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Ricciardo reckons Vettel has hunger to continue F1 career

May 30, 2020

Tensions between Vettel and Leclerc exploded in the second half of last season, with Vettel publicly questioning team orders that favoured his much younger teammate. "I am essaying that no decision is ever black and white". "Equally, there wasn't something I saw in McLaren, which created that or there wasn't something in Renault, which created the moment of 'I have to move on.' The discussions with McLaren go back to even before 2018, and I guess continued over time".

People Are Worried About Michael Jordan's Eyes In 'The Last Dance'

May 30, 2020

Grant continued his theory by providing an example of one of Jordan's close friendships that have dwindled away over the years. Again within the "90s, investigative reporter Sam Smith revealed a e-book titled "The Jordan Guidelines", which chronicled the Chicago Bulls " first championship run.

Damian Lillard Won't Play Unless Blazers Have Shot At Playoffs

May 30, 2020

But I'm not going to be participating . Damian Lillard clarified Wednesday that he's not against playing non-playoff games once the National Basketball Association returns to action, so long as his Portland Trail Blazers can earn a shot at the postseason.

No Kyler Murray-To-DeAndre Hopkins Passes -- Yet

May 30, 2020

That's my boy. I trained with Julio, too. "But he knows if I had Drew Brees my whole career what these numbers would be", Hopkins said. Hopkins will now be paired with Kyler Murray after coming over in a trade from the Houston Texans .

National Basketball Association targets late July date for season return

May 30, 2020

There are plenty of other details that still need to be sorted out in regard to the format of the season and player safety, but it seems that all parties involved are committed to finishing the season so it's only a matter of time before they return to action.

Formula 1's cost-cutting proposals approved by FIA

May 30, 2020

Under this new rule, the lower a team finishes in the constructors' championship over a season, the more wind tunnel time for the development of the auto will be allowed to them. A token system will be used to allow a very limited number of modifications. - Provisions can be made for open and closed events in 2020. The ATR bias will be linear between P1 and P10, meaning that front-running teams will get less aero testing relative to the teams finishing further down the championship standings.

Australia set dates for COVID-threatened India cricket tour

May 30, 2020

Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts on Friday explained that Perth will not host a Test match against India during the Australian summer to maintain the balance of the eight-year host cycle from 2015 to 2023. CA boss Kevin Roberts indicated as much in a video call with reporters, saying "obviously, we've been hopeful all along that it could be staged in October-November but you would have to say there is a very high risk about the prospect of that happening".

Brescia owner blasts 'crazy' decision to resume Serie A

May 29, 2020

Spadafora said, as reported by Italy's Rai Sport: " Serie A starts again on 20th June, my hope is that the Italian Cup can be played in the previous week". Milan were due to face Juve in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final in Turin on March 4 after a 1-1 draw in the opening fixture. The league's 20 teams agreed this month to resume competition on 13 June in empty stadiums.

Panthers agree to terms with free agent CB Eli Apple

May 29, 2020

Apple had agreed to a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 18, but the sides could not finalize the deal and he again became a free agent on April 2, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. While he started the 2019 season strong, Apple's confidence appeared shaken in an ugly Thanksgiving Day game against Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley.

Blackburn captain, 2 Fulham players test positive for virus

May 29, 2020

Under the EFL's framework, unweighted points per game would determine the final league table in the event of non completion of the season in any of its three divisions. But there is not a consensus of opinion in League One. Under the EFL's proposal, Stevenage are set to be relegated from League Two. Alternative submissions from clubs were considered at a meeting on Wednesday, but the Board is sticking to its proposal, which also means the play-offs would be played in the event of ...

George Floyd death: Minneapolis clashes run into third night

May 29, 2020

Floyd's death was compared to that of Eric Garner, a black man in NY who lost his life after he was placed in a chokehold by white police officer for selling lose cigarettes while yelling out: 'I can't breathe!' Video showed at least one demonstrator being clubbed and others being wrestled to the ground as some protesters shoved officers and screamed insults.

Williams Formula 1 team up for sale as losses mount

May 29, 2020

Williams Grand Prix Holdings (WGPH) is now considering selling either a minority stake or a majority stake in the team, marking a major strategic shift for a company in which founder Sir Frank Williams had always held a majority share. Williams has also terminated its sponsorship arrangements with title partner ROKiT, and major sponsor, ROK Drinks, with immediate effect after just one season.

