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WWE has postponed the Hall Of Fame and NXT TakeOver

March 25, 2020

Instead of featuring almost 70,000 fans at Raymond James Stadium, the show will take place from the WWE training facility in Orlando, FL. The event will still stream live on WWE Network on April 5. It's also known for the fact that it draws a huge crowd and has broken attendance records. WWE has also temporarily moved its television shows to the WWE Performance Center facility, including Raw on Mondays and SmackDown on Fridays, without spectators.

Colts, Patriots had trade talks for Brian Hoyer

March 25, 2020

The common thread with these signings is that they're all culture fits, going back to the famous Scott Pioli quote, "we're building a team, not collecting talent". Originally it was to be that new Los Angeles stadium shared by the Rams and Chargers, but National Football League owners a few years ago shifted it to Tampa because construction of that Los Angeles stadium was way behind schedule - SoFi Stadium will open this season and host Super Bowl 56.

Seahawks land WR Phillip Dorsett on 1-year deal

March 25, 2020

Dorsett had a nice campaign with Tom Brady and the Patriots a year ago, but he could really thrive as a true x-receiver in Pete Carroll's system if he's allowed to cut loose on the outside. Russell Wilson's caliber throwing the ball. The Seahawks also signed veteran tight end Greg Olsen earlier in the offseason and tendered former Pats tight end Jacob Hollister.

Travis Frederick announces retirement due to rare condition

March 25, 2020

Outside of missing out on the 2018 period, Frederick has actually been healthy and balanced when he's played. "I made my return to the field, played well overall, and was selected to the Pro Bowl , but it was a hard year for me", he wrote.

Vassell believes Grealish will inevitably leave Villa

March 25, 2020

Even though the Villans are Premier League relegation candidates this term, the Scotland global has adapted well to the English top-flight and has been one of Dean Smith's top performers along with Jack Grealish . 'I don't think Villa fans would blame him - he's played his heart out and done brilliantly. Vassell concedes that an England hopeful has offered enough on a Premier League stage to make it nearly impossible for Villa to keep him, with ambition and sizeable bids set to lead him ...

Joshua-Fury may cancel out Pulev fight - Eddie Hearn

March 25, 2020

Pulev will challenge Joshua for the IBF, WBO, WBA, and IBO world titles on June 20th in London. That being said, after watching Andy Ruiz Jr. shock Joshua via his own seventh-round TKO to become the unified world heavyweight champion last June, Whyte is confident that he could do the same if given the opportunity to have a rematch with AJ.

National Basketball Association star Jamal Murray's sex tape leaked while his Instagram is hacked

March 24, 2020

The video in question popped up on the 23-year-old's IG stories late Saturday night and was deleted a very short time after it went up - but it still left his 450k followers in shock. One of those posts was an NSFW video of Jamal Murray and his girlfriend Harper Hempel . Freshman guard and leading scorer Jamal Murray leads untested Kentucky into the 2016 NCAA Tournament.

76ers and Devils owners cut employee pay amid coronavirus fallout

March 24, 2020

The 76ers are owned by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which also owns the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. The report indicated the reduction was aimed at avoiding layoffs and that both health and 401K benefits remained unaffected.

International Olympic Committee finally postponing Olympics 2020 because of coronavirus pandemic

March 24, 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Thomas Bach, the president of the IOC, were part of a conference call on Tuesday, along with Mori Yoshiro, president of the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee; Koike Yuriko, the governor of Tokyo ; Olympic Minister Hashimoto Seiko; and several IOC executives.

Frasers makes U-turn and closes Sports Direct stores

March 24, 2020

Sports Direct, owned by Frasers Group , had earlier suggested it would defy Prime Minister Boris Johnson's order for all but non-essential shops to close. He also said people could leave home for exercise, but only while maintaining social distancing. Shops that can stay open include: Supermarkets and other food shops, pharmacies, petrol stations, newsagents, bicycle shops, home and hardware stores, laundrettes and dry cleaners, garages, pet shops, post offices, banks.

Man Utd to complete signing of £300000-a-week star this summer

March 24, 2020

Fifa, Uefa and FifPro, the world players' union, have already indicated that clubs will be able to agree short-term contract extensions due to the coronavirus although how that will operate is yet to be decided. Daily Mail claims that the Red Devils will trigger Ighalo's £15million release clause from Shanghai Shenhua to make the deal permanent. However, the 30-year-old has managed to win over Solskjaer even though he needed more time to join full training due to coronavirus fears after ...

Cam Newton released by Panthers after trade pursuit fails

March 24, 2020

Now the Panthers are moving forward without the face of the franchise, a player who elevated the status of the team more than any other in its 25-year existence. The Panthers are releasing the former NFL MVP as soon as Tuesday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported. When the Carolina Panthers gave quarterback Cam Newton permission to seek a trade last week, the Washington Redskins seemed an obvious partner.

