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FedEx requests Washington Redskins to change team name
- July 03, 2020
Frederick Smith, the founder of FedEx , is a Redskins minority owner. Earlier Thursday, it was reported that a group of 87 investment firms and shareholders signed three separate letters to Nike , FedEx and PepsiCo to terminate relationships with the team unless it changed its name. (more...)
- July 03, 2020
Frederick Smith, the founder of FedEx , is a Redskins minority owner. Earlier Thursday, it was reported that a group of 87 investment firms and shareholders signed three separate letters to Nike , FedEx and PepsiCo to terminate relationships with the team unless it changed its name. (more...)
Former France star slams Lionel Messi over Antoine Griezmann slump
- July 03, 2020
He just has to slap him in the face if there is a problem" the former French global added. Amid Antoine Griezmann's ongoing struggles at FC Barcelona , France legend Christophe Dugarry has found himself in hot water after using controversial language to slam Lionel Messi . (more...)
- July 03, 2020
He just has to slap him in the face if there is a problem" the former French global added. Amid Antoine Griezmann's ongoing struggles at FC Barcelona , France legend Christophe Dugarry has found himself in hot water after using controversial language to slam Lionel Messi . (more...)
NFL Expected to Play Black National Anthem Before Season Opening Games
- July 03, 2020
The NFL's anticipated first game of the coming season arrives September 10, pitting the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs at home against the Houston Texans . In addition, the league may memorialize police violence victims by placing their names on player jerseys or helmets. He added he would reach out to players and others on how the league can "improve and go forward for a better and more united NFL family". (more...)
- July 03, 2020
The NFL's anticipated first game of the coming season arrives September 10, pitting the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs at home against the Houston Texans . In addition, the league may memorialize police violence victims by placing their names on player jerseys or helmets. He added he would reach out to players and others on how the league can "improve and go forward for a better and more united NFL family". (more...)
Bayern complete $98 million swoop for City winger Sane
- July 02, 2020
Stats Perform News understands a fee was agreed between the clubs on Tuesday, with the Germany global to cost an initial €49million (£44.5m), rising to €60m (£54.5m) and he is expected in Munich on Wednesday. Eleven minutes from one appearance, with the other three matches spent going through the motions of warming up without ever getting onto the pitch, has been quite something to witness for a player who has been clearly missed this season. (more...)
- July 02, 2020
Stats Perform News understands a fee was agreed between the clubs on Tuesday, with the Germany global to cost an initial €49million (£44.5m), rising to €60m (£54.5m) and he is expected in Munich on Wednesday. Eleven minutes from one appearance, with the other three matches spent going through the motions of warming up without ever getting onto the pitch, has been quite something to witness for a player who has been clearly missed this season. (more...)
PGA Tour to require negative coronavirus test to enter 'bubble'
- July 02, 2020
Streelman, whose victory in the 2014 Travelers is one of his two PGA Tour victories, also closed with a 67 but finished with five straight pars when he needed only one birdie to pull even with Johnson. However, the suspension in play lasted only an hour, after which Johnson promptly dumped a seven-iron into sand at the short 16th, played a poor bunker escape and the resulting bogey meant his lead had been whittled down to a single shot by Streelman, who had completed 17 holes in three under ... (more...)
- July 02, 2020
Streelman, whose victory in the 2014 Travelers is one of his two PGA Tour victories, also closed with a 67 but finished with five straight pars when he needed only one birdie to pull even with Johnson. However, the suspension in play lasted only an hour, after which Johnson promptly dumped a seven-iron into sand at the short 16th, played a poor bunker escape and the resulting bogey meant his lead had been whittled down to a single shot by Streelman, who had completed 17 holes in three under ... (more...)
Basketball: NBA says 25 players, 10 staffers tested positive for coronavirus
- July 02, 2020
Nine players tested positive for the coronavirus from 344 players tested between June 24-29. The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have spent this week holding mandatory virtual meetings with the 22 teams set to resume the 2019-20 season in Orlando this month. (more...)
- July 02, 2020
Nine players tested positive for the coronavirus from 344 players tested between June 24-29. The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have spent this week holding mandatory virtual meetings with the 22 teams set to resume the 2019-20 season in Orlando this month. (more...)
Tuscaloosa students held parties, bet on who got coronavirus first
- July 02, 2020
What's worth the risk of serious illness or death? She said the students put money in a pot and whoever got COVID first would get the cash. Whoever gets COVID first gets the pot. "It's nonsense", McKinstry added. This is a public health issue. Breaking that quarantine can incur a fine up to $500. The Alabama Department of Corrections reported yesterday that a seventh inmate died after testing positive for COVID-19. (more...)
- July 02, 2020
What's worth the risk of serious illness or death? She said the students put money in a pot and whoever got COVID first would get the cash. Whoever gets COVID first gets the pot. "It's nonsense", McKinstry added. This is a public health issue. Breaking that quarantine can incur a fine up to $500. The Alabama Department of Corrections reported yesterday that a seventh inmate died after testing positive for COVID-19. (more...)
