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Fiji rugby boss steps down after homophobia accusations

April 21, 2020

The Fiji Rugby Union has seconded Bill Beaumont's bid to serve a second four-year term as World Rugby chairman, with the former England captain being opposed by Argentina great Agustin Pichot. Former Samoa captain Dan Leo, chief executive of Pacific Rugby Players Welfare , wrote a scathing open letter that strongly criticised Kean and his candidacy for the executive committee.

Luck sues McMahon for wrongful dismissal following XFL collapse

April 21, 2020

Luck "wholly disputes and rejects the allegations set forth in the Termination Letter and contends they are pretextual and devoid of merit", per the complaint. Luck reportedly had guaranteed contract worth between $20-25m over five years. It was also mentioned that Luck's contract included a clause that stated he would be paid the remaining balance owed if he were terminated without cause.

3 dream scenarios for Bills in 2020 NFL Draft — PODCAST

April 21, 2020

Bob Quinn, the GM of the Lions, says that Detroit has had conversations about trading the No. 3 pick in the draft. Our team is thrilled to partner with Feeding America in support of the NFL's Draft-A-Thon, which will serve as a unifying effort across the National Football League during an exciting Draft weekend and hopefully inspire contributions from more people toward these important causes.

Chargers reveal dynamic new uniforms

April 21, 2020

The design features a simplified bolt on the jersey and trousers, and numbers have been added to helmets. The Chargers join the Atlanta Falcons , Cleveland Browns , New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in releasing uniform updates this offseason.

Potential Giants target Mekhi Becton had drug test flagged at NFL Combine

April 21, 2020

Louisville's Mekhi Becton has been pegged by some as the best offensive tackle in this year's NFL Draft class, but he had a bit of a slip-up during the Scouting Combine back in February. That whole drug thing worked out OK for this offensive lineman in the pros. The new CBA has downgraded failed drug tests, but there is a catch for Becton and others.

A-Rod, JLo raising money for Mets bid

April 21, 2020

Growing up I was a big Mets fan and with the exception of my daughter's birth, both of them, the best years of my life were 1986 and 2009, when we won. As Soshnick notes, Rodríguez and Lopez would need to partner up with others with deep pockets as the duo's combined net worth is approximately $700 million.

Did Tom Brady Get Kicked Out of a Tampa Public Park?

April 21, 2020

It's weird enough seeing the words "the Buccaneers' Tom Brady". The slap on Brady's celebrity wrist was revealed by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor during a livestream COVID-19 update on Monday. National Football League offseason programs have been altered significantly this year as all team facilities, where players would normally gather to prepare for the upcoming season, have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dortmund wanted Man United star as part of Jadon Sancho deal

April 20, 2020

With United appearing to have convinced the player to join them irrespective of whether they qualify for Champions League football next season, the transfer fee seems likely to be the only stumbling block to the switch going ahead. Sancho has grown from strength-to-strength since his move to the Bundesliga from Manchester City in 2017 and he has already made 90 appearances for BVB across all competitions.

Patriots unveil primary uniforms for 2020

April 20, 2020

The Patriots said it's the first change to the primary uniform in 20 years, which coincidentally happens as they change quarterbacks after Brady left in free agency. The team will retain its silver helmet with the "Flying Elvis" logo. But the Patriots do have new uniforms, though they're familiar. Side note: the Pats hinted in their press release that they intend to bring back the red "Pat the Patriot " alternates should the National Football League lift its restrictions on teams only ...

UEFA president Ceferin said leagues ready to play behind closed doors

April 20, 2020

The UEFA Executive Committee will meet via videoconference next Thursday 23 April for an update meeting to discuss the latest developments regarding the impact caused by the coronavirus outbreak on European football . When football ground to a halt in mid-March, the end of June was set out as the target date for finishing the season . " UEFA , on the other hand, will lose a lot of money for postponing Euro 2020".

