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China closing schools, colleges in Beijing again as coronavirus outbreak grows

June 16, 2020

More than 76,000 nearby residents were tested on Sunday across nearly 300 testing points, authorities said, and strict measures have been put in place, including school closures, and transport suspensions, including ride-sharing and taxi services.

'I'll keep fighting' - Marcus Rashford on meals campaign

June 16, 2020

MARCUS RASHFORD has confirmed he will supply THREE MILLION meals to vulnerable people - but has promised to "keep fighting" for more. This was after the player helped in raising about £20 million for charity amidst the coronavirus lockdown.

Giants K Aldrick Rosas Arrested For Alleged Hit And Run

June 16, 2020

The 25-year-old Rosas was said to be driving 100 miles per hour at around 8:25 a.m. on Monday in Chico, Calif., when he failed to stop at a red light and smashed into the side of a pickup truck. Rosas has been charged with the hit-and-run as well as driving with a suspended license, while a DUI investigation is ongoing. "We are aware of the situation and have been in contact with Aldrick".

Garuccio's Hearts make legal challenge over Scottish relegation

June 16, 2020

The relegations of Hearts , Partick Thistle and Stranraer have been officially confirmed after just a handful of clubs indicated they would vote in favour of league reconstruction for next season. Sadly, there were too few of us". "We have stated from the beginning that the unjust and unfair treatment of Hearts , Partick Thistle, Stranraer and indeed other clubs can not be allowed to go unchallenged".

Bailey, Freeney debut on college Hall of Fame ballot

June 16, 2020

Miami quarterback Ken Dorsey, Georgia cornerback Champ Bailey and Kansas State running back Darren Sproles are among those first-time players on that list. The Burlsworth Trophy is presented each year to the nation's best player who began his career as a walk-on. He also was a part of the 2000 National Championship team.

Ezekiel Elliott tests positive for Coronavirus per report

June 16, 2020

Elliott reportedly is asymptomatic and doing fine . "Due to federal and local privacy laws, we are unable to provide information regarding the personal health of any of our employees". Texas has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases, posting a record number of new infections and hospital admissions. The sources say none of the players has been in the team's facilities and the proper health protocols were followed.

Credit given to Windies for taking 'scary decision' to proceed with series

June 16, 2020

Star bowler Archer was born in Barbados and represented West Indies at Under-19 level before opting to play for England. "It's all about winning and playing hard cricket". Jason Holder-skippered 25-man squad, including 11 reserves, are now in Old Trafford, Manchester, where they will be quarantined for two weeks, during which time they will continue to train in a bid to defend the coveted Wisden Trophy, which they won in the Caribbean previous year.

The venues that will host the Champions League and Europa League

June 16, 2020

The Champions League was suspended in March, midway through the round of 16, due to the coronavirus pandemic . Ties that have already been started will finish in the usual way, meaning Barcelona will host Napoli at the Camp Nou and Real Madrid will travel to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.

Canada, US extend border restrictions to July 21

June 16, 2020

Trudeau said that, over the next few weeks, his government will be looking at global best practices and monitoring the economy and the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic to evaluate if any changes need to be made to CERB so that more people are supported.

Aston Villa are allegedly set to sign Caolan McBride

June 16, 2020

The intensity drops a little bit. We have to adapt. Like most managers, Arteta has concerns about the fitness of his players after they were forced to work out on their own before the gradual return to organised training. 'He is a Manchester United player and they will make the decision based on what is best for themselves and for Dean. Only Liverpool (9) have conceded fewer away goals than Sheffield United in the Premier League this year (12), with the Blades the only side yet ...

Serena Williams 'would love to play' US Open, says coach

June 16, 2020

Open. Last week, divisions emerged between players after the USTA proposed a series of strict restrictions to allow for a grand slam. "We would not have access to Manhattan, we would have to sleep in hotels at the airport, to be tested twice or three times per week".

Kyle Weatherman debuts Blue Lives Matter-themed auto design at Homestead

June 16, 2020

The "thin blue line" of law enforcement separates the two, according to Thin Blue Line USA , which makes pro-police clothing and gifts that support police nonprofits. While Weatherman may say that his design is just to support first responders, it's hard to believe that's entirely the case given his timing. NASCAR banned the Confederate battle flags at its facilities on June 10 , saying, "the presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a ...

Trump expected to sign modest police reform order on Tuesday

June 16, 2020

The initiatives in the order will be focused on creating national standards of use-of-force along with tracking police misconduct. The president said he would hold a news conference at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the order. Trump. On Monday, the president told reporters the order would help preserve "law and order", and "justice" and "safety". While Trump signaled last week that he may support outlawing chokeholds, the executive order is not expected to direct an outright ...

