The countdown clock is ticking again for the Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo • The countdown clocks have been reset and are ticking again for the Tokyo Olympics. The model outside Tokyo Station, and others across the Japanese capital, were switched on almost immediately after organizers announced the new dates — July ...

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Kawa says Masvidal agreed to fight Usman at UFC 249

Before the location of UFC 249 could even be revealed, the main event fight between lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and No. 1 contender Tony Ferguson was put in doubt when the title holder announced on social media that he is stuck in ...

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Mississippi State's Mike Leach lands ESPN Jr. 300 QB Sawyer Robertson

New Mississippi State coach Mike Leach landed one of his first big commitments on Tuesday when ESPN Junior 300 quarterback Sawyer Robertson chose the Bulldogs. Robertson is a 6-foot-3, 185-pounder out of Coronado High School in Lubbock, Texas, ...

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Cowboys: Predicting who Dallas will select with the No. 17 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft

As it stands today, the Dallas Cowboys currently own the No. 17 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. With the 2020 NFL Draft still scheduled to take place in late April, the Cowboys will soon be on the clock with at least a few primary needs still glaring.

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Merrill named to Senior CLASS first team

Awards keep coming in for Aggie guard Sam Merrill. The reigning two-time Mountain West Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player picked up a national accolade on Tuesday. Merrill was named a Senior CLASS Award First-Team All-American in men's ...

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Sports Director Supports Shutdown Of Sporting Activities

Director of sports, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Port-Harcourt, Gospel A. Johnson, has supported the shut down of sporting activities in the country. He stated that the action taken by the Federal Government due to the outbreak of Coronavirus ...

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Jose Ramirez-Viktor Postol Super Lightweight World Title Bout Postponed

(March 31, 2020) — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WBC/WBO super lightweight world champion Jose Ramirez's scheduled May 9 title defense against Viktor Postol at Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif., has been postponed. The rescheduled bout will take ...

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Copa America 2021: When will rearranged Argentina & Colombia finals take place?

Here's what you need to know about when Copa America will take place, after this summer's 2020 edition was postponed due to coronavirus. Due to the Covid-19 crisis that has taken over the world, it was no surprise when it was announced that South ...

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MFM FC Boss Charges Players On Fitness

The head coach of Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries FC, Tony Bolus, has given training programmes to his charges as they observe the unavoidable break due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Officials and players of the Lagos-based Nigeria ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo sent text to Juventus team-mate inviting him to training workout at 11pm

Cristiano Ronaldo is not one to shy away from hard graft and a story from his former Juventus teammate Medhi Benatia proves this once again. The Portugal international is widely regarded as one of the best players to ever play the game but, unlike Lionel ...

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Patriots draft prep: In trench warfare, O-line depth always key

A continuing series looking at how the Patriots could fill positions through the NFL Draft, April 23 to 25. When it comes to the offensive line, you can never have enough depth. That was evident last year. The Patriots had three offensive linemen retire during the ...

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Patriots Talk Podcast: Consensus that this New York team will be in charge of AFC East

With Tom Brady off to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New England Patriots could have a rough road ahead in 2020. It seems more and more likely that Bill Belichick will roll with second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham as his starter and that alone is a major ...

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Chelsea joins Arsenal, Man U in Osimhen battle

Chelsea is among a host of European heavyweights queuing up to sign Lille striker, Victor Osimhen, according to reports. The Blues were searching for attacking reinforcements to shoulder the goalscoring burden alongside Tammy Abraham and were ...

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Western Sydney Wanderers stand down entire squad

Western Sydney Wanderers have stood down their entire squad and staff indefinitely due financial losses stemming from the postponement of the A-League. The club is facing significant cash flow problems as a result of the competition's shutdown due to the ...

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Dan Le Batard and Katie Nolan Weren't Fooled By Mina Kimes' Synopsis of 'Midsommar'

Dan Le Batard and his Highly Quarantined crew were back at it again on Tuesday with ...

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Inter Milan's Diego Godin: Health crisis in Italy became 'untenable'

Inter Milan defender Diego Godin returned to Uruguay after enduring two weeks of quarantine in Italy and detailed to ESPN his experiences dealing with coronavirus in one of the world's hardest-hit areas. - Coronavirus cancellations and reactions across ...

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Man Utd values Ighalo at £70m

Some at Manchester United believe Odion Ighalo would be worth £70million if he were five years younger, reports said. The Nigerian international has been a big hit at Old Trafford since arriving from Chinese Super League side, Shanghai Shenhua on ...

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Manchester United to miss out on Jack Grealish if season is voided?

Manchester United reportedly face the prospect of missing out on signing Jack Grealish this summer if the Premier League season is declared null and void. The future of the 2019-20 campaign remains up in the air as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, ...

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Dimitar Berbatov urges Harry Kane to think long and hard over potential Man Utd move

Harry Kane is being heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham this summer, with Manchester United potential suitors for the striker, but a man who made that same switch himself has urged the England captain to think long and hard about his future.

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Williams on Senior CLASS All-America Second Team

MANHATTAN – K-State forward Peyton Williams has been named to the 2020 Senior CLASS Award All-America Second Team in an announcement by the organization on Tuesday. Williams is the sixth player in program history to earn Senior CLASS Award ...

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'Can we say it's £1.2m': How a chance phone call changed the course of the Premier League

Unwanted at Leeds, Eric Cantona went on to join Manchester United and establish himself as a cult figure at Old Trafford. But if it was not for a phone call, the French footballing star may never have helped the Red Devils to glory. The new details of Cantona's ...

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Coronavirus: Jaguars coach Doug Marrone adjusting to change just like everyone else during pandemic

Coach Doug Marrone said as a safety precaution due to the pandemic, he has not been able to visit his parents, who live in The Villages, an age-restricted community in Central Florida about 55 miles from Orlando. This content is being provided for free as a ...

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Messi Includes Christian Pulisic Among His Top 15 'Youth on the Rise'

Lionel Messi has named his top 15 young men's soccer prospects, and U.S. men's national team star Christian Pulisic made the list. Messi's picks for "youth on the rise" were part of Topps' Champions League cards, which the Barcelona star designed.

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Tom Brady re-watches Super Bowl LI, Joey Gallo's at-home batting practice

In Monday's look around the best of the sports internet, we check in on Mekhi Becton, who was the heaviest individual at the 2020 NFL Combine and ran a 5.11 40-yard dash. Here he is again turning heads with his at-home workout pushing a pick up truck ...

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Scenarios for a potential return of the Premier League

The Premier League campaign has been postponed until at least April 30 because of the pandemic, but the chances of a return in May look bleak. AFP Sport takes a closer look at the various scenarios that are likely to be considered in the talks over if and ...

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Madrid Drops Interest In Mane

Real Madrid has reportedly eased in their pursuit of Liverpool forward Sadio Mane. According to Tidesports source, the Senegal international is not their number one transfer target anymore. Mane has reportedly dropped down the pecking order with Borussia ...

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Mariners stood down, PFA seeks FFA help

Central Coast have become the second A-League club confirmed to stand down players and staff as the financial pitch of the coronavirus pandemic hits. Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) announced on Tuesday it had received confirmation from ...

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FOX NEWS: Operation BBQ Relief: Charity feeds homeless, first responders, employs restaurant workers

Operation BBQ Relief: Charity feeds homeless, first responders, employs restaurant workers



Operation BBQ Relief is doing its part on the coronavirus frontlines feeding the hungry. The Kansas City-area charity usually mobilizes with hot meals after natural disasters; these days they are feeding COVID-19 first responders and the local homeless as well as employing restaurant workers suddenly left jobless.

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Bellator cancels next three shows due to coronavirus concerns

The turnaround point is not yet in sight in the ongoing battle against coronavirus. And as such, Bellator continues to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring the health and safety of their athletes and employees in the wake of the worldwide pandemic.

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Blues guru calls on AFL to bring back subs

Carlton fitness guru Andrew Russell has called on the AFL to bring back substitutes to help clubs deal with short breaks between games that are expected when the season returns from the coronavirus break. Russell, a leading conditioning expert, is confident ...

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Broncos Re-Sign OLB Jeremiah Attaochu to One-Year Deal

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. The Denver Broncos on Monday re-signed unrestricted free-agent outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu to a one-year contract, President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway announced. Attaochu (6-3, 252 pounds) is a ...

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Football must stand together during these tough times

ALL over the world football pitches are as deserted as the streets. The world currently has bigger concerns than who will qualify for next season's Champions League. But we miss it, immensely. And it's OK to miss something that is such a big part of so many of ...

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NFLPA medical director says he's optimistic 2020 season will take place

NFL Players Association medical director Thom Mayer said he's optimistic the 2020 season will take place but that the union and the NFL will know a lot more in late May or early June about whether playing this season is viable. Mayer discussed the ...

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Ndidi Nigeria's costliest player at €45m

Licester City's midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has been rated as the costliest Nigerian playing in Europe. According to transfer market website, Transfermarkt, published yesterday, Ndidi at €45 million, based on the valuation, tops the list, followed by Alex Iwobi ...

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FG 'll decide new dates for Edo 2020 in due course, says Dare

Youth and Sports Development Minister, Sunday Dare revealed that only the Federal Government would decide whether to hold the National Sports Festival this year or move it to a date in 2021. Tis clarification, he said, became necessary due to numerous ...

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Billy Gillispie hired as head coach at Division I-bound Tarleton State

Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie is the new head coach at Division I-bound Tarleton State, the school announced Monday. Gillispie agreed to a four-year deal, according to the Stephenville, Texas-based school. "Wow, what a blessing," Gillispie said.

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From Mbappe to Dembele - only these players capable of becoming Salah for Liverpool

Liverpool's recruitment drive will be working overtime in the next few years to ensure their dominance is long-lasting. The Reds are set to add the Premier League title to last season's Champions League crown and have a hunger for more silverware. How well ...

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Mikel, Greatest Nigerian Player-Amokachi

Former Nigeria striker and Coach Daniel Amokachi has named former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel as the greatest Nigerian player ever. Mikel enjoyed a successful international career with the Super Eagles before his retirement last July. He played at ...

