SUZHOU, China: Some players have brought their own pillows and one even has a box of Lego as the much-delayed Chinese Super League prepares to launch on Saturday (Jul 25) in a tightly controlled environment to thwart the coronavirus. Hundreds of players will spend about 70 days in two sealed-off […]
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WELLINGTON: Rugby’s governing body defended its election processes Thursday (Jul 23) after a report accused it of allowing backroom deals in the vote for a new chairman and said it had ignored corruption in the Pacific. The report, from lobby group Pacific Rugby Player Welfare, called for an independent review […]
MELBOURNE: Australia’s gymnastics federation will set up “listening groups” for athletes to speak out and seek support amid a slew of allegations of physical and emotional abuse by coaches and staff. The mistreatment of gymnasts has been in the spotlight since last month’s release of Netflix documentary “Athlete A”, which […]
LIVERPOOL: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said Premier League champions Liverpool should not become too arrogant after being left unimpressed with the behaviour of their bench during Wednesday’s 5-3 Premier League defeat. Lampard was involved in an exchange with Liverpool’s bench after a free kick was awarded against Chelsea’s Mateo […]
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side will need to keep improving to hold off the chasing pack next season after lifting the Premier League trophy. The Reds clinched the title last month, but finally got their hands on the silverware after a 5-3 win over Chelsea on Wednesday […]
LONDON: Slaven Bilic hailed West Bromwich Albion’s promotion to the Premier League as one of the proudest moments of his career after a 2-2 draw against QPR sent them up on a dramatic final day of the Championship season. Bilic’s side will join Championship title winners Leeds in the top-flight […]
MANCHESTER, England: A weary-looking Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at home to West Ham United on Wednesday (Jul 22), leaving them needing at least a draw from their final match of the Premier League season at Leicester City to guarantee a Champions League spot. The Hammers took […]
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee, thanks to its vast reserves, and international federations, many of which have borrowed money, can cope with the postponement of the Tokyo Games, but a cancellation would have disastrous consequences, experts say. Cushioned by a dozen or so wealthy sponsors, including the French IT group […]
MANCHESTER, England: West Bromwich Albion won promotion back to the Premier League after a two-year absence, joining Leeds United in the top flight next season after a 2-2 draw at home to Queens Park Rangers on a drama-filled final day of the Championship season. The point for Slaven Bilic’s side […]
Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy said scoring 100 Premier League goals was a massive achievement but its significance would hit home only after his retirement from the game. REUTERS: Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy said scoring 100 Premier League goals was a massive achievement but its significance would hit home only after […]