(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
World soccer’s governing body FIFA has joined sports leagues, teams and players around the globe to express solidarity amid outrage over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed in police custody in the United States. FIFA, an organisation that has had zero tolerance for players expressing personal views about politics, religion and … More FIFA adds voice to protests over Floyd’s death
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he is “completely overcome with rage” about racial injustice in the wake of the death of George Floyd. It is the second time this week that Britain’s six-time world champion has spoken angrily about the death of Floyd, an unarmed black man who died on May 25 during … More F1’s Hamilton ‘overcome with rage’ over racial injustice
Wes Unseld’s calling card during a Hall of Fame career in the National Basketball Association was not a majestic jump shot or a slick crossover dribble or a thunderous dunk — it was the precise, bone-crushing picks he set on opposing defenders, inevitably freeing up one of his teammates for a score. His impact was … More Wes Unseld, Hall of Famer instrumental in Washington’s only NBA title, dies at 74
The secrets of victory studied scientifically: what leads a person to be a winner? of accepting defeat. The desire to never give up, in the face of negative seasons, injuries and extra-sporting problems. The secrets of victory studied scientifically: what leads a person to be a winner, in sport as in life? What distinguishes a … More Roger Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and the secret of victory
Tennis – Tsitsipas had said that he was quite close to winning a major after capturing the ATP Finals in London last year World No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas has said he does not want to focus on winning a Grand Slam title right now and wants to enjoy the present, during an interview for the … More Stefanos Tsitsipas wants to move focus away from winning a Slam &focus on the present
LONDON (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp cannot wait for English football’s return after a three-month layoff due to the coronavirus pandemic and promised to celebrate the Premier League title in style when it is safe to do so. Liverpool are just two wins away from securing their first league title in 30 years. The Reds held … More Football: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s ‘passion’ restored as English Premier League nears return
(REUTERS) – While Covid-19 testing will be a condition of competition when the PGA Tour resumes next week, at-home tests before travelling to a tournament are “strongly encouraged” but not required, according to a participant resource guide issued on Monday (June 1). The 34-page guide obtained by Reuters states players and caddies must begin self-screening … More Golf: PGA Tour recommends competitors take Covid-19 test before attending events
MILAN (AFP) – Serie A will return after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence on June 20 with Torino hosting Parma in the first of four postponed matches on the opening weekend, the Italian league confirmed on Monday (June 1). The championship will resume with fixtures which were called off when Italian sports was suspended on March … More Football: Torino v Parma kicks off Serie A return on June 20
BERLIN (REUTERS) – RB Leipzig reclaimed third place in the Bundesliga with an entertaining 4-2 victory at Cologne on Monday (June 1) that put them firmly on course for a Champions League spot with five games left in the season. Leipzig’s second win in their last six league games put them two points ahead of … More Football: Leipzig move into third spot with 4-2 win at Cologne
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