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Major League Baseball season to start in July: commissioner
- June 24, 2020
MLB was one of the last professional sports leagues coming to terms on resuming a season but other athletes in the NHL, NFL and National Basketball Association have been reportedly testing positive for COVID-19 in recent days as well. Progress toward a 60-game season has been made, with expanded playoffs, however no formal agreement has been reached. It is scheduled to end Sept. 27, which leaves little margin to make up September rainouts. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
MLB was one of the last professional sports leagues coming to terms on resuming a season but other athletes in the NHL, NFL and National Basketball Association have been reportedly testing positive for COVID-19 in recent days as well. Progress toward a 60-game season has been made, with expanded playoffs, however no formal agreement has been reached. It is scheduled to end Sept. 27, which leaves little margin to make up September rainouts. (more...)
Man Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Dean Henderson will be England keeper
- June 24, 2020
Man Utd have won just two of their last six midweek league games but they are unbeaten in their last 12 games in all competitions so they'll be confident of getting a result tonight. But, despite De Gea's decline in form over the past 18 months and his mistake against Tottenham on Friday, Solskjaer insists the Spaniard is still his first choice and said it will take a lot for Henderson to replace him in that position - for now. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
Man Utd have won just two of their last six midweek league games but they are unbeaten in their last 12 games in all competitions so they'll be confident of getting a result tonight. But, despite De Gea's decline in form over the past 18 months and his mistake against Tottenham on Friday, Solskjaer insists the Spaniard is still his first choice and said it will take a lot for Henderson to replace him in that position - for now. (more...)
FBI Determines Bubba Wallace ‘Not Target of a Hate Crime’
- June 24, 2020
The FBI and U.S. Department of Justice said their investigation determined the noose had been in the garage stall since at least October 2019 , and it was not a hate crime directed at Wallace or the team. The racecar driver has been a strong proponent of racial equality and inclusion for the sport, including racing in a "Black Lives Matter" auto last week, and calling on NASCAR to ban the display of the Confederate battle flag at its events, which the organization agreed to doing ... (more...)
- June 24, 2020
The FBI and U.S. Department of Justice said their investigation determined the noose had been in the garage stall since at least October 2019 , and it was not a hate crime directed at Wallace or the team. The racecar driver has been a strong proponent of racial equality and inclusion for the sport, including racing in a "Black Lives Matter" auto last week, and calling on NASCAR to ban the display of the Confederate battle flag at its events, which the organization agreed to doing ... (more...)
Arsenal fans vent fury at club over David Luiz contract decision
- June 24, 2020
Those concerned were eventually cleared after in-house and official testing, but three training sessions had to be sat out by the Gunners stars The Gunners made their return to competitive action after a three-month hiatus away at Manchester City where they lost 3- 0. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
Those concerned were eventually cleared after in-house and official testing, but three training sessions had to be sat out by the Gunners stars The Gunners made their return to competitive action after a three-month hiatus away at Manchester City where they lost 3- 0. (more...)
Harry Kane marks his 200th EPL appearance with 137th goal
- June 24, 2020
While Ndombele, the club's record signing, is struggling for minutes, that is not a problem for Kane, who shirked off scrutiny over his performance against Manchester United on Friday with a trademark goal, coolly slotting past Lukasz Fabianski. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
While Ndombele, the club's record signing, is struggling for minutes, that is not a problem for Kane, who shirked off scrutiny over his performance against Manchester United on Friday with a trademark goal, coolly slotting past Lukasz Fabianski. (more...)
Explainer: When can Liverpool win the Premier League?
- June 24, 2020
In theory Klopp's side still need five more points to clinch the prize but, depending on Manchester City's fortunes, that could come sooner rather than later. Liverpool are hopeful of having Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson back fit after both were badly missed in the Merseyside derby. Klopp added that he only thought about playing in front of an empty Anfield when asked about it. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
In theory Klopp's side still need five more points to clinch the prize but, depending on Manchester City's fortunes, that could come sooner rather than later. Liverpool are hopeful of having Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson back fit after both were badly missed in the Merseyside derby. Klopp added that he only thought about playing in front of an empty Anfield when asked about it. (more...)
Super Rugby Aotearoa highlights - Hurricanes 25-39 Crusaders
- June 24, 2020
Mo'unga's 69th-minute try snapped a 25-25 deadlock and came when Hurricanes replacement Cobus Van Wyk mistakenly passed the ball to the Crusaders' Mitchell Drummond less than five metres from his own tryline. The Crusaders were forced to start the second half by reshuffling their midfield after a hamstring injury claimed Ennor. The Hurricanes failed to capitalise on Goodhue's absence, only collecting three points, and while they drew level midway through the second half there was ... (more...)