Top four will qualify for Champions League if season is called off

April 20, 2020

It is not yet clear what decision will be taken in terms of titles, promotions and relegations - but the Spanish FA need to communicate to UEFA what clubs would be entitled to perform in their competitions next season. The report further added that LaLiga club's plan to return to training by the end of this month, should lockdown in Spain not be extended. Barcelona coach Quique Setien says he can not see the league being resumed given plans for a restart on either May 29, June 7 or ...

Spurs reverses furlough decision for non-playing staff

April 20, 2020

Spurs had imposed a 20 per cent pay cut on 550 non-playing staff in April and May to protect jobs. 'Having done so we have decided all non-playing staff, whether full-time, casual or furloughed, will receive 100 per cent of their pay for April and May.

Blues ink Scandella to 4-year extension

April 20, 2020

To extend Scandella beyond this season, the Blues are sending a 2021 fourth-round pick to the Canadiens to complete the trade that already included a 2020 second-rounder. The veteran defenseman dressed in 11 games with the Blues this season, recording one assist. He had three goals and two assists in 29 games during his rookie season of 2018-19, although he did not appear in any playoff games as the Blues skated toward the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history.

Mercedes' Wolff secures 0.95 percent stake in Aston Martin

April 20, 2020

Stroll is a friend of Wolff's, and his Racing Point team has a close alliance with Mercedes as one of its customer teams. Wolff has invested £37m (€42.4m/$46.1m) in the stake in Aston Martin , which is entering Formula One next year via a partnership with the Racing Point F1 Team.

David Beckham Reveals His Choice in 'Lionel Messi Vs Cristiano Ronaldo' Argument

April 20, 2020

The Portuguese, now starring for Juventus , does boast many qualities in his game that Barcelona's captain lacks, with the 35-year-old all about physicality and relentless ambition. "We were leading before Messi came in, and once he came in, Barcelona scored", Beckham added. It's for the same reason I loved watching Xavi and Scholes: it's the different things in Messi's game.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff makes Aston Martin investment

April 20, 2020

Two new players in the ongoing Aston Martin finance saga have emerged. Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has acquired a stake in Aston Martin, but the Austrian remains firmly committed to the world championship winning Silver Arrows squad.

Liverpool Could Risk Derailing Jürgen Klopp's Anfield Revolution by Signing Timo Werner

April 20, 2020

Stuttgart-born Werner has been on RB Leipzig's books since 2016, after leaving his hometown club. The German speedster has continued his rise to Europe's striking elite this season, firing in 21 goals in 25 Bundesliga games as the driving force behind Leipzig's title challenge.

New York passes virus 'high point' as Trump, governors feud

April 20, 2020

Health care workers stand in the street in counter-protest to hundreds of people who gathered at the State Capitol to demand the stay-at-home order be lifted in Denver, Colorado April 19, 2020. The death toll in the USA was near 41,000 with more than 758,000 confirmed infections, while the global total has surpassed 2.4 million, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

I Have Attitude Towards Liars And Traitors: Gautam Gambhir Tells Shahid Afridi

April 20, 2020

The ODI recreation in Kanpur noticed Gambhir and Afridi hurl abuses at one another. Most important: We won the Cup. Gambhir wrote in the tweet, How can a person who does not remember his age, How will he remember my records. He, who has no personality. This is not the first time Gambhir has reacted to Afridi's remarks about him. "I am utterly ashamed from what I have heard and read so far regarding this new book of Afridi, someone who has lied about his age for 20 odd years now decides ...

Djokovic says tennis 'big three' plan to help lowest-ranked players

April 20, 2020

Djokovic and Murray also tried to assemble the most flawless tennis player by considering the best shots from different players. It would see players give to the fund using a sliding scale, with the top five in the world - Djokovic, Nadal, Dominic Thiem, Federer and Daniil Medvedev - donating $30,000 (£24,000/€28,000).

