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US Open Reveals COVID-19 Safety Measures and Precautions

After the 2020 Wimbledon was canceled, many people were worried that the US Open would suffer the same fate. The good news is that the tournament is going forward but with some new regulations. Check out the regulations for the US Open and the Cincinnati Masters that is going to be played before it. US Open Regulations The USTA first talked about the dates of the tournaments. The Cincinnati Masters will take place from August 22nd to 28th and the US Open will

Chennai Super Kings suspend team doctor over insensitive tweet…

Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday said it has suspended the service of team doctor, Dr. Madhu Thottappillil over his remarks on the death of Indian soldiers in Galwan Valley, Ladakh. 20 Indian Army personnel, including a Commanding Officer, lost their lives in what is termed as one of the worst clashes between the Indian Army and Chinese troops in over 5 decades. Government sources said the Chinese side too suffered 'proportionate casualties' but chose not to speculate on the number. Reacting to the
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Hopes fade for T20I World Cup, brighten for IPL

The Indian cricket board has again sought a quick decision on the T20 World Cup after a Cricket Australia (CA) official said holding it this year would be ‘unrealistic’. “If that’s what the host country is saying, there is clearly a case for the ICC (International Cricket Council) to act soon. All cricket boards and players involved are waiting for a decision,” said Arun Dhumal, treasurer Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Tuesday. Should the World T20, scheduled from October

Tab Baldwin apologizes over “unfiltered” comments on Philippine basketball

Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin apologized on Monday for the “unfiltered” comments he made on a podcast about Philippine basketball. The Philippine Basketball Association said in a statement that Baldwin issued his apology in a video conference meeting yesterday with commissioner Willie Marcial, deputy commissioner Eric Castro, and league legal counsel Atty. Melvin Mendoza. "I feel bad that has happened and that is not my intention," said Baldwin, who is listed as an assistant coach of MVP Group

Messi 8/10 in leading sleepy Barcelona past Leganes, scoring…

Goals in each half from Ansu Fati and Lionel Messi helped Barcelona beat Leganes 2-0 at Camp Nou on Tuesday as they made it two wins from two since La Liga returned last week. Ansu opened the scoring just before half-time with a well-taken effort from the edge of the box, which was Barca's first shot on target of the match. Antoine Griezmann saw a goal chalked off after the break by VAR for offside against Nelson Semedo before Messi sealed the three

We can’t stand still – Arteta issues Arsenal transfer…

Mikel Arteta has warned that Arsenal risk falling further behind their rivals if they ‘stand still’ while others strengthen this summer. The Gunners return to action for the first time in 102 days on Wednesday night when they take on Manchester City in the Premier League. Arteta’s side go into the game sitting ninth in the table, but could move to within two points of fifth with a victory, depending on Sheffield United’s result at Aston Villa earlier in the day. With fifth

‘MS Dhoni at No. 3 would have broken most…

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that Mahendra Singh Dhoni would have been a different player with all batting records in his kitty had the Indian captain opted batting one down in 50-over format. Gambhir was asked to choose between current India skipper Virat Kohli and Dhoni, to chase down a target. “It’s very difficult to compare both of them because one bats at No. 3, one bats at No. 6 or 7,” Gambhir said on ‘Cricket Connected’. According to Gambhir, with the

Barcelona’s Martin Braithwaite relishing reunion with Leganes

Martin Braithwaite is relishing Tuesday’s reunion with former club Leganes and has highlighted just how keen he is to play against Javier Aguirre’s side. The Dane started Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Mallorca on Saturday ahead of the returning Luis Suarez and scored his first goal for the club in the win. Braithwaite may just have done enough to keep his place in the starting XI and has made it clear how much he wants to play at the Camp Nou. Quique Setien

Wahab Riaz willing to return to Test cricket on…

Wahab Riaz, who last year decided to take an indefinite break from red ball cricket, has agreed to return to play the Test-match leg of Pakistan's tour of England. He has been named in the larger pool of 29 players, a combined squad for a series of three Tests and T20Is. Riaz was 34 when announced his break from red-ball cricket. It led to his being demoted in the PCB's central contracts list, and then to his being omitted entirely from it. His

FIFA urge ‘tolerance’ following Trump comments on kneeling

FIFA appealed on Monday for "tolerance, mutual respect and common sense" after U.S. President Donald Trump denounced the annulment of a policy that required football players to stand during the national anthem. "I won't be watching much anymore!" Trump tweeted on Saturday. Trump retweeted a tweet by Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, who wrote: "I'd rather the US not have a soccer team than have a soccer team that won't stand for the National Anthem." United States captain Megan Rapinoe kneeling in support

