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National Basketball Association players can replace name on jerseys with social justice statement
Oklahoma City guard Chris Paul, president of the National Basketball Players Association, told The Undefeated on Saturday that the union and the league are now collaborating on the initiative. "We're just trying to continue to shed light on the different social justice issues that guys around our league continue to talk about day in and day out", Paul told The Undefeated. [Full Article...]
NBA, Thunder release eight game schedule
The NBA will utilize three courts in Orlando for the games, with two set aside for national TV games. As expected, all games at the Disney complex will be played spectator-free and will be held under strict health and safety protocols created to minimise risks related to the coronavirus pandemic. [Full Article...]
Pakistan Cricket Team Departs For England To Play Test and T20I Series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a statement to reveal the list of names who will be on the chartered flight to Manchester, as well as an update on the situations of those who had previously tested positive for COVID-19. I am confident about this. Based on the national spread of players , there were always going to be some logistical challenges; we have taken a number of learnings from t... [Full Article...]
Kings' Parker seen playing tennis after positive test
Parker, 25, said in a statement Wednesday that he had tested positive for COVID-19 "several days ago" and that he was isolating in Chicago. "We are aware of the report and are gathering additional information", the statement read. However, it turns out the Kings swingman has already completed his in-house quarantine and wasn't close to anyone while he was playing tennis in his hometown of Chicag... [Full Article...]
Barca annoyed and frustrated after Celta draw, says Suarez
This take-the-hint message from Suarez to Quique Setien and his coaching staff is direct and clear. "What's wrong with us? We are giving away a lot of points away from home which we didn't used to do in previous seasons". Barca were looking to capitalise on playing first, with rivals Real Madrid not in action until Sunday's trip to Espanyol . The feeling we have is of frustration at havi... [Full Article...]
EPL: Real reason why Arsenal extended David Luiz’s deal
If next season is played behind closed doors, which is up for discussion, then Arsenal stand to lose £114 million and although £14 million wasn't considered a huge amount of money before March, it's hardly chunk change now. "Cedric will also join us permanently on a long-term deal from Southampton ", said Arsenal . The defender took full responsibility for the loss post-match, but also expr... [Full Article...]
Davis Cup Finals Being Postponed For November 2021
In an official statement, the ITF announced the postponement of all the Davis Cup matches, including India's clash against Finland and the Finals in Madrid, to 2021. The Fed Cup is the premier global team competition in women's tennis, launched in 1963 and is the world's largest annual women's worldwide team sports competition in terms of the number of nations that compete. [Full Article...]
Blaney wins Geico 500 at Talladega, Wallace finishes 14th
Ryan Blaney wound up taking the checkered flag is a thrilling finishing, edging out Ricky Stenhouse Jr.by just 0.007 seconds! Almirola came in third, followed by Denny Hamlin (fourth) and Erik Jones (fifth). Several drivers are reportedly planning a show of support for Wallace before the start of the race. "The sport is changing". "You're not gonna take away my smile.I'm gonna keep on g... [Full Article...]