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FIA approves Formula One’s cost-saving package and budget cap reduction
Days after announcing McLaren will make 1,200 staff redundant, CEO Zak Brown has declared a huge "win" for F1 with confirmation that the 2021 budget cap has been slashed to $145m. "It has been clear to everyone for some time that a budget cap would be applied and we pushed for a lower limit to support a financially sustainable sport", Seidl said. [Full Article...]
The NBA has its target return date: July 31
According to sports website The Ringer, which cited anonymous sources, half of them want to see the regular season carry on as there are as many as 18 games left for some teams. For weeks, there has been speculation from National Basketball Association insiders that a deal was in the works for the National Basketball Association to finish their season at ESPN Wide World of Sports, with players... [Full Article...]
Serie A to resume on June 20
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Spadafora is hopeful that the league will be played to a conclusion, but says a plan is in place should it be disrupted again. "In light of these considerations, the championship can resume on June 20". The semi-finals of the Coppa Italia are set to be played on 13th June, if the government grants permission with sporting events now banned until 14th June, with the hope that the knockout compe... [Full Article...]
Panthers agree to terms with cornerback Eli Apple
Apple initially agreed to terms on a $6 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders early in free agency, but those contract talks fell apart before pens could be put to paper. Apple spent the past season-and-a-half with the New Orleans Saints after beginning his career as a first-round pick of the New York Giants in 2016. [Full Article...]
Two Fulham players have coronavirus
Three people, including two Fulham players have tested positive for the coronavirus following the latest round of tests carried out by the English Football League (EFL). Meanwhile, the National League will await a decision by the EFL on how to conclude the League Two campaign before deciding their next steps. "Any such club proposals will be considered at the same meeting as the Board's proposal... [Full Article...]
Colin Kaepernick reacts to George Floyd's death in police custody
Videos obtained by The Associated Press show people smashing the building's windows. Calls and emails to Columbus police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol, which covers Capitol security, from the AP weren't returned overnight. They have the same pain that I feel. He said two of the wounded underwent surgery and five were in good condition. On Thursday night, Minneapolis rioters overran and ... [Full Article...]
Mickelson keen for "The Match" to become annual event
Mickelson told the Los Angeles Times , for a story published Wednesday, that he could see current and former athletes like Stephen Curry , Patrick Mahomes , Michael Jordan and Tony Romo providing a high level of entertainment and competitive golf for another version of " The Match ". [Full Article...]
Everton midfielder Gbamin suffers serious Achilles injury
A complication with the Ivory Coast international's recovery meant surgery was required, with Gbamin having been nearing a return to full training when the Premier League was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Everton are now 12th in the Premier League table, with the action looking set to resume on June 17 . Earlier this week, Gbamin declared he was feeling good after his previous in... [Full Article...]