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts resigns amid leadership criticism

June 16, 2020

Roberts was appointed in October 2018, replacing James Sutherland who quit after 17 years at the helm following a damaging ball-tampering scandal involving then-national skipper Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and batsman Cameron Bancroft.

Goodell encourages teams to sign Kaepernick

June 16, 2020

Goodell's interview was to be included in an ESPN special to be televised Monday night that also featured the commissioners of other pro sports leagues. "So none of those players were in the facilities; all of those players, fortunately, have had either mild symptoms or are asymptomatic", Goodell said.

Manchester United rejected by Barcelona in bids to sign Ansu Fati

June 16, 2020

Sport go on to claim that Manchester United haven't been deterred in their pursuit of the Catalan side's next big talent following his breakthrough season at FC Barcelona . He will be an important player in the coming years, ' Vilajoana added. While still plying his trade for Barcelona B, Vilajoana expects Puig to make the step up if he continues to work hard.

Trump Says Will Sign Executive Order on Police Reform on Tuesday

June 16, 2020

They said focus is breaking down barriers and bringing communities together and not demonizing the police. Another part would push for creating so-called co-respondent services, a system in which officers would pair with social workers when responding to nonviolent calls, especially those involving mental health concerns and drug addiction issues.

French Olympic hopeful climber Luce Douady, 16, dies after cliff fall

June 16, 2020

We obviously think of his family and we will be at his disposal'. The French star won the junior world championship in bouldering previous year. The climber performs on small rock formations or climbing walls and doesn't use safety equipment like ropes or harnesses.

Aubameyangs Arsenal future feels 'positive' - Arteta

June 16, 2020

When asked how contract talks with Aubameyang are going Arteta underlined that it is very important that the club show him that they believe in him and make him feel wanted, before saying that he believes the player is very happy at the club.

Carson thinks Trump will ‘get there’ on athletes kneeling

June 16, 2020

On Wednesday, the US Soccer repealed a rule that requires all players to stand during the anthem. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson on Monday predicted that President Trump will come around to understanding professional athletes who kneel in protest during the national anthem, even as he indicated as recently as last week he still opposed the gesture.

England's Rashford steps up campaign over free meals for children

June 16, 2020

The 22-year-old, who will be back in action for United this week, has already helped raised more than £20 million for food distribution charity Fare Share since the Covid-19 outbreak and told MPs his motivation comes from personal experience after growing up in south Manchester.

Valtteri Bottas: Mercedes will not replace me with Sebastian Vettel

June 16, 2020

Valtteri Bottas says he has been told not to worry about Sebastian Vettel taking his place at Mercedes next year. "You can when you're hungry, motivated, disciplined - you are one team and you've got a goal". That has led to speculation he could switch to Mercedes, but Bottas has been told by the team it is not the case. "It's no different in any way than any other season for me".

Sushant Singh Rajput’s mortal remains taken to crematorium

June 16, 2020

After his untimely demise, Sushant's team had also shared a message for his fans that read, "It pains us to share that Sushant Singh Rajput is no longer with us". Deshmukh took to Twitter and said that though post-mortem report has confirmed that Sushant committed suicide, the depression angle too will be probed.

Veteran Lehman makes strong start, Rose leads as PGA Tour resumes

June 16, 2020

A starving Justin Rose produced three birdies in his first four holes to feed his appetite for golf upon the game's return to action at the Colonial Golf Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The power-broker trio of first-place finisher Rory McIlroy , No. 2 Brooks Koepka and No. 3 Zone Rahm were clearly and surprisingly calm. McIlroy and Koipka shot 2-under and Raham 1-under.

MLBPA proposes 89-game season, expanded playoffs, full prorated salaries

June 16, 2020

And ESPN's Jesse Rogers reports that the union proposal contains expanded 16-team playoffs in both 2020 and 2021, which would surely hold appeal to ownership. Players with no high-risk concerns may opt out but without service or salary. MLB's offer would guarantee each $8,723,967 with the chance to increase to $12,190,633 apiece if the postseason is completed.

Chuba Hubbard threatens boycott over OK State coach's OAN T-shirt

June 16, 2020

This is completely insensitive to everything going on in society, and it's unacceptable. Oklahoma State OT Teven Jenkins and LB Amen Ogbongbemiga tweeted messages of support for Hubbard, as did Baltimore Ravens RB Justice Hill , who starred at OSU from 2016-2018.

