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Jaylen Brown Says Slavery Trauma Silences Black Athletes
Jaylen Brown says Black athletes stay silent on important issues because of the trauma of slavery.
Taylor Swift Won't Move to Kansas City for Travis Kelce's Season
Travis Kelce is locked into another NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs. Taylor Swift just married him in July.
Florida Brings Back the Gator Bait Chant
Florida brought back the Gator Bait chant on Saturday night. The marching band played the cue in the first quarter of a 66-21 win over FAU.
LeBron James posts a golf video that taps a new audience
LeBron James posted a video on his YouTube channel. It reunites former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates for a golf trip to Scotland.
Callaway Ends Golf Partnership After Shoving Ad
Callaway Golf has ended its partnership with Good Good Golf after an advertisement showed a man shoving a woman to the ground. The spot was pulled within hours.
Bucks back to basketball profile: Ersan Ilyasova
With the announcement of the NBA’s 22-team plan to close out the rest of the season, the Milwaukee Bucks are waiting for late July when play restarts in Disney World. It will undoubtedly be an odd postseason experience, but if Milwaukee can be at its best in the bubble then it will be tough to…
Paul Pogba: Man Utd midfielder 'desperate to make up for lost time'
Paul Pogba showed signed of linking up with January signing FernandesPaul Pogba is "desperate to make up for lost time" after making an impressive return to the Manchester United side, says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.France World Cup winner Pogba, 27, came back from an ankle injury to play for the first time since 26 December.He…
IRA captive's letters to wife in 1920 to be shared online
Image copyright Daily Sketch Image caption Brigadier General Lucas was the highest ranking soldier to be kidnapped by the IRA Letters sent by a British Army officer held captive by the IRA 100 years ago during the Irish fight for independence are being posted online.Brig Gen Cuthbert Lucas, 41, was fishing on the River Blackwater…
US Open: Dylan Alcott & Andy Lapthorne criticise wheelchair tennis omission
Alcott and Lapthorne contested the US Open quad singles final last year and won the doubles title togetherWorld number one and two quad wheelchair tennis players Dylan Alcott and Andy Lapthorne have criticised the US Open for its "discrimination" in omitting wheelchair competitions from this year's tournament.On Wednesday, organisers said the Grand Slam would take…
Bucks back to basketball profile: George Hill
With the announcement of the NBA’s 22-team plan to close out the rest of the season, the Milwaukee Bucks are waiting for late July when play restarts in Disney World. It will undoubtedly be an odd postseason experience, but if Milwaukee can be at its best in the bubble then it will be tough to…
US Open: Organisers confirm major will be staged but not everybody is on board
Three-time winner Novak Djokovic has been critical of the restrictions US Open organisers plan to have in placeThe US Tennis Association played its trump card at the very first opportunity.At a news conference to confirm the US Open will go ahead in New York this summer, Serena Williams popped up on the screen to say…
As Florida test numbers rise, the NBA prepares for Disney
The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. The NBA hopes that doesn’t matter. After spending weeks putting together an incredibly elaborate series of health and safety protocols — the word “testing” appears 282 times in the document — the NBA and the National Basketball Players…
NBA prepares for stay at Disney amid Florida's rising rate of positive tests
The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. The NBA hopes that doesn’t matter. After spending weeks putting together an incredibly elaborate series of health and safety protocols — the word “testing” appears 282 times in the document — the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association…
Spanish basketball back with 'bubble' format like NBA plan
MADRID (AP) — Spain is next to start playing professional basketball amid the coronavirus pandemic using a “bubble” format similar to the one planned by the NBA. Spain’s main league, considered one of the world’s best outside of the NBA, will resume Wednesday with the launch of a 12-team tournament playing in a single venue…
Bucks back to basketball profile: Robin Lopez
With the announcement of the NBA’s 22-team plan to close out the rest of the season, the Milwaukee Bucks are waiting for late July when play restarts in Disney World. It will undoubtably be an odd postseason experience, but if Milwaukee can be at its best in the bubble then it will be tough to…
WRU chairman Davies calls for compromise to settle rugby's global future
Media playback is not supported on this device WRU chairman Gareth Davies says moving the Six Nations is not a big issue Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chairman Gareth Davies has described a World Rugby meeting as a once-in-a-generation chance to sort a new global calendar.The game's leading international and club bosses meet on Monday to…
Novak Djokovic cries as he plays in front of home fans again
Novak Djokovic hosted the first leg of the Adria Tour in SerbiaWorld number one Novak Djokovic was brought to tears after he bowed out of his Adria Tour with victory over German Alexander Zverev in front of home fans.The 4-0 1-4 4-2 win sent fellow Serb Filip Krajinovic into the final.Djokovic's event - the first…