- June 24, 2020
Mo'unga's 69th-minute try snapped a 25-25 deadlock and came when Hurricanes replacement Cobus Van Wyk mistakenly passed the ball to the Crusaders' Mitchell Drummond less than five metres from his own tryline. The Crusaders were forced to start the second half by reshuffling their midfield after a hamstring injury claimed Ennor. The Hurricanes failed to capitalise on Goodhue's absence, only collecting three points, and while they drew level midway through the second half there was ... (more...)
Nikola Jokic tests positive for coronavirus
- June 24, 2020
A person with knowledge of the situation says Jokic has tested positive for the coronavirus and is quarantining in his native Serbia. With training camps set to begin July 11th at the ESPN Sports Complex in Disney World, teams have begun the testing process and are bracing for the results. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
A person with knowledge of the situation says Jokic has tested positive for the coronavirus and is quarantining in his native Serbia. With training camps set to begin July 11th at the ESPN Sports Complex in Disney World, teams have begun the testing process and are bracing for the results. (more...)
Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History In Serie A Once Again
- June 24, 2020
The 35-year-old, who missed a penalty in the second leg of the Italian Cup semi-final against AC Milan on June 12, converted a spot kick in the 23rd minute. Pjanic has been at Juventus since 2016, but his future with the club is looking bleak; Sarri previously offering the Bosnian midfielder to Barcelona in exchange for Arthur. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
The 35-year-old, who missed a penalty in the second leg of the Italian Cup semi-final against AC Milan on June 12, converted a spot kick in the 23rd minute. Pjanic has been at Juventus since 2016, but his future with the club is looking bleak; Sarri previously offering the Bosnian midfielder to Barcelona in exchange for Arthur. (more...)
Novak Djokovic has tested positive for coronavirus
- June 24, 2020
Planet quantity 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic has examined optimistic for Covid-19. Serbia's biggest National Basketball Association star Nikola Jokic also tested positive on Tuesday, a week after he had been pictured with Djokovic on the sidelines of the exhibition event. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
Planet quantity 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic has examined optimistic for Covid-19. Serbia's biggest National Basketball Association star Nikola Jokic also tested positive on Tuesday, a week after he had been pictured with Djokovic on the sidelines of the exhibition event. (more...)
Twelve questions about the return of baseball in 2020
- June 24, 2020
Major League Baseball's truncated 2020 season will feature some temporary adjustments to rosters and a trade deadline that's moved back one month. The latter point was not a problem, but the two sides continued talking and negotiating beyond 5 p.m.to work out the safety aspect. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
Major League Baseball's truncated 2020 season will feature some temporary adjustments to rosters and a trade deadline that's moved back one month. The latter point was not a problem, but the two sides continued talking and negotiating beyond 5 p.m.to work out the safety aspect. (more...)
WWE legend The Undertaker rides into retirement’s sunset
- June 24, 2020
Over the course of his 30-year career in Stamford, Undertaker became a four-time WWE Champion, a three-time World Heavyweight Champion, a six-time World Tag Team Champion, a one-time Hardcore Champion, a one-time WCW Tag Team Champion (after WWE acquired the rights to WCW) and a Royal Rumble victor. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
Over the course of his 30-year career in Stamford, Undertaker became a four-time WWE Champion, a three-time World Heavyweight Champion, a six-time World Tag Team Champion, a one-time Hardcore Champion, a one-time WCW Tag Team Champion (after WWE acquired the rights to WCW) and a Royal Rumble victor. (more...)
Murray to make comeback after injury
- June 24, 2020
With a world ranking of 129 and his last competitive match November a year ago in a Davis Cup encounter against Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor which was winning affair for Murray (6-7), (6-4), (7-6). The tournament, featuring singles and doubles, gives top British men's players competition practice before the planned restart of the professional tour in August and will also raise £100,000 for NHS Charities Together. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
With a world ranking of 129 and his last competitive match November a year ago in a Davis Cup encounter against Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor which was winning affair for Murray (6-7), (6-4), (7-6). The tournament, featuring singles and doubles, gives top British men's players competition practice before the planned restart of the professional tour in August and will also raise £100,000 for NHS Charities Together. (more...)
Baylor athletes total 8 positives among 109 tested for COVID-19
- June 24, 2020
Notre Dame tested 91 and came up with one positive test. There was no breakdown by sport, but the school said of the eight athletes who tested positive, four were showing symptoms and the other four were asymptomatic. Following the positive test result, protocol established by UI Athletics and medical staff, including contact tracing procedures, is being followed to ensure the safety of all UI Athletics student-athletes and staff, according to a release. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
Notre Dame tested 91 and came up with one positive test. There was no breakdown by sport, but the school said of the eight athletes who tested positive, four were showing symptoms and the other four were asymptomatic. Following the positive test result, protocol established by UI Athletics and medical staff, including contact tracing procedures, is being followed to ensure the safety of all UI Athletics student-athletes and staff, according to a release. (more...)
