sports NCAA president: Sports won't return until campuses reopen By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:24:32 -0400 College sports will not resume until all students are back on campus, NCAA president Mark Emmert said Friday. Full Article domesticNews
sports Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Charts Way for Sports to Return to Normalcy After Covid-19 Lockdown By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:10:00 -0500 Kiren Rijiju said coronavirus has changed everything and sports need to be conducted in a new way Full Article
sports Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Charts Way for Sports to Return to Normalcy After Covid-19 Lockdown By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:10:37 -0500 Kiren Rijiju said coronavirus has changed everything and sports need to be conducted in a new way Full Article
sports NCAA president: Sports won't return until campuses reopen By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:24:32 -0400 College sports will not resume until all students are back on campus, NCAA president Mark Emmert said Friday. Full Article businessNews
sports Olive and Mabel: BBC Sports pundit Andrew Cotter delights Twitter with closely fought match... for toy bone By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T13:00:34Z Follow the latest coronavirus sports news HERE Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Full Article
sports WHO warns against idea of 'immunity passports' for people who have survived coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:52:00Z There is no evidence that people who have beaten coronavirus are protected from the strain, the World Health Organisation has said as it warned against issuing "immunity passports". Full Article
sports Somali sports star who died with Covid-19 escaped war to serve London as Tube engineer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T09:03:36Z An international basketball player who moved to London to escape Somalia's looming civil war has become one of the capital's latest victims of Covid-19. Full Article
sports Coronavirus: Here's what happened in the sports world on Friday By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:00:53 EDT Stay up to date on the latest on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting sports around the globe. Full Article Sports
sports Coronavirus: Here's what's happening in the sports world on Saturday By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:36:38 EDT Stay up to date on the latest on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting sports around the globe. Full Article Sports
sports Kentucky banned 'Fortnite' from esports because of guns but swords and lasers are fine By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:25:00 +0000 Kentucky high schools have banned popular video game "Fortnite" from esports competitions, but other games that don't involve gun play are allowed. Full Article
sports Esports' Overwatch League cancels first homestands of 2020 season in China due to coronavirus By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:56:53 +0000 The Overwatch League canceled its esports matches scheduled for February and March in China because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
sports Summer of nothing? What can TV do to help bereft sports fans? By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:59:00Z The Euros, Olympics and Wimbledon have all been postponed or cancelled, and finding things to replace them for viewers is a big problem. Sport's reliance on unknown outcomes, live atmosphere and shared excitement makes it almost impossible to replace, but the TV companies are trying. Alex Pattle reports on their plans Full Article
sports RETURN OF LIVE SPORTS! By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:46:40Z RETURN OF LIVE SPORTS! (Third column, 7th story, link) Related stories:FIGHTER TESTS POSITIVE... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron Full Article
sports Bridget McKenzie was told to seek Scott Morrison's 'authority' for sports grants program By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:17:24Z Australian National Audit Office evidence to Senate appears to contradict Morrison’s claim that he provided no authorisationThe prime minister’s office asked Bridget McKenzie to seek Scott Morrison’s “authority” for intended recipients of $100m of sports grants and coordinate the announcement with Coalition campaign headquarters, according to new evidence to the sports rorts inquiry.The evidence from the Australian National Audit Office to the Senate inquiry contradicts Morrison’s claims that McKenzie, the former sports minister, was the ultimate decision-maker for the grant program, and that changes were not made after parliament was dissolved. Continue reading... Full Article Bridget McKenzie Scott Morrison Australia news Australian politics National party Coalition
sports Easter sports highlights: Sky Sports TV schedule - what to watch this weekend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T15:00:00Z With the Easter weekend approaching and lockdown in full swing, fans of all sports are scratching their heads wondering just what there will be to do. Full Article
sports EA Sports Stay and Play Cup on FIFA 20: Live stream, schedule, teams, players and rules By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T12:35:00Z While global sport remains at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, 20 players from some of European football's biggest clubs will substitute their boots for controllers as they compete in the EA Sports's Fifa 20 Stay and Play Cup. Full Article
sports Newcastle takeover by Saudi Arabian-backed consortium is 'sportswashing', says Amnesty International By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T08:26:50Z Newcastle United are in danger of being used as a "PR tool" by Saudi Arabia if the club's proposed takeover goes through, according to Amnesty International UK. Full Article
