Sport
Alan Pardew leaves Dutch outfit ADO Den Haag
The Eredivisie season was cancelled last week and the club have chose to sever ties with the former Newcastle boss and his assistant Chris Powell now, with their contracts expiring in the summer. Due to the coronavirus situation, football could only be played until March 7th, but we thank Alan, Chris and Paul for their efforts. I additionally need to thank, additionally on behalf of Chris, (no... [Full Article...]
Elon Musk calls to re-open America; Tesla investors seem less bothered
When Tesla Inc reports first-quarter results after the bell on Wednesday, many individual shareholders will not be looking for details on the subject that drives most conversations: the effect of the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, Tesla has since issued shares to compensate employees, and a year ago it sold US$2.7 billion in shares and convertible bonds. Their view vastly differs from ... [Full Article...]
Anthony Fauci: Sports might not happen this year
Fauci told the Times that the only way sports could return would be with widespread access to tests that yield quick results. "Safety, for the players and for the fans, trumps everything", said Fauci. That's going to be logistically hard, but there's at least the possibility of doing that. As the coronavirus continues to spread across the U.S. with more than 1 million infections, a top healt... [Full Article...]
Quarterback Alex Smith's grueling road to recovery chronicled in ESPN program
CT on ESPN. "No NFL player has ever been through what Alex Smith has", said Tennant. "The access that he and his family granted to E60 is incredible and viewers will see a story of strength, dedication, and perseverance". The doc will detail the 35-year-old's ongoing recovery after an injury that required 17 surgeries and kept the quarterback in the hospital for a month with a post-opera... [Full Article...]
Patriots' draft pick says he will have controversial tattoo removed
In a statement released afterward, Bill Belichick said that while Develin was an "unsung" hero of the Patriots in terms of fan appreciation, the fullback was one of the "most appreciated and respected players we have ever had". Rohrwasser was drafted by the Patriots in the fifth-round of last week's National Football League draft but users on social media swiftly pointed out that he had a tattoo... [Full Article...]
ICC has banned Deepak Agarwal for breaching the Anti-Corruption Code
He provided to cooperate after accepting the violation of the Anti-Corruption Code, which led to a suspended sentence of six months out of the two-year ban imposed on him. According to ICC's latest sentencing, Deepak Agarwal won't be allowed to be associated with any form of cricket - domestic as well as worldwide - till April 27, 2022. [Full Article...]
Manchester United to trial safe standing at Old Trafford
United conducted a feasibility study and a formal proposal was put to the local Safety Advisory Group in December 2019 and has now been given approval from Trafford Council. 'This announcement is the latest step in what has been a long journey with our fans. United plan to have the work completed in time for the start of the 2020-21 campaign and if the trial is successful, the seats - which allo... [Full Article...]
NCAA outlines plan for athletes to be compensated for name, image & likeness
In a press release, the NCAA laid out specific "guardrails" it is requiring for "future name, image and likeness activities". California's law does not go into effect until 2023 while a Florida bill awaiting the governor's signature would go into effect July 2021. [Full Article...]