Eniola Aluko accepts Nikita Parris' apology for 2017 goal celebration
Aluko was appointed sporting director of Aston Villa Women in JanuaryEniola Aluko says she "acknowledges and accepts" former England team-mate Nikita Parris' apology for a controversial goal celebration in 2017.Parris described celebrating with then-England coach Mark Sampson, who was accused of using discriminatory language to Aluko, as "thoughtless"."Although I'm yet to speak with Nikita, I…
Judy Murray suggests delaying ATP tour until next year
Judy Murray - 'We should park ATP Tour until next year'Competitive tennis should not return until next year, says Judy Murray.A decision is expected on Monday regarding whether, and when, the US Open, scheduled to start in August, can be played.Coach Murray, mother of Grand Slam title winners Jamie and Andy, feels the ATP Tour…
Battle of the Brits: Andy Murray to face Kyle Edmund in group stage
Andy Murray has not played since November's Davis Cup Finals because of a bruise on his pelvic boneAndy Murray will face Kyle Edmund on his return to tennis at this month's 'Battle of the Brits'.The former world number one, making his first appearance in seven months, has been drawn in the "Henman Group" with Edmund,…
Top 10 F1 races of the 2010s
The last decade of Formula 1 racing may only have produced three different champions but there were still plenty of exciting grands prix - here's our pick for the top 10 races of the 2010sThe dominance of Red Bull and then Mercedes did not prevent some classic contests during the 2010s. Championship showdowns, duelling team-mates…
Two-time F1 starter and 1981 Trans-Am champion Eppie Wietzes dies
Dutch-born Egbert 'Eppie' Wietzes, whose two Formula 1 race starts were seven years apart at Ontario's Mosport Park, has died at the age of 82. One of his adopted country's most enduring and versatile racers - his family had emigrated from Assen when he was 12 - Wietzes' driving career spanned 30 years, from 1958…
Coronavirus pandemic set to cost Premier League clubs £1bn in 2019-20
Manchester City won the Premier League title in 2018-19Premier League clubs face a £1bn reduction in their revenues in 2019-20 because of the coronavirus pandemic, says financial services firm Deloitte.The 20 English top-flight clubs had a combined revenue of more than £5bn for the first time in 2018-19.But this season has been on hold since…
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan; players expected to sign on Friday
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida. The vote was 29-1, with Portland casting the dissenting vote, said a person with knowledge of the situation.…
The best moments from Vince Carter's incredible NBA career
While the NBA is set to restart, Vince Carter‘s career is over. The NBA Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format to continue its season. With the Hawks left out, @mrvincecarter15 has played his last game in what was a legendary career. #FOXFacts pic.twitter.com/sN3bUEbkTK — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 4, 2020 Over 22 seasons,…
At 45 years old, Allen Iverson is still reaping the rewards of his contract with Reebok
Not only is Allen Iverson one of the greatest “pound-for-pound” players in NBA history, he one of the greatest “pound for pound” sneaker deals. Iverson was the No. 1 overall pick out of Georgetown University, where he was 2-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year and a First-Team All-Conference performer, before he lit up…
Mike Tyson Posts Photo of Himself Kneeling amid Racial Injustice Protests
Willy Sanjuan/Associated PressBoxing legend Mike Tyson posted a picture Monday on Twitter of himself taking a knee:Mike Tyson @MikeTysonhttps://t.co/kqVUtdCJbbThe image seemingly indicates his support for the ongoing protests nationwide against racial injustice and police brutality.Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick initially took a knee during the national anthem while protesting these causes, while others have shown support this…
How to be an ace engineer: Graham Taylor
What have BTCC Volvos, badly funded F1 cars, Audi LMP1 machines and the Olympics got in common? All have featured in the chequered career of Graham Taylor"OK, this sounds a bit madcap..."That was Graham Taylor's original response when, in 2005, he heard about the Super Aguri Formula 1 plan.Already a title-winning engineer in Formula Vauxhall…
UFC 250: Live results and analysis
LAS VEGAS -- UFC bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling needed fewer than 100 seconds to submit Cory Sandhagen at UFC Fight Night on Saturday -- and immediately after, he had only one thing on his mind: The location of UFC president Dana White."Dana, where you at? Where you at?" Sterling yelled inside the UFC's empty Apex…
How to be an ace engineer: Graham Taylor
What have BTCC Volvos, badly funded F1 cars, Audi LMP1 machines and the Olympics got in common? All have featured in the chequered career of Graham Taylor"OK, this sounds a bit madcap..."That was Graham Taylor's original response when, in 2005, he heard about the Super Aguri Formula 1 plan.Already a title-winning engineer in Formula Vauxhall…
'What a ride': UFC's McGregor says he's retiring
1:09 AM ETAriel HelwaniESPN Staff Writer It appears as though Conor McGregor has had enough.Moments after the conclusion of UFC 250 early Sunday, McGregor tweeted that he was walking away from MMA.Hey guys I've decided to retire from fighting.Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it's been!Here is a picture of myself…
Could Bruce Lee win a real fight?