Dubais $12-million World Cup horse race cancelled

March 24, 2020

The race meeting, with prize money of $35 million and featuring the $12 million Dubai World Cup , had been scheduled to go ahead behind closed doors with appropriate protocols in place. Prince of Arran , who has been placed in the past two Melbourne Cups , briefly returned home following his third-placed effort in the US$2.5m (A$4.3m) Longines Turf Handicap (3000m) in Saudi Arabia on February 29.

Shut down: A-League last Australian comp to fall

March 24, 2020

Governing body Football Federation Australia (FFA) said its board and the clubs had unanimously chose to call the season off late on Monday, with most Australian states having already banned travellers from other parts of the country.

Tokyo Olympics 2020 postponement latest

March 24, 2020

Earlier, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee "urgently" called on the IOC and other organizers to postpone the event by a year. The IOC argued that the logistics of cancelling or postponing the games was equally challenging. "The parameters going forward have not been determined", he added, "but the games are not going to start on July 24, that much I know".

Coronavirus: Social distancing causing stress and making me anxious, says Serena Williams

March 24, 2020

As many other people, the former world no.1 said that initially, she didn't think that this Coronavirus would affect her. "It started out with me feeling like "oh it ( coronavirus ) can't really affect me", Williams said . Every time my daughter coughs, I already have the feeling that he is sick and that situation me mad. She coughed, I received offended and gave her a side-eye.

Patriots releasing kicker Stephen Gostkowski

March 24, 2020

The move creates about $2.6 million in cap space. In total, Gostkowski played 204 games as the team's placekicker and primary kickoff man. Gostkowski, 36, became the Patriots' longest-tenured player after franchise quarterback Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week.

Berbatov urges Spurs fans not to judge Mourinho until next season

March 24, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused all football in the United Kingdom to be put on hold until at least the end of April, with the eventual outcome of the 2019/20 season in doubt, as infection numbers continue to rise across the country. "I'm giving a little help to Age UK Enfield and LoveYourDoorStep Enfield and of course you can donate food, money or be a volunteer it's so easy to contact", Mourinho said .

Ex-Colts QB P.J. Walker to sign with Panthers

March 24, 2020

While the XFL's comeback year was cut short by the coronavirus, a number of players made clear cases that they belonged in the NFL. He'll likely backup Bridgewater in Carolina, although it remains to be seen what the future holds for Kyle Allen after he took over starting duties in Newton's absence last season.

Uefa formally postpones Champions League, Europa League final

March 23, 2020

UEFA have also confirmed that the Women's UEFA Champions League final, which was also due to take place in May, has been postponed too. "The working group will analyse the options available", read a UEFA statement. La Liga and Ligue 1 are suspended indefinitely , while the Premier league, Women's Super League , Serie A and Bundesliga have all tentatively suggested they could return in April , though that seems nearly certain to be pushed back further given the pandemic still ...

Panthers adding XFL's top quarterback PJ Walker

March 23, 2020

FYI - Walker was a straight-up beast on the field for the Roughnecks. passing for 1,338 yards and 15 touchdowns. While Rhule left Temple for Baylor, Walker landed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. He boasts the most completions, total yards, passing yards, passing touchdowns, and total touchdowns in Owls history, as well as the most wins by a starting quarterback with 28.

Rugby season below Premiership level scrapped following coronavirus outbreak

March 23, 2020

The sport's governing body announced today (March 20) that all league, cup and county rugby in England had ended for this term, with the exception of the Gallagher Premiership. "This was already budgeted to be a loss-making year within a four-year cycle due to the costs of the 2019 RWC (Rugby World Cup) campaign and only hosting two home Six Nations games".

Mikel Arteta recovers from Coronavirus after testing positive few days back

March 23, 2020

Arteta had to wait 48 hours to get his results back. The Spanish boss who was the first high-profile name in the Premier League to test positive to COVID-19 has now recovered. "As an outcome of the present circumstance we are clear it would certainly be improper as well as reckless to ask players to come back at this moment".

Suresh Raina and Priyanka blessed with a baby boy

March 23, 2020

Kutti Thala is here! Lots of #Yellove and #WhistlePodu to @_PriyankaCRaina and @ImRaina for the newest addition to the #superfamily . The left-handed batsman and Priyanka are already parents to a girl, Gracia. Raina and Priyanka are also co-founders of Matte, a speciality child care product, catering to the needs of just born, toddlers and children. Suresh Raina has been an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team and has been consistent at the number 3 spot.