Baker Mayfield ‘due for bounce-back season’ says NFL Hall of Famer

May 29, 2020

I think the big acquisition of Austin Hooper gives them a tight end that can get downfield and work the intermediate area. "This is the first media thing I've done, just because there's no need to be talking about it". Sharpe went on to predict Mayfield will have between 24 and 28 touchdowns (Mayfield threw 27 touchdowns in 2018). Oct 13, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at ...

Renault announces 15,000 job losses worldwide, 4600 in France

May 29, 2020

However, in exchange for the money, Renault must comply with the government's requests to save jobs and safeguard production in France. At the same time, he said Renault's manufacturing capacity is roughly three times what's needed this year.

La Liga season to restart on June 11

May 29, 2020

Football in Spain was suspended on 12 March because of the coronavirus pandemic and Tebas said the next objective was to progress to full training. There are still 11 rounds of matches in the Spanish top flight to be played this term. The Spanish government last week gave La Liga the green light to resume from June 8. LaLiga would not be restarting if Real Madrid were league leaders before the enforced suspension, according to a former FC Barcelona president .

If Barcelona want Lautaro then they have to play his release clause

May 29, 2020

Barca do not have significant transfer funds due to a huge outlay a year ago and the financial consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, so would need to sell to make funds - and Lautaro's clause expires on July 7. The Chilean national team attacker is now on loan at the Nerazzurri from Premier League club Manchester United and if he is to have a good end to the season, Inter may consider trying to keep the former Barcelona player at the club.

Bale: I don't know why I'm criticized for enjoying golf

May 29, 2020

Despite winning four Champions League titles with Real and scoring crucial goals in three finals, Bale still divides opinion in Spain due to a perceived lack of commitment as well as a poor injury record, which the Spanish media have often blamed on his passion for playing golf in his spare time.

Man Utd legend Giggs modelling Wales on 'fantastic' Liverpool

May 29, 2020

The United great highlighted the work being done by Manchester United's rivals, telling Laureus: "In our league, at the moment we have fantastic managers, obviously Jurgen Klopp , Pep Guardiola". 'Hopefully United will bridge that gap and catch them up. "You have Jadon Sancho at Dortmund, a young gamer that's made the vibrant choice to leave Manchester City as well as go to one more nation at a young age".

Scott Boras memo: Don’t bail out MLB owners

May 29, 2020

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer , one of eight players on the MLBPA's powerful executive subcommittee, tweeted Wednesday night that the significant pay cuts in the league's proposal would not be accepted and the union would remain committed to players receiving their full prorated salaries.

Premier League Set To Restart On June 17th With Two Games

May 29, 2020

A full round of fixtures, with Wolves travelling to West Ham, will then take place over the weekend of June 20/21. In addition to the 39 matches already scheduled to be broadcast exclusively live on Sky Sports before the coronavirus interruption, 25 more matches will be available on both Sky Sports Premier League and Sky's free-to-air Pick channel.

George Floyd killing: National Guard deployed after Minneapolis clashes

May 29, 2020

The protest briefly spilled over onto Interstate 25, blocking all lanes of traffic until police used tear gas to disperse the crowd. "The role that entrenched and pervasive racial discrimination plays in such deaths must also be fully examined, properly recognized and dealt with", she added.

Dutch Grand Prix officially canceled as European calendar takes shape

May 29, 2020

The race had already been postponed from its 3 May date and the decision not to hold it this year means four of the season's planned 22 races have now been cancelled - Australia, Monaco and France being the others. It was to be the first Dutch GP since 1985, but F1 wants to start the season with no spectators at races. "We look forward to returning to Phillip Island next year for more incredible battles".

Serie A to resume on 20 June, Italy's sports minister confirms

May 29, 2020

On Thursday, an agreement was reached between the Italian government, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and Serie A . The league's 20 teams agreed earlier this month to resume competition on June 13 in empty stadiums. Inter Milan are a further eight points behind in third with one game in hand. The Italian Cup still has the second legs of the Napoli-Inter and Juve-AC Milan semi-finals to play plus the final.

NRL centre stood down after failing drugs test

May 29, 2020

When served the provisional suspension notice on Tuesday, officers also confiscated Xerri's mobile phone. Xerri, 19, was provisionally suspended by the NRL on Tuesday after returning a positive A-sample for exogenous testosterone, androsterone, etiocholanolone and 5b-androstane-3a, 17b-diol, having been tested by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) in November previous year.

World Rugby rejects Covid-19 relief global tournament proposal

May 29, 2020

World Rugby has turned down a suggestion made by the former chief executive of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), Francis Baron, who said that Britain could host a major worldwide rugby event in 2021 to help with the impact of COVID-19. World Rugby has rejected a proposal for an unofficial World Cup event next year aimed at boosting the game's finances after the coronavirus stoppage.