7:00 AM ETDotun AkintoyeESPN.com SOME CAREERS HAVE the good fortune of ending too soon -- they petrify into myth. When Bruce Lee died at 32, on the eve of his first international hit, "Enter the Dragon," whatever he might have become lapsed into what might have been, into the realm of rumor and wish fulfillment…
NBPA approves return-to-play plan, but safety protocols must still be worked out
For the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It’s getting closer, but the league isn’t there yet. The move to agree on a 22-team format for the resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season is a major step forward, but it was just the first of many major decisions that has to be completed before…
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida. The vote was 29-1, with Portland casting the dissenting vote, said a person with knowledge of the situation.…
Macclesfield Town: EFL bring further misconduct charges against League Two club
Macclesfield Town have already been deducted 11 points this season for previous rule breachesMacclesfield Town have been issued with further misconduct charges by the English Football League, relating to the payment of salaries due in March.The League Two club say they will be "appealing these charges vehemently".Macclesfield have already been deducted 11 points this season…
UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer Odds, Schedule, Predictions and Fight Hype
Josh Hedges/Getty ImagesAmanda Nunes and Felicia Spencer are set to headline a UFC 250 card at the organization's Apex facility in Las Vegas. The Lioness has already solidified her place in MMA history as the most accomplished woman in the history of the sport. Now, she'll look to add another item to her resume by successfully…
Helwani on why verbal deals should be scrapped, sensible welterweight bouts, UFC 250
6:56 PM ETAriel HelwaniESPN Staff Writer Where to begin this week?Seems like several of the men's divisions in the UFC have some drama attached to them right now.Heavyweight, light heavyweight, welterweight, bantamweight ... it's a lot to handle.These are strange times, and I have some thoughts, so without further ado ...1. Ever since Jon Jones…
Sancho will not face disciplinary action over 'Justice for George Floyd' T-shirt
Jadon Sancho took off his shirt in the 57th minute after scoring for Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho and other Bundesliga players will face no further disciplinary action after they made anti-racism statements during matches last weekend.England international Sancho unveiled a 'Justice for George Floyd' T-shirt after scoring against Paderborn.Floyd, an unarmed black man,…
Frances Tiafoe: World number 81 says athletes don't appreciate the influence they have
World number 81 Tiafoe reached the 2019 Australian Open quarter-finalsAmerican Frances Tiafoe - whose video protesting about the death of George Floyd has been widely viewed - says athletes do not always appreciate the influence they have.The 22-year-old, a quarter-finalist at the 2019 Australian Open, posted an Instagram video also featuring Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka…
Retrospective: How Bruce McLaren created a legendary F1 team
On the 50th anniversary of Bruce McLaren's tragic death while testing at Goodwood, ADAM COOPER recalls the early days of the Formula 1 team that still carries his nameWhen the McLaren team travelled to its first ever Formula 1 race in Monaco in 1966 the outfit compromised a Ford station wagon towing a trailer. On…
Drive-in football in Denmark as league resumes
The car parks at FC Midtjylland's ground were full of cars containing fans watching the game with AC HorsensYou've heard of drive-in movies? Well then say hello to the drive-in football stadium.With empty grounds greeting the return of Danish football, FC Midtjylland came up with a creative way of ensuring their fans were able to…
Top 10 F1 one hit wonders ranked: Alesi, Maldonado and more
The Formula 1 record books are dominated by drivers that rack up the big numbers, such as Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, but there is a small group of racers who have just one victory on their CVs.Excluding the anomalous Indianapolis 500, which was a points-scoring round between 1950 and 1960, 23 drivers have taken…
Coronavirus in Scotland: Your questions answered on lockdown easing
Image copyright Getty Images With Scotland introducing the first phase of its lockdown easing strategy on Friday, more than 1,300 of you have sent in questions about how the new rules will work.Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Does meeting one other household mean the same household every time…
If the 2019-20 NBA season resumes, which team is the favorite to win the title?