sports Stan Kroenke: What the Arsenal owner has done with his other sports teams during the coronavirus shutdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T11:59:27Z Arsenal is one of many clubs located within the sporting portfolio of the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment group, owned by billionaire American businessman Stan Kroenke. Full Article
sports Newcastle takeover: beIN Sports urge Premier League to block Saudi Arabia-backed bid over piracy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T05:24:47Z The Premier League has been asked to consider blocking a Saudi-backed consortium's attempt to purchase Newcastle United by one of the league's major broadcast partners. Full Article
sports AC Milan and Inter unveil stylish new concepts for €1bn San Siro stadium and sports district By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:12:00Z Serie A rivals AC Milan and Inter have revealed eye-catching concepts for their planned new stadium and local sports and entertainment district. Full Article
sports Kids are being subjected to racist abuse at junior sports games. This club is taking a stand By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:22:00 +1100 Derek has been called a "black dog" while playing soccer. Osman has been called a "terrorist". They're 14 years old, and they have a message for racist spectators: just stop. Full Article ABC Radio Sydney sydney Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Discrimination:All Community and Society:Race Relations:All Community and Society:Youth:All Sport:All:All Sport:Soccer:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Parramatta 2150 Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000
sports NBC Sports will air IndyCar's second virtual race on April 4th By www.engadget.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 08:31:00 -0400 Another live esports event will air on TV this Saturday -- something we might have to get used to now that people are glued to their screens even more than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic. The second round of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge, an online simulation-style competition, will air live on NBC Sports at 2:30PM ET on April 4th. Full Article entertainment gaming indycar iracing challenge internet nbc sports
sports ESPN2 will air 12 hours of esports coverage on April 5th By www.engadget.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:46:00 -0400 TV networks are already trying to fill the void in sports coverage left by the COVID-19 pandemic, but ESPN is going all-out. The broadcaster's ESPN2 channel is airing a 12-hour ESPN Esports Day on April 5th starting at 12PM Eastern, and there will be some high-profile live events in the mix. The highlight may be the second F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix at 3PM, when racers (including some current Formula 1 drivers) will compete online in a digital version of Australia's Albert Park. The marathon will also represent Rocket League's debut on ESPN television (it was only streamed before) with the Season 8 World Championship's Grand Finals broadcasting live at 4:30PM. Full Article apex legends av coronavirus covid-19 espn espn2 esports esportssg f1 formula 1 games gaming gear internet madden nfl 20 nba 2k personal computing personalcomputing rocket league television tv video games
sports Canadians OK with empty sports arenas, wary of attending games, poll finds By www.thestar.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:16:00 EDT An Angus Reid online survey conducted May 1-4 asked a randomized sample of 1,527 Canadians how they felt about sports during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
sports Damien Cox: Michael Jordan might have chosen to stick to sports, but LeBron James decided not to be like Mike By www.thestar.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:32:00 EDT The former Bulls star saw himself as a basketball player. The current Lakers star sees himself as something more. “I have a responsibility to lead,” James says. Full Article
sports This day in sports: Yankees great Lou Gehrig ends his ironman streak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 08:00:20 -0400 A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to occur on May 2. Full Article
sports This day in sports: Bill Shoemaker wins fourth Kentucky Derby at age 54 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 08:00:19 -0400 A look at what happened on May 3 in sports history, including jockey Bill Shoemaker winning his fourth Kentucky Derby at age 54 in 1986. Full Article
sports New ways to show sportsmanship without shaking hands in sports competitions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 18:33:08 -0400 Handshakes are out but here are suggestions on to show sportsmanship in a time of COVID-19. Full Article
sports This day in sports: Floyd Mayweather Jr. victorious in his return to the ring By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 08:00:22 -0400 A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to have occurred on May 4. Full Article
sports Don Shula: The sports world reacts to the death of a legendary coach By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:47:02 -0400 Here's what figures from around the NFL and beyond are saying about legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, who has died at age 90. Full Article
sports This day in sports: Angels' Bo Belinsky pitches first major league no-hitter in L.A. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 08:00:28 -0400 A look at what happened in sports history on May 5, including the first major league no-hitter pitched in L.A. by the Angels' Bo Belinsky. Full Article
sports Hernández: Billing late-night Korean baseball as the return of live sports on TV is a stretch By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 18:21:07 -0400 Desperate for viewers while the country is shut down, ESPN gambled that fans are in such need of live competition that they'd watch late-night Korean baseball. Full Article
