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WNBA players get salary increase, family planning benefits in new agreement

May 07, 2020

The new eight-year CBA, which commences with the 2020 season and runs through 2027, provides the foundation to chart a new course for women's professional basketball. "There's a moment here where our game has gotten better and better and we need to capitalize on that, and this is what it can look like". "If that means us being around more frequently, for longer and more often, we were OK with that".

Ravens Release Statement On Earl Thomas Being Held At Gunpoint By Wife

May 07, 2020

Police drew weapons and ordered the couple to the ground. The two had reportedly been in an argument earlier at their home, which prompted Thomas to leave with his brother, Seth . Aside from Earl Thomas' and Nina Thomas' names being top trending topics on Twitter after the news broke, Ray Rice's name joined theirs on the social media app.

Umbro to become Official Technical Kit Partner of England Rugby from September

May 07, 2020

Those could still be in doubt, but Sweeney says the governing body will lose £107 million if they are cancelled. "If the autumn internationals go ahead, and we are assuming certain declines in spectator numbers, we'll still lose something like £32m in revenue through to the end of the next financial year".

Catchings Inducted To Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

May 07, 2020

Now that the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 has been announced, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith took to comparing two of the best NBA players of this remarkable class. But if the forced interruption of our everyday lives has taught us anything, it's to appreciate what we can when it is in front of us. WNBA great Tamika Catchings , two-time National Basketball Association champion coach Rudy Tomjanovich , longtime Baylor women's coach Kim Mulkey, 1,000-game victor Barbara ...

Liverpool 'need more time' to make Timo Werner transfer decision

May 07, 2020

Werner would also consider offers from other Premier League clubs, while Juventus , Inter and Barcelona - should the latter not sign Lautaro Martinez - are also options. According to a report by the English outlet Metro , which has also been shared on the official website of Liverpool , the Reds have made a decision to do further consultation among themselves before taking a final call on whether or not to make the 52 million Pounds bid for Werner.

McDonald’s workers shot in argument over closed dining room

May 07, 2020

Two angry customers shot two McDonald's employees in Oklahoma City on Wednesday when the customers were told to leave the restaurant's dining area, according to KOCO-TV . Michelle Henderson told CNN . A third employee is understood to have suffered a gash to the head when she fell and collided with store furniture. The suspect fled the restaurant on foot and was arrested a few blocks away within minutes of the shooting.

Secretariat wins virtual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

May 07, 2020

The computer-generated imagery horse race was part of the network's three-hour broadcast that took the place of the real 146th Kentucky Derby, which was postponed until September 5 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. "He sat off that horse and then took care of the rest", said jockey Joel Rosario after his fifth victory on the card and third on Nadal , whose racing career began January 19.

Mike Tyson offered $1 million to fight footballer-turned-boxer in Australia

May 07, 2020

But the one time "Baddest Man On The Planet" told rapper T.I. that he wants to get back in the game. The current MLW star posted a new video where he made a case for being the first guy that should be in line to face " Iron Mike " in the ring.

Bills will start season with four games against NFC West

May 07, 2020

If Clayton is correct, Matt LaFleur's team would face some combination of those four games to start the 2020 season. The Buccaneers, for instance, know that they will play all the teams in the NFC North and the AFC West in 2020, and they know where they will play them based on where the game was held the last time through each rotation.

Maple Leafs sign KHL all-star Mikko Lehtonen to one-year contract

May 07, 2020

Toronto is heavy on left-shot blueliners (six including Lehtonen) with Justin Holl the only right-shot defenseman signed for next season. Lehtonen and Jokerit mutually agreed late last week to terminate his contract so he could get a crack in the National Hockey League.

McIlroy, Johnson to feature in virus relief charity match

May 07, 2020

Farmers Insurance has pledged $1 million for a birdies-and-eagle pool to benefit " Off Their Plate ", which supports COVID-19 health care workers. All proceeds will go towards Covid-19 relief efforts, with McIlroy and former world No. "With four of the PGA TOUR's top stars in Rory, Rickie, Dustin and Matthew of Team TaylorMade participating... fans around the world can look forward to a unique, interactive and entertaining event that will help those in need".

WNBA draft will be virtual event April 17

May 07, 2020

WNBA fans took to social media and flooded the comments of the ESPN Women's Hoops tweet to criticise the move given the lack of live sports due to the coronavirus pandemic. Christy Hedgpeth pose with Jackie Young after being drafted as number one overall pick by the Las Vegas Aces during the 2019 WNBA Draft on April 10, 2019 at Nike New York Headquarters in New York , New York.