Hakimi off to Inter in 50m euro move from Real
- July 02, 2020
Click through the gallery above to see some images of Achraf Hakimi . Inter announced on Thursday that Hakimi joined the club on permanent basis, signing a contract that lasts until 30 June 2025. Hakimi, who can play at right- or left-back, as well as in midfield, was pictured attending a medical in Italy on Tuesday. Hakimi made just 17 senior appearances for Real Madrid after coming through the club's academy, but became a key contributor for Dortmund, who had been interested in ... (more...)
- July 02, 2020
Click through the gallery above to see some images of Achraf Hakimi . Inter announced on Thursday that Hakimi joined the club on permanent basis, signing a contract that lasts until 30 June 2025. Hakimi, who can play at right- or left-back, as well as in midfield, was pictured attending a medical in Italy on Tuesday. Hakimi made just 17 senior appearances for Real Madrid after coming through the club's academy, but became a key contributor for Dortmund, who had been interested in ... (more...)
Minor League Baseball Cancels 2020 Season
- July 02, 2020
The announcement by MiLB, which was expected by many baseball observers, came in a tweet after Major League Baseball informed its 162 affiliated minor-league clubs it would not provide its developmental players to them this year, necessitating the cancellation of the season. (more...)
- July 02, 2020
The announcement by MiLB, which was expected by many baseball observers, came in a tweet after Major League Baseball informed its 162 affiliated minor-league clubs it would not provide its developmental players to them this year, necessitating the cancellation of the season. (more...)
West Ham Denied Opener Vs Chelsea After Controversial VAR Call
- July 02, 2020
Chelsea opened the scoring from the spot via Willian three minutes from the break, and it left West Ham fuming as VAR had chalked off Tomas Soucek's goal minutes earlier. However, Lampard believes his side have to be far more consistent than they have shown during his first season in charge. "It happens, it is the Premier League. (more...)
- July 02, 2020
Chelsea opened the scoring from the spot via Willian three minutes from the break, and it left West Ham fuming as VAR had chalked off Tomas Soucek's goal minutes earlier. However, Lampard believes his side have to be far more consistent than they have shown during his first season in charge. "It happens, it is the Premier League. (more...)
NASCAR Releases Photo Of Rope In Bubba Wallace’s Garage, Admits Mistakes
- July 02, 2020
Wallace, who leads for Richard Petty Motorsports, has been a vocal advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement and was instrumental in NASCAR's recent decision to ban the Confederate flag at its events. I thought that was pretty cool. Bubba admits he's had an emotional few days but he's relieved "that the investigation revealed that this wasn't what we feared it was". (more...)
- July 02, 2020
Wallace, who leads for Richard Petty Motorsports, has been a vocal advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement and was instrumental in NASCAR's recent decision to ban the Confederate flag at its events. I thought that was pretty cool. Bubba admits he's had an emotional few days but he's relieved "that the investigation revealed that this wasn't what we feared it was". (more...)
Call of Duty Warzone Supply Run Contracts Explained
- July 02, 2020
There's a big surprise in there for Warzone fans with each battle royale match now able to host up to 200 players, all dropping onto the same battlefield. Call of Duty: Warzone update 1.23 is now live on all available platforms including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The download size is reportedly around 22-36 GB on PS4. (more...)
- July 02, 2020
There's a big surprise in there for Warzone fans with each battle royale match now able to host up to 200 players, all dropping onto the same battlefield. Call of Duty: Warzone update 1.23 is now live on all available platforms including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The download size is reportedly around 22-36 GB on PS4. (more...)
Lando Norris wants F1 drivers to unite against racism
- July 02, 2020
Norris has joined Hamilton in being relatively outspoken by using his Twitch platform to support the Black Lives Matter movement, reporting a loss of subscribers as a result. "If you're not a part of trying to encourage people to get out there and understand what this situation is, and why we're in this situation, then for me, that's frustrating". (more...)
- July 02, 2020
Norris has joined Hamilton in being relatively outspoken by using his Twitch platform to support the Black Lives Matter movement, reporting a loss of subscribers as a result. "If you're not a part of trying to encourage people to get out there and understand what this situation is, and why we're in this situation, then for me, that's frustrating". (more...)
Pats select Czech born Stanislav Svozil in CHL Import Draft
- July 02, 2020
He can join or lead the rush - has a good offensive upside -- real good in his own end as well. "The clips I saw of him kind of, he's in all areas of the power play, even strength, and penalty kill". Svozil is considered a top prospect for the 2021 National Hockey League draft. With the way the Thunderbirds roster is set up, there are not a lot of roster spots available and La Forge added that they would be comfortable going into the season with an open import slot. (more...)