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Chelsea Interested In Signing Hakimi

Chelsea is reportedly interested in signing Achraf Hakimi from Real Madrid. According to Tidesports source, the Blues are keen on signing the Morocco international who is currently on-loan at Borussia Dortmund. Hakimi will report back to Madrid at the end of ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo texted me by 11pm to go to the gym - Benatia

Cristiano Ronaldo texted Medhi Benatia to accompany him to the gym after a Serie A game. - CR7 came in as a substitute to score the equalizer for Juventus while Benatia was an unused sub. - The Portuguese felt he did not sweat enough during the game ...

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Patriots fans will love Matthew Slater's mindset on the team's 2020 goals

Don't expect the goals of the New England Patriots to change in 2020, even though Tom Brady will not be the starting quarterback. For the first time since 2002, the Patriots will go into a new season without knowing who will start at quarterback. The leading ...

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Man Utd in Dean Henderson dilemma amid ongoing top-five battle with Sheffield United

Manchester United are facing a dilemma in the form of goalkeeper Dean Henderson and his situation with Sheffield United ahead of the resumption of the Premier League. England hopeful Henderson has spent another season impressing on loan with the ...

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Messi, Bielsa, Maradona... or Carlovich?: This unknown icon is Rosario's favourite son

The classy midfielder ran rings around the Argentina national team and could have been greater than Diego and Messi... he just didn't want to be. With preparations for the 1974 World Cup in full flow, with their minds focused on the potential challenge ahead ...

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Daniel Cormier: The UFC needs to take measures to help Jon Jones

Daniel Cormier's phone started blowing up with texts last Thursday morning. His bitter rival, Jon Jones, had just been arrested for alleged aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm. Friends in Cormier's inner circle were reaching out to him with messages ...

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Ways to determine the Premier League winner

The Premier League is indefinitely suspended because of COVID-19 coronavirus. 10 days ago, the league said matches would not resume until at least April 30th and that the FA rule requiring the season to end before June 1st had been waived. Less than ...

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Virus affects African club competitions

JOHANNESBURG. — The May semi-finals and finals of the two annual African football club competitions are likely to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the continent. After two-leg semi-finals in the competitions between May 1 and 10, the ...

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Australia says no collusion in decision to withdraw from 2020 Games

By Ian Ransom. MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has said its decision to pull out of the 2020 Tokyo Games was unilateral and made without the knowledge of Canada or the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The AOC ...

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Wolfpack Flashback: Great Games You Probably Don't Remember

The only Madness going on this March is taking place off the court, with the NCAA tournament cancelled in response to the growing coronavirus crisis. With no actual games to report on, SI All Wolfpack is looking back in time to remember some of NC State's ...

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Former Broncos cornerback/kick returner Goldie Sellers dies at 78

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Former Denver Broncos cornerback/kick returner Goldie Sellers died Saturday night of complications from cancer, his family announced. He was 78. Sellers played two seasons for the Broncos (1966-67) and was traded by ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo forced to buy gifts for Juventus team-mates after red card

Cristiano Ronaldo was forced to buy iMac computers for his Juventus team-mates following his red card against Valencia. The forward was sent off in his first Champion League clash for the Italian giants following his arrival in 2018. And as per then manager ...

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The real reason 'clever' Ronaldo left Real Madrid was to prove he is the greatest – not Messi

Jamie Carragher believes Cristiano Ronaldo was “clever” by leaving Real Madrid for Juventus to get one over rival Lionel Messi. The Portuguese sensation quit the Bernabeu for the Old Lady in 2018 following a long-running battle with the Argentinian in ...

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Big 12 to join other conferences in allowing virtual meetings for teams

The Big 12 will join other Power 5 conferences in allowing virtual meetings between athletes, coaches and staff, beginning Monday, the league said in a statement Sunday night. "All virtual group activities, including film study, are limited to two hours per week ...

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Tacko Fall discusses Africa-to-America basketball pipeline on 60 Minutes

When Tacko Fall was 16, he left Senegal for the first time. The big man came to the United States on a special visa to attend high school and develop as a basketball player. There was only one problem. Fall wasn't very familiar with the game of basketball.

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Angel Di Maria claims Real Madrid tried to prevent him playing in World Cup Final

Angel Di Maria has revealed Real Madrid sent him a letter pleading that he sit out Argentina's World Cup final against Germany in 2014. The Argentina forward had injured his hamstring against Belgium in his side's 1-0 win in the quarter-final and was forced ...

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AP Was There: NC State stuns Houston 54-52 for '83 title

This April 4, 1983, file photo shows North Carolina State's Lorenzo Charles (43) dunking the ball against Houston in the NCAA Championship game in Albuquerque, N.M. Charles' dunk shot with one second remaining fulfilled North Carolina State's ...

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Tacko Fall discusses his recruitment out of Africa to US

Celtics rookie Tacko Fall appeared on "60 Minutes” Sunday night to discuss his experience being recruited out of Africa at the age of 16, and the shady world of human trafficking designed to bring young basketball players to America. Fall's path eventually ...

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Peter Crouch: I met Ronaldo in Ibiza – drinking beer with a supermodel while balancing an ashtray

The two-time World Cup winner was swigging beers alongside a supermodel as he balanced an ashtray on his stomach. Watch Foxtel in an instant. Catch up and settle in with no installation & no lock-in contract. Sign up to all of Foxtel Now with a 10-day free ...

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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Hakeem Olajuwon's Quadruple Double

The NBA's indefinite coronavirus suspension has caused fans to look back toward classic performances from previous seasons, and the Rockets celebrated a special throwback anniversary on Sunday. Hakeem Olajuwon entered March of 1990 in the midst of ...

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Enforced break couldn't have come at a worse time for returning Liverpool striker

Football has been left in limbo by the Coronavirus, quite rightly suspended indefinitely until it is safe to return. Some things are more important than simple sports, and the health of every player, coach, official, staff member and fan is definitely one of those.

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Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick expects "ghost games" will finish season

Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick has said that the only way to resolve the issue surrounding finishing the football season amid the coronavirus pandemic is to have games behind-closed-doors, in what he labelled as 'ghost games.' His side is currently ...

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COVID-19: GT Bank set to hold 2019 AGM by proxy

The Management of Guaranty Trust (GT) Bank Plc has said it would hold its 2019 Annual General Meeting by proxy today. The Company Secretary, Erhi Obebeduo, disclosed this in a statement to shareholders and Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

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COVID-19: Ministry monitoring athletes –Sports Minister

Despite the postponement of the National Sports Festival and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has assured that the ministry was monitoring the athletes. According to him: ...

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Brokers lure African basketball players to the US with wrong promises

This should have been the thickness of a national treasure, the annual Madness of College Basketball Tournament. However, the tournament was canceled due to a new coronavirus. The NBA will also be suspended indefinitely. But tonight, basketball isn't ...

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Transfer Talk: Manchester United confident of Saul swoop from Atletico Madrid

The winter transfer window is closed, but now it's time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Saul could be on way to Man United. Manchester United believe they're close to a ...

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Visa to continue Olympic sponsorships

Visa told its global roster of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls their sponsorships will be extended into 2021 after the Tokyo Games were postponed, providing some financial certainty amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The credit card ...

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Chinese club frustrating Ighalo

Manchester United could be without Odion Ighalo for the remainder of the Premier League season, with his parent club, Shanghai Shenhua keen to see the forward return to China. Ighalo's current loan deal expires May 31st and United was reportedly keen to ...

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Rio Ferdinand tells Liverpool FC fans why the season should be voided

Rio Ferdinand has once again underlined his belief that the Premier League season should be voided following the coronavirus outbreak. The English top flight has been put on hold until early May after the rapid spread of Covid-19 across Europe. People in ...

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Antonio Brown Calls Out Falcons Star Julio Jones

Antonio Brown is at it again. The former Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots receiver is currently out of the NFL after a string of unfortunate events, but he wants everyone to know he's still an all-time great in his eyes.

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Arsenal legend Merson: Fabregas was right to join Barcelona in 2011

He told SkySports: "I can understand the reason Cesc Fabregas laid out as to why he left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2011. "I don't know too many footballers, who when Barcelona and Real Madrid come calling don't go. "Fabregas is an interesting case because ...

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Ighalo wins first award at Man United

Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has won the club's March Goal-of-the-Month award. The Nigerian striker won his first award at the Old Trafford club after his sparkling effort goal against LASK in the Europa League. Man United made this known in a ...

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Delayed Tokyo Olympics likely to open in July 2021

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Japanese organisers are in final stages of talks to set the opening date for the Tokyo Games in July next year, Japanese media said. The Tokyo event, postponed last week due to the coronavirus pandemic, will ...

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Why this isn't right time for football –NFF boss

Ebenezer Bajela. The Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, has joined the rest of the world in the battle to stop the spread of coronavirus, which has shaken the world. In a video posted on his official Twitter handle, the NFF president pleaded ...

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The best I've watched against spin

Cricket reacted quickly and responsibly in shutting down the game to try to minimise the crushing effects of the coronavirus. The absence of any cricket gives me an opportunity to reflect on an aspect of the game I enjoy: watching a batsman utilise good ...

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Arsenal defender admits there are 'many question marks' about his future

Shkodran Mustafi has admitted that he still does not know whether his long-term future is at Arsenal. The German defender has been more of a regular fixture in the first team at The Emirates since Mikel Arteta was brought in as Unai Emery's replacement back ...

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Tokyo Olympics: Signs Suggest Summer Dates for 2021 Olympics

TOKYO — Tokyo Olympic organizers seem to be leaning away from starting the rescheduled games in the spring of 2021. More and more the signs point toward the summer of 2021. Organizing committee President Yoshiro Mori suggested there would be no ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid make Haaland top target

The captains of Spain's first and second division clubs have voiced their opposition to pay cuts during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Cope (via Sport). A meeting between the captains and the head of the Spanish Player's Union ended with a ...

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Bayern continue transfer plan for Sane but Flick prefers to sign Havertz (Bild)

That was a clear announcement from Rummenigge: Summer transfer plans and ongoing negotiations are put on hold because of the coronavirus crisis. It seems clear: The transfer market will be different due to coronavirus. But according to Bild, The current ...

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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Stats Surpassed By Manchester United Prospect

A Manchester United has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's stats at an early age; Ronaldo and Messi weren't able to record as much goals and assists as Man United prospect at the same age; Man United prospect expected to not think twice in ...

