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Baseball in Empty Stadiums Is Weird. How Will It Affect Outcomes?
The New York Times - 31 Jul 2020 13:00
Players, coaches and analysts of all stripes are watching this season's games to see what effect -- if any -- the absence of fans has on the games themselves.
England women's and sevens squads to bear brunt of RFU cuts
The Guardian - 31 Jul 2020 23:00
Twickenham to cut workforce by 30% due to Covid-19 Grassroots development also likely to be badly hit England's women's and sevens squads will bear the brunt of the Rugby Football Union's cost-cutting along with grassroo...
Meet the OKC Thunder's Secret Weapon: Montreal's Luguentz Dort
Complex - 31 Jul 2020 22:41
Get to know the Canadian who could be just what the Thunder have been searching for.
He has matured as a leader: Toure says Arsenal skipper Aubameyang is ´an important one to keep´
Soccer News - 1 Aug 2020 00:45
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has “matured” since being made captain and is “an important one to keep” for Arsenal, says former Gunners defender Kolo Toure. Since making his Arsenal debut in February 2018, no player ...
Why didn't Zion Williamson play more minutes vs. Jazz? Pelicans' Alvin Gentry offers confusing explanation
Sporting News - 31 Jul 2020 07:18
Zion Williamson played the first five minutes of the fourth quarter but never returned after being subbed out with 7:19 left in regulation.
No Chelsea offer for Havertz?
Soccer News - 31 Jul 2020 20:39
“So far we have no offer,” he said. “We know about the interest of clubs, but there is no official offer. We have said several times that we will end the season with our entire squad. And that includes Kai. That go...
Dodgers say Kelly's 8-game ban too harsh
ESPN - 31 Jul 2020 07:18
Several Dodgers said Joe Kelly's eight-game suspension for his role in a skirmish with the Astros was too harsh.
Havertz yet to attract a single offer, Bayer Leverkusen director reveals
Soccer News - 31 Jul 2020 22:44
Bayer Leverkusen have not received any offers for Kai Havertz despite persistent speculation linking him with Chelsea, sporting director Simon Rolfes has revealed. Havertz, 21, has been a revelation in the Bundesliga eve...
Everton bid £18m for Real left-back Reguilon
Sky Sports - 31 Jul 2020 22:45
Everton have moved ahead of at least three other Premier League clubs after bidding £18m for Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon.
ACC commissioner: Notre Dame deal a 'win-win'
ESPN - 31 Jul 2020 22:41
ACC commissioner John Swofford said Friday the scheduling arrangement with Notre Dame for the 2020 season is a win-win for both the Irish and the league, but he added that it is only a temporary deal.
London Irish confirm Simmons move
Sky Sports - 31 Jul 2020 11:00
Wallabies Test centurion Rob Simmons has completed a move to Premiership side London Irish after leaving New South Wales Waratahs.
Harold Mitchell found to have breached duties as Tennis Australia director but most of Asic's claims thrown out
The Guardian - 31 Jul 2020 10:38
Judge finds media buyer 'stepped over the line' three times in dealings with Seven's commercial director over TV rights High-profile media buyer Harold Mitchell breached his duties as a director of Tennis Australia in hi...
RB McCoy reaches one-year deal with Bucs
Sky Sports - 31 Jul 2020 10:25
Veteran running back LeSean McCoy has reached a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his agent Drew Rosenhaus has confirmed.
Video of the Week: Lions make history in 1971
Planet Rugby - 31 Jul 2020 18:18
It's that time again for our Video of the Week, bringing you footage you may like. Today, we look back to the 1971 British and Irish Lions series. The post Video of the Week: Lions make history in 1971 appeared first on ...
Super League: No Covid-19 cases ahead of restart
Sky Sports - 31 Jul 2020 15:30
All players involved in Super League's restart have tested negative for coronavirus.
Jaguars DE Ngakoue officially a holdout
Sky Sports - 31 Jul 2020 12:56
Franchise-tagged defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is officially a holdout, as the only player absent from Jacksonville Jaguars training camp.
Harris Jr: Unfinished business in the NFL
Sky Sports - 31 Jul 2020 10:00
To be motivated by a 'chip' on one's shoulder is common territory for a number of NFL players.
Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Minutes Limit at Restart Not Just Conditioning Issue
Bleacher Report - 31 Jul 2020 07:32
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson , who left the NBA 's bubble in Orlando , Florida, last week for a family emergency and had to clear quarantine upon his return, ...
Arsenal could get another Ceballos loan deal done
Soccer News - 1 Aug 2020 01:37
Arsenal have not done well in the Premier League this season, missing out on European qualification for the first time since the pre-Arsene Wenger era. They could still play in Europa League next season, if they win FA C...
Yankees close to getting Aroldis Chapman back from coronavirus
New York Post - 31 Jul 2020 22:41
Aroldis Chapman is close to reclaiming his role as Yankees closer. After testing positive for COVID-19 early in July, Chapman is now reportedly free of the virus and is eligible to return to the Yankees on Friday, accord...
The Big Scottish Premiership Preview: Who can stop Celtic?
Sky Sports - 31 Jul 2020 20:46
The 2020/21 Scottish Premiership season gets underway on Saturday with one burning question to be answered: who can stop Celtic winning a record 10th successive title?
A Momentous First Night for the N.B.A.
The New York Times - 31 Jul 2020 16:41
Close games, social justice protests, and a principal role for Rudy Gobert, again.