FAQ: The NHL's planned return to the ice

May 29, 2020

With the regular season now over, the postseason will expand to accommodate 24 teams as opposed to the traditional 16. The remaining 16 teams will play a best-of-five series to determine who will advance to the second round. In this unprecedented time, leagues are scrambling to set up sites where they can finish the season. We would certainly like to have a city in Canada.

Pat Riley Releases Reverential Statement on Passing of Jerry Sloan

May 29, 2020

That coaching longevity allowed Sloan to collect a total of 1,221 wins over the course of his lengthy coaching career with both the Bulls and Jazz . He was promoted to head coach after one season and spent three years leading the Bulls before he was sacked.

Yzerman has 'no plans' to fire Blashill as head coach

May 29, 2020

I think we're all in our organization trying to take a long-term approach to get this organization to the level that we all want it to be ... and that's to that championship level. Free agency also won't start until the playoffs conclude. Later in the press conference, he was asked about his impression of Dylan Larkin, who would be the assumed frontrunner for the captaincy.

Elliott ends Busch's Truck win streak, collects $100000 bounty

May 29, 2020

On Feb. 22, Harvick announced that he would put up a bounty of $50,000 for any full-time Cup Series driver who competes in a Truck Series race and finishes ahead of Busch. But he could never chase down Elliott on a long green flag stretch to close the race, getting no closer than 0.3 seconds of the leader. Busch started at 16th and quickly moved to sixth before problems with the separator forced him to fall into the pits and brought him back to 33rd.

Woods, Manning vs. Brady, Mickelson was most-watched golf event

May 29, 2020

The hilarious accident was heavily discussed on social media and after the event, Brady made sure to make a joke saying "Pants wanted in on social distancing I guess". It caused a 45-minute delay at the start, and as Woods said on the practice range, 'I don't normally play in conditions like this'. The combination of two of the best and well-known golfers in the world and two of the greatest quarterbacks in National Football League history playing a friendly, but competitive round of golf ...

National Football League owners approve 3 playing rule changes for 2020 season

May 29, 2020

National Football League owners shied away from making a quirky rules change Thursday, opting instead to table the discussion of creating an alternative to onside kicks. They'd have to run a fourth-down play from their new line of scrimmage, so an offensive holding penalty would lead to a fourth-and-25 from the 15-yard line, and if the offensive team didn't convert, the defensive team would take over on downs from where the play ended.

Boston Marathon is cancelled - AW

May 29, 2020

That presented organizers with a social distancing problem that won't be solved by the fall. In March, when the race was postponed to 14 September, Mayor Marty Walsh cited the desire to salvage the estimated $211m pumped into the city's economy each year.

Serie A to return on June 20

May 28, 2020

This decision follows after the scientific technical committee approved the medical protocol suggested by the Lega Calcio. "I would bet on the Serie A season starting up again, but I'm not sure I'd bet on it reaching a conclusion", former Italy chief medic Castellacci told Radio Capital.

Man Utd pair Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba available for season restart

May 28, 2020

The 30-year-old may, however, not be able to return to China in time for the new season, because of border restrictions. Solskjaer's men were three points off the top four in the Premier League when play was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic in March.

David Luiz set for Arsenal exit

May 28, 2020

Mikel Arteta has repeatedly sung Luiz's praises since replacing Unai Emery as head coach in December and is understood to be desperate to keep him, as is the Gunners' technical director Edu. If this report is true then the £8m Deadline Day signing could be joining a new club next season and there are some rumours that the Brazilian could move out of the Premier League in order to end his professional career at Benfica .

WTO ruling against S.Arabia threatens Newcastle deal

May 28, 2020

Last year Liam Fox, then secretary of state at the Department for International Trade, in a letter to a colleague, said that he had contacted directly Saudi Arabia's minister for commerce and investment about the issue of Saudi piracy. Talks are continuing over a behind-closed-doors return for the Premier League next month, the division having been suspended since mid-March following the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus.

After silence, Trump marks 100,000 virus deaths in US

May 28, 2020

President Donald Trump's continued mocking of wearing masks has led to a backlash by a growing number of Republicans, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday. The CDC states: "Cloth face coverings provide an extra layer to help prevent the respiratory droplets from traveling in the air and onto other people".