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Coronavirus live updates: Ancelotti reveals Klopp's shock at conducting Champions League

According to WHO, COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 26,490 people and spread across 201 countries. We provide you the live updates of how it has hit global sport. Team Sportstar. Last Updated: 28 March, 2020 22:54 IST. In this picture taken on ...

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Ray Allen's Family Rewatches Video of Heat Star's Clutch 3 in 2013 Finals Game 6

The NBA has given fans some truly incredible moments since 2013, but few can come close to the magic of Ray Allen's game-tying shot in the final moments of Game 6 of the NBA Finals that year. It's one of those moments that felt special in real-time and has ...

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Juventus players and coach Maurizio Sarri accept pay cut to help reduce club's financial burden

Juventus players and coach Maurizio Sarri have reached an agreement over a wage reduction that will save the Italian champions 90 million euros ($100.26 million), the Serie A club announced on Saturday. Sarri and the first-team players have agreed what ...

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Coach Mack Brown, 'This is a Time to be at Home and Take Care of Your Family'

How have you changed in the last month? Spending time with family, long walks, and uniterrupte3d time with finding out who you are, those are just some of the ways we've adapted since being placed under strict home orders due to COVID-19. We should ...

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How Raiders' NFL free-agency signings could impact returning players

The Raiders signed several free agents we can immediately insert into the starting lineup. Put Nick Kwiatkoski at middle linebacker and Cory Littleton at weakside linebacker right now. Go ahead. Use permanent ink. Those guys shouldn't leave the field.

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Cristiano Ronaldo splashes out $17 million on limited edition Bugatti Centodieci

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly passed the time in lockdown by splashing out NZ$17 million on a limited edition Bugatti – one of only 10 in the world. The Juventus superstar is currently in lockdown in his native Madeira in Portugal as the footballing world ...

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Tributes as family bury George in Lagos

The remains of Enugu Rangers midfielder Ifeanyi George was laid to rest on Saturday in Lagos, with teammates and the football family paying tribute to the late footballer. George was killed in a ghastly road accident on March 22, alongside teammate, ...

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Transfer Talk: Chelsea mulling move for Achraf Hakimi

The winter transfer window is closed, but now it's time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. Chelsea make Hakimi approach. Chelsea have made an approach to sign Real Madrid ...

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NBA Rumors: Crawford Return Plans Crushed By COVID-19

Jamal Crawford is at the point where most players are either enjoying retirement or helping out in sports broadcasting. But it appears that age is just a number for him and he remains positive that some NBA team will give him a call. The three-time NBA Sixth ...

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English football chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions

England's Premier League, Professional Footballers' Association and Football League are steadying themselves for some “difficult decisions” amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak as they try to see if there is a way of restarting the season.

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Former NFL Player Myron Rolle Is Now A Doctor Fighting Coronavirus

Years ago, Myron Rolle gave up football for a career in medicine. Now, he's using his expertise to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Trending. Stevie J. Responds to Joseline Hernandez Custody Loss. After Joseline Hernandez was filmed losing custody of her ...

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Joshua pretending he wanted all-British fight –Whyte

Dillian Whyte says Anthony Joshua was “pretending” he wanted an all-British battle last year, but remains ready and willing if his bitter rival wants another grudge fight. The Brixton man was unable to agree terms for a Wembley fight with Joshua last April, ...

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Manchester United offers Ighalo N7.5bn deal

Emma Njoku. Manchester United is reportedly set to offer Odion Ighalo a three-year deal worth €18 million (about N7.5 billion), in a bid to keep the former Super Eagles' striker on a permanent basis. The new deal would see the star striker earn around ...

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Chelsea set to offload Victor Moses

Victor Moses is likely to be one of the players Chelsea plans to get rid of, as he no longer looks needed at Cobham at all, and having been sent on loan a few times in recent years. Moses rather failed upwards too, not having a great time at Fenerbahce, but ...

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Broncos Rumors: Shelby Harris Agrees to 1-Year, $3.3M Contract

Nose tackle Shelby Harris will return to the Denver Broncos as the two sides reportedly agreed to a one-year deal Friday. Per Brandon Kristzal of KOA NewsRadio, Harris' new contract will be worth $2 million guaranteed ($3,250,000 million max value).

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Tour de France cycling race yet to be postponed amid coronavirus pandemic

PARIS — Perhaps no other sports event puts so many fans in such close contact with athletes as the Tour de France, with swarms of people clogging city streets, winding roads and soaring mountain passes during cycling's three-week showpiece and getting ...

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Trabzonspor rejected €6m bid for Nwakaeme

Kelvin Ekerete. Turkish side, Trabzonspor have revealed that they turned down a lucrative offer from a Chinese club at the start of the 2019/20 season in order to keep Nigeria forward, Anthony Nwakaeme. Nwakaeme who joined the Turkish side from Israeli ...

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Rangers forward Ifeanyi George to be buried on Saturday

Former Rangers attacking sensation, Ifeanyi George Onwubiko, will be buried on Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Lagos State. With the prevailing health situation in the country, only a few family members and friends will be allowed to witness the burial event.

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Thunder's Danilo Gallinari Funds 400 Coronavirus Testing Kits in Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the first NBA teams to undergo club-wide testing for the coronavirus after Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert tested positive while preparing to play in OKC. Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari is now paying those tests ...

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Ronaldo 'splashes out £8.5m on limited edition Bugatti' – with just 10 been made

RONALDO has reportedly splurged £8.5million on a limited edition Bugatti - of which only 10 have been made. The Juventus superstar, currently on lockdown in his native Madeira, is believed to have ordered the luxury Bugatti Centodieci, report Bild.

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Arsenal aim dig at Liverpool on social media over 'Invincibles' status

Arsenal aimed a dig at Liverpool by changing the name of the club's Twitter account ahead of a documentary on 'The Invincibles'. With football currently suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Gunners are to show a film on the club's website and app ...

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West Brom and Leeds United handed promotion update as Albion make another classy gesture

The EFL have confirmed that, after talks with their counterparts at the Premier League and the Professional Footballers' Association, the current season has been suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic. It was hoped that the resumption ...

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Nouri was crown jewel in Ajax's golden generation before cardiac arrest in 2017

Abdelhak Nouri had the world at his feet in 2017. He had just helped Ajax to the Europa League final and, at 20 years old, was the focal point of a new golden generation at one of Europe's most storied clubs. But his career was tragically struck down, before it ...

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Next Pats Podcast: Tight end draft class is weak, but one could interest Patriots

The New England Patriots have opened up massive holes on the offensive side of the ball each of the past two offseasons. This year, as you've probably heard, Tom Brady has elected to take his talents to Tampa Bay. That leaves Jarrett Stidham as the current ...

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Ndidi is Leicester's best player not Vardy – Clarke

Kelvin Ekerete. Former Arsenal midfielder, Adrian Clarke, says Nigeria international, Wilfred Ndidi is Leicester's best player this season and not hotshot striker, Jamie Vardy. The Nigerian joined the Foxes in 2017 as Ngolo Kante's successor and has gradually ...

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Super Netball players to take pay cut in wake of coronavirus outbreak

Adelaide Thunderbirds defender Layla Guscoth will return as a doctor in England after Super Netball season delayed · How to get the most out of your Advertiser digital subscription. The nation's leading netballers are to take a pay cut to help the Super Netball ...

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Falcons move to 38th in FIFA rankings

Ebenezer Bajela. The Super Falcons have moved up one place and are now 38th in the world in the latest FIFA Women's World Football Ranking released by the football governing body, on Friday. It is the first ranking for the women in 2020 and the African ...

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NPFL Star to be buried today

Kelvin Ekerete. The remains of former Enugu Rangers striker, Ifeanyi George, who died on Sunday, March 22 in a ghastly road accident along Benin-Agbor Road will be laid to rest on Saturday (today) in Lagos. According to a statement from his former club, ...

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Carlos Vela opens up on 'three bad years' in England with Arsenal

Former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela said he had 'three bad years' in England - and couldn't wait to leave the Gunners. Mexico international Vela joined Arsenal as a teenager in 2005 but spent most of his football education on loan at various Spanish sides.

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AC Milan eye Osimhen as Ibrahimovic replacement

Ebenezer Bajela. Italian giant, AC Milan, has joined in the race for the signing of red hot Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, following his impressive performance for Lille this season. AC Milan will rival Manchester United and Real Madrid for the signature ...

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp delivers heartfelt message amid coronavirus chaos

Jurgen Klopp say his Liverpool players are keeping in high spirits by entertaining each other in a group chat, with the Reds boss even trying to replicate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's dance moves. With the Premier League season currently suspended, all fit ...

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Olympics: Veteran sprinters are on their marks

Justin Gatlin and Asafa Powell were ready for this summer's Games in Tokyo and say the postponement until next year hasn't changed their plans to race. Highlights of their very best moments are still available on compact discs, maybe even actual video tape ...

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Darren Till slides into Israel Adesanya's DMs, calls him out: 'I'm f-cking coming for you!'

Coronavirus isn't going to stop Darren Till from pursuing his dream of becoming the UFC middleweight champion, but the Jaffa cakes and Haribo sweets might. With the UK now officially on 'lockdown' Till is choosing to spend most of his time on social media, ...

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Next Gen: Lyon's latest academy gem Cherki linked to Madrid, Man United

Rayan Cherki has earned links to Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool. Here's the lowdown on the teenage Lyon midfielder. Updated Updated 1 hour ago. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter. 'Next Generation' is a series focusing on the ...

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Olympic athletes who qualified for Tokyo Games get good news

When Olympic leaders postponed the Summer Games this week because of the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing the massive competition into next year, their decision raised a big question. What happens to athletes who already qualified for Tokyo? Would they ...

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Next Generation: Rayan Cherki, Lyon's latest academy gem linked to Real, Man Utd

Rayan Cherki has earned links to Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool. Here's the lowdown on the teenage Lyon midfielder. Updated Updated 7 mins ago. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter. 'Next Generation' is a series focusing on the ...

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He's been there how long? Longest serving star in each Premier League team revealed

West Ham skipper Mark Noble is the Premier League's current longest-serving player of any club having broken into the Hammers first team in 2004. Leighton Baines also featured on the list due to his years of service for Everton, while Harry Kane is ...

