Sport
Australia batting coach Hicks axed in coronavirus cull
Australian coach Justin Langer revealed Thursday long-time batting assistant Graeme Hick was among 40 jobs axed due to COVID-19, and said telling him was like "facing Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh without a helmet and a box on". "What I know is we'll focus on being ready for early September". The tradition of having a selector on deck for every single tour may soon end, while Langer ad... [Full Article...]
Hojbjerg stripped of Saints captaincy
Hasenhüttl revealed the news in an online press conference ahead of their trip to face Norwich City on Friday night. "I spoke with him and we came to an agreement". Hojbjerg's contract with the Saints expires next season, and the club is reportedly asking around £35 million for him, but it is understood that around £20 million will be enough to land the Danish global. [Full Article...]
Lightning close facilities after players, staff test positive
While one set of positive tests at this stage isn't going to cause a significant setback, it certainly serves as a sobering reminder that there is still a long way to go towards a safe and healthy resumption of play as the pandemic continues on. [Full Article...]
Norwich City vs Southampton Betting Tips
With their backline strengthened even further, even money (2.00 ) seems generous on Norwich ensuring under 2.5 goals for their sixth match in seven when they take on a Saints team that has only scored four goals in five league games. Over three months without football comes to an end at Carrow Road this evening, albeit behind closed doors, but you can still follow all the action as usual with our... [Full Article...]
Philadelphia Phillies’ coronavirus outbreak becomes 1st in Major League Baseball
The announcement came while Major League Baseball owners and players try to negotiate a deal to begin the season amid the coronavirus pandemic, including health protocols. The team declined to comment on the implication of the positive tests on the Phillies' upcoming season, saying it is too early to know. The coronavirus forced Major League Baseball to suspend spring training and postp... [Full Article...]
SEC’s Greg Sankey stands against Mississippi flag; Mississippi State, Ole Miss react
Drake, chair of the board and president of the Ohio State University, said in a statement. The NCAA's ban was first enacted in 2001 and encompasses 90 title events across 24 sports. "Mississippi needs a flag that represents the qualities about our state that unite us, not those that still divide us", Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce and athletic director Keith Carter said in a statement. [Full Article...]
French Open organisers not considering event behind closed doors: FFT
It also allows the French tournament to run a qualifying tournament starting September 21, giving lower-ranked players the possibility of competing for much-needed income. It has also been announced that the women's global tour will restart on August 3 in Italy without spectators, and that the men's tour will resume on August 14 in the United States without spectators, or with fewer than usual. [Full Article...]
Mikel Arteta defends David Luiz but accepts financial constraints may lead to exit
Arsenal's executives are frantically seeking solutions to a number of issues, including the futures of Luiz, Cedric Soares, Dani Ceballos and Pablo Mari, who is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the season. "My conversation with Mesut is going to remain with him and me". "We can not forget the financial situation". We have to make big decisions and time-wise it is hard to fit them in wit... [Full Article...]