Next year’s Australian Open will “likely” be postponed by “one or two weeks,” according to an announcement by the state government in Victoria, Australia on Wednesday. The tournament, the first tennis grand slam of the year, is currently scheduled to get underway on January 18 with the women’s and men’s singles finals taking place on…
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Bruno Fernandes scores stunning goal in Manchester United win but denies himself chance of a hat trick
Bruno Fernandes was in inspirational form during Manchester United‘s 4-1 win against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Portugal international scored two goals in a devastating first-half display that included a sublime strike for his opener. The 26-year-old sent a perfect half-volley flying into the net after just nine minutes and followed…
France rugby legend Christophe Dominici dies aged 48
France rugby legend Christophe Dominici has died at the age of 48, according to his former club Stade Francais. “It is with immense sadness and deep sorrow that the Stade Francais Paris learns of the passing of Christophe Dominici,” read the statement, released on Tuesday. “During the 11 years spent under our colors, Christophe has,…
Haley Moore overcomes bullying to become LPGA professional
Haley Moore used to be “so afraid” of going to school given the bullying was so relentless. At its lowest point, her backpack and favored Justin Bieber hardpack were ruined after they were dowsed in water by bullies picking on her because of her size. But refusing to be downtrodden and using golf as an…
Pope Francis meets with NBA players to discuss social injustice
Five NBA players visited the Vatican on Monday to discuss social and economic injustice with Pope Francis. According to the NBPA — the league’s players association — the meeting took place in the papal library of the Apostolic Palace where the players spoke about their efforts to address inequality in their communities. The players present…
On the same day that NFL celebrates landmark moment, Colin Kaepernick says he’s being ‘denied employment’
It was a Monday that threw into sharp focus the issues of diversity and inclusion that face the NFL. For the first time in the league’s history, the seven-man crew officiating the Monday Night Football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers were Black. However, on the same day the NFL celebrated…
Goalkeeper gets married then stars in semifinal later in the day
He tied the knot in the morning before later on helping his team tie down a grand final spot. It proved to be an eventful weekend for Queensland Lions player Luke Borean, who swapped wedding tux for goalkeeper gloves to have a hand in his side’s 4-1 semifinal victory over Peninsular Power. “It is not…
World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas appears as a hologram to judge Freestyle World Championship
Cesc Fabregas is well known for his technical ability and eye for a pass but the Spanish soccer star has turned his attention to a very different part of the game. The AS Monaco midfielder was one of the judges at this year’s Red Bull Street Style World Championship, a tournament that pits the world’s…
Australian Open could be ‘really dangerous’ for tennis players, says ATP Finals champion Daniil Medvedev
He might be basking in the joy of the biggest win of his career, but Daniil Medvedev’s thoughts have already turned to the first grand slam of 2021. It’s a sign of the times, though, that he’s thinking more about his health than winning a debut slam, given the way the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues…
Footballer Anele Ngcongca dies in a car accident aged 33
Former South African football international Anele Ngcongca died in a car accident on Monday, according to the country’s IPSS Medical Rescue service. In a statement on its website, IPSS Medical Rescue said it responded to a single vehicle roll-over on the N2 highway near Mtunzini. “On arrival of IPSS advanced life support paramedics, they found…
‘See ya next year,’ tweets Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow after suffering knee injury
“See ya next year,” tweeted Joe Burrow as the Cincinnati Bengals star reflected on what looks like a serious knee injury for the quarterback. The Bengals have yet to publicly comment on the extent of the injury, but according to the NFL’s Ian Rapaport, based on an initial diagnosis, the first overall pick in the…
Rugby league mourns the passing of 20-year-old Keith Titmuss
Rugby league is mourning the death of promising star Keith Titmuss who one official said “had the world at his feet” after the 20-year-old died suddenly on Monday. According to his club the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Titmuss was taken ill after a training session in the Sydney suburb of Narrabeen, Australia. He was taken…
Liverpool sets a new club record after victory against Leicester City
The current Liverpool side is used to breaking records and the Reds set yet another on Sunday after beating Leicester City 3-0 at Anfield. Victory means Jurgen Klopp’s side is now unbeaten in its last 64 league games at home — a run that stretches back to May 2017. The previous record of 63 was…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores twice before getting injured as AC Milan extends unbeaten run
Zlatan Ibrahimovic continued his prolific form by scoring twice in AC Milan’s 3-1 victory against Napoli on Sunday. The 39-year-old netted a trademark bullet header and a close-range volley either side of halftime to bring his impressive tally up to 10 goals in six league games this season. However, there was a sour end to…
Daniil Medvedev battles from behind to win ATP Finals with victory over Dominic Thiem
Daniil Medvedev claimed his second tournament victory in a row, as he won the ATP Finals with a three-set victory over Dominic Thiem on Sunday. Fresh from winning the Paris Masters earlier this month, Medvedev’s dominant first serve played a strong part in his 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 victory in London. The world No. 4…
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