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Mississippi State’s Mike Leach apologizes for now-deleted ‘offensive’ COVID-19 tweet
Before the tweet was deleted, it received more than 4,000 likes. Before Leach elected to delete the tweet and apologize for the offensive image, a number of his current players and an assistant professor at the university criticized him for posting it. [Full Article...]
Rex Ryan calls Amari Cooper a ‘turd’
Hell with it. He stops his routes, he does all this. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport wrote on Twitter. They're number one in the league because of Dak Prescott , not because of this guy. Ryan isn't alone in that assessment of Cooper as one National Football League executive told The Athletic , "It comes down to, how many guys are really difference makers?" Cooper has been seen by many as a great te... [Full Article...]
Curtis Cup pushed back until 2021
However, continued fears regarding the coronavirus have seen the amateur competition put back to 2021 following agreement between the R&A and the USGA. Coronavirus continues to swing like a wrecking ball through the summer golf schedule, with news that the R&A has been forced to postpone three high-profile amateur events. [Full Article...]
Chiefs, Sammy Watkins agree to new deal
The restructured contract also includes a no-trade clause. This move will give the Chiefs around $5 million (previously $171 total cap space) in 2020 cap space this offseason. "We've really enjoyed him being here". The Chiefs re-signed defensive tackle Mike Pennel , receiver Demarcus Robinson, versatile fullback Anthony Sherman and backup quarterback Chad Henne . [Full Article...]
French doctors suggest COVID19 vaccine should be tested in Africa
On a local TV channel LCI , the doctors suggested that Africa has less face masks and other essential health supplies and required treatment for coronavirus patients, hence, pushed for the continent to be used for the experimental treatment of any potential vaccine, treatment or cure. [Full Article...]
Patriots' Plane to Bring 1 Million N95 Masks From China
It is an fantastic story as there were numerous hurdles to jump along the way. "I've never seen so much red tape in so many ways and obstacles that we had to overcome", Robert Kraft told the Journal . The aircraft was reportedly allowed to be on the ground in China for no longer than three hours. And as in MA, which has seen over 120 coronavirus deaths, New York's health care workers are ... [Full Article...]
PM Modi tells Karnataka to ensure strict lockdown, social distancing
The prime minister accepted Thackeray's suggestion and asked all chief ministers to speak to religious leaders from their respective states and ask them to tell the community members about the need for social distancing and avoiding large gatherings, the CMO said in a statement. [Full Article...]
Quiz: Name Every Team's Premier League Minutes Leader This Season
Talks between the Premier League and the PFA players union over potential wage cuts or deferrals were continuing after no agreement was reached on Wednesday . The clubs have opted to use the government's job retention scheme and utilise tax-payers' money to fund the wages of non-playing staff, with some leading players still receiving wages in excess of £100,000-a-week. [Full Article...]