Major League Baseball nears media rights extension with Turner Sports

June 16, 2020

During that contract, Turner Sports alternated broadcasting the ALCS and NLCS with FOX Sports. MLB already has a deal with FOX Sports for the other league championship series, as well as the World Series. 'The MLBPA's position that players are entitled to virtually all the revenue from a 2020 season played without fans is not fair to the thousands of other baseball employees that clubs and our office are supporting financially during this very hard 2020 season.

USTA still planning for US Open to begin on August 31

June 16, 2020

Barty has not played competitively since a semi-final loss to Petra Kvitova at the Qatar Open in late February. The operational plan to hold the event amid concerns about the coronavirus includes no spectators, limited player entourages, centralized housing, increased cleaning at the tournament grounds in Flushing Meadows and testing for COVID-19.

Cowboys, Texans players test positive for coronavirus, sources say

June 15, 2020

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the person wasn't authorized to discuss Elliott's diagnosis publicly. There have been no reports on the identity of the other players who have tested positive. Earlier in the pandemic, Denver defensive end and former Texas A&M Aggie Von Miller and Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen tested positive. For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up within weeks.

Kyle Weatherman debuts ‘#BackTheBlue’ vehicle design at NASCAR Xfinity race

June 15, 2020

The Blue Lives Matter movement, which started in response to Black Lives Matter , advocates for police and other law enforcement officers. CBS News reports that the reveal from Mike Harmon Racing, Weatherman's racing team, came just four days after Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace drove a vehicle which had "Black Lives Matter" in the two of the same spots where Weatherman's pro-cop slogans resided.

Trump to avoid National Football League and U.S. soccer games if players kneel

June 15, 2020

He tweeted: "Could it be even remotely possible that in Roger Goodell's rather interesting statement of peace and reconciliation, he was intimating that it would now be O.K. U.S. superstar Megan Rapinoe , who won the women's 2019 Ballon d'Or , also took the knee to show her support for the former National Football League star.

Ezekiel Elliott among Cowboys players that tested positive for the coronavirus

June 15, 2020

Not long after Elliott's agent Rocky Arceneaux told NFL Network that the running back was in good condition after contracting the disease, Elliott tweeted out: "HIPAA??" Coaches and limited staff have returned to work at the Cowboys' facility, The Star in Frisco, but players have mostly had virtual instruction this offseason.

US Open to take place without fans amid player worries

June 15, 2020

Players will lodge together at a hotel outside of Manhattan as part of the plan, and will be subject to frequent coronavirus testing. World number one Novak Djokovic said the proposed safety measures and restrictions on the numbers of support staff were problematical.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's son arrested and charged in stabbing incident

June 15, 2020

Adam , the youngest son of the National Basketball Association legend's five children, appeared on " Celebrity Family Feud " on his father's team in 2017. Authorities say the victim suffered "multiple non-life threatening injuries" and transported himself to the hospital. Overall, the investigation for the same is ongoing.

Schauffele leads by one atop loaded Colonial leaderboard

June 15, 2020

Sitting one shot back in the first PGA Tour event following a three-month COVID-19 break was a pack of five golfers that included world number four Justin Thomas (66), three-times major victor Jordan Spieth (68) and reigning U.S. "I wish there was some fans tomorrow", Varner said. "I did a lot of things solid the first two days, but I just made too many careless mistakes, so I was trying to clean that up today, and I felt like I did a good job on that and just gave myself a chance with my ...

Messi claims new record as Barcelona beat Mallorca

June 15, 2020

Messi would run across the Mallorca penalty area and would shoot with his right foot into the roof of the net for his goal . He is presently the top scorer in the league with 20 goals from 21 matches. The Uruguayan underwent surgery on a knee problem that at one point threatened to rule him out of the rest of the season, but the coronavirus shutdown has allowed him to come back in time to play a potentially key role in the title run-in.

ABC casts its first black Bachelor, Rachel Lindsay reacts #105093

June 15, 2020

Rachel Lindsay , who was The Bachelorette's first Black female lead in 2017, appeared on Juliet Litman's podcast Bachelor Party and opened up about her thoughts on the decision. Reportedly, for several months, producers were talking about James. "I'm just going to lean into myself and how my mom raised me and hopefully when people invite me into their homes on Monday night they're going to see that I'm not much different from them and they see that diverse love stories are lovely".

Baker Mayfield 'okay' with losing fans over National Football League kneeling stance

June 15, 2020

And the Browns quarterback doesn't care if fans don't like it. Mayfield has spoken out since George Floyd's death May 25 at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, and he now plans to back up his words in the pregame by joining teammates in protesting social injustice and police brutality.

