England coach Eddie Jones says he did not hesitate to agree to having his temporary 25per cent pay cut made permanent as the Rugby Football Union (RFU) battles to deal with a financial crisis brought about by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. LONDON: England coach Eddie Jones says he […]
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TOKYO: Judo’s founder Jigoro Kano was decades ahead of his time by empowering women to take up the sport that prizes technique over brute force. But Japan’s female judoka have long grappled for equality, enduring discrimination and a headline-grabbing abuse scandal even while they were winning recognition with their brilliance […]
Twice Olympic triple jump champion Christian Taylor has joined calls to allow athletes to protest peacefully during the Games as anti-racism stances are increasingly seen at sports events in the wake of George Floyd’s death in U.S. police custody. REUTERS: Twice Olympic triple jump champion Christian Taylor has joined calls […]
LAUSANNE: Stan Wawrinka is one of the best to have ever played tennis but the three-times Grand Slam champion is a “little bit underestimated”, his long-time coach Magnus Norman has said. Wawrinka, 35, was the last man to win a Grand Slam singles title outside the trio of Roger Federer, […]
BUDAPEST: Four days after one of his most consummate and memorable triumphs, Lewis Hamilton returns to one of his favourite circuits this weekend with more than another Formula One record in his sights. As he prepares for the Hungarian Grand Prix at the tight and twisty Hungaroring circuit, 25km north […]
BERN: The perception that footballers do not live up to their social responsibilities has been debunked by their “incredible initiatives” during the COVID-19 pandemic, the global players’ union FIFPRO said in a report published on Thursday (Jul 16). The report, which highlights contributions made by professional footballers in fighting the […]
LONDON: Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti said goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is not doing well after a number of error-strewn displays but backed the England international to rediscover his best form. The 26-year-old Pickford, who has made seven errors directly leading to goals in the Premier League since the start of last […]
LAUSANNE: Banning fans from the Tokyo Olympics is “clearly something we don’t want”, International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach said, adding that “multiple scenarios” were under consideration for the rescheduled Games. Bach said safety was the top concern for organisers of the Tokyo Olympics, which were due to start next […]
LONDON: Manager Mikel Arteta says the task of rebuilding Arsenal is a “massive job” and that there is an “enormous” difference between his side and Premier League champions Liverpool. Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 on Wednesday (Jul 15) but the London side are still ninth and trail the champions by 40 […]
England quick Jofra Archer will miss the second test against West Indies following a breach of the team’s bio-secure protocols, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said just hours before the start of the match on Thursday. MANCHESTER, England: England quick Jofra Archer will miss the second test against […]