selected as No. 1 overall, her OR teammate Satou Sabally, Baylor forward Lauren Cox and Texas guard A, amp;M Chennedy Carter are expected to follow her in some order. (more...)
Pedro confirms he'll be leaving Chelsea this summer
- March 28, 2020
Chelsea forward, Pedro , has admitted that he is going to end his contract with the club amid the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe. Premier League action is now on hold until April 30 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but it remains to be seen when footballing activities will resume given that the scale of the crisis is still very much unknown. (more...)
- March 28, 2020
Chelsea forward, Pedro , has admitted that he is going to end his contract with the club amid the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe. Premier League action is now on hold until April 30 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but it remains to be seen when footballing activities will resume given that the scale of the crisis is still very much unknown. (more...)
Lions agree to deals with LBs Reggie Ragland, Elijah Lee
- March 28, 2020
Lee initially joined the club as a rookie in 2017 after the Vikings released him following his first training camp. Ragland, who turns 27 in September, became a part-time player after the Kansas City Chiefs switched to a 4-3 base defense last season. (more...)
- March 28, 2020
Lee initially joined the club as a rookie in 2017 after the Vikings released him following his first training camp. Ragland, who turns 27 in September, became a part-time player after the Kansas City Chiefs switched to a 4-3 base defense last season. (more...)
MLB, players union reach deal on service time, salaries and amateur draft
- March 28, 2020
Both sides agreed to make a good faith effort to schedule as many games this season as possible, once government and public health officials declare it safe. Teams can defer signing bonuses for draft picks in 2020 and 2021, with 10% due within 30 days of each contract's approval and 45% on July 1 in each of the following two years. (more...)
- March 28, 2020
Both sides agreed to make a good faith effort to schedule as many games this season as possible, once government and public health officials declare it safe. Teams can defer signing bonuses for draft picks in 2020 and 2021, with 10% due within 30 days of each contract's approval and 45% on July 1 in each of the following two years. (more...)
Melvin Gordon regrets legacy-tarnishing Chargers holdout: 'Tension'
- March 28, 2020
His 47 touchdowns over the last four years proved that. He's not this. He's not that.' This year people are like, 'Oh, he's not the back that he was.' No one takes into account that I didn't have my center. "I want to show that, and I am going to show that". "He's a great back", Gordon said of Lindsay. "I'm so excited. I'm better than just average". If it moves back, great, we're ready for that. (more...)
- March 28, 2020
His 47 touchdowns over the last four years proved that. He's not this. He's not that.' This year people are like, 'Oh, he's not the back that he was.' No one takes into account that I didn't have my center. "I want to show that, and I am going to show that". "He's a great back", Gordon said of Lindsay. "I'm so excited. I'm better than just average". If it moves back, great, we're ready for that. (more...)
James McClean receives fine for instagram post
- March 28, 2020
I have spoken with the club and want to delete my Instagram profile", he says in a message on the club's website. The Republic of Ireland global has deleted his Instagram account and apologised unreservedly for his actions. McClean was recovering from a knee injury when the football season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Stoke in 17th place in the English second tier ― three points above the relegation zone. (more...)
- March 28, 2020
I have spoken with the club and want to delete my Instagram profile", he says in a message on the club's website. The Republic of Ireland global has deleted his Instagram account and apologised unreservedly for his actions. McClean was recovering from a knee injury when the football season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Stoke in 17th place in the English second tier ― three points above the relegation zone. (more...)
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