Berger beats Morikawa in sudden-death playoff at Colonial

June 15, 2020

Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club. The tour administered 487 tests for the new coronavirus at Colonial, and the results on all of them came back negative.

Ex-Rangers boss Warburton recalls trying to stop Gilmour from joining Chelsea

June 15, 2020

Loftus-Cheek has not made a senior competitive appearance for Chelsea since last season due to a ruptured Achilles sustained last May . N'Golo Kante was back in action for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after returning to training later than his teammates because of safety fears amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham defender Ben Davies relishing Manchester United clash on return

June 15, 2020

Harry Kane, Moussa Sissoko, Son Heung-Min and Steven Bergwijn were all involved, having recovered from injury during the shutdown. "So it's like a new season that is going to start", added Lloris. "But there is also a risk when you go over your potential". "We know that this game is vital going into the final bit of our season to where we want to finish".

Vanessa Bryant Blocks Gianna And Kobe Bryant Instagram Fan Pages - Here’s Why!

June 15, 2020

In her speech, she said the two had hoped to grow old together. Since then, Vanessa Bryant's life has changed dramatically as she went from having the ideal life with one of the best players in National Basketball Association history, to unexpectedly losing her daughter and husband.

Coutinho begs Klopp, ready for pay cut for Liverpool return

June 15, 2020

Coutinho is now earning £250,000-per-week but is willing to take a pay cut to reunite with Jurgen Klopp's side. But a loan move remains a possibility, with the chance to make it permanent further down the line. Yet while Coutinho is eager to do all he can to engineer a move back to Liverpool , the finances involved in the deal may block his path. Joorabchian has repeatedly said Coutinho's preference is to return to the Premier League where he produced his best form.

Black Lives Matter: West Midlands protests 'passionate but peaceful'

June 15, 2020

He said he believed he had saved the life of the demonstrator - and friends who helped said they also wanted to prevent young black protesters from landing in jail for assaulting him. The dramatic rescue was captured on film on Saturday as far-right activists turned out for a counter-demo after statues of historic figures had been vandalised during BLM protests.

Houston suspends all voluntary workouts amid COVID-19 outbreak

June 15, 2020

Football and men's and women's basketball players returned to the University almost two weeks ago for the voluntary activities as part of the first phase of UH athletics' campus comeback. Cases in the Houston region are up to almost 22,000. UH joins a growing list of schools to have known positive cases, among them Auburn, Alabama, Arkansas State, Boise State, Clemson, Florida State, Iowa, Marshall, Mississippi, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Tech and UCF.

Spieth keeps it together to remain in the hunt at Colonial

June 15, 2020

Harold Varner III earned the outright lead at the halfway stage of the Charles Schwab Challenge , where Jordan Spieth impressed and world number one Rory McIlroy catapulted himself into contention. "It was kind of a weird day", he said. "Maybe that's a good thing for me right now". Spieth again looked far from his best during a third round of 68, with his putting something of a saving grace.

Varner takes early 1-shot lead over Spieth at Colonial

June 15, 2020

Glass half full - they're back playing competitive golf. "I'm honored that they requested me to do it". Harold Warner III compares Rose's 63 to one of the afternoon tea times, smashing all 18 greens - the third player to achieve that feat in the last 25 years.

Former head coach Bret Bielema sues Razorback Foundation

June 15, 2020

The Foundation halted the monthly payments after December 2018 when Bielema's salary was revealed to be much lower than the market value for his role. According to the lawsuit, Bielema reached an agreement with the Patriots in early 2018 to assist its coaching staff in assessing National Football League draft prospects and was paid $25,000 for about seven weeks of work.

Serena Williams and her daughter are dressed in matching outfits

June 15, 2020

Serena Williams and her daughter Olympia are going strong through the extended tour shutdown. One such talent that we have seen is of ace tennis player Serena Williams who has shared her dance video on Instagram. "Little town/Full of little people/Waking up to say/Bonjour!" The photos show the tennis powerhouse wearing a high-fashion version of her signature tennis whites (a sleek trench coat and bodysuit, plus a blazer and briefs) and standing atop a series of pillars in a variety of ...

Roger Federer out for remainder of 2020 after injury setback

June 15, 2020

The biggest title he has yet to win is an Olympic singles gold medal. The Tokyo Games - seen as Federer's final opportunity to complete a career "golden" Grand Slam - have been postponed until next year because of the pandemic, and Federer will turn 40 on the day of the closing ceremony.

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