Dana White Confirms Conor McGregor Wants Bout On ‘Fight Island

May 07, 2020

McGregor has competed just twice in UFC since he earned roughly $100 million for facing Mayweather in their boxing match. 'We're not talking about a specific opponent but he wants to fight. "The infrastructure is being built right now". As countries around the world continue to battle the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, UFC star and former lightweight champion Conor McGregor has moved to make a personal contribution to the anti-COVID-19 effort in Ireland.

Cowboys sign Dalton, waive incumbent backup QB Cooper Rush

May 07, 2020

Dalton finished his career with the Bengals as the team's all-time leader in touchdown passes (208) and average yards per game (237.5), and he is second in yards (31,594). So there are tons of relatives on both sides of his family in the area and he doesn't have to learn a new city. For all the uncertainty surrounding Dak Prescott's contract negotiations, Dalton is well aware of where he fits into the Cowboys' depth chart.

Amid coronavirus, WNBA will hold a 'virtual' draft over video

May 07, 2020

The WNBA Draft 2020 presented by @StateFarm will be held as previously scheduled on April 17 in a modified, virtual draft format. This draft will mark Engelbert's first at the WNBA helm after becoming the first person to hold the title of commissioner last season.

WNBA To Conduct Draft Virtually On April 17th

May 07, 2020

Each of these prospects and more were set to partake in the 2020 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, with the Final Four and National Championship Game scheduled to take place in New Orleans. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event will not have players, guests or media. Ionescu was close with Kobe and spoke at his public memorial at Staples Center.

Bundesliga return 'pushed back to May 22' by Angela Merkel

May 07, 2020

Germany's Bundesliga looks set to become the first major European league to return to action after the Covid-19 pandemic after the German government gave the green light to its resumption. The DFL is because of maintain an meeting with its 36 member golf equipment on Thursday adopted by a information convention wherein extra particulars are anticipated to be given.

Bundesliga given go-ahead to resume this month

May 06, 2020

Schools had already been allowed to open, but only so far to older children. She also said that until 5 June, contact with people will remain limited. So far, there have been about 150,000 recorded cases and around 6,300 deaths. Nearly 6,300 people have died of the disease in the country. The country's strict lockdown on public and commercial life, in place since 22 March, had already been eased significantly in the past two weeks as efforts to contain the virus and push the transmission ...

Spanish soccer players fearful as La Liga takes steps to resume games

May 06, 2020

A statement from the organising body said clubs would follow the league's protocol for returning to training which had been agreed with Spain's sports and health authorities and which guaranteed the safety of players and staff. "Playing football will be safer than, for example, going to the supermarket or pharmacy". Ever-present in La Liga since promotion in 2014, they are just two points and two places above the relegation zone.

Canada's pandemic-hit farmers, food industries get emergency aid

May 06, 2020

The funding falls well below the $2.6 billion the Canadian Federation of Agriculture was asking for to help maintain food security. Already, the federal government has provided $50 million to help cover the costs of bringing in temporary workers and housing them in isolation for 14 days before beginning to farm; $62.5 million for the seafood and fish processing sector; as well as other business assistance programs such as the $5 billion offered in loans through Farm Credit Canada.

African footballer found alive in Germany four years after being

May 06, 2020

In 2016, however, it was reported Kamba had been killed in a vehicle crash in Congo, where Kamba was from. Having been left without documents, phone or money, Kamba was eventually pronounced dead upon his sudden disappearance before his ex-wife collected a six-figure sum as part of the insurance settlement.

Bayern Munich Agree to Sign Leroy Sane on 5-year Deal

May 06, 2020

Sane, 24, was reportedly on the cusp of sealing a move to Bavaria last summer before succumbing to a season-ending injury during the Community Shield penalty shootout win against Liverpool. Before the start of this season, Sané had provided more Premier League assists than any other player since the start of the 2017-18 campaign (25) and had 45 assists and 39 goals in all 132 appearances.

New Zealand tell Beaumont: Rugby for all, not few

May 06, 2020

Nobody has ever mentioned to me that the Six Nations would move timescale but in my opinion, what would move is July and November. It is not affecting anyone else's window on the global calendar. The only real certainty is World Rugby's reaffirmed desire to bolster the competitions involving countries from outside the world's top dozen. "We must listen to players, fans, competitions, our unions and regions, and take decisions that are in the best interests of all with our strong values to ...

Frank Gore simply will not retire, reportedly signs with Jets

May 06, 2020

A five-time Pro Bowl honoree who began his career with the 49ers in 2005, Gore is the NFL's third-leading all-time rusher behind Emmitt Smith and Walter Payton (he passed Barry Sanders in career rushing yardage last season and needs about 1,400 yards to surpass Payton).

Auditor: Brett Favre received welfare money for no-show speeches

May 06, 2020

Favre is not charged with any wrongdoing. A MS audit says a nonprofit group used more than $1 million in welfare money to pay former National Football League quarterback Brett Favre for multiple speaking engagements - but he did not show up at the events.