It looks like we might have some basketball on our hands. The NBA season was suspended on March 11 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but as of the last few weeks, the league has been in deep discussions in an effort to determine the best way to move forward with the season. The options range…
Does Kevin Durant have an argument for the greatest scorer of all-time?
Consider the pot stirred. In an appearance on Speak For Yourself this week, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie expressed some high praise for his new teammate, Kevin Durant – some very high praise indeed. “I have a ton of respect for James [Harden]. When you start adding in passing as well, he probably creates the most…
With neutral sites and no fans, how will "home field advantage" play out?
Two months ago, the answer to the question of who wins when there are no fans in the stands, would be this: No one. “What is the word ‘sport’ without ‘fan’?” LeBron James asked at the end of March, on the podcast of former teammates Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye. “There’s no excitement. There’s no…
Coronavirus rules: Scotland's sedate stroll out of lockdown
People across Scotland have been heading out into the sunshine to take advantage of the relaxation of some the lockdown restrictions. And it seems that those gathering in parks and beaches have been keeping their distance and adopting a cautious approach to their new freedoms.Aberdeen Image caption Alessio and Eloisa Tancredi-Marshall were enjoying Aberdeen beach…
IndyCar retrospective: How an Indy legend wrote his name into folklore
Fifty years on from the first of Al Unser's record-matching four Indianapolis 500 triumphs, Autosport's IndyCar correspondent DAVID MALSHER-LOPEZ recalls the career of an Indy hero No fan of the Indianapolis 500 needs telling that last weekend was a weird one. For media folks - who are merely fans paid to write about it -…
AGF Aarhus v Randers: Virtual Zoom grandstand allows fans to watch Danish Superliga
Three screens were joined together to make a 40 x 2.8m screen with space for 200 fan images at a timeIs there anything we don't use Zoom for at the minute?Thanks to a virtual grandstand at AGF Aarhus, fans of the Danish Superliga side were able to watch their season-opener against Randers despite restrictions from…
Social distancing: A practical guide to how to socialise now
Image copyright PA Media Image caption "Do everything you can to signal to friends that things are not back to normal" The UK is starting to relax its coronavirus lockdown rules, meaning some of us can now see friends and family we have been separated from for months.Under the new rules: From Monday, people in…
'You don't give Mike Tyson a script:' Chris Jericho on boxing legend's AEW appearance
7:59 AM ETMarc RaimondiESPN Staff Writer Mike Tyson tore off his shirt and got in Chris Jericho's face. He gave Jericho a shove. Jericho shoved him back and a brawl erupted. But it wasn't just Jericho and Tyson Involved in the melee -- former UFC champions Henry Cejudo, Vitor Belfort and Rashad Evans were there…
Berlin to stage grass court event featuring Nick Kyrgios and Dominic Thiem
Nick Kyrgios will feature in the Berlin tournamentThe first competitive grass court event of the summer will feature the likes of Dominic Thiem and Nick Kyrgios when it takes place in Berlin from 13 July.A three-day tournament featuring six men and women will take place before the same players take part in a hard court…
UFC's Tyron Woodley Recalls Getting Marijuana for Mike Tyson Ahead of Event
Jordan Strauss/Associated PressUFC star Tyron Woodley appeared on Mike Tyson's Hotboxin' podcast this week and told a story about buying Tyson some marijuana in St. Louis.Woodley discussed the scenario beginning at the 9:40 mark of the following video (Warning: Some language NSFW):Woodley referred to Tyson as his "idol" and revealed that he asked UFC President Dana White…
AP sources: NBA still lacks consensus on return-to-play plan
The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three people familiar with details of the call said Friday. The people, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because no details…
AP sources: No consensus yet on NBA return-to-play plan
The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three people familiar with details of the call said Friday. The people, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because no details…
Federer dethrones Messi as sport's richest
