Mike Tyson’s punching power showcased in brutal slow-mo video from Roy Jones Jr training

Mike Tyson is set to make a sensational return to boxing for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr this weekend – and the former undisputed heavyweight champion is still packing a devastating punch Mike Tyson is still packing a frightening punch ahead of his eagerly-awaited return to boxing this weekend. The former undisputed heavyweight champion … More Mike Tyson’s punching power showcased in brutal slow-mo video from Roy Jones Jr training

Golf: Rising star Morikawa outguns Thomas in dramatic PGA playoff

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – American Collin Morikawa tapped in a putt on the third playoff hole to outduel Justin Thomas in wild Sunday (July 12) finish and capture the US PGA Tour Workday Charity Open. Morikawa, who had been the pacesetter through the first two rounds, rallied from three strokes down with three holes remaining … More Golf: Rising star Morikawa outguns Thomas in dramatic PGA playoff

Golf: Bryson DeChambeau muscles his way to three-shot victory in DetroitGolf: Bryson DeChambeau muscles his way to three-shot victory in Detroit

DETROIT (REUTERS) – A bulked-up Bryson DeChambeau, who has been knocking on the door since the PGA Tour’s return from a Covid-19 hiatus,finally blew it open as he cruised to victory at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit on Sunday (July 5). The world No. 10, who arrived at Detroit Golf Club riding an impressive streak … More Golf: Bryson DeChambeau muscles his way to three-shot victory in DetroitGolf: Bryson DeChambeau muscles his way to three-shot victory in Detroit

Basketball: Davis likes Lakers’ title chances when NBA returns

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Anthony Davis says he likes the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances of winning the NBA title when the coronavirus-halted season resumes July 30 even more after the four-month break. The 27-year-old power forward says he feels “100 per cent healthy” after working out at home nearly every day since the NBA shut … More Basketball: Davis likes Lakers’ title chances when NBA returns

Coronavirus: NFL, NFLPA near roadmap to return – report

(REUTERS) – A roadmap for players to return to team facilities is being discussed by the National Football League (NFL) and NFL Players Association, NFL Network reported on Monday (June 8). The initial goal is to allow teams to bring in players who need physicals, including rookies and players signed in free agency. That could … More Coronavirus: NFL, NFLPA near roadmap to return – report

Golf: Tiger Woods not in field for PGA Tour’s return next week but world’s top five will play

(REUTERS) – Tiger Woods will not compete next week when the PGA Tour swings back into action after a three-month Covid-19 hiatus, as the American former world No. 1 was not listed in the field released on Friday (June 5) for the event in Fort Worth, Texas. The 15-time Major champion did not commit to the Charles … More Golf: Tiger Woods not in field for PGA Tour’s return next week but world’s top five will play

Basketball: NBA to return as board approves return-to-play plan

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The NBA’s board of governors approved a return-to-play plan on Thursday (June 4), paving the way for the league to resume in Florida following a three-month coronavirus shutdown. ESPN and The Athletic reported that a proposal put to the league’s board which will see 22 teams based at a single location … More Basketball: NBA to return as board approves return-to-play plan

Olympics: Japan to explore ‘simplified’ 2021 Games, says Tokyo governor

coronavirus testing and having fewer spectators, were being considered by organisers. John Coates, the head of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) inspectorate for Tokyo, has said a lack of a defence against the new coronavirusthreatened the Games and organisers had to start planning for what could be a “very different” Olympics if there were no signs of … More Olympics: Japan to explore ‘simplified’ 2021 Games, says Tokyo governor

Coronavirus: NBA targets mid-October finish to virus-hit campaign

(REUTERS) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) has targeted Oct 12 as the last possible date to complete the 2019-20 season, which has been on hold since mid-March because of the Covid-19 pandemic, ESPN reported on Tuesday (June 2). The report, which was based on unnamed sources, said a timeline shared with teams showed Oct … More Coronavirus: NBA targets mid-October finish to virus-hit campaign