All Blacks Announce Their New Captain - And It's A Very Surprising Selection

May 06, 2020

While he has captained the All Blacks three times and the Chiefs Super Rugby team more regularly, his leadership skills are still relatively immature. Whether the All Blacks play any rugby this season could depend on whether a "trans-Tasman travel" bubble is created, as both the Australian and New Zealand Governments have discussed, as all other global travel appears to be uncertain amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Toledoan, Super Bowl champion Curtis Johnson remembers Don Shula

May 06, 2020

With 347 total wins, Shula has set the gold standard for National Football League head coaches. "Coach Shula - you will truly be missed! I've been able to do something for a lifetime that I have enjoyed doing", Shula, with sunglasses, combed-back white hair and his trademark jutting jaw, said in 1997 as he was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Release Date, Team Schedules, Playoff Schedule

May 06, 2020

This news represents another change to the league's schedule and plans amidst the global coronavirus pandemic. Anyone who didn't get enough of Bill Belichick's dog or Mike Zimmer's hunting trophies, there's good news. The Buccaneers, for instance, know that they will play all the teams in the NFC North and the AFC West in 2020, and they know where they will play them based on where the game was held the last time through each rotation.

U.S. Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized with infection

May 06, 2020

She is not expected to miss any oral arguments, which are now being conducted via teleconference . She is resting and plans to continue to participate in oral arguments this week by teleconference. Ginsburg is the oldest sitting member of the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States. She also was hospitalized in November for flu-like symptoms.

Marshawn Lynch in talks on return with Seahawks, RB says

May 06, 2020

Then the Seahawks suffered several injuries at the running back position and being that they were in a playoff chase, on Christmas Eve, Beast Mode made his return to his second home . While the former has recovered from a serious hip issue and should be available for Week 1, the latter could be forced to sit out the early stages of the 2020 National Football League season as he continues to recover from knee surgery.

Aid package to agriculture aims $252 million at multiple pressures

May 05, 2020

Canada will invest CAN$240 million (US$170 million) to develop virtual care and mental health tools for residents to better cope with the consequences of the novel coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday. "Some producers have no choice but to throw out their product". The decision comes in the middle of the country that is experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic along with other countries.

The City may lose De Bruyne — Newspaper

May 05, 2020

I have confidence in my club'. "When the league resumes, I don't really see it as an extension of the season". Now, he has another year in his contract and a lot is depending on the final decision of that harsh ban to fix his future. "For me, the main worry is what would happen to Manchester City if the ban is still on the table after the appeal", Petit said, according to Football365.

Serie A teams can start individual training, says interior ministry

May 05, 2020

Juventus are top of the paused table, a point ahead of Lazio. Under their guidelines, each player will have only half a pitch to himself, while the use of indoor facilities, including changing rooms, remains prohibited. Gravina estimates that Italian football would suffer losses of up to Sh87 billion ($870 million) in TV rights, sponsors, ticketing and marketing in the event of the season being cancelled.

Bundesliga restart blow as three test positive for coronavirus at Cologne

May 05, 2020

German states are also set to allow the Bundesliga soccer league to resume matches, probably from May 15, under strict conditions without fans in stadiums, the sources said. Players and staff around the league began giving samples Thursday as part of an ongoing process created to enable teams to return initially to full training, then to games later this month.

Kobe Bryant headlines star-studded 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Class

May 05, 2020

Not too long after Bryant and 13-year-old daughter, Gianna , were killed in a helicopter crash on January 26, Hall of Fame Chairman Jerry Colangelo said that the beloved Los Angeles Lakers star would be inducted. "Today we thank the Class of 2020 for all they have done for the game of basketball and we look forward to celebrating them at Enshrinement in August".

Nicolas Cage cast as Joe Exotic in 'Tiger King' series

May 05, 2020

The scripted project, now titled Joe Exotic , will center on Joe as he fights to keep his animal park even at the risk of losing his sanity. The role marks the first regular television role of Cage's career. In recent years, Nicholas Cage has been exercising his talent for more challenging and unique roles, building his filmography as one of the most diverse to ever hit the screen ( Mandy , The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent etc.).

Bill Beaumont re-elected as World Rugby chairman

May 05, 2020

The former England captain was elected to a second four-year term as chair at the weekend after edging his deputy Agustin Pichot 28-23 in the first round of voting. "It doesn't affect anywhere else around the globe". "But the Six Nations is owned, as you know, by the Six Nations and it has been going for 150-odd years and certainly that would not be the intention now".

PM announces $240M for online healthcare platforms

May 05, 2020

This investment is an extension to the Wellness Together Canada website , which was launched in April. As of Monday morning there are 59,858 COVID-19 cases in Canada, and 3,767 people have died. "This council will be passed with finding innovative solutions to ensure our country continues to have the vital supplies necessary to keep Canadians safe", Trudeau says.

