REUTERS: Relegation-threatened Watford will approach Saturday’s (Jul 11) game like a “cup final” as they fight for Premier League survival with four rounds of fixtures to be played, Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce said on Friday. Watford, 17th, are three points above the relegation zone after Tuesday’s 2-1 win over […]
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KOBE: A day that began with joy at a return to something resembling normality ended in disappointment for baseball teams the Yomiuri Giants and Yakult Swallows who saw the first game of the season with fans allowed in washed out and postponed on Friday (Jul 10). The Nippon Professional Baseball […]
LONDON: The men’s singles seedings will revert to the world rankings at next year’s Wimbledon, after almost two decades of being based on grass-court form, organisers announced on Friday (Jul 1). The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) said they had taken the decision after consultations with various […]
LONDON: David de Gea has spoken of his pride after surpassing Peter Schmeichel’s appearance record for an overseas player at Manchester United. The Spanish international, who joined the club in 2011, kept a clean sheet on his 399th appearance for United on Thursday as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side won 3-0 […]
SPIELBERG, Austria: Formula One’s governing body has warned Ferrari about the risks of breaching the sport’s COVID-19 protocol and protective ‘bubble’. Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel have been seen mixing with people outside their individual team groups. Leclerc returned to his Monaco home after finishing second in last […]
SHANGHAI: Women’s tennis officials are still hopeful of holding tournaments in China this year, despite authorities calling off most international sports events in 2020 because of the coronavirus. Thursday’s announcement from China’s highest sporting body appears to be a severe blow to a number of major sports, particularly Formula One, […]
LONDON: The Premier League has admitted that VAR got penalty decisions wrong in all three matches on Thursday (Jul 9), as frustration mounts over the use of the technology in the English top-flight. Manchester United were given a controversial helping hand by the video assistant referee in their 3-0 win […]
ViacomCBS Inc said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with European soccer’s governing body UEFA to live-stream Champions League matches on CBS All Access in the United States, starting this season through 2024. REUTERS: ViacomCBS Inc said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with European soccer’s governing body […]
Real Betis have appointed former Real Madrid and Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini as their manager from next season on a three-year contract, the La Liga side said on Thursday. REUTERS: Real Betis have appointed former Real Madrid and Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini as their manager from next season […]
West Indies dominated the second morning of the first test against England on Thursday as Shannon Gabriel and Jason Holder took full advantage of bowler-friendly conditions to leave the hosts reeling on 106-5. SOUTHAMPTON, England: West Indies dominated the second morning of the first test against England on Thursday as […]