Kevin Durant congratulates Sabrina Ionescu on being drafted by Liberty
- June 24, 2020
Speaking from her home in Fairbanks, Alaska, she said it was great to be able to be drafted with two teammates. It was the first time the Liberty, one of the original franchises when the WNBA launched in 1997, have had the No. Ionescu quickly becomes the Liberty's signature player , as former UConn star Tina Charles, the 2012 WNBA MVP, was traded Wednesday to Washington. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
Speaking from her home in Fairbanks, Alaska, she said it was great to be able to be drafted with two teammates. It was the first time the Liberty, one of the original franchises when the WNBA launched in 1997, have had the No. Ionescu quickly becomes the Liberty's signature player , as former UConn star Tina Charles, the 2012 WNBA MVP, was traded Wednesday to Washington. (more...)
Djokovic's Adria Tour set to start with Zverev, Thiem and others
- June 24, 2020
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, global sports activities came to a standstill in March as several countries banned mass gatherings and imposed lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Djokovic, in an interview to Serbian broadcaster RTS , had said that he thought the restrictions in place for the tournament were "extreme" not "not sustainable". (more...)
- June 24, 2020
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, global sports activities came to a standstill in March as several countries banned mass gatherings and imposed lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Djokovic, in an interview to Serbian broadcaster RTS , had said that he thought the restrictions in place for the tournament were "extreme" not "not sustainable". (more...)
Major League Baseball unanimously votes to proceed with 2020 season
- June 24, 2020
On Monday, the MLBPA rejected the league's final offer for a 60-game season, opting to instead operate under the agreement both sides reached in March. That could lead to a lockout in 2022, which would mark the sport's first work stoppage since 1995. Last week, Major League Baseball shut down all spring facilities and had them deep cleaned after players from Phillies and Blue Jays camp tested positive for COVID-19. (more...)
- June 24, 2020
On Monday, the MLBPA rejected the league's final offer for a 60-game season, opting to instead operate under the agreement both sides reached in March. That could lead to a lockout in 2022, which would mark the sport's first work stoppage since 1995. Last week, Major League Baseball shut down all spring facilities and had them deep cleaned after players from Phillies and Blue Jays camp tested positive for COVID-19. (more...)
Chelsea, Tottenham interested in Manchester United star Dean Henderson
- June 24, 2020
He makes great saves, he wins games for us and I still think he's the best goalkeeper in the world", justified Solskjaer, as reported by Sky Sports . He's played in the Championship and has now played behind a team that plays fantastic football. "Eventually he will end up as England and Manchester United number one". (more...)
- June 24, 2020
He makes great saves, he wins games for us and I still think he's the best goalkeeper in the world", justified Solskjaer, as reported by Sky Sports . He's played in the Championship and has now played behind a team that plays fantastic football. "Eventually he will end up as England and Manchester United number one". (more...)
Last-Gasp Dawson Earns Watford point Against Leicester
- June 23, 2020
Watford salvaged a point from Leicester City after conceding in the stoppage time thanks to Craig Dawson's volley before the final whistle that forced a 1-1 draw. "We're so hungry to do well and secure that Champions League space". "Obviously, the first one back is always going to be odd, a bit ropey, a bit cagey in the first 10 minutes". (more...)
- June 23, 2020
Watford salvaged a point from Leicester City after conceding in the stoppage time thanks to Craig Dawson's volley before the final whistle that forced a 1-1 draw. "We're so hungry to do well and secure that Champions League space". "Obviously, the first one back is always going to be odd, a bit ropey, a bit cagey in the first 10 minutes". (more...)
Klopp: 'Unthinkable' for Liverpool to be 20 pts ahead of City
- June 23, 2020
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has suggested to The Manchester Evening News that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will be among the challengers for the Premier League title next season . "For my rule in life, I don't think about things I can not change". If Liverpool beat Palace on Wednesday, then they'll hope to sew up the title at the Etihad Stadium but the game could yet be moved to a neutral venue. (more...)
- June 23, 2020
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has suggested to The Manchester Evening News that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will be among the challengers for the Premier League title next season . "For my rule in life, I don't think about things I can not change". If Liverpool beat Palace on Wednesday, then they'll hope to sew up the title at the Etihad Stadium but the game could yet be moved to a neutral venue. (more...)
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