Matt Keough Death Cause Former Oakland Athletics Pitcher

May 05, 2020

However, the cause of death has not been told to the public. "He left an unforgettable impression on everyone he touched in baseball". "Matt was a great baseball man and a proud Oakland A", executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane said in a statement .

Ronaldo gifts mum sparkling new vehicle for Mother's Day & hails 'special' Georgina

May 05, 2020

And the 65-year-old mother-of-four has shown off her latest gift from her children, who splashed out on a Mercedes as a present for her. "Happy Mother's Day to all mums". Cristiano , 35, has been in Madeira since March 9 with his family. Ronaldo rushed to be by her side and when she was released from hospital, she updated her followers on her condition.

‘Tiger King’: Nicolas Cage set to play Joe Exotic in scripted series

May 05, 2020

Talk about a fan cast. The Netflix documentary, Tiger King , quickly went viral as soon as it premiered on the streaming giant, with people becoming engrossed in Joe Exotic's story, along with his nemesis, Carole Baskin . ID is also set to launch the series Investigating the Strange World of Joe Exotic , which will "delve into the biggest mystery in true crime today , helmed by the biggest character in the world: Joe Exotic , himself".

Perth mentioned as surprise English Premier League base to end season

May 05, 2020

Football remains suspended indefinitely at present amid the coronavirus pandemic, though there now remains a commitment to concluding the campaign with talks continuing over a safe return to action. "But like everything else, nothing has been agreed". "Clearly, we must accept there may also be some benefit from playing our remaining four away matches at neutral venues but the fixture list simply isn't equally balanced at this stage of the season, and we didn't play our first 29 matches of ...

German league hopes for restart go-ahead despite ten cases of coronavirus

May 04, 2020

Chancellor Angela Merkel and 16 state governors have postponed a decision until Wednesday on whether the Bundesliga could resume behind closed doors, with German football rushing to meet the deadline of ending the season before July. "So it's bit unusual that everything just keeps going". Testing will continue regardless of whether competitive games restart or not. "I am surprised that players allow this to be done to them.

National Football League may call off worldwide games this year due to coronavirus

May 04, 2020

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said it was "absolutely the right decision to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the sport", while Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said they "fully appreciate the hard decision that the National Football League has had to make".

US Women's soccer suffers defeat in court over 'equal pay' lawsuit

May 04, 2020

Looking ahead .claims of unequal working conditions, specifically related to travel accommodations and support from medical and training staff, can still go to trial in mid-June. The increasingly acrimonious lawsuit had taken a dramatic turn in March, when a filing by lawyers for the federation argued that USA men's team players required a "higher level of skill based on speed and strength" than the women.

De Bruyne hints at exit if Champions League ban upheld

May 04, 2020

The club have lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration of Sport , which could see the ruling overturned. "I'm just waiting. The club has told us that they are going to appeal - and that they are nearly 100 percent sure that they are right", he said in video call with Belgian publication HLN .

Don Shula, coach who led Miami Dolphins flawless season, dies

May 04, 2020

He was known for leading the unbeaten Miami Dolphins to the Super Bowl during the 1972 season. That's pretty important. I coached 33 years, won the most games and then the flawless season. Shula was named head coach of the Dolphins in 1970, after working for seven years as the coach of the Baltimore Colts. The Dolphins made the playoffs 16 times under Shula, advancing to the Super Bowl after the 1971, 1982 and 1984 seasons.

Andy Murray encouraged by ATP-WTA Tour merger discussions

May 04, 2020

However, 10 years ago, such an opportunity came when he was about to retire only after his short career. She was "delighted" with Federer's public statement because "when the best male players talk about it, people listen". "I said, 'Well would you rather there was no increase at all?' And they said to me, 'Yeah, actually'". "I spoke to some of the male players about that who were unhappy because the prize money was equal".

Barcelona Legend Koeman Undergoes Heart Procedure

May 04, 2020

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman is in hospital in Amsterdam after undergoing emergency heart surgery, his agent has confirmed. The former worldwide defender also won the European Cup with both PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona . Koeman won the 1988 European Championship largely known as the UEFA EURO 88 with the Netherlands, the country's sole major title. Dutch national broadcaster NOS cited Koeman's business manager, Rob Jansen, as saying that the former Barcelona player was ...

Werner not right for Liverpool, says former midfielder Hamann

May 04, 2020

Werner is still in "advanced talks" with the club, but the striker has already been offered a five-year contract by Liverpool which would see him earn €10m a year at Anfield. Liverpool FC are thought to be in the market to sign a forward to ease the workload on their much-lauded front three of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.

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