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Chelsea interested in contract rebel Manuel Neuer to replace Kepa

In one of the more surprising transfer rumours you'll see this year, Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Manuel Neuer to replace subpar Kepa Arrizabalaga. One of the worst transfers in football history, yes, football history, was Chelsea's £72 million ...

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FOX NEWS: LA's legendary Chateau Marmont laying off nearly all workers as coronavirus guts business: reports

LA's legendary Chateau Marmont laying off nearly all workers as coronavirus guts business: reports



Los Angeles' historic and exclusive Chateau Marmont has reportedly laid off almost all of its employees as the coronavirus pandemic has forced occupancy rates to lower than 30 percent in Southern California.

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Clubs criticise decision to end English lower-tier leagues

South Shields is considering legal action against the Football Association after all results for the 2019-20 season below the three divisions of the fifth-tier National League were expunged due to the coronavirus crisis. The FA announced the move on Thursday ...

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Real Madrid 'view Lautaro Martinez as leading forward target'

The Argentina international, who has scored 16 times in 31 appearances for Antonio Conte's side this season, is believed to be a leading transfer target for Barcelona. The Spanish champions are thought to have already agreed personal terms with the ...

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Lionel Messi Is The World's Highest Paid Athlete: What Is His Net Worth?

Lionel Messi's net worth is around $400 million. He is considered the greatest footballer not only in his era but possibly the greatest ever to play the game. Cristiano Ronaldo fans can say a thing or two, but the numbers don't lie. Also, in the money ranking ...

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Jameis Winston's 'Last 2 Ballgames' Doomed Buccaneers Tenure, Says Bruce Arians

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston threw an NFL-worst 30 interceptions last season, and Bucs head coach Bruce Arians pointed to Winston's turnover habit as the reason the team let him walk in free agency. "For Jameis, for me, ...

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African Stars Join Fight Against Virus With Donations, Songs

Footballers and musicians have been on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus in Africa, reaching for social media to spread awareness of the virus. Written By Press Trust Of India | Mumbai | Updated On: March 27, 2020 05:12 IST. African. Footballers ...

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Serie A returning in early May too optimistic, says Italy's minister for sport

Italy's minister for sport Vincenzo Spadafora believes a return date of May 3 for Serie A is "too optimistic" amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Serie A, like most leagues around the world, has been suspended indefinitely due to the Covid-19 crisis, which has ...

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Weeks of Anguish and a 'Black Box': Inside Tokyo's Decision to Delay the Olympics

TOKYO/LAUSANNE (Reuters) - Officials in charge of staging Tokyo's Olympic Games crowded around a low table inside Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's residence late Tuesday, wincing as they spoke by phone with the head of the International Olympic ...

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Hoskins leads Phillies to MLB The Show win over Marlins' Rojas

Today would have been opening day in Major League Baseball. Fifteen games were on the docket, including the defending World Series champion Washington Nationals facing the New York Mets, the New York Yankees facing the Baltimore Orioles, the ...

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5 surprising Golden Knights contributors this season

The unexpected is woven into the Golden Knights' fabric. It was the story of their inaugural season, when other teams' castoffs came together for a magical run to the Stanley Cup Final. And it's part of the Knights' success this season. The Knights were leading ...

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WATCH LIVE: LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo in MLS Cup 2011

Photo Gallery: Robert Mora's Top 25 LA Galaxy photos of all-time. March 26, 2020. EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS: LA Galaxy 4 New York Red Bulls 5 in 2007 | David Beckham's WILD New York debut. March 26, 2020 (11 min). Cleats. MLS extends training ...

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Tom Brady Sr. thinks son will be 'a little bit reinvigorated' moving to Buccaneers

Rarely in today's age of professional sports does an athlete stick with one team his/her entire career. Not even Tom Brady, who announced last week he was leaving the New England Patriots in NFL free agency after spending the first 20 years and winning six ...

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Onazi undergoes coronavirus test Monday

Johnny Edward. Ogenyi Onazi will undergo coronavirus test on Monday, Sports Extra reports. The 26-year-old Nigeria international, who joined Denizlispor after leaving Trabzonspor in January, is in confident mood ahead of the test. “People must stay safe, ...

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Transfer Talk: Chelsea look to Manuel Neuer as Kepa's replacement

The winter transfer window is closed, but now it's time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. Chelsea interested in Neuer. Chelsea are interested signing Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel ...

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Bruce Arians: Tom Brady, Antonio Brown reunion with Bucs 'not gonna happen'

Tom Brady likes the idea of playing football with Antonio Brown. He's kept in touch with the one-time (a very brief time) Patriot since Brown was released by New England last season. The two connected with each other as recently as Super Bowl week, ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona tracking Tottenham's Ndombele

France international has had difficult start to life in London. Tanguy Ndombele may have struggled at Tottenham this season, but he has made it on to Barcelona's radar, according to The Mirror. The 23-year-old midfielder has struggled to keep a place in the ...

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Claudio Makelele: Mikel, made for Chelsea

Former PSG, Real Madrid French midfielder, currently a youth coach and technical mentor at Chelsea, Claudio Makelele has saluted Mikel' s pivotal contribution to Chelsea's success over the years including the Famous Bayern Munich UCL comeback night ...

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Brown Grateful For Extra Time With Nigerian National Team

When it comes to coaching the Nigerian national team, Mike Brown intends to use his time wisely. Brown is the top assistant on Steve Kerr's staff with the Golden State Warriors. He was once the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers ...

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Kidnapped Enyimba player paid N2.5m to secure release

It has been revealed that the sum of N2.5m was paid for the release of two footballers, Dayo Ojo of Enyimba and Benjamin Iluyomade of Abia Comets. The two footballers, who were former teammates of the Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, were kidnapped at ...

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Notre Dame football: Predicting Cole Kmet's NFL Draft outcome

Cole Kmet was the top tight end on the Notre Dame football team last season, now he's the top tight end prospect heading into the 2020 NFL Draft. Last season Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet missed the first two games of the season due to injury. Upon his ...

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Golden Knights Partner Lifeguard Supplies Announce Community Initiative

VEGAS (March 26, 2020) - Vegas Golden Knights partner Lifeguard Supplies - a BT Supplies West company - announced today, March 26, a community initiative to help Las Vegas Valley residents purchase household items that have been challenging to find ...

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Liverpool on free fall

It is not for nothing that English soccer commands the biggest following throughout the world. It is the stiffest competition, such that it also attracts the aspiration of footballers from all parts of the world. That in itself compels support for at least one of the first six ...

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FOX NEWS: Montana Fish, Wildlife agency converts social distancing into 'fishtancing'

Montana Fish, Wildlife agency converts social distancing into 'fishtancing'



Montana may be the third-lowest state in terms of population density in the U.S., but it hasn't stopped its Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department from coming up with unique ways to recommend social distancing to its residents amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Local Olympic hopefuls disappointed and frustrated about postponement of Games

When Molly Seidel reflects on the day she qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics, she's reminded of a seemingly distant reality. “Just thinking back to the huge number of crowds that were there and the hugs after the race,” recalled Seidel in a telephone ...

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Ronaldo 'learned a lot with me', says Nani

Nani claims he taught Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo a lot in youth football, said with a smile in an interview with Major League Soccer. Updated Updated 15 mins ago. By SBS The World Game. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter. Orlando City ...

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Why Joe Montana thinks Patriots letting Tom Brady go was 'a mistake'

Tom Brady, like his idol Joe Montana, will end his illustrious NFL career with a different team than the one he started with. Brady, nearly 27 years after Montana was traded from the 49ers to the Kansas City Chiefs, left the New England Patriots signed a ...

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Coronavirus pandemic postpones Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder trilogy from July 18th date

We've not had much discussion here about the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on boxing, but several major shows around the world have since been postponed indefinitely, including the Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder trilogy. Top Rank Boxing ...

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Dallas Stars executives Jim Lites and Jim Nill take 50% pay cut to help team employees

As NHL teams begin laying off workers or cutting pay because of the uncertainty of the length of the coronavirus shutdown, one team's management corps is taking another strategy. Dallas Stars president Jim Lites and general manager Jim Nill took a ...

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Fiam WiFi Launches in Lagos

Fiam WiFi has launched its services in Ajegunle, a suburb of Lagos, after a three month pilot. The aim of the company is to focus on high-density, low-income areas and rural communities to provide affordable and reliable connectivity for the mass market.

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Joe Montana perplexed by Patriots letting Tom Brady leave for Buccaneers

In 1993, a young Tom Brady watched as his idol Joe Montana was traded by the San Francisco 49ers to the Kansas City Chiefs. Twenty-six years later, it's Montana watching Brady end his 20-year New England Patriots tenure to join the Tampa Bay ...

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Luis Suarez Liverpool career possessed tragic aspect, but Salah, Mané and Firmino are stopping that

In the 2013/14 season, Liverpool pushed Manchester City all the way in their pursuit for the Premier League title. They eventually finished second and just two agonising points behind their North West rivals, but the season was still remembered fondly by ...

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Leicester shop for Ndidi's replacement

Ebenezer Bajela. Leicester City are in the market to sign a replacement for Nigeria international, Wilfred Ndidi, who could make a move away from the club when the transfer market opens in the summer. According to Coliseo Verdiblanco, Real Betis midfielder ...

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Big South player of the year Carlik Jones puts his name into the transfer portal

RADFORD — The reigning Big South player of the year has hit the transfer portal. Radford guard Carlik Jones has entered his name into the transfer portal , according to the school's athletic director, Robert Lineburg. That will give him the opportunity to play ...

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Martins to replace Ighalo at Shenhua

Solape Lawal-Solarin. Ex-Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, may return for another spell at Chinese side, Shanghai Shenhua, as they prepare for life after Odion Ighalo. The former Watford striker, currently on a six-month loan at Manchester United, looks set to ...

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Coronavirus: Terim stays hopeful as Galatasaray boss fights COVID-19

Galatasaray head coach Fatih Terim said he is "fine" and optimistic about his recovery after testing positive for coronavirus. Former Turkey and Milan boss Terim, who has spent much of his coaching career moving between the Galatasaray and national team ...

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2020 NFL Draft: Prototypical Patriots fits at linebacker

The Patriots value power in their inside linebackers. Take a look at the off-the-ball types they've drafted in the first three rounds since Bill Belichick took the reins in 2000: Jerod Mayo (6-foot-2, 242 pounds), Tyrone McKenzie (6-2, 243), Brandon Spikes (6-3, ...

