Tottenham Hotspur confirmed a person from the club had tested positive for COVID-19, the only positive result in the latest round of testing ahead of the Premier League’s restart on June 17. The club said in a statement on Wednesday that the person was asymptomatic and would now self-isolate for […]
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Germany won’t punish players for George Floyd protests
As more players spoke out against racial discrimination and injustice, the German soccer federation said it will not punish those who protest against the killing of George Floyd. The Bundesliga has seen several players feature messages on their clothing and make gestures since Floyd died after a white Minneapolis police […]
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PSL facing economic crisis, some team owners looking to exit: Akhtar
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has said that the PSL is facing an economic crisis and some of the owners are looking to sell their teams. Appearing on a television show, Akhtar also claimed he didn’t see the Pakistan Super League (PSL) taking place for the next 16 to 18 […]
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Root could miss first Test, backs Ben Stokes to lead
England captain Joe Root has said he would miss the first home test match against the West Indies in July if it clashes with the birth of his child, but backed vice-captain Ben Stokes to take the reins in his absence. West Indies’ tour of England, which was pushed back […]
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Despite setback, shooter Bhanwala keeps Olympic hopes alive
It’s an agonising wait but 18-year-old pistol marksman from Haryana, Anish Bhanwala, is determined to earn a Tokyo quota place allotted by the international shooting federation (ISSF) to shooters as per the global ranking in an event where the national federation hasn’t got a quota place during the Olympic qualifying […]
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Silence is betrayal: Athletes protest against racism
FIFA has called on leagues to use “common sense” when deciding whether to discipline footballers for displaying political messages after several players in the German Bundesliga called for justice for George Floyd during matches. “FIFA fully understands the depth of sentiment and concerns expressed by many footballers in light of […]
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Not the time to be silent: Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy urges ICC to show support to #BlackLivesMatter
Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy on Tuesday urged cricket’s global body International Cricket Council (ICC) and other cricket boards across the world to come together and speak out against racism. In a series of tweets, the Windies T20I World Cup-winning captain asked the boards to support the fight against […]
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Coronavirus break could extend career by two years, says James Anderson
England fast bowler James Anderson believes the extended break afforded to him by cricket’s suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic could prolong his career by up to two years. The cricket season was brought to a halt in March and England’s three-test series against the West Indies was pushed back from […]
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Floyd Mayweather offers to cover funeral costs for George Floyd
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather has offered to cover the funeral expenses for George Floyd, the 46-year-old African-American man whose death while in police custody in Minneapolis prompted protests across the United States. The former five-division world champion’s promotional company, Mayweather Productions, confirmed on Twitter that he had made the offer, […]
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Leipzig move into third spot with 4-2 win at Cologne
RB Leipzig reclaimed third place in the Bundesliga with an entertaining 4-2 victory at Cologne on Monday 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 […]
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Steve Smith says in best shape after focus on fitness during break
Top Australian cricketers resumed training on Monday at the Sydney Olympic Park with batting mainstay Steve Smith saying that he is in his best shape in years after putting the bat aside for two months to focus on physical and mental fitness. David Warner and Mitchell Starc were among those […]
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Everything is self-taught: Bumrah on his unconventional bowling action
India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is regarded as one of the best bowlers across all formats in the world at the moment. The right-armer is known for his unconventional bowling action that caught the attention of cricketing world from the moment he arrived on to the scene. The fans and […]
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La Liga to resume with Real Madrid playing at training center
The Spanish league is resuming in less than two weeks with Real Madrid playing its games at the club’s training center. Madrid will host Eibar on June 14 at the 6,000-capacity Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium, a venue used mostly by the club’s “B” team at the Ciudad Real Madrid center […]
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‘Truly pained and plain angry’: Michael Jordan on George Floyd’s death
Michael Jordan is “deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry.” With protesters taking to the streets across the United States again Sunday, Jordan released a statement on George Floyd and the killings of black people at the hands of police. “I am deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry,” the […]
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Vettori asks Bangladesh Cricket Board to donate part of salary to low-income staffers
Former New Zealand captain and Bangladesh’s spin bowling coach Daniel Vettori has asked the BCB to give a part of his salary to the Board’s low-income staffers amid the financial hardship being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said Vettori has officially communicated his […]