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NZ top rugby players agree to have their income slashed

The frozen payments would be "waived permanently" if no more rugby is possible this year, but some of them could be reinstated if play restarts, Nichol said. Th...

New proposal may see Champions League on August 29

UEFA , European soccer's governing body, is hoping the Champions League final can be played at the end of August in Istanbul, three months after the competit...

Coronavirus Outbreak: USTA to oversee $50 million commitment to tennis amid pandemic

Wimbledon has already been cancelled for this year due to the pandemic while the organisers of the French Open took the decision to suspend the clay court Gran...

Bears sign Rashaad Coward, J.P. Holtz, Ramiz Ahmed

Both players saw playing time with the Bears last season due to injuries at tight end and offensive line. Holtz was claimed by the Bears off waivers from th...

Brett Favre's quarantine fun: TikTok videos and (orange) hair dye

Favre, riding out the COVID-19 pandemic with his family at their home in MS, revealed a very, well, interesting new hairstyle during an interview with CBS Spo...

NBA, WNBA launch face coverings to benefit hunger relief

The second people started wearing face masks with edgy, and creative, designs on them that major corporations would get involved. They are available in packs...

Should the Colts pursue TE Trey Burton?

Burton signed a four-year deal worth $32 million before the 2018 season and given the current status of his contract, the Colts wouldn't have to pay much for hi...

Kobe's daughter, Gianna, selected as an honorary pick in WNBA draft

The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Basketball Association or its clubs. She wanted to be one of the greatest athletes o...

'Jeopardy' Contestant Thinks Babe Ruth Broke MLB Color Barrier

Robinson was the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball and players celebrate that milestone for a day every April by wearing his number 42 on ...

Commissioners tell Pence no football before campuses open

Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says Pence asked good questions and was "hopeful and optimistic" about the fight against the pandemic. The White House has sai...

World Rugby announces £80m relief package for unions struggling financially during shutdown

The package could be worth around $10 million to Rugby Australia, which has already made extensive cuts to their administration and may soon finalize an interim...

Leeds legend Norman Hunter being treated in hospital for COVID-19

The Geordie defender was also a class England global, part of the 1966 World Cup winning squad though he didn't get a chance to play due to the tough competit...

Liberty loaded with WNBA draft picks after Tine Charles trade

She set new career-highs in almost all major categories last season including points (6.7 PPG) and minutes (17.1 MPG). Throughout her career, she's been one...

National Basketball Association players agree to 25% pay cuts

The deal gives a gradual reduction in salary should the Force Majeure provision be