"The coronavirus pandemic triggered salary cuts for soccer stars Messi and Ronaldo, clearing the way for a tennis player to rank as the world's highest-paid athlete for the first time" By Reuters Last Updated: 29/05/20 8:08pm Roger Federer is the first tennis player to top Forbes' athletes rich list Roger Federer is the world's highest-paid…
Chris Jericho on Mike Tyson's AEW Appearance: 'The Idea Is to Do Something More'
Rich Fury/Associated PressAfter scuffling with former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson on Wednesday's episode of AEW Dynamite, Chris Jericho revealed his hopes for the rivalry moving forward. In an interview with ESPN's Marc Raimondi, Jericho suggested there is more to come from he and Tyson in an AEW ring:"Obviously, the idea is to do something more.…
Federer becomes world's highest paid athlete
Roger Federer becomes the highest paid athlete a week after fellow tennis star Naomi Osaka tops the list for highest paid female athleteRoger Federer is the first tennis player to top the annual Forbes list of the world's highest paid athletes, overtaking footballer Lionel Messi.Federer, 38, moved up four places after earning £86.2m in the…
Murray to play in 'Battle of Brits' tournament organised by brother Jamie
Andy Murray has not played since November's Davis Cup Finals because of a bruise on his pelvic boneAndy Murray will play in a tournament organised by brother Jamie that will raise money for NHS Charities Together.'Schroders Battle of the Brits' will take place behind closed doors at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton from 23-28…
Lionel Messi: Barcelona and Argentina star's iconic moments
Lionel Messi has had so many iconic moments in his career - with 627 goals and 34 trophies for Barcelona as well as six Ballons d'Or.There will be a Messi Day on Saturday across BBC Sport, which will include the chance to watch some of the 32-year-old's best World Cup goals, a quiz and a…
Jason Terry returning to Arizona as assistant coach
Former Arizona star Jason Terry is headed back to the desert. Arizona hired Terry as an assistant basketball coach Thursday, filling a hole on Sean Miller’s staff after Justin Gainey left to become Marquette’s associate head coach. “My family and I are excited to be part of the incredible Tucson community again, where our story…
Have a go hero: How di Grassi nearly landed a 2009 F1 chance
Lucas di Grassi finally made his Formula 1 debut with Virgin in 2010 but he came close to replacing two of his fellow Brazilians the previous year, only for circumstances to turn against himFor those who believe in parallel universes, there's an alternate reality where Lucas di Grassi might well have won two grands prix…
Premier League returns: How will you recreate the matchday experience?
A fan's route to the game can be a thing of routine - but also of superstitionThe Premier League is set to resume in June but with one enormous difference - no fans will be allowed inside the stadiums.For match-going supporters this creates a dilemma. How can you follow your team and how do you…
Premier League: BBC to show live matches when season resumes in June
The last Premier League game before lockdown was Leicester's 4-0 win over Aston Villa on 9 MarchFour Premier League games will be broadcast, free to air, live on BBC Sport when the season resumes.It is the first time since the Premier League's inception in 1992 that games will have been shown live by the BBC.On…
Video: 'Jersey Shore' Star '24' Zack Clayton Restrains Jericho from Mike Tyson
Greg Allen/Associated PressSeveral familiar faces were part of a wild brawl to close AEW Dynamite on Wednesday night, and one that may have flown under the radar was Zack "24" Clayton of Jersey Shore fame.During a pep rally for The Inner Circle, Chris Jericho called out former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson to confront him over knocking…
Who's better: Steph Curry or James Harden? One former teammate has ignited the debate
The NBA sure does provide some great debates, doesn’t it? MJ vs. LeBron. MJ vs. Kobe. MJ vs. Gary Payton. Well, okay, maybe not quite that last one. We just can’t get enough of that chuckle. But this week, a new debate was born – namely, which of the NBA’s outstanding point guards, Stephen Curry or James…
Women's football has "massive opportunity" for broadcasting next season
Arsenal were 2-0 winners over second-tier Lewes in the Women's FA Cup fifth round in FebruaryThe prospect of all football starting next season behind closed doors presents the women’s game with a "massive financial opportunity", says Championship club Lewes’ director Charlie Dobres.The 2019-20 campaigns in England's top two women's leagues - the Women's Super League…
Bundesliga: How successful has the league's return been?
Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund behind closed doors to move seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga on TuesdayWith the rest of Europe's top leagues on hiatus, the Bundesliga is the centre of attention in the world of football. Despite some criticism from fans and politicians, the return of the league has been…
Kevin Garnett's enshrinement at Basketball Hall pushed back to 2021
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that the enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and five others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ceremony was to have taken place in Springfield on Aug. 29. Colangelo told ESPN that the event will…
Livingston: Keeper Gary Maley earns new deal after Twitter poll joke
Livingston assistant manager David Martindale came up with the Twitter poll ideaThe votes are in - nearly 200,000 of them - and Livingston goalkeeper Gary Maley's future is now decided. Maley has been given a new one-year contract after his future was put to a Twitter poll on Monday in a stunt that will benefit…
Euros Game of the Century: Quarter-finals
A wallchart where you already know the scores...What is the greatest European Championship match of the century?It's not a question that can be answered easily. In fact, there's only one way the answer can be decided - a tournament!To help ease the pain of no major tournament this summer, BBC Sport is on the ultimate…
Basketball Hall of Fame postpones induction ceremony until 2021
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Tamika Catchings will have to wait until 2021 to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that the enshrinement ceremony for Catchings, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and four others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ceremony was…
Report: Basketball Hall delaying enshrinement ceremony
AP May 27, 2020 at 9:10p ET SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that the enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and five others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ceremony was to have taken place in Springfield on Aug.…
Four ways empty stadiums could affect Premier League's return
How will the Premier League be affected when it returns behind closed doors?An end to home advantage, more young players and weird celebrations - are these among the things we can expect to see in the Premier League when it restarts inside empty stadiums?The past two weeks of Bundesliga action have given us an insight…
Chris Broussard: A 1-16 playoff format could mean a Lakers Vs Clippers final
Video Details May 26, 2020 at 11:05a ET | First Things First | Duration: 4:41 AtlanticAtlanticBrooklyn NetsCentralEastEastFirst Things FirstFirst Things FirstGiannis AntetokounmpoJenna WolfeKawhi LeonardKevin DurantKyrie IrvingLeBron JamesLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersMilwaukee BucksNick WrightPacificWestWest The National Basketball Players Association has reportedly been calling players and getting feedback on possible 'Return of NBA' scenarios. The league is…
Cody Rhodes Talks Mike Tyson at AEW Double or Nothing, Possible Return to Boxing
James Gilbert/Getty ImagesAEW Executive Vice President and new TNT champion Cody appeared on The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday to discuss Saturday's Double or Nothing pay-per-view and boxing legend Mike Tyson's involvement.Tyson presented Cody with the title after he beat Lance Archer in the finals of a tournament, and Cody explained how Iron Mike's Double or Nothing…
Adria Tour: Novak Djokovic adds Marin Cilic and Borna Coric to event
Djokovic has won 17 Grand Slam titlesNovak Djokovic has announced Croatia's Marin Cilic and Borna Coric as the latest players to join an eight-man tournament to tour the Balkans.Austria's Dominic Thiem, Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov and Germany's Alexander Zverev - all current or former top-three players - will also take part.The first leg will take place…
Banned: When exhaust-blown diffusers reigned supreme
In the latest edition of the 'Banned' series, Formula 1's relationship with the exhaust-blown diffuser is explored. Reintroduced by Red Bull at the turn of the 2010s, it began a battle of wits over the next two years which blew hot and cold throughout...The search for performance in Formula 1 requires a little bit of…
World Team Tennis: Mixed gender league to begin in July
Greenbrier, in West Virginia, has previously hosted golf tournamentsThe World Team Tennis (WTT) season, set to feature Grand Slam champions Sloane Stephens and Sofia Kenin, will begin on 5 July.About 500 fans will be able attend the matches, held at a 2,500-capacity court in Greenbrier, in the United States."The overwhelming feedback is players want to…
Players face '25% increased injury risk' when Premier League returns