Two Alligators In A "Death Playoff" At Golf Course

May 28, 2020

Apparently, this went on for one or two hours. Matthew Proffitt, who was playing golf with his friends at the time, posted a video of the alligators above. On Facebook , one user joked, "I will never golf again but I certainly wouldn't golf where dinosaurs are fighting it out!" And a practical Alan Meiselman pointed out: "It's mating season for gators, don't get in the middle".

Rain Pushes Charlotte Cup Race to Thursday

May 28, 2020

Under social distancing guidelines, TV can't turn around broadcast equipment and crews as quickly. The 500k race will be the last of four races this week at Charlotte, which started with NASCAR's longest race - the Coca Cola 600 - won by Brad Keselowski last Sunday night.

Rory McIlroy thinks Ryder Cup will be postponed until 2021

May 28, 2020

Players like Brooks Koepka came out and agreed with McIlroy, although his teammate and Ryder Cup veteran Ian Poulter said he would welcome playing the biennial event without spectators. "I think players feed off the energy, especially the home team". 'If Wentworth does get moved, I could see myself going over to play, ' said the 31-year-old.

Brady selling custom Cadillac Escalade for $300K

May 28, 2020

The fully-loaded Escalade costs $350,000 when brand new, according to the listing . It's much more than just an Escalade and obviously played a big part in Brady's life. "I took pride in picking out all the customizations of the ESV; from the trim of the seats to the color of the rug". "The 5" single stamped, steel raised roof with steel support ribbing is created to meet or exceed US Federal Safety Standards and Crush Resistance Laws while providing optimal rear passenger headroom.

COVID-19 Deaths Linked To Liverpool Vs Atletico Madrid Game

May 28, 2020

Defending European champions Liverpool were eliminated from this season's Champions League when they suffered a surprise home defeat to Atletico after extra-time to lose the tie 3-2 on aggregate, in what was the last major game to be played in England before football shuddered to a halt due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Japan's baseball league to start on June 19

May 28, 2020

The season was to have begun on March 20 but the start was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic . "I am very pleased we could settle on an Opening Day", commissioner Atsushi Saito said Monday (May 25) in a virtual news conference.

Stroll appoints Mercedes chief as new Aston Martin CEO

May 28, 2020

The company has appointed Keith Stanton, now vice president and chief manufacturing operations officer, as interim chief operating officer to support the executive chairman, Lawrence Stroll. It caused loss before tax to soar to £118.9m, up from £17.3m the year before. Aston Martin said he has "a successful track record of implementing business transformation in a competitive environment", noting Mercedes-AMG has more than doubled its product portfolio and quadrupled the number of cars ...

'Liverpool have been a machine' - Mbappe praises Klopp's 'ruthless' side

May 28, 2020

Liverpool is now 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League table and on course for its first ever title once the season resumes. Liverpool presently rest atop the Premier League, preserving a 25- factor lead over last period's champs Manchester City .

Kobe Bryant's induction to hall of fame postponed

May 28, 2020

There was no immediate announcement from the Hall of Fame about the rescheduling plan. The ceremony was due to be held Aug 29 in Springfield, Massachusetts, following a presentation the previous day in Uncasville, Connecticut. Only six players in National Basketball Association history have been selected to 15 or more All-Star Games - and Bryant, Duncan and Garnett are three of them.

David Luiz set to leave Arsenal this summer with contract expiring

May 28, 2020

Top-flight teams have been stepping up preparations for Project Restart next month and Luiz has been back at the club's training ground and looked to be in high spirits with the rest of his team-mates. However, it appears that he only agreed on a 12-month contract with the option for another year and the club are now reluctant to trigger the extension amid the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

NHL's coronavirus comeback plan features 24-team playoff format

May 28, 2020

The NHL suspended play March 12 after the worsening coronavirus pandemic made it impossible to safely hold games. "I felt that the players would be amped up and ready to go whether there was round-robin games or play-in games during the playoffs while knowing other teams were playing competitive games".

Liverpool pull out of Werner race?

May 28, 2020

The former Stuttgart forward scored a hat-trick in Saturday's 5-0 thrashing of Mainz as Leipzig climbed above Borussia Monchengladbach and into third place in Bundesliga. The Athletic journalist James Pearce recently claimed that Werner "has his heart set on a move to Liverpool" while German publication Bild claimed Klopp is "willing" to pay the €60m which would be required for the transfer.

At last NFF, Rohr sign new contract

May 28, 2020

The NFF president, Amaju Pinnick, made this known on Wednesday without giving details of the contract. It would be Redknapp's second stint in global management after he had a very brief stint in charge of the Jordan national team back in 2016.

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