Utah Jazz's Gobert temporarily loses sense of smell

March 23, 2020

The Jazz forward, who was the first National Basketball Association player to test positive for COVID-19, on Sunday tweeted some of the effects he's felt while self-quarantining. However, players like Kevin Durant and Marcus Smart have openly made their positive tests known in an effort to promote awareness and encourage common citizens to follow guidelines put in place by public health officials.

Jets bolster secondary with addition of ex-Colts cornerback Pierre Desir

March 23, 2020

The Jets were in the market for a cornerback after parting ways with Darryl Roberts and Trumaine Johnson in recent days. Indianapolis signed Desir to a 3-year, $25 million contact extension in March 2019. Desir was claimed by the Colts off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks in 2017 following two seasons with the Cleveland Browns (2014-15) and one with the San Diego Chargers (2016).

Aussie Rules suspends season for at least two months over virus

March 23, 2020

Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) say their season will continue until the government tells them to stop. But while Australian Rugby League chairman Peter V'landys has also outlined his intention for games to go ahead - on Sunday the Australian Rules football ( AFL ) season was suspended until 31 May.

Joshua's Pulev fight not yet off but Hearn speculates on Fury bout

March 23, 2020

But Hearn suggested the delays caused by the coronavirus may lead to a re-think. "A requirement for Anthony in his next fight, a necessity for him, was to box in the UK", Hearn said. "May is going ahead, but we also understand that we have contingencies in place to move Dillian Whyte to the middle of June, to move Derek Chisora-Usyk back into the end of June, early July, and of course Anthony Joshua, who was due to go June 20, at Tottenham Hotspur football club", he said.

Feeling Growing Liverpool Target Jadon Sancho Could Stay At Dortmund

March 23, 2020

He has been linked with the likes of Liverpool , Chelsea and Manchester United . And these concerns may prevent Borussia Dortmund star Sancho from completing his highly-anticipated return to the English top tier, with a number of potential suitors potentially having to walk away from the deal.

Japanese PM Abe Says Tokyo Does Not Rule Out Postponement of Olympics

March 23, 2020

Postponing the Olympics over the coronavirus pandemic may become "inevitable", Japan's prime minister conceded on Monday, after the International Olympic Committee said a delay was being considered as pressure grows from athletes and sports bodies.

Rugby AU confirm new domestic competition

March 23, 2020

The Sunwolves, who were in the Australian conference, will not be able to participate in the competition due to the strict travel restrictions now in place nationwide. "All New Zealand teams will cease training, and at this stage there are no decisions on the future of the Investec Super Rugby competition or the All Blacks Tests scheduled for July".

New England Patriots Sign QB Brian Hoyer

March 22, 2020

Hoyer was signed to the Colts after the retirement of Andrew Luck to be the backup to Jacoby Brissett . He is making $2 million from the Indianapolis Colts , who released him on Saturday, so with offset language, Hoyer will make $2 million in guarantees total this season between the two teams.

Major League Baseball agrees to help out minor leaguers during virus

March 22, 2020

Minor league hockey players have their own union, and an effort is underway to organize National Basketball Association G League players. The conversations had been swirling around spring training camps for a while. More Than Baseball, a nonprofit support group for minor leaguers, has partnered with the @adoptmilbplayer Twitter account and raised over $6,500. Broshuis said he saw those efforts as complimentary to Advocates for Minor Leaguers' goals.

Anthony Edwards Declares For 2020 NBA Draft

March 22, 2020

The 6'5 Guard had a really productive freshman season at Athens, where he averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists a game. "Family, friends, teammates, coaches, fans and Georgia, this one's for you". Edwards has signed with Omar Wilkes of Octagon. "That's the only place I think I should go". Obviously teams' needs or opinions of players may change leading up to the NBA Draft.

Coronavirus: Marouane Fellaini tests positive

March 22, 2020

Marouane Fellaini picked up a knee injury on worldwide duty and could face an extended spell on the sidelines. Marouane Fellaini has become the latest footballer to test positive for Covid-19, but perhaps surprisingly he's the first to play in the Chinese Super League to contract the virus.

AC Milan legend Maldini and son Daniel test positive for coronavirus

March 22, 2020

Team-mates Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi have also tested positive for the disease which has claimed nearly 800 lives in the country. Former AC Milan defender and Italian football legend Paolo Maldini and his son Daniel have both been tested positive for the novel coronavirus that was recently dubbed as "pandemic" by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

FOX Sports gears up to air NASCAR Esports series

March 22, 2020

NASCAR postponed events until the third day of May, during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing for the Pro Invitation Series on iRacing , a sim-racing site used daily for the practice and training of NASCAR drivers. "Our long-time partners at iRacing offer an incredible product, and we are excited to see how many of our best drivers will stack up in the virtual domain of competitive racing".