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Kidnapped Enyimba's Ojo regains freedom

Kelvin Ekerete. Enyimba midfielder, Dayo Ojo, who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Sunday, has regained freedom from his abductors, the two-time African champions confirmed on their Twitter handle late Wednesday. Ojo was abducted alongside ...

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Why the IOC and Japan agreed to postpone the 2020 Olympics

Olympic leaders had spent weeks buying time, watching the spread of the coronavirus, hoping for signs of improvement while stubbornly insisting the 2020 Summer Games would proceed as planned. The numbers looked promising in Tokyo, the host city, but ...

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Sixers ownership finally did right by its employees, but only after getting shamed into it

Here's what we know about what has happened in Philadelphia over the past 48 hours: 76ers ownership forced at-will employees of the front office and coaching staff who grossed at least $50,000 in annual salary to agree to a “temporary” 20% salary ...

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Shensua to resign Obafemi Martins

Chinese Super League club, Shanghai Shensua may resign Obafemi Martins as replacement for fellow Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo, who could be handed a permanent deal by Manchester United, according to media reports. Chinese newspaper, Titan ...

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How Baltimore Ravens' biggest reported free agent signing has been held up by coronavirus pandemic

The Baltimore Ravens agreed to sign free agent defensive tackle Michael Brockers to a three-year, $30 million contract last week, but the deal isn't yet official and the coronavirus pandemic has played a part in the holdup, according to reports. Brockers ...

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14 days quarantine: Victor Moses forced back to England

Former Nigerian international, Victor Moses has been given permission to return to England amid the coronavirus pandemic. The online edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that the Chelsea-owned winger was given the go-ahead to travel to England ...

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Cesc Fabregas: Why I left Arsenal for FC Barcelona

Cesc Fabregas has opened up about his decision to quit Arsenal and sign for FC Barcelona back in 2011. The Spanish midfielder opted to leave the north London club despite being captain at The Emirates and return to his boyhood side FC Barcelona.

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Italian football chief ready to finish season in August

Italian football federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina said Wednesday he was determined that the Serie A season would be concluded even going into August. Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina hopes for a return to Serie A.

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Leaked Whatsapp message shows new Man Utd hero blasting teammates' 's*** attitude'

A leaked WhatsApp message has provided a unique insight into the passion and character of Bruno Fernandes. The Manchester United ace is shown to be a vocal dressing room figure in the messages, which have emerged after being sent to teammates ...

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Baylor's Butler Named Consensus All American

Baylor Athletics Press Release: WACO, Texas – Baylor men's basketball sophomore guard Jared Butler picked up third-team All-America honors from all four publications used to determine consensus honors. Butler was recognized on the All-America third ...

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Kane 'not too far away' from full fitness

Harry Kane has revealed he is at a "good stage" of his recovery and would be back training with his Tottenham team-mates in "two or three weeks" under normal circumstances. The England and Spurs captain has been sidelined since suffering a torn ...

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Patriots Talk Podcast: Is Bruce Arians right to believe Tom Brady still has it?

Tom Brady is officially a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, and his new coach Bruce Arians probably is thrilled with the addition of the six-time Super Bowl champion. With Brady coming up on his age 43 season, Bill Belichick and the Patriots had a desire to move on ...

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Coronavirus is now threatening the US Open at Winged Foot

The fate of the U.S. Open at Winged Foot is in peril in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Considering the fact that every upcoming professional sporting event in the country has been postponed or canceled — including April's Masters and May's PGA ...

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Transfer Talk: Juventus target Gabriel Jesus in squad overhaul

The winter transfer window is closed, but now it's time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. Juventus looking at Jesus signing this summer. Juventus are keen to sign Manchester City striker ...

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Kotoko management members are selfish - Zachariassen

Former coach of Asante Kotoko Kjetil Zachariassen has predicted an early sacking of current gaffer Maxwell Konadu. Despite calling for a longer spell for the former assistant coach of the Black Stars, Zachariassen believes the 'selfish' management of the club ...

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Ferdinand tips Saka for glory

Johnny Edward. Bukayo Saka has the talent and personality to compete with Kieran Tierney regularly at Arsenal, according to former Manchester United Rio Ferdinand. Saka has played at left-back for Arsenal in his last 11 matches in the Premier League due ...

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Real Madrid crowned champions of La Liga playstation tournament

MADRID: La Liga's players swapped boots for controllers and Real Madrid still won as Spanish football tried to fill the void of an empty fixture list with a FIFA playstation tournament last weekend. Marco Asensio, who has been out with a ruptured cruciate ...

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'This guy is mad' - Ferdinand reveals van Nistelrooy's intense rivalry with Henry

Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand has shed light on the intense rivalry Ruud van Nistelrooy shared with Arsenal striker Thierry Henry during the pair's time together in the Premier League. Updated Updated 8 mins ago. By SBS The World Game. Share.

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Real, United battle for Osimhen

Solape Lawal-Solarin. Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is the ultimate trophy that Real Madrid and Manchester United are willing to go the distant for as both sides seek to make quality addition to their attacking department. Both European giants are ...

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Coronavirus: Ex-Arsenal star Emmanuel Adebayor held in isolation on way to Togo

Emmanuel Adebayor's attempt to return to his family in Togo during the coronavirus crisis has been thwarted after the striker was held in quarantine during a stop-over in Benin. Adebayor, the former Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Crystal Palace ...

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Columbia Grad Transfer Patrick Tape Commits to Duke; Averaged 11.3 PPG Last Year

Patrick Tape was an unranked prospect from Charlotte, North Carolina when he committed to Columbia out of high school. After proving himself in the Ivy League, he's heading back to his home state to finish his college career with Duke: Jeff Borzello @ ...

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Parents of Ole Miss football player test positive for coronavirus; family in quarantine

OXFORD, Miss. — An Ole Miss football player said that both of his parents have tested positive for coronavirus and that he and his family have been quarantined. Eli Johnson, a senior from Lafayette High School in Oxford, posted on Twitter about his father's ...

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Gabriel Martinelli's latest comments will delight Arsenal fans

Gabriel Martinelli has vowed to help Arsenal win major trophies in the coming seasons and become a “legend” at the north London club. The 18-year-old has been earning lots of praise for his fine form for the Gunners this season after having broken into the ...

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Man Utd and Liverpool among clubs in 'bid to stop Man City playing in Champions League'

Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal are among eight clubs who have reportedly written to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to stop Manchester City playing in next season's Champions League. City are banned from competing in Europe for two years ...

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Arsenal: Just what should be expected of Kieran Tierney?

Upon the return of football following the coronavirus suspension, Kieran Tierney should be fully fit. But what can be expected of the left-back who has only played a handful of matches for Arsenal? When Arsenal signed Kieran Tierney last summer, many ...

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'If Reyna needs anything, he's more than welcome' - McKennie embraces Dortmund's rising star

Schalke and U.S. men's national team midfielder Weston McKennie extended an invite to Giovani Reyna as the group of Americans in Germany look to provide support for one another amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. McKennie, Christian Pulisic and ...

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The complicated path back to normalcy for 11000 Olympic hopefuls

Close your eyes and you can picture it quite easily, even amid the chaos of this unimaginable time. Under a dark midsummer night, 68,000 people, from all corners of the globe, standing in unison at Japan's new National Stadium. Eleven thousand elite ...

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Man U to hand Ighalo N6.4bn new deal

Manchester United is ready to sign Odion Ighalo for up to £15million (about N6.4 billion) this summer, after it emerged the Nigerian striker's loan runs out on May 31. Sportsmail revealed Ighalo's temporary move from Shanghai Shenhua is set to end a month ...

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Ex-Ravens LB Josh Bynes signs 1-year deal with Bengals, source says

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes to a one-year deal, a league source told ESPN's Jamison Hensley, confirming multiple reports. The deal was first reported Tuesday by NFL Network. Bynes, who turns 31 on ...

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Paul Pierce reveals that he wanted to be drafted by the Clippers

Ten-time NBA All-Star Paul Pierce recently revealed he wanted to be drafted by the Clippers when he was entering the NBA out of Kansas. Paul Pierce may have ended his legendary 19-year NBA career with the Clippers, but if the 2008 Finals MVP had his ...

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Coronavirus pandemic could see summer transfer window remain open until January

The summer transfer window could stay open until JANUARY. Football authorities are discussing proposals because the coronavirus could see all fixtures delayed for months. That will cause havoc for the transfer market with the window due to be open in July ...

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What are Lionel Messi & his family doing in coronavirus quarantine?

Bored at home during Covid-19 quarantine? You're not the only one - here's what the Barcelona ace has been doing to keep himself busy! Even the most high-profile footballers aren't immune to the current coronavirus outbreak. Barcelona superstar Lionel ...

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Is pragmatism a necessary condition to win the ISL title?

In 2009, Pep Guardiola's Barcelona created history by becoming the first Spanish side to win a European treble. The very next year, Jose Mourinho repeated the feat with Inter. However, the style of plays of both the sides were highly contrasting. The Spaniard ...

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'Really scared' says Kilian, Bundesliga's first coronavirus case

The first Bundesliga player to test positive for coronavirus said on Monday he had been “really scared” as he suffered from the illness. Paderborn's Luca Kilian, 20, was the first case of Covid-19 in the German top-flight which has been postponed until at least ...

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Jesse Lingard slammed for "s***bag tactics" on Instagram post by UFC star Darren Till

Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has been accused of "s***bag tatics" by UFC star Darren Till after posting a video of himself on Instagram taking part in the toilet roll challenge. Lingard filmed himself doing an overhead kick with a loo roll, which ...

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Ronaldinho learning woodwork and putting on skills school as part of six-month prison stay

The former Brazil football star and his brother were arrested after they were accused of entering Paraguay with doctored passports. Both men deny the accusations, but they have been denied bail and are currently behind bars. Now ESPN has revealed how ...

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Two footballers die in car crash as two more are kidnapped by armed raiders

A football player formerly on Nigeria's national team was killed in a car crash and another was kidnapped by gunmen while driving in a separate incident on the same day, their clubs have said. Ifeanyi George (26), who played two games for Nigeria in 2017, ...