sports This date in sports: Dustin Brown's two goals lead Kings to Western Conference finals By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 08:00:41 -0400 A look at what happened on May 6 in sports history, including the Kings' improbable four-game sweep of the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Full Article
sports Las Vegas is hedging its bets on esports By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 17:47:13 -0400 Some Las Vegas sportsbooks will be back in business this week, providing an opening for one burgeoning enterprise: esports. Full Article
sports This day in sports: Lakers win first NBA championship in L.A. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:00:24 -0400 A look at what happened in sports history on May 7, including the Lakers' first NBA title in Los Angeles. Full Article
sports Pop-up sports internship program helps ease pain for USC students By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:00:09 -0400 A virtual sports internship program at USC will help students this summer who had their original summer internship displaced by COVID-19. Full Article
sports This day in Sports: Fernandomania makes its Broadway debut By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:00:46 -0400 A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to have occurred on May 8. Full Article
sports How are major sports leagues adjusting to the new normal of coronavirus? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:17:06 -0400 A series examining the challenges major sports leagues, teams and athletes are facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
sports This day in sports: Don Sutton earns 209th win, moving into tie atop Dodgers' list By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:00:40 -0400 Taking a look at memorable sports moments that occurred on May 9, including Don Sutton notching a franchise record-tying 209th win as a Dodger in 1979. Full Article
sports Sports fear exodus of COVID kids By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:07:01 GMT Closing more than 1000 public pools, 2400 soccer clubs and 608 gymnastics centres has helped flatten the curve, but may fatten a generation of COVID kids. Full Article
sports Sports fear exodus of COVID kids By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:07:01 GMT Closing more than 1000 public pools, 2400 soccer clubs and 608 gymnastics centres has helped flatten the curve, but may fatten a generation of COVID kids. Full Article
sports New emails show PM had involvement in sports grants, Labor claims By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:22:53 +1000 Labor argues fresh details of emails between the offices of Scott Morrison and now-former cabinet minister Bridget McKenzie show the Prime Minister had personal involvement in approving a list of successful clubs under the much maligned community sports grants scheme. Full Article Government and Politics Elections Federal Elections
sports PM accused of being 'up to his neck in' sports grants saga By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:06:06 +1000 The Federal Opposition Leader accuses Scott Morrison of misleading Federal Parliament over the sports rorts saga, saying Bridget McKenzie was made a "scapegoat" over the affair. Full Article Government and Politics
sports Sports fear exodus of COVID kids By www.theage.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:07:01 GMT Closing more than 1000 public pools, 2400 soccer clubs and 608 gymnastics centres has helped flatten the curve, but may fatten a generation of COVID kids. Full Article
sports Sports writing startup hits $500M valuation By sandhill.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Subscription focused, The Athletic has grown rapidly since its start in 2016. Founded by Adam Hansmann and Alex Mather, the VC-backed sports website, has bucked the trend by focusing on annual subscriptions. And with its latest funding of $50 million, the company is now worth $500 million. Keep on reading: Sports writing startup hits $500M valuation Full Article
sports Sport is on hold. Esports aren't. Here's how to fill that entertainment void in your weekend By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:22:55 +1100 Almost every major sporting league around the world is on hiatus. But esports can fill the sporting void in your weekend schedule. Here's how to get into it, and what to watch this weekend. Full Article Sport Games Infectious Diseases (Other) Games Industry Professional Gaming
sports What about the sports fans? Coronavirus has thrown their season out too By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:12:22 +1100 Footy brings people together and it's an escape from the daily grind. But life without it starts this weekend, so how are the fans going to deal? Full Article Sport Australian Football League Rugby League COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health
sports Renee had a year's work in the sports industry lined up, then she lost it all in a day By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:03:53 +1100 For boxer, brand ambassador and sports personality Renee Gartner, a trip to Centrelink was her only option after the sports industry's shutdown. Full Article Sport Australian Football League NRL COVID-19 Rugby League
sports Sports will reap the benefits of committing to women's leagues during the coronavirus pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:09:51 +1000 It would be a short-sighted and costly move for Australia's sporting bodies to abandon women's leagues to help them cope with the financial fallout caused by coronavirus, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article COVID-19 Sport Australian Football League NRL Cricket Soccer
sports Professional sports clubs are counting on the JobKeeper package to save their jobs By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 05:23:11 +1000 With sport cancelled for the foreseeable future due to coronavirus, professional sports clubs are eyeing off the Federal Government's JobKeeper package to help keep players and administrators on the books. Full Article Sport Community and Society Sport - Leisure Unemployment Welfare Diseases and Disorders COVID-19