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F1 engine changes could take twice as long under new measures

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:19:40 -0400

Formula One mechanics could take twice as long to change an engine under new measures to protect them from COVID-19 and reliability will be key, according to Racing Point technical director Andrew Green.

Report: Some NFL coaches want season delayed

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:42:42 -0400

Some NFL coaches want the 2020 regular season delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, ESPN's Ed Werder reported.

Golf: Poulter, Hubbard share early lead at RBC Heritage

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:37:20 -0400

Britain's Ian Poulter capped an error-free opening round with a birdie-birdie finish to grab a share of the early lead with American Mark Hubbard at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, South Carolina on Thursday.

Horse racing: Stradivarius takes third successive Ascot Gold Cup

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:33:24 -0400

Stradivarius, ridden by Frankie Dettori, blew away the field to land a third successive Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday in a race run without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Golf: Spieth uses birdie blitz to climb Harbour Town leaderboard

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:52:26 -0400

Jordan Spieth recovered from a poor start with a stunning run of birdies to tie the lowest nine-hole score of his career in the opening round of the RBC Heritage in South Carolina on Thursday.

Lamine Diack will die in jail if sentenced - defence lawyers tell court

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:50:20 -0400

Lawyers for former world athletics chief Lamine Diack, who is on trial for corruption, on Thursday protested their client's innocence and said the 87-year-old would die in jail if sentenced to a prison term.

Kaepernick joins Medium, will create content on race and civil rights

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:44:40 -0400

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has joined the board of directors of Medium and will work on content focused on race and civil rights, the U.S.-based online publishing platform announced on Thursday.

Fauci casts doubt on football this fall

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:52:30 -0400

With the United States bracing for a possible second wave of the novel coronavirus, Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Thursday cast doubt on the National Football League playing this year.

Djokovic says important all players free to travel to U.S. Open

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:22:00 -0400

World number one Novak Djokovic says he is excited by the prospect of playing at the U.S. Open but says it would only be fair if every player eligible is able to compete.

Alcott slams U.S. Open 'discrimination' over wheelchair omission

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 10:10:12 -0400

Australian Paralympic tennis champion Dylan Alcott has slammed the omission of the wheelchair tournament from the U.S. Open, calling it "disgusting discrimination".

On this day: Born June 19, 1978 - Dirk Nowitzki, NBA player

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 07:59:42 -0400

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki was one of the finest imports to feature in the NBA and became the first European player to win the league's Most Valuable Player award (MVP) in 2007 before he led the franchise to a maiden championship in 2011.

Le Mans schedule condensed due to pandemic

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:31:55 -0400

The rescheduled 24 Hours of Le Mans in September will be condensed into a four-day timetable incorporating free practice, qualifying, warm-up and the race, organizers announced on Thursday.

Water polo: Hungary's triple Olympic champion Benedek dies at 47

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:31:24 -0400

The former captain and coach of Hungary's water polo team Tibor Benedek, who won three straight Olympic golds as a player in the 2000s and a world championship as coach, died on Thursday aged 47, the Hungarian Water Polo Federation said.

Soccer: Players take a knee as Premier League restarts

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:37:08 -0400

Premier League players, including champions Manchester City, took a knee before kickoff in support of the "Black Lives Matter" movement as the English season restarted on Wednesday.

CONMEBOL, Colombia complain to FIFA about 2023 World Cup bid report

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:32:39 -0400

Colombia's soccer chief and the head of South American football confederation CONMEBOL have written to FIFA complaining of "erroneous and discriminatory conclusions" in the assessment of the country's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Kvitova hopes for 'easy' U.S. Open decision, Barty also waits

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:30:22 -0400

Petra Kvitova is yet to make a call on participating in the U.S. Open and hopes the health situation in New York will improve to make her decision easier, the two-times Wimbledon champion told Reuters.

High penalty count will open game up eventually: Gatland

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:33:28 -0400

Fans should get used to a greater number of penalties in the early stages of Super Rugby Aotearoa as teams adjust to new rule interpretations but the end result should be a more open, free flowing game, Waikato Chiefs coach Warren Gatland has said.

Exclusive: La Liga television audiences soar 48% in first week back

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:08:56 -0400

Spanish football's international viewing figures have increased by over 48% since the season returned after being halted for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organising body La Liga said on Thursday.

Speaking about social issues more normal for players now: Rashford

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 01:40:35 -0400

Expressing opinions on social issues and campaigning for change is becoming more normal for the current generation of players, Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has said.

Serena 'cannot wait' to play in this year's U.S. Open

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:50:07 -0400

Fears that strict health protocols due to the COVID-19 outbreak could deter the game's biggest names from competing at this year's U.S. Open were somewhat allayed on Wednesday when Serena Williams confirmed she will play the New York event.