Major League Baseball cancels Padres' 2020 Mexico City series

March 22, 2020

Originally, the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks were going to play at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú in Mexico City, Mexico on April 18-19. And is that the start of the season it was agreed for the 26th of march had to be postponed, due to the theme of the Covid-19. "It breaks our heart we won't be playing in front of the incredible fans in Mexico this year, but health and safety come first", the Diamondbacks said in a statement.

How to watch Formula 1's Bahrain Virtual Grand Prix

March 22, 2020

With Baku and the Azerbijan GP being targeted for the first real-life race, Formula 1 has confirmed that they'll be running a few races on the PC version of F1 2019 - starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, March 22 at 8 pm GMT/9 pm CET/4 pm EST and 1 PM PST.

EPL: Arsenal to accept £50m offer from Man Utd for Aubameyang

March 22, 2020

The Gabon worldwide has just over a year left on his current contract with the Gunners, and there is yet to be any official word of a potential extension for the forward. Aubameyang has been linked with a move away from Arsenal with the club crashing out of the Europa League and now ninth in the Premier League table.

Tre Jones to enter NBA Draft

March 22, 2020

The Apple Valley, Minnesota, native was voted the ACC Player of the Year and ACC Defensive Player of the Year while also garnering First-Team All-ACC honors. No. 11 Duke finished the year with a 25-6 record when the ACC and NCAA tournaments were canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak . Jones is the brother of Tyus Jones , who spent one year at Duke , winning a national title as a freshman.

French Open loses friends after 'selfish' decision

March 22, 2020

Pospisil's fury is understandable because French Open changing date can overburden players. Federer is recovering from a knee operation in February before a potential return in June if the suspension of all tennis on the ATP Tour is not extended.

GDC Set to Return This Summer Following Coronavirus Cancellation

March 22, 2020

The event, which follows the postponement of GDC due to the Coronavirus pandemic , will be hosted at the traditional San Francisco Moscone Center venue between August 4 and August 6, 2020. Some platform holders and studios switched to livestreams to discuss new technologies, while others have been waiting on a rescheduled date. Gamescom has not been canceled, but the Germany-based conference sees hundreds of thousands of attendees each year, dwarfing both GDC and E3.

English cricket season delayed until late May

March 22, 2020

The ECB said work has begun on possible revised schedules to begin in June , July or August . The sides are scheduled to play three tests in England with the first due to start at the Kia Oval on June 4, but with it now all but inevitable that the start of the English domestic season will be significantly delayed and a peak in Covid-19 cases in the United Kingdom anticipated in June , it seems highly unlikely the series will proceed as planned.

France swim federation joins United States of America counterpart in Olympics delay call

March 22, 2020

The Olympic movement has always been a law unto itself, but its mute response to any suggestion of a deferral of this year's Games, due to start on July 24, is now starting to split nations. Brazil's Olympic chief Paulo Wanderley echoed those thoughts, saying athletes would not be able to arrive in Tokyo in top form because of the impact of the crisis.

English football extends shutdown till April 30 READ MORE

March 22, 2020

Many feel even 30th April is not realistic when it comes to resuming action and the postponement of Euro 2020 by a year creates an opportunity to continue playing in June. As reported by BBC Sport , Semmens said: 'We have to do what is right and safe for the general public. "Everyone loves sport, everyone loves watching football but I really think the right decision was made in bringing it to a halt".

Philip Rivers' Colts hello includes awkward video, retirement talk

March 22, 2020

It was one of those deals where we said if there's nothing else out there then that'll be our answer". I still know I can play at a high level. Philip Rivers, who said he considered retiring this offseason, delivered a video message to Indianapolis Colts fans from what looks like an interesting environment.

Second Ottawa Senators player tests positive for COVID-19

March 22, 2020

The Senators had just completed a six-day road trip in California - a growing hot zone for coronavirus infections - when the National Hockey League paused its season on March 12. Much like this time, the team did not disclose who the affected player was. The CFL's B.C. Lions announced late Friday that one of their football operations department staff members had also tested positive for COVID-19.

Three members of Philadelphia 76ers organisation test positive for coronavirus

March 22, 2020

The tests were secured and processed privately. Four NBA players are known to have tested positive for coronavirus: Utah Jazz All-Stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell , injured Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant as well as the Detroit Pistons' Christian Wood.

Ex-Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz dies due to coronavirus

March 22, 2020

Former Real assistant manager Aitor Karanka, who also coached Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forrest, expressed his sadness at Sanz's passing. Sanz claimed a place on the Real Madrid board in the mid-1980s, when the president was Ramon Mendoza .

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