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Premier League, EFL agree £250-million virus rescue package
Clubs in Leagues One and Two - the third and fourth tiers - will receive grants worth £50 million ($67 million). The Premier League having come under severe pressure from both Government and public opinion to help smaller clubs survive this virus impact crisis. [Full Article...]
Matera reinstated as Argentina rugby captain
None of the three players were included in the match-day 23 to face Australia in the final match of the 2020 Tri-Nations in Sydney on Saturday, with centre Jeronimo de la Fuente selected to lead the team. Coach Mario Ledesma said that decision had been made in agreement with the union to shield the players after they were subjected to a "lot of hate" over a week he described as a "roller coaster r... [Full Article...]
India beat Australia as Chahal, Jadeja star
The ICC concussion rules state, "In assessing whether the nominated concussion replacement should be considered a like-for-like player, the ICC Match Referee should consider the likely role the concussed player would have played during the remainder of the match, and the normal role that would be performed by the nominated concussion replacement". [Full Article...]
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George working out in the Clippers' practice facilities
There were tons of discussions regarding what led to the Clippers not performing up to their potential. I said, 'What's up bro? "I need some flow, I need some mixes of pick-and-rolls, I need some post-ups, just different touches". Preferential treatment in the National Basketball Association isn't uncommon, but the power given to Leonard and George went some way beyond the norm. [Full Article...]
WBC sanctions Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury fight
Fury knows I can fight on the back foot or front foot. That would mean, however, that AJ would need to vacate his WBO belt - and therefore give Usyk the chance to fight for the vacant title, with Londoner Joe Joyce, who recently beat Daniel Dubois, being a possible contender for the Ukrainian. [Full Article...]
Reliever Trevor May agrees to deal with Mets | Lexington Herald Leader
NY did not offer contracts to right-handers Nick Tropeano , Paul Sewald and Ariel Jurado . After non-tendering Shreve, the Mets 40-man roster now sits at 37, which is important as they are expected to sign at least three more players to major league deals. [Full Article...]
India beat Australia after concussion substitute controversy in first T20 global
Jadeja was hit on the head but didn't seek immediate medical attention but when Australia batted, it was Yuzvendra Chahal , who came out as concussion substitute and took 3 for 25 to play a big part in India's 11-run win against Australia in the first T20 global. [Full Article...]
Australian Open in February, players to train in quarantine
A general view of Melbourne Park during day five of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. News Corp reported Tiley's leaked email said authorities had agreed to special conditions for players that would allow them to prepare in Melbourne for the year's first grand slam. [Full Article...]