Protesters in Texas ignore social distancing, oppose lockdown

April 20, 2020

The state's governor, Phil Murphy, said he had a "concerning" call with Senate minority leader and fellow Democrat Chuck Schumer, who told him there was no momentum right now in Congress to put "significant amounts or any amount" of funding into direct aid to states whose economies have been strangled by the pandemic.

Federer disappointed after Laver Cup reset to next year

April 20, 2020

The fourth edition of the Laver Cup should have gathered the world's leading players in Boston between September 25-27, with Team Europe seeking the fourth title under the guidance of the founder and the first confirmed player so far, Roger Federer .

Man Utd star Odion Ighalo hails Bruno Fernandes relationship with one player

April 20, 2020

The former Republic of Ireland skipper played alongside Scholes in the United engine room for over a decade. Bruno Fernandes arrived at Old Trafford in January and within this short span of time, the player has become a heart-throb of the fans both for his on-field as well as his off-field personality.

National Basketball Association to reduce player salaries by 25% starting May 15

April 19, 2020

The agreement allows for a gradual reduction in player salaries in the event the CBA's force majeure provision is automatically exercised due to the cancellation of regular-season games. The NBA on March 11 became the first major USA sports league to pause its regular season, taking the step after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the virus that has killed more than (140,000) people.

Paul DePodesta: Odell Beckham Jr. trade rumors 'completely false'

April 19, 2020

The allegations have since been strongly refuted first by journalists, including Charles Robinson of Yahoo , then the Browns' strategy director Paul DePodesta, who called them "completely wrong". Cowherd was in fact among the first to announce the new Brady-to-Buccaneers. That doesn't seem to be accurate, and now a top Browns executive is further denying the rumor, via Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot .

Dustin Byfuglien and Winnipeg Jets mutually terminate contract

April 19, 2020

Byfuglien underwent ankle surgery in October and rehabbed into the winter, but Cheveldayoff said the 35-year-old seemed content with his decision from the fall. After months of confusion and speculation, the Dustin Byfuglien saga has finally come to an end. "Dustin's choice was to be true to himself and not put himself and maybe the team and everybody in a hard situation", Cheveldayoff said.

Themed face masks to fight hunger

April 19, 2020

The NBA and WNBA will partner with clothing brand Fanatics to produce cloth face coverings with team logos to help communities that have been impacted by the coronavirus , per Ben Pickman of Sports Illustrated . They do have each team! Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that people all across the nation start wearing cloth face covers in order to avoid transmitting the virus to others.

Why would Aubameyang leave Arsenal? Dimitar Berbatov opines

April 19, 2020

Aubameyang has been regularly touted as a target for FC Barcelona after the Spanish team reportedly attempted to sign the Gabon global in the January transfer window. He has, however, been more of a team player with 21 assists since the beginning of the previous campaign and that could be a statistic, which may have impressed Arteta.

Vettel contract decision likely before racing resumes

April 19, 2020

Sebastian Vettel says it is likely his contact situation at Ferrari will be resolved before Formula 1 goes racing again. Vettel is among a group of drivers who are out of contract at the end of the year, but Ferrari has stated the German is its "first choice" to pair Charles Leclerc in 2021.

World Rugby Pledges to give $166 Million in Corona Relief Fund

April 19, 2020

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont believes the "spirit of collaboration" the sport has witnessed in response to the coronavirus pandemic will lead to a new global calendar. Beaumont's running partner Bernard Laporte last week floated the idea of a yearly Club World Cup , an idea which could be the death knell for the Heineken Champions Cup.

Leonard Fournette wants Jaguars to sign Cam Newton

April 19, 2020

Fournette is due $4.16 million in base salary in 2020. The Jacksonville Jaguars are accumulating draft picks as they embark on a full-scale rebuild after trading away most of their roster. After his first two seasons in the NFL, Fournette's work ethic, commitment, and maturity came under scrutiny from his detractors. Newton was cut by the Carolina Panthers on March 24th and remains a free agent.

Premier League clubs discuss restart

April 19, 2020

As the pandemic widens, all sporting activities in Italy had been put on hold, with the country having been on a national lockdown since March 10. "To receive this funding from the Premier League , The FA and the Government through the Football Foundation means a lot to us, as it will help us to improve grassroots sport in the area and get even more people involved in the nation's favourite game".

OL prospect Mekhi Becton has talked to National Football League teams about failed test

April 19, 2020

ESPN lists Becton as the No. 4 offensive tackle and the No. 16 overall player in the draft. He was an All-ACC first team selection this past season, and emerged as a potential top-10 pick in the draft. This situation is a bit different, as the surprise factor of Becton's failed drug test comes with almost a week notice instead of just minutes - which was the case with Tunsil back in 2016.

McLaren chief: Final wake-up call for F1

April 18, 2020

The opening nine races have been called off and F1 is facing a major financial shortfall . That's simply something where we have to catch up, independent of budget caps and timings of regulations. Of course, we all hope we can do as many races as possible. "The most important thing is that we simply make the next big step on the budget cap, because we think it's absolutely important now with all the financial losses that we will face this year".

India Seal Women's World Cup Berth After Pakistan Series Scrapped

April 18, 2020

The series, part of the ICC Women's Championship , was unable to be played after India's governing body, the BCCI, said it could not get government clearance to host Pakistan with tensions rising between the neighbors over the disputed Kashmir region.

New Zealand Rugby to freeze 50 per cent pay for leading players

April 18, 2020

Earlier today, New Zealand Rugby and the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association announced that up to 50 per cent of forecasted player payments for most Kiwi professionals will be frozen for the rest of 2020. New Zealand Rugby previously had cut salaries to administrative staff and All Blacks coaches and management to leaven the blow from the current shutdown of professional rugby, including Super Rugby and test matches.

UEFA Call Meeting For Next Thursday

April 18, 2020

As per the Mirror , the idea that is now floating around is to wrap up the Champions League in a mini-tournament during the month of August when all the domestic leagues have been given a chance to finish their games. Claims and rumours about how UEFA will resolve this unprecedented situation have been numerous in recent weeks, with the organisation having to deny that they have set an August 3 deadline for this year's Champions League to be completed.

US Open Won't Tennis Fate Of Slam Until June

April 18, 2020

But, the city has already seen more than 10,000 deaths due to coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown measures have been extended to May 15. Dowse said: "Time is on our side at this point". The earliest return date for the ATP and WTA Tours to start playing tournament tennis is July 13. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, which is the home of the U.S.

Vanessa Bryant thanked the WNBA in a passionate speech for drafting Gianna

April 18, 2020

She worked tirelessly every single day. She wanted to be one of the greatest athletes of all time, just like her daddy. Gianna Bryant, Alyssa Altobelli, and Payton Chester were taken from the world way too soon back on January 26th in a helicopter crash alongside some of their parents, including National Basketball Association legend Kobe Bryant.

NBA Players Agree to 25% Salary Cut During Coronavirus Shutdown

April 18, 2020

We are not even at the point where we can say if only A, B and C were met, then there is a clear path. The regular season would have ended Wednesday, and 259 games have yet to be played - but none have been officially called off yet. The final regular season game was supposed to be a few days ago, on April 15. The NBA playoffs would have started Saturday. "Many [ideas] have been proposed and we've only listened", said Silver, who stressed that any return to play would have to preceded by ...

New York Liberty Sends Tina Charles To Mystics In Three-Team Exchange

April 18, 2020

The Wings benefit in the trade by freeing up cap flexibility in exchange for converting their 2020 draft assets into 2021 ones. NY also received pick # 12 in the 2020 draft, which is Friday. Playoff success eluded Charles, 31, in her NY endeavors. In the midst of ownership upheaval, the Liberty went 17-51 over the last two seasons and saw their games shifted from Madison Square Garden to Westchester County Center.

2-time Cup-winner Versteeg retires after 11 National Hockey League seasons

April 17, 2020

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty's name is on the Stanley Cup twice. Doughty expressed concern for the possibility of the league deciding to move forward with the current standings in order to finish the season. It's been suspended for over a month due to coronavirus concerns . "Everything just keeps getting delayed even more, like lockdowns and stuff like that", Doughty said.

Rangers boss Gerrard calls for probe into Scottish football 'mess'

April 17, 2020

Dundee insist that they did not change their vote after it was reported that the Dark Blues initially voted against the SPFL's resolution but could not cast it due to technical reasons. Budge added: "I have said from the outset that it was imperative that we find a solution that ensures no club is penalised by relegation in a situation where the leagues can not be finished".

Former partners say Ayesha Curry has ‘gutted’ their value

April 17, 2020

Robert Flutie - who runs Flutie Entertainment - claims he was introduced to Ayesha in late 2014, when her only real foray into entertainment was a cooking blog called " Little Lights of Mine ". It seeks damages of at least $10 million and a ruling that guarantees Flutie's stake in Homemade and Yardie Girl. It's the production company that takes care of all of Ayesha's television projects.

Rams’ Brian Allen First NFL Player to Reveal Positive Coronavirus Diagnosis

April 17, 2020

Glazer added that Allen told him he was "finally symptom-free and thankfully expecting the "all clear" this week!" The Rams' training complex re-opened this week for certain players and personnel following appropriate safety guidelines. "[Allen] is feeling good and on the road to recovery ", Rams coach Sean McVay told Glazer. That news ended up being that Rams center Brian Allen tested positive for the coronavirus and had almost recovered.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Believes Sports Could Return During Summer Without Fans

April 17, 2020

In an interview with journalist Peter Hamby on Snapchat's Good Luck America this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci , the USA government's top infectious disease expert, was asked specifically about the possibility of seeing an abbreviated 2020 Major League Baseball season, as well as whether the college football and NFL seasons will be in jeopardy.

Codemasters F1 2020 will arrive on July 10 at Steam

April 17, 2020

And the early signs point to a renewed focus on the offline play. The racing sim will launch on Steam, PS4, Xbox One, and, for the first time in the series, Google Stadia. " F1 2020 promises to be our biggest and most innovative title to date ", said F1 franchise director Paul Jeal. Our core players will invite even higher gameplay depth with the intro of our new My Team function, along with 3 customisable season lengths which enables them to select their favour tracks.

Coronavirus: Leeds great Norman Hunter dies at 76 after contracting Covid-19

April 17, 2020

A centre-back, Hunter won two league titles with Leeds and the FA Cup over a 14-year period. Ex-England midfielder Peter Reid, a former Leeds manager, wrote: "RIP Norman Hunter , a giant of a man". Hunter played for Leeds from 1962-77 before spells with Bristol and Barnsley. He was also part of the the World Cup winning squad for England in 1966, though he didn't play in the 4-2 victory over West Germany in the final.

Leclerc leads strong line-up for the Virtual Chinese Grand Prix

April 17, 2020

Across Europe, bans on mass gatherings and public events have been extended into July and August even as countries begin to emerge from the strict lockdowns that have put sporting activities on hold. As long as that guarantee can not be given, the start of the season and races will be postponed. Formula One has talked about the possibility of running races behind closed doors, however, to meet commercial obligations to broadcasters at least.

Von Miller Tests Positive For COVID-19

April 17, 2020

The report of Miller's diagnoses comes after the Los Angeles Rams confirmed a Fox Sports report Wednesday that center Brian Allen had tested positive for the coronavirus , also known as COVID-19. Miller, according to his agent Joby Branion, is "at home and resting comfortably". He remains under the care of team doctors, who are following all coronavirus treatment procedures to ensure a safe environment for Von and our community.

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