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Manchester United to sign Odion Ighalo for £15m when his loan deal expires on May 31

Ighalo has impressed Solskjaer who says the striker has qualities that are needed at the club next season. Odion Ighalo is set to get a permanent deal at Manchester United (Twitter/Odion. Twitter. Odion Ighalo is set to get a permanent deal at Manchester ...

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'One of the dumbest things I've ever seen': AFL party amid virus outbreak slammed

North Melbourne players Nick Larkey and Cameron Zurhaar did "one of the dumbest things I've ever seen" by having a party amid the coronavirus crisis, Footy Classified host Craig Hutchison said. The Roos players, both 21, hosted at least 10 people at their ...

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Among Emmanuel Sanders' reasons for signing with Saints? His grandmother loves Drew Brees and Sean Payton

Emmanuel Sanders' grandmother knows her football. Sanders was a free agent looking around at teams and there were plenty of suitors. He came back strong last season after tearing his Achilles tendon in 2018, and ended up in a Super Bowl after a ...

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Abducted Enyimba players: Kidnappers demand N20m ransom

Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure. Suspected kidnappers of the players of the Eyimba of Aba and Abia Comets have demanded N20 million ransom for the release of the two players. Dayo Ojo of Eyimba and Benjamin Iluyomade of Abia Comets were both ...

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Football star 'married to niece' after leaving wife of 12 years

Brazilian footballer Hulk appears to have married his ex-wife's niece. The football star caused a major stir last year when he confirmed he was dating Camila Angelo - who was actually his niece at the time. 'PLAYING WHILE TITANIC SINKS': Eerie scenes in ...

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Report: 76ers, Devils to Reduce At-Will Employee Salaries Up to 20% Amid Hiatus

The Philadelphia 76ers' and New Jersey Devils' at-will employees will have their salaries temporarily reduced by up to 20 percent beginning April 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the New York Times' Marc Stein. Stein added the ...

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Live: 'It's finished, it's all over' — Eddie's grim reality check amid AFL disaster

The AFL players have agreed to a landmark 50 per cent pay cut following the suspension of the AFL season. But it's a figure that might not be enough according to those dealing with the financial hit of the decision to postpone the 17 round season. Here's the ...

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Time for a family-first approach, says West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson

The AFL industry is like any other, it's just that they're in the public eye when it comes to job losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to West Coast coach Adam Simpson. Yesterday, it was revealed players would take a 50 per cent pay cut until May ...

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Virtual happy hour: Overrated Trae Waynes, Olympics and what to watch

Every day, I'm going to provide you with three topics for your virtual happy hour — a concept that is probably starting earlier and earlier every day. Let's get to it: 1) ESPN did a ranking of the five most underrated and overrated signings so far in NFL free agency ...

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Gunmen Abduct Enyimba's Player

Nigerian football giants Enyimba have announced that midfielder Ekundayo Ojo has been abducted by gunmen. Ojo was travelling along the Benin-Owo expressway when he, Enyimba teammate Emmanuel James and fellow professional footballer Benjamin ...

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Sofija Milosevic: Serbian model who Real Madrid star Luka Jovic risked jail for when he broke quarantine

Real Madrid star Luka Jovic is in hot water after breaking quarantine and flying to Serbia to see Sofija Milosevic during the coronavirus crisis. The 22-year-old striker is supposed to be in lockdown with the rest of his teammates, but chose to take a private jet to ...

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Lack Of Motivation Causes Dakada's Late Struggles – Coach

Coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Dakada FC, Caleb Esu has blamed his side's latest struggle in the NPFL to lack of motivation which has taken it toll on the team where they sit 8th on the league table. Esu speaking in a chat with Tidesports ...

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US Olympic Committee Urges Postponing Summer Games in Tokyo

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee is urging that the Summer Olympics in Tokyo be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, adding its large and influential voice to a growing chorus of athletes and sports federations objecting to ...

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Amid virus pandemic, appreciative Pirates provide 400 pizzas to Pittsburgh-area hospital workers

The Pirates may not be in Pittsburgh yet, but their hearts are with the hospital workers who are providing care to those affected by the coronavirus pandemic So on Monday, the players arranged a delivery of 400 pizzas to the staff at Allegheny General Hospital ...

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Boston College retains Jim Christian as men's basketball coach

Amid so much uncertainty and disruption brought on by COVID-19, "it was not a time for change,'' said AD Martin Jarmond. By XXX Associated Press,Updated March 23, 2020, 4 minutes ago. Citing the uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus, Boston ...

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'I'd rather lose to Liverpool 4-3 than let teams pass around us like Barca' - RB Salzburg boss Marsch

Red Bull Salzburg head coach Jesse Marsch reiterated his belief in the high-press, saying that he'd rather go down swinging against Liverpool while revealing his frustration with teams that allow Barcelona to play their famous tiki-taka. Marsch has been ...

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The ticking lockdown time bomb: Why injury misery awaits Premier League clubs

Liverpool's pressing is a great example of what can't be imitated in players' back gardens, says a football fitness expert with a wealth of experience. A fitness expert who has worked closely with Premier League players, including Manchester United forward ...

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The Latest: Acclaimed equestrian tournament in Canada off

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. The acclaimed equestrian summer tournament at Spruce Meadows in Canada has been canceled because of COVID-19. Four tournaments over five weeks were to start ...

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Rahul and I Were Well Looked After: VVS Laxman Reveals What Happened After Kolkata's Historic 2001 Test

Former India batsman VVS Laxman etched his name in record books during his 335-run partnership with Rahul Dravid in the famous Eden Gardens Test against Australia back in 2001. Published: March 23, 2020 10:46 AM IST. By India.com News Desk Email ...

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Nigeria: 40 Years After, Ekeji Recalls Why He Missed Afcon 1980 Finals

As Nigerians are celebrating 40 years of Green Eagles first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory in 1980, Dr. Patrick Ekeji who was an integral part of the squad few months before the final, recalls events that led to his exit from the team. Speaking with ...

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Africa: Coronavirus Deals Knockout Blow to Sports in Africa

It's not just Asian and European sports that are taking a back seat in times like this. African sports events up and down the continent are getting cancelled too as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. It's tough to be a sports fan in the current situation.

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Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Man Utd 'offered' Griezmann plus Mason Greenwood latest

Manchester United will return to training on April 10 after measures were taken to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The Reds cancelled training indefinitely last week, following government advice to restrict non-essential contact and stay at home ...

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Brazil's football clubs offer stadiums to help with coronavirus sick

SAO PAULO: Brazil's top football clubs are handing over their stadiums to allow health authorities to turn them into field hospitals and clinics to fight the coronavirus pandemic. With football in the country suspended until further notice, more than half the clubs ...

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Well done Saurashtra, you deserved it

Saurashtra's dream of winning the Ranji Trophy was finally achieved. The four-time finalists in the last eight years deserved the Indian domestic cricket's premier trophy and it took grit, hard work, effort and endurance for the team to do so. The finals had all the ...

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Arsenal's William Saliba plan as Sead Kolasinac sends simple Mesut Ozil message ahead of return

The Arsenal squad are continuing their period of self-isolation as the coronavirus pandemic shows no sign of slowing down. After a meeting between all Premier League clubs last week, games have been suspended until the end of April at the very least, with ...

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics in doubt as Canada becomes first team to pull out over coronavirus

Canada takes action to protect public health as Australia tells its athletes to prepare for Games in 2021. Coronavirus – latest updates · See all our coronavirus coverage · Justin McCurry in Tokyo. Sun 22 Mar 2020 23.55 EDT Last modified on Sun 22 Mar 2020 ...

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40 Years After, Ekeji Recalls Why He Missed AFCON 1980 Finals

Duro Ikhazuagbe. As Nigerians are celebrating 40 years of Green Eagles first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory in 1980, Dr. Patrick Ekeji who was an integral part of the squad few months before the final, recalls events that led to his exit from the team.

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Source: Cowboys DE Randy Gregory files for reinstatement

FRISCO, Texas - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory, suspended indefinitely in February 2019, has officially filed for reinstatement to the NFL, a source told ESPN. Under the league's substance-abuse policy, the NFL has to make a decision on ...

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Liverpool will dominate the real team of the season. So we picked it using just one player per club

The Premier League season is in a state of flux with it unknown whether football will be resumed or not amid the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic. As it stands, the league will readdress the potential resumption next month but it is not expected that any ...

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The staff of the Barça already is aware of that you will have a salary reduction

BARCELONA-The FC Barcelona already knows first-hand the measures of shock that will affect the approach of the club to deal with the economic crisis that already affected by the pandemic coronavirus. If you would like to receive alerts European ...

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Liverpool deserve Premier League title, says former Man Utd hero Rooney

Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool deserve to win the Premier League title and insists the campaign needs to be completed to decide promotion, relegation and European qualification. The Premier League season has been thrown into doubt by the ...

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Juventus' forward tests positive for coronavirus

•“The player, involuntary home isolation since March 11, will continue to be monitored. Italy is Europe's worst-affected country by the coronavirus and the death toll has leapt by 793 to 4,825, officials said on Saturday.•. by MILAN. Sports. 23 March 2020 - 05:00.

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A dark day in Nigerian football as 2 Rangers players die in a car crash while 2 Enyimba stars are kidnapped

It was a dark day for Nigeria football as two players in the books of Enugu Rangers died in a car crash while other two Enyimba stars were kidnapped on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Enugu Rangers frontman Ifeanyi George has died in a car crash (Twitter/NFF).

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IOC to Start Discussions on Possible Tokyo 2020 Postponement

ATHENS — The International Olympic Committee is stepping up its "scenario planning" for the Tokyo 2020 Games -- including a possible postponement -- as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, it said after an emergency meeting on Sunday. The IOC will hold ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca ready to sell Griezmann for €100m

Odion Ighalo's quick start to life at Old Trafford could see Manchester United sign the Nigerian on a permanent basis instead of Tottenham forward Harry Kane. The Manchester Evening News say that the former Watford man has impressed the hierarchy in ...

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Nigeria Pitch Awards: Internationals Deserve More Recognition – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at the weekend says players representing the country deserve more incentives aside the match bonuses and allowances such as due recognition for outstanding performance. NFF Spokesman, Ademola Olajire said this ...

