ports

Labour calls for immediate release of Priti Patel bullying probe after reports she has been cleared

The investigation into bullying accusations against Priti Patel must be released "as soon as possible", Labour has demanded.




ports

Coronavirus: Here's what happened in the sports world on Friday

Stay up to date on the latest on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting sports around the globe.




ports

Coronavirus: Here's what's happening in the sports world on Saturday

Stay up to date on the latest on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting sports around the globe.




ports

COVID-19: Ontario reports 59 more deaths; Tulip Festival is now camera friendly

The province is reporting 346 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 19,944. There were 59 more deaths reported, for a total of 1,599. Of those, 775 involved residents in the troubled long-term care system. There are now 237 outbreaks in the province’s care facilities, increase of three. After […]




ports

Kentucky banned 'Fortnite' from esports because of guns but swords and lasers are fine

Kentucky high schools have banned popular video game "Fortnite" from esports competitions, but other games that don't involve gun play are allowed.

      




ports

Esports' Overwatch League cancels first homestands of 2020 season in China due to coronavirus

The Overwatch League canceled its esports matches scheduled for February and March in China because of the coronavirus outbreak.

      




ports

Summer of nothing? What can TV do to help bereft sports fans?

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




ports

Phillip Schofield shares family photo during lockdown, appears to contradict reports he's moved out

TV presenter, wife Stephanie and their daughters played a game of Murder Mystery





ports

Bridget McKenzie was told to seek Scott Morrison's 'authority' for sports grants program

Australian National Audit Office evidence to Senate appears to contradict Morrison’s claim that he provided no authorisation

The 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...




ports

Gigi Hadid shares new Vogue photoshoot while keeping schtum on pregnancy reports

Gigi and Bella Hadid have posed for a photoshoot at the family farm they're isolating in




ports

Millie Bobby Brown supports 'nation's heroes' with £15,000 donation to NHS charities

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown told NHS staff to "keep up the brilliant work" as she made a £15,000 donation to staff on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.​




ports

Rebecca Adlington shuts down reports she's spending lockdown with ex-husband and boyfriend

The former couple are co-parenting their daughter Summer




ports

David Beckham quits fashion label Kent & Curwen as it reports losses of £18 million

The retired footballer had been a business partner at the label since 2015




ports

London after Lockdown: Swabs for passengers will be 'new normal' at airports

Passengers may have to collect sealed "grab and go" meal bags before they board planes to reduce their contact with cabin crew on flights under a range of options for the post lockdown era being considered by aviation bosses.




ports

Easter sports highlights: Sky Sports TV schedule - what to watch this weekend

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.




ports

Newcastle takeover latest: '#NUFCTakeover' trends on Twitter amid reports Mike Ashley is set to sell club

Fresh speculation has emerged that Newcastle United could be on the verge of a takeover by Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners.




ports

EA Sports Stay and Play Cup on FIFA 20: Live stream, schedule, teams, players and rules

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.




ports

Newcastle takeover by Saudi Arabian-backed consortium is 'sportswashing', says Amnesty International

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.




ports

Stan Kroenke: What the Arsenal owner has done with his other sports teams during the coronavirus shutdown

Arsenal is one of many clubs located within the sporting portfolio of the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment group, owned by billionaire American businessman Stan Kroenke.




ports

Newcastle takeover: beIN Sports urge Premier League to block Saudi Arabia-backed bid over piracy

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.




ports

Serie A clubs allowed to return to training on May 18 after Italy reports decline in coronavirus cases

Italian football clubs have been told they can return return to training in May following a televised speech from prime minister Giuseppe Conte.




ports

AC Milan and Inter unveil stylish new concepts for €1bn San Siro stadium and sports district

Serie A rivals AC Milan and Inter have revealed eye-catching concepts for their planned new stadium and local sports and entertainment district.





ports

Kids are being subjected to racist abuse at junior sports games. This club is taking a stand

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.




ports

Sydney deports second tourist carrying pork in mooncakes amid fears of spreading deadly pig disease

A Vietnamese man carrying four kilograms of pork-filled mooncakes has been turned away from Sydney Airport after failing to declare he was carrying food.




ports

NBC Sports will air IndyCar's second virtual race on April 4th

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.




ports

ESPN2 will air 12 hours of esports coverage on April 5th

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.




ports

BET Reports On COVID-19 Updates, Facts And The News You Need



Information on how coronavirus is impacting Black lives.




ports

Canadians OK with empty sports arenas, wary of attending games, poll finds


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.




ports

Damien Cox: Michael Jordan might have chosen to stick to sports, but LeBron James decided not to be like Mike


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.




ports

This day in sports: Yankees great Lou Gehrig ends his ironman streak

A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to occur on May 2.




ports

This day in sports: Bill Shoemaker wins fourth Kentucky Derby at age 54

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.




ports

New ways to show sportsmanship without shaking hands in sports competitions

Handshakes are out but here are suggestions on to show sportsmanship in a time of COVID-19.




ports

This day in sports: Floyd Mayweather Jr. victorious in his return to the ring

A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to have occurred on May 4.




ports

Don Shula: The sports world reacts to the death of a legendary coach

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.




ports

This day in sports: Angels' Bo Belinsky pitches first major league no-hitter in L.A.

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.




ports

Hernández: Billing late-night Korean baseball as the return of live sports on TV is a stretch

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.




ports

This date in sports: Dustin Brown's two goals lead Kings to Western Conference finals

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.




ports

Las Vegas is hedging its bets on esports

Some Las Vegas sportsbooks will be back in business this week, providing an opening for one burgeoning enterprise: esports.




ports

This day in sports: Lakers win first NBA championship in L.A.

A look at what happened in sports history on May 7, including the Lakers' first NBA title in Los Angeles.




ports

Pop-up sports internship program helps ease pain for USC students

A virtual sports internship program at USC will help students this summer who had their original summer internship displaced by COVID-19.




ports

This day in Sports: Fernandomania makes its Broadway debut

A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to have occurred on May 8.




ports

How are major sports leagues adjusting to the new normal of coronavirus?

A series examining the challenges major sports leagues, teams and athletes are facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.




ports

This day in sports: Don Sutton earns 209th win, moving into tie atop Dodgers' list

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.




ports

Debenhams accused of 'stealing' as retailer demands 90% discount on clothes from suppliers already at UK ports

ITV News has seen correspondence from Debenhams’ administrator to Bangladeshi suppliers demanding a 90% discount on garments orders.




ports

Passengers told to wear face coverings and gloves at some of UK's busiest airports

Limited temperature screening will also be trialled at the airports in coming weeks.




ports

South Korea plays down reports Kim Jong-un is near death

Officials in Seoul say they have not seen any unusual activity in North Korea, following reports North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un was gravely ill.




ports

Sports fear exodus of COVID kids

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.




ports

Sports fear exodus of COVID kids

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.