- July 02, 2020
He can join or lead the rush - has a good offensive upside -- real good in his own end as well. "The clips I saw of him kind of, he's in all areas of the power play, even strength, and penalty kill". Svozil is considered a top prospect for the 2021 National Hockey League draft. With the way the Thunderbirds roster is set up, there are not a lot of roster spots available and La Forge added that they would be comfortable going into the season with an open import slot. (more...)
World Rugby cancels remainder of 2019-20 Sevens Series
- July 02, 2020
The events scheduled to take place in Hong Kong, Langford (Canada), London, Paris and Singapore have all been cancelled. It comes as England , Wales and Scotland's men's and women's sevens teams could merge as a long-term result of the coronavirus pandemic as part of a cost-cutting move to improve playing standards. (more...)
- July 02, 2020
The events scheduled to take place in Hong Kong, Langford (Canada), London, Paris and Singapore have all been cancelled. It comes as England , Wales and Scotland's men's and women's sevens teams could merge as a long-term result of the coronavirus pandemic as part of a cost-cutting move to improve playing standards. (more...)
Sangakkara asked to give statement in Sri Lanka's 2011 WC probe
- July 02, 2020
A special police investigation unit recorded Mr. Aluthgamage's statement last week. Meanwhile, Tharanga will likely be questioned on Wednesday. Earlier this month during an interview with local TV channel "Sirasa", Aluthgamage had said that the 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka was fixed. (more...)
- July 02, 2020
A special police investigation unit recorded Mr. Aluthgamage's statement last week. Meanwhile, Tharanga will likely be questioned on Wednesday. Earlier this month during an interview with local TV channel "Sirasa", Aluthgamage had said that the 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka was fixed. (more...)
Kyrgios, Becker engage in Twitter war after Australian slams Zverev
- July 02, 2020
The matter is black and white for Becker: you don't tell off fellow sportspeople. "Look yourself in the mirror and think your better than us... @NickKyrgios ", wrote Boris. It was then Becker's turn to reply again, noting: 'Your [sic] amusing guy ....how is it down under? "Your amusing guy.how is it down under?" "No matter how lazy, sloppy and selfish players are about following public health guidelines mid-pandemic, they sure can spring to quick action to cover their asses", ... (more...)
- July 02, 2020
The matter is black and white for Becker: you don't tell off fellow sportspeople. "Look yourself in the mirror and think your better than us... @NickKyrgios ", wrote Boris. It was then Becker's turn to reply again, noting: 'Your [sic] amusing guy ....how is it down under? "Your amusing guy.how is it down under?" "No matter how lazy, sloppy and selfish players are about following public health guidelines mid-pandemic, they sure can spring to quick action to cover their asses", ... (more...)
Not his fault: Matic defends Djokovic after Adria Open fiasco
- July 02, 2020
Nick Kyrgios has delivered a blistering expletive-laden response to footage showing Alexander Zverev at a party in the French Riviera at the weekend, callling his rival "selfish". I mean if you have the audacity to f*** put out a tweet you make it manage right on saying you are going to save lives for 14 days and apologizing to the f*** general public to put their health at risk. (more...)
- July 02, 2020
Nick Kyrgios has delivered a blistering expletive-laden response to footage showing Alexander Zverev at a party in the French Riviera at the weekend, callling his rival "selfish". I mean if you have the audacity to f*** put out a tweet you make it manage right on saying you are going to save lives for 14 days and apologizing to the f*** general public to put their health at risk. (more...)
Legendary WI batsman Sir Everton Weekes passes away
- July 02, 2020
Cricket's biggest names, most of whom could hear only stories of Sir Everton Weekes ' exploits from the bygone era, on Thursday remembered the "great" batsman and a "greater human being" in glowing tributes after he died aged 95. He was the last of the famous three Ws to pass to the great beyond. Weekes made his test debut at the age of 22 against England at Kensington Oval. (more...)
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- July 02, 2020
Cricket's biggest names, most of whom could hear only stories of Sir Everton Weekes ' exploits from the bygone era, on Thursday remembered the "great" batsman and a "greater human being" in glowing tributes after he died aged 95. He was the last of the famous three Ws to pass to the great beyond. Weekes made his test debut at the age of 22 against England at Kensington Oval. (more...)
Jurgen Klopp urges Liverpool fans to celebrate historic title win with restraint
- July 02, 2020
City will give Liverpool's players a guard of honour when the two teams meet at Etihad Stadium on Thursday, and Jurgen Klopp could see his side set a new points record if they pick up at least 15 points from their remaining seven fixtures. "The mistake would be to focus only on how many points we lead by because I can't think of too many games in which we were not forced to fight for every single inch", he added. (more...)
- July 02, 2020
City will give Liverpool's players a guard of honour when the two teams meet at Etihad Stadium on Thursday, and Jurgen Klopp could see his side set a new points record if they pick up at least 15 points from their remaining seven fixtures. "The mistake would be to focus only on how many points we lead by because I can't think of too many games in which we were not forced to fight for every single inch", he added. (more...)
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