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Everton 'not interested in Gianluigi Donnarumma'

The 21-year-old, who has kept 10 clean sheets in 24 Serie A appearances for Milan during the 2019-20 campaign, will see his current deal at San Siro expire next summer. Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea have both been credited with an interest in the Italy ...

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Dare, Amokachi Hail 1980 Green Eagles

Forty years after winning the most coveted football trophy on the continent, Youth and Sports Development Minister, Mr. Sunday Dare, has lavished encomiums on the victorious 1980 Green Eagles. On March 22nd, 1980, the Green Eagles led by Christian ...

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2020 Edo NSF: “Postponement is the right decision” – Tonobok Okowa

By Clarkson Ogo. Following the postponement of the 2020 Edo State National Sports Festival, Chairman of Delta state sports Commission,DSSC, Chief Tonobok Okowa has commend the decision by the Federal government to save lives. Tonobok said at a ...

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Bryan Robson pays tribute to Bruno Fernandes's "terrific impact"

Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson has lavished praise on the club's January recruit Bruno Fernandes. The Portugal international was strongly linked with a switch to Old Trafford last summer before ultimately securing a move to the English ...

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How coronavirus will impact out-of-contract stars as PL season grinds to halt

A host of Premier League stars will be available for nothing this summer - but how will the coronavirus pandemic affect those who will be out of contract? UEFA outlined this week that European leagues are committed to ending all domestic seasons by June ...

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Mourinho wants Eze to replace Eriksen

Solape Lawal-Solarin. Queens Park Rangers' rave of the moment, Eberechi Eze, is reportedly on the radar of English Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur ahead of next season as Jose Mourinho seeks to lay down a marker for next campaign.

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No One Wants The 2020 Tokyo Olympics Postponed By The Coronavirus, But The World Needs It

By Arthur L. Caplan & Lee H. Igel. The Olympics are a setting in which dreams of a lifetime come true. So, despite the COVID-19 pandemic bearing down on the world, few could fault the International Olympic Committee for continuing to plan on the 2020 ...

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Italy and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini tests positive for novel coronavirus, son Daniel also infected

Italy football legend Paolo Maldini and his son Daniel are the latest in a growing list of high-profile sports personalities who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The news comes just hours after Juventus superstar Paulo Dybala confirmed that he and ...

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Japan postpones basketball league again after 'chaotic' restart, concerns amid coronavirus

Several basketball leagues across Asia are getting ready to start back up after taking a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Japan, however, seemed to jump the gun. [ Coronavirus: How the sports world is responding to the pandemic ]. Japan's B League ...

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Rockets' PJ Tucker to open sneaker store in Houston this fall

Rockets center P.J. Tucker, known for his longtime love of limited edition sneakers almost as much as for his 3-and-D role with Houston, will be opening his own sneaker boutique later this year. Tucker made the announcement Saturday during an Instagram ...

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Olympics set to be called off until 2021

A postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics now looks inevitable after the governing body of American athletics, USA Track and Field, joined USA Swimming in calling for a delay because of the coronavirus pandemic. The US is by far the biggest and most ...

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Tough turning down £20m bid for Eze – Banfield

Solape Lawal-Solarin. Queens Park Rangers coach Neil Banfield believes super midfielder Eberechi Eze is worth every penny as Spurs lead Crystal Palace and Southampton for his signature, while also admitting it'll be tough to resist a mega bid for the ...

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Fernandes beats Ighalo to United POTM award

Ebenezer Bajela. Nigeria's Odion Ighalo was beaten to the Manchester United's Player of the Month award for March 2020 by Portuguese midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, in a statement released on the club's official website on Saturday. Ighalo made four ...

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Tyson Fury makes ex-promoter Hennessy £1.5m richer

Boxing promoter Mick Hennessy is £1.5million richer after WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury agreed to settle a court case over breach of contract. Tyson, 31 made his debut on a Mick Hennessy card in 2008 and fought under his promotional banner ...

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Dare, Amokachi hail 1980 Green Eagles

Forty years after winning the most coveted football trophy on the continent, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has lavished encomiums on the victorious 1980 Green Eagles squad. Exactly 40 years ago, on March 22, 1980, the ...

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd consider reviving interest in Godin

Real Madrid ready Hakimi contract offer. 1 hour ago 06:45. Achraf Hakimi will return to Real Madrid and renew his contract this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 21-year-old full-back has impressed on loan at Borussia Dortmund but is scheduled to ...

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Super Eagles great Finidi George reveals he tested negative for COVID-19 in Spain

Goerge says he took the test after he felt unwell and was showing symptoms associated with the disease. Super Eagles great Finidi George has revealed that he tested negative for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. George who is ...

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Is The End Of June Football's Biggest Problem As It Shifts Its Goalposts?

This week's announcement from the Premier League, the Football Association and the EFL that professional football in England will be further postponed until 30 April at the earliest was hardly a surprise amidst unprecedented circumstances. As the ...

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Paul Pogba makes plea to Mino Raiola to end public war of words with Manchester United

Tensions have thawed between Manchester United and Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola, with the midfielder reportedly asking his agent to cool his public war of words. The World Cup winner is out of contract next year – though United do have the option to ...

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Ronaldo teaches kids to wash hands to fight off coronavirus

The Juventus star is helping his children avoid the virus by making sure they use plenty of hand sanitiser. Cristiano Ronaldo is taking active measures to protect his family from the coronavirus. The Juventus ace posted a video of himself on Instagram showing ...

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Real Madrid complete La Liga FIFA 20 Challenge quarter finals

La Liga giant Real Madrid has completed the La Liga Santander Challenge last eight, with a 2-0 win over Granada. Clubs from across the Spanish top flight have nominated a player to take part in a league-wide knockout FIFA 20 tournament to raise up to ...

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ESPN Analyst Grades Bucs' Signing Of Tom Brady

Tom Brady is heading to Tamp Bay, but was it a wise choice to leave New England? Time will tell. It seems like the Brady and Bill Belichick relationship had run its course. The veteran QB is now beginning a new era of his already historic career. As for the ...

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Ighalo refuses to discuss Man U future

Odion Ighalo has said that he is currently not giving any thought to his future at Manchester United. Despite criticism regarding his loan switch to Old Trafford in January, Ighalo has proven to be a hit with four goals being scored in all competitions. However ...

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Ex-Eagles' winger, Finidi, in coronavirus scare

Finidi George has undergone a test for Covid-19, but the result has come out negative for the former Nigeria and Ajax winger. Unsure of his status in the wake of the fast-spreading virus, the 1995 Champions League winner decided to have himself tested.

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Transfer Talk: Liverpool join Barca, Real in race for Napoli's Ruiz

The winter transfer window is closed, but now it's time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. Liverpool join Barca, Real in Ruiz race. Liverpool are set to put their weight behind trying to sign ...

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Ronaldinho faces 6 months jail term in Paraguay

The party-loving former Barcelona and AC Milan superstar, famed for his lavish birthday bashes, left a court hearing in handcuffs. He and his 49-year-old brother Roberto deny entering Paraguay with doctored passports. His defence was dealt a blow when a ...

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Ronaldo teaches kids to wash hands to fight off coronavirus

The Portugal international has been consistently reminding his social media followers to follow World Health Organisation guidance on minimising the risk of exposure to Covid-19. Scroll to continue with content. Ad. The first thing health authorities have ...

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FOX NEWS: How to help your neighbors amid coronavirus outbreak

How to help your neighbors amid coronavirus outbreak



Fox News has compiled a number of ways you can support your neighbors while still protecting yourself amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

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Organisers reveal nominees for Nigeria Pitch Awards

MANCHESTER United loanee Odion Ighalo will battle against OSC Lille of France striker Victor Osimhen and Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi for the King of the Pitch as organisers yesterday revealed the identities of its final three nominees for the 7th edition of ...

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Ronaldinho celebrates 40th birthday in jail as he continues legal fight

Ronaldinho spent his time on the pitch dodging defenders and his post-football career evading the law. But the Brazilian superstar will spend his 40th birthday in a Paraguayan prison today with the biggest challenge of his life threatening to shackle him to a ...

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Nigerian squad Enyimba describes 'scary' bus attack that left players injured

Enyimba defender Stephen Egbe has described how the club's team bus was attacked by armed robbers on Thursday as they travelled home from a Nigerian league game, leaving forward Cyril Olisema with injuries and others with minor cuts. The eight-time ...

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Virus chaos leaves English clubs fearing for their future

London (AFP) - Forced into lockdown by the coronavirus, English teams outside the lucrative Premier League are facing an unprecedented period of financial uncertainty. Championship, League One and League Two matches will not resume until April 30 at ...

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Transfer Talk: Spurs, Chelsea eye Real Madrid's beleaguered Jovic

The winter transfer window is closed, but now it's time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. Spurs, Chelsea eye Real's beleaguered Jovic. The Daily Star is reporting that Real Madrid will ...

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FOX NEWS: Toilet paper site claims it calculates how long your supply will last

Toilet paper site claims it calculates how long your supply will last



It’s one of the key questions as Americans wait out the coronavirus outbreak at home: How long will my stash of toilet paper last?

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Report: PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan Forgoing Salary During Coronavirus Hiatus

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan will be forgoing his salary indefinitely as men's professional golf pauses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, per Eamon Lynch of Golfweek. Monahan earned $3.9 million in bonuses and incentive payments ...

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Semi Ajayi Rues Missing Changing Shirt with Neymar

Trials at Dutch champions Ajax, discussions with Arsenal's serial Premier League winner, Arsene Wenger, and now battling the likes of Neymar on the international stage… there have been some intriguing stories on Semi Ajayi's journey to The Hawthorns.

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Eagles still have no pattern of play; Rohr only lucky, Fuludu blasts

The work of Super Eagles Manager Gernot Rohr has come under intense scrutiny once against as ex-international Edema Fuludu said it was hard to decipher the style of play the team has adopted under the German tactician. Rohr has been at the saddle for ...

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The PUNCH duo nominated for Pitch Awards 2019

Johnny Edward. The PUNCH Newspaper's Sports Editor Tana Aiyejina has been nominated for the 2019 Nigeria Pitch Awards. Aiyejina, a seasoned journalist and a recipient of the award on four occasions, was shortlisted alongside The PUNCH sports ...

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League of Ireland clubs eye slice of €800k cake

League of Ireland clubs intend accessing the €800,000 in extra State aid to ease the financial burden caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Yesterday's announcement of a three-month suspension to fixtures until June 19 is considered the best-case scenario, ...

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Duke Basketball: Tre Jones, Vernon Carey Jr. named as All-Americans

Tre Jones and Vernon Carey Jr. of the Duke basketball team were named as Associated Press All-Americans on Friday afternoon after leading the Blue Devils to a remarkable season. The 2019-20 season ended prematurely, but regular season awards are ...

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Mikel was selfish, says Trabzonspor

Kelvin Ekerete. Trabzonspor have slammed midfielder, Mikel Obi, for being selfish, after the club parted ways with the Nigerian with his contract getting terminated after just nine months with the Turkish League leaders. Mikel has since returned to England to ...

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Ighalo: I couldn't afford to customise United jersey

Solape Lawal-Solarin with Agency report. Red Devils' new recruit Odion Ighalo says he could not afford to have a Manchester United player's name on the back of his shirt when he was growing up in Nigeria. The self-professed United fan joined the club on ...

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Coronavirus :Travel ban delaying Rohr's contract renewal, says Bewarang

Ebenezer Bajela. The Nigeria Football Federation Technical Director, Bitrus Bewarang, has called for calm from Nigerians over the contract situation of the Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, adding that talks of contract with the German was disrupted ...

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Jimmy Carter Orders An Olympics Boycott 40 Years Ago Today

A sports failure. It was 40 years ago today that United States President Jimmy Carter ordered the American Olympic Team to boycott the 1980 Moscow, Soviet Union Olympics. Carter felt that an Olympic boycott along with a trade embargo on grain, information ...

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The father of modern goalkeeping: How Amadeo Carrizo transformed the position during River's golden age

The shot-stopper, who passed away on Friday at the age of 93, was one of the first in the role to use his feet as much as his hands. Comparing football teams across generations is generally a futile exercise but the River Plate side of the 1940s and 50s have a ...

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Injured Kwara Utd player undergoes successful surgery

Kwara United winger, Abdulsalam Abdulsalam, has undergone successful surgery at the General Hospital in Ilorin. Abdulsalam, on Sunday in Ilorin, had a fracture on his left leg during a match against Wikki Tourists for which he was rushed to the hospital ...

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Carney: Ighalo should be United's POTM

Kelvin Ekerete. Nigeria striker should be awarded Manchester United's Player of The Month for March, according to United in-house journalist, Sam Carney. The quartet, Bruno Fernandes, (Odion) Ighalo, Harry Maguire and Fred have been nominated for the ...

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JMU hires Mark Byington as men's basketball head coach

HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMUSports.com) - James Madison Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne has named Mark Byington as the 11th men's basketball head coach in program history, as announced by the school on Friday. "Mark Byington made an immediate, ...

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FHSU basketball signs Colorado point guard

The Fort Hays State men's basketball program has announced the signing of point guard Quinten Rock to a National Letter of Intent for the 2020-21 season. The 6'0” senior out of Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, Colorado averaged double figures in each of ...

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Sources: Barcelona may cut players' salaries amid coronavirus crisis

Barcelona will decide next week whether to temporally reduce the salaries of some first-team players to counteract the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus, sources have told ESPN. Sources also told ESPN that the players are aware of the ...

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Kolo Toure on Invincibles, Yaya, drugs ban and coaching

Kolo Toure cannot help himself. Asked how he feels about Liverpool's defeat at Watford on 29 February - a result which ended their 18-match Premier League winning run and their hopes of emulating Toure's Arsenal's 'Invincibles' by going unbeaten for an ...

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'It's A Dream Come True To Play For S' Eagles'

Paderborn full-back Jamilu Collins has expressed his delight to represent Nigeria, saying it is a dream come true for him. The 25-year-old made his international debut for the Super Eagles in a friendly against Liberia in September 2018 and has since become ...

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The Latest: Panthers owner donates $1M to Carolinas fund

The Latest on the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and Bank of America announced Thursday they're each donating $1 million to the Covid-19 Response Fund, a community-wide effort ...

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One injured as suspected robbers attack Enyimba bus

'Tosin Oluwalowo. At least one player was left injured as suspected robbers attacked the team bus of Nigeria Professional Football League champions Enyimba on Thursday. The two-time African champions were on their way from Jos after their match-day 25 ...

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Myth, maniac, Jurgen Klopp and the people deciding Liverpool transfer plans

With just one senior transfer since the window closed in the summer of 2018, it's been a fairly quiet couple of years on the incoming front at Liverpool. Since Alisson Becker was signed for an eye-watering £65million nearly two years ago, the Reds have only ...

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Premier League clubs 'fear NEXT SEASON could start behind closed doors' due to coronavirus outbreak

Premier League teams are fearing for the long-term regarding the rapidly escalating coronavirus pandemic, and are said to be worried that next season will begin behind closed doors as a result. Advertisement. On Thursday it was declared that the season ...

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UAB to hire former Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy, sources say

Former Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy is expected to be named the next head coach at UAB, sources told ESPN. Kennedy, who was the heavy favorite to get the job, has experience with the program, having played and coached in Birmingham. Kennedy ...

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Esports, Gaming Thrive, Adapt As Nation Grapples With Pandemic

Cautious optimism is starting to bloom in the esports and gaming industries after COVID-19 nixed most live event plans in recent weeks. After many conventions and tournaments shut their doors, most businesses have been licking their wounds while trying to ...

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The Latest: Celtics' Smart reveals positive COVID-19 test

The Latest on the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. Celtics guard Marcus Smart says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Celtics said in a statement Thursday night that they received word of a positive COVID-19 test ...

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Three members of the 76ers organization test positive for the coronavirus

The outbreak of the coronavirus continues to hit the NBA hard. On Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers announced that three members of the organization tested positive for virus. The specific individuals that tested positive were not made public, though those ...

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Ajayi Misses Out On Neymar's Shirt

Nigeria international Semi Ajayi has revealed how his Super Eagles teammates beat him to Neymar's jersey. The central defender played for Nigeria as they drew 1-1 with five-time world champions Brazil in a friendly match last October. Ajayi, who is on the ...

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Transfer Talk: Milan to offer €40m for ex-Liverpool target Fekir

The winter transfer window is closed, but now it's time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. Milan to offer €40m for ex-Liverpool target Fekir. Nabil Fekir's curious career currently finds him ...

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Kolo Toure: Ranking ex-Arsenal star's top five African teammates

The former Ivory Coast centre-back has played alongside some of the continent's greats over the years. Kolo Toure Ivory Coast 2017. Getty Images. Kolo Toure. Ivory Coast legend Kolo Toure turned 39 on Thursday, and to honour the former Arsenal and ...

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Netball postponement shuts down NZ sport

The coronavirus pandemic has stripped the New Zealand top-flight sport scene bare after the domestic netball championship was postponed for two weeks. The ANZ Premiership had been the only competition still operating on Kiwi soil heading into this ...

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NPFL: Israel Abia Goes Top of Eunisell Boot Race as Season is on Hold

Rangers striker Israel Abia has returned to the top of the goalscorers chart as the race for this season's Eunisell Boot intensifies. The forward scored twice in his team's 3-2 win at the home of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) new boys Dakkada FC ...

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Playing for Nigeria dream come true – Collins

'Tosin Oluwalowo. Super Eagles defender, Jamilu Collins, has said it's a dream come true to play for the Super Eagles. In an interview with World Football Index, Collins said he had always wished to wear the green and white colours of the Eagles since he ...

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Ighalo earns N39m bonus after first eight games

Ebenezer Bajela. Despite only making just eight appearances for Manchester United, Nigeria international, Odion Ighalo, has been rewarded with a hefty bonus of £92,000 (approximately N39m), excluding his weekly £120,000 wages. Since joining the Red ...

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Olympics President: 'Of Course We Are Considering Different Scenarios'

As coronavirus has swept the globe, placing cities and countries on lockdowns, canceling the spring sports calendar and jeopardizing every major event scheduled for 2020, Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, has not ...

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Swiss side FC Sion sack nine players amid coronavirus cancellations

The global pandemic has stopped leagues all around the world and the Super League outfit have taken drastic steps to stem the financial bleeding. Swiss club FC Sion have sacked nine players with immediate effect for refusing to take an unemployment ...

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Postponing Euro 2020 was 'least disruptive' option available to UEFA – academic

Postponing Euro 2020 was the “least disruptive” option available to UEFA but could have a major impact on the welfare of players, according to a senior academic in sport management and policy. The tournament has been pushed back until next year ...

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The Latest: Seattle NHL franchise delays revealing nickname

The Latest on the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. Seattle's expansion NHL franchise will “look for the right time,” before revealing the team's nickname and brand, according to CEO and team president Tod Leiweke.

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Coronavirus: More sporting activities, facilities shut down

'Tosin Oluwalowo. More sporting activities and facilities in the country have continued to shut down as the cases of coronavirus pandemic increase in the country. The Lagos State Sports Commission on Thursday announced the shutting down of all facilities in ...

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FOX Sports To Deliver Inaugural eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series Events

While most of the sports world is at a pause, NASCAR still is taking place. Kind of. NASCAR announced Wednesday the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series — a multi-week online competition that will see NASCAR drivers compete for virtual glory.

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JUST IN: Armed robbers attack Enyimba's bus

Armed robbers have attacked the bus conveying Enyimba International football team. It was learnt that one player sustained injuries during the incident which took place around Okigwe in Imo State on Thursday evening as they were returning to their base in ...

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Christian Pulisic provides positive update for Chelsea FC fans

Christian Pulisic has taken to social media to reveal that he is feeling in good shape after having been told to self-isolate by Chelsea FC during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Players and staff at the west London club are around half-way through their ...

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NBA-Players face backlash over quick coronavirus tests as others wait

By Steve Keating. TORONTO, March 18 (Reuters) - While the NBA champion Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets quickly received coronavirus tests, the general public has been left waiting, sparking a backlash over privileged athletes' ...

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'That's a fact': Olympics are 'cursed', says Japan's deputy prime minister

Japan's deputy prime minister has said the Tokyo Olympics are “cursed”, as speculation mounts that the Games will have to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Taro Aso, who has a history of making gaffes, told a parliamentary committee that the ...

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