Anthony Martial is on his way to completing Manchester…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows more than most what is expected from a Manchester United striker. The Norwegian made his name as English football’s definitive impact player, scoring 28 of his 126 United goals from the bench and becoming the man Sir Alex Ferguson would turn towards in the eleventh hour. And he is hoping his newly adopted centre forward can deliver in United’s crucial short burst of games before the end of the season. Anthony Martial has been entrusted to play his desired

Qatar 2022: World Cup stadiums to comply with COVID-19…

As 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts Qatar officialy launched the third venue -- the Education City Stadium -- the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was in focus, with the chief organisers admitting that were consulting with the Premier League and Bundesliga to learn about how they are dealing with the pandemic. The 40,000-capacity Education City stadium is the third venue to be completed after the redevelopment of Khalifa International Stadium in 2017 and last year's opening of Al Janoub. COVID-19 restrictions meant the third stadium

Rohit Sharma wants to play both T20 World Cup…

India’s limited overs vice captain Rohit Sharma wants to compete in both the T20 World Cup and the IPL this year as chances are that only one of the two tournaments could be salvaged due to the coronavirus pandemic. The ICC is yet to decide on the fate of the World Cup, scheduled to be held in October-November in Australia, while the BCCI has postponed the popular and lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) indefinitely. It is being speculated that if T20 World Cup

Kemar Roach warns Jofra Archer: No room for friendship…

There will be no place for friendship when West Indies take on England belatedly this summer, Kemar Roach has warned fellow Barbadian fast bowler Jofra Archer. While no one will be happier to see each other on a cricket pitch than the combatants when their long-awaited three-Test series gets underway behind closed doors at the Ageas Bowl on July 8, destructive West Indies fast bowler Roach says his team's focus will be purely on winning. "Jofra has made his decision and I think

Chhetri was one of those who glorified Indian football:…

National team head coach Igor Stimac on Sunday hailed Sunil Chhetri, saying the talismanic captain was one of those who “glorified” Indian football with his dedication in the 15 years of his illustrious career. The 35-year-old Chhetri on Friday became only the second Indian after legendary Bhaichung Bhutia to complete 15 years in Indian jersey. He made his debut in 2005 against Pakistan in Quetta in a friendly match. He had scored in the 1-1 drawn game. According to Stimac, Chhetri is someone

Current Champion Adam Page reveals why the creative process…

AEW Tag-Team Champion Hangman Adam Page has become one of the most popular stars in AEW as of late. The 'Cowboy' had faced Chris Jericho for the chance to become the first-ever AEW World Champion but couldn't win. However, Adam Page's character has become very interesting lately as the former ROH star has continuously teased a feud with fellow Elite members - The Young Bucks - yet has continued to aid them against any external foe. Adam Page was part of Team Elite

Marcelo takes knee as Real Madrid return with win…

Marcelo celebrated by taking a knee as Real Madrid returned from three months away following the coronavirus suspension by beating Eibar 3-1 on Sunday. After scoring Madrid's third goal in the 37th minute, Marcelo dropped onto his left knee and raised his clinched right fist into the air, apparently in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Madrid's win may have come at a cost as Eden Hazard and Sergio Ramos were both substituted early in the second half and were seen with

Trump vows not to watch U.S. Soccer after national…

Donald Trump has taken a shot at U.S. Soccer, claiming he won't be watching the game anymore following a decision not to force players to stand for the national anthem. America has been rocked by protests after the death of George Floyd with footballers around the world adding their voices to the Black Lives Matter movement. U.S. Soccer themselves have taken a surprisingly strong stance and announced earlier this week that players would no longer be forced to stand for the national anthem.

Novak Djokovic Receives a Yellow Card For Taking Off…

World No.1 Novak Djokovic recently launched a new tournament – ‘Adria Tour’ to be played in the Balkan countries from June 13 to July 5. Along with Djokovic, Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, Grigor Dimitrovand Marin Cilic will headline the exhibition tournament. After arriving in Belgrade, these players enjoyed some time off the court on the football field. The Adria tour team had donned in white jersey against their opposition in red. There bonding between the tennis star was clearly visible as they hurdle

Juventus 0-0 Milan Coppa Italia Player Ratings

Juventus had a man advantage for much of the game but failed to make it count, despite qualifying on away goals with Cristiano Ronaldo missing a penalty on the night. Juventus Player Ratings Buffon: He might as well have stayed at home in the first half, a spectator for 45 minutes, even more so when Rebic got himself send off for a ridiculous ‘tackle’. Tested very little in the second ’45 without a single save to make. 6.0/10 Danilo: Surprisingly sharp, even whipped