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce says players could "fall down like a pack of cards" if there is not enough preparation timePremier League players could be 25% more susceptible to injury when football resumes because of the intense schedule, research shows.Premier League chief executive Richard Masters is "as confident as we can be" of restarting in…
Basketball's EuroLeague cancels season because of virus
Europe’s top basketball league canceled the remainder of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying health concerns had to be paramount despite numerous attempts to find ways to resume play. The EuroLeague, which is composed of 18 teams across 10 European nations, had been suspended since March 12. League officials said they “explored…
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
NASCAR DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin won NASCAR’s first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway. The Daytona 500 winner was out front but out of fresh tires and trying to hang on when he got unintended help from Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch.…
How Michael Jordan's Atlantic City gambling trip paved the way for his first retirement
As a long-suffering Knicks fan, I’ve become almost immune to the losing. When you can rattle off the memorable defeats as quickly as you can recall historic moments in your own life — getting married, having kids — you know it’s been a lengthy, painful existence rooting for the Knicks. And no series loss stings…
The Shots: Ehlo, Russell playing a role in 'The Last Dance'
Craig Ehlo still believes he played great defense. Bryon Russell has long insisted that he got shoved. Doesn’t matter if they’re right or not. They each shared an ultimate moment with Michael Jordan, and Jordan came out on top each time. They’ll be on highlight reels forever and “The Last Dance” — the ESPN and…
Luis Enrique: Spain boss says football without fans 'sadder than dancing with your sister'
Media playback is not supported on this device Borussia Dortmund beat local rivals Schalke 4-0 as football returned in Germany Playing matches behind closed doors is "sadder than dancing with your sister", says Spain manager Luis Enrique.Germany's Bundesliga became the first major European football league to restart after the coronavirus shutdown when it resumed over…
German Bundesliga is back: What do you need to know?
Robert Lewandowski, Jadon Sancho, Julian Nagelsmann and cardboard cuouts of Borussia Monchengladbach fans - just four of the things to watch out for in the BundesligaBBC coverageHow to follow:Follow live text commentary of Borussia Dortmund v Schalke on the BBC Sport website, plus updates from elsewhere, from 14:00 BSTThe German Bundesliga becomes the world's first…
What was the best Champions League semi-final? Vote for your favourite
Which Champions League semi-final did you vote as the greatest?There is nothing quite like a Champions League semi-final is there?And over the years the last four of Uefa's elite club competition has provided some absolute corkers.In a week that, before the suspension of football because of the coronavirus pandemic, would have seen the first legs…
Coronavirus: No more changes to NI lockdown restrictions yet
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionWhat does the ease in restrictions mean for people in Northern Ireland? Stormont ministers have decided there will not be any further changes yet to lockdown measures in Northern Ireland.The executive met on Thursday to discuss its response to easing restrictions.Earlier this week, Arlene Foster said ministers…
Portugal F1 '84 retrospective: The dispute that gave Lauda a crucial leg-up
The 1984 Formula 1 world title tussle is remembered for the showdown between Niki Lauda and Alain Prost at the Portuguese Grand Prix, but Nigel Mansell's turmoil at Lotus played a pivotal role at the Estoril finaleAs the Formula 1 world remembers Niki Lauda one year on from his death, it has provided a chance…
Was Phil Jackson the most important piece in the Chicago Bulls dynasty?
In sports, it’s hard for fans, pundits and players to agree on a consensus GOAT. But if there were ever a guy who fits the GOAT mold when it comes to the NBA, it was the consensus GOAT’s coach. Again Phil Jackson is the Greatest Coach of All-Time!!!! — Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) May 18, 2020…
76ers coach Brown knows tenuous job fate lies in NBA restart
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Almost fitting for his seven-year tenure coaching the Philadelphia 76ers, Brett Brown had an injury to report: his 16-year-old dog pulled a hamstring on one of their daily walks. But for the banged-up Sixers’ Big Dogs? Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are coming along just fine from their injuries and should be…
Is the World Ready for a Mike Tyson Comeback Fight in 2020?
Is Mike Tyson really coming back?Kamran Jebreili/Associated Press"The Baddest Man on the Planet" hasn't been in the spotlight for well over two decades now.But at the age of 53, Mike Tyson, the boxing icon that became the youngest heavyweight champion in history by defeating Trevor Berbick in 1986 when he was 20 years old, seems…