Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
Friday, January 15, 2021
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne scores ton but other batsmen disappoint against depleted India attack in fourth Test
The 36th over of day one of the fourth Test in Brisbane was a microcosm of India's heroic and possibly doomed attempt to take home the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Spindly seamer Navdeep Saini was the bowler. It was his sixth day as a Test cricketer.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Thunder's George Hill takes issue with NBA's tightened health protocols
Oklahoma City Thunder guard George Hill appeared to take issue Tuesday with the NBA’s health and safety protocol to mitigate the risk of contracting the coronavirus.
After the Thunder’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, said he didn’t "understand"
Sandgren gets OK to fly to Australia despite COVID-19 result
Tennys Sandgren forced an early clarification of the COVID-19 rules as the first of 15 charter flights began flying Down Under to deliver players for the Australian Open.
The two-time Australian Open quarterfinalist was given a special clearance
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Kentucky players kneeling leads to basketball shirts burned, legislator crying, more backlash
You thought the biggest controversy of the Kentucky men's basketball team's season was going to be that 1-6 start? Think again.
The Wildcats were more than 500 miles from the Bluegrass State when they knelt during the national anthem Saturday at Florida, but fans and others back home noticed.
'Don’t bring that (expletive) here': Megan Rapinoe reacts to photo of U.S. Capitol rioter wearing USWNT sweatshirt
Megan Rapinoe rarely shies away from speaking up on issues of race, equality and gender. As she prepares for a new season with the U.S. women’s national soccer team she continues to use her platform to speak out against recent events and the political climate in our nation.
'Strict' Australian Open hotel quarantine program kicks off this week
Some 1200 tennis players and support staff will start arriving in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open this week.
The Pullman at Albert Park, the Grand Hyatt and the View hotel on St Kilda Road have been confirmed
Monday, January 11, 2021
Australia v India: Tourists draw thrilling third Test to keep series level
The tourists resumed on 98-2, chasing an unlikely 407 to win, and lost captain Ajinkya Rahane early on.
Rishabh Pant countered with a sublime 97 and Cheteshwar Pujara dug in for 77 during an absorbing second session in which it seemed India
Trump golf club no longer the host of future PGA Championship amid US Capitol violence fallout
The 2022 PGA Championship will no longer be held at Trump Bedminster in New Jersey, PGA of America announced Sunday night as fury at President Trump over the U.S. Capitol riot grows.
Trump National Golf Club Bedminster is a property
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Matthew Wade blasted by former Australian Test stars for 'reckless' dismissal
A chorus of Australian ex-players have lashed Matthew Wade after a "reckless" shot brought about his dismissal on day two of the third Test against India.
Coming in after Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed
How Knights' recruitment can salvage 2021 season from Mitchell Pearce mess
After years of recovery from a salary cap mess that started with Wayne Bennett, Newcastle's 2021 season will be the truest test of a salvage mission that's put them back in the market to buy leaders.
EXCLUSIVE: Don't blame Rishabh Pant for claimed catch controversy, says Ian Chappell
Former Test captain Ian Chappell says Rishabh Pant deserves to be let off the hook for his role in the Will Pucovski claimed catch controversy at the SCG on day one.
Spin king Shane Warne was particularly
Golf under pressure to distance itself from US President Donald Trump
Golf's governing bodies are under pressure to distance the sport from outgoing US President Donald Trump as the Republican leader continues to rock the democratic process in the world's most powerful western nation.
'Michael Jordan eat your heart out': Insane BBL fielding display stuns commentators
An insane boundary save from Max Bryant has lit up the Brisbane Heat's thrilling BBL victory over the Melbourne Stars in a rain-effected contest.
With rain playing spoil sport in the Gold Coast,
Cricket Australia holds crisis talks with India amid rumours of Brisbane Test boycott
Cricket Australia has reportedly held crisis talks with the Indian board as it looks to ease the tourists' concerns over a hard hotel quarantine upon arriving in Queensland.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald,
India's gamble backfires as rookie helps Smith wake from ‘slumber’: Day 1 Talking Points
Will Pucovski’s stellar debut was the story of the opening day of the Sydney Test, but there was plenty more to love – and to discuss.
From Steve Smith’s new approach to a controversial selection, here are five big talking points from a fascinating, if rain-hit, day.
BCCI Asks Cricket Australia For Quarantine Relaxations In Brisbane For 4th Test
The BCCI has asked written permission from CA for the relaxation of quarantine rules in Brisbane.
Queensland has closed its borders for people travelling from New South Wales, of which Sydney is the capital, due to the rising
Dan Evans on Australian Open, Covid-19 & Sam Querrey
Players must quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Melbourne, and will be allowed out of their rooms for five hours each day for training and meals.
"That will be a different experience and we will have to learn how to manage
COVID safety plans for sports events under review after MCG Test link
Tennis Australia has moved to reassure the professional tennis playing fraternity that its Australian Open plans remain on track, while confirming that a spectator-free tournament is still possible.
In a reminder of the ongoing
Mohammed Siraj gets emotional during national anthem at Sydney Cricket Ground
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who made his Test debut during the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne, got emotional when the national anthem was being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. The lanky fast bowler
Debutant Pucovski half century lays platform for Australia against India in Sydney
Australia looked destined for their biggest score of the series against India after a half century from debutant opener Will Pucovski helped them to 166 for two at the end of the rain-disrupted first day of the third test on Thursday.
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