SYDNEY: The coronavirus has turned sport on its head and nowhere more so than in tennis, where the often-controversial Nick Kyrgios has been anointed as “St Nick” for his moral leadership during the pandemic. Best known for his flamboyant persona and spectacular on-court tantrums, Kyrgios has long been a provocative […]
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach is prepared to run for a second term at next year’s election, he said on Friday. REUTERS: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Friday he was ready to run for a second term at next year’s election. The 66-year-old German […]
Six times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton started his bid for an eighth Hungarian Grand Prix victory by leading Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas in a dominant practice one-two on Friday. BUDAPEST: Six times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton started his bid for an eighth Hungarian Grand Prix […]
Leicester City will not be entertaining any bids for Ben Chilwell, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Friday as interest grows in the 23-year-old fullback with the transfer window set to open at the end of the month. REUTERS: Leicester City will not be entertaining any bids for Ben Chilwell, manager […]
Lionel Messi has rarely been known for speaking out but he could not help himself when analysing what has been a disastrous season finale for Barcelona and did not hold back after Thursday’s limp 2-1 La Liga defeat at home by Osasuna. BARCELONA: Lionel Messi has rarely been known for […]
Snooker, horse racing and cricket will be used as part of a pilot scheme for a the limited return of spectators to sports events in Britain, the government announced on Friday. LONDON: Snooker, horse racing and cricket will be used as part of a pilot scheme for a the limited […]
HONG KONG: An annual swim across Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour has become the latest sports event to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the city recorded a spike in local transmitted cases, organisers said on Friday (Jul 17). This year’s race was to be held in October but […]
Sergio Ramos has vowed to stay at Real Madrid until he retires after lifting his fifth La Liga title with the club and at 34, having played as big a role as anyone in their latest triumph, he is showing no signs of slowing down. MADRID: Sergio Ramos has vowed […]
McLaren are committed to Formula One and ready to sign imminently a new ‘Concorde Agreement’ for the sport’s future, team chief executive Zak Brown said on Friday. REUTERS: McLaren are committed to Formula One and ready to sign imminently a new ‘Concorde Agreement’ for the sport’s future, team chief executive […]
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Friday its board had committed to establishing a new professional team competition in 2021 with eight to 10 sides, including a Pacific Island squad. REUTERS: New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Friday its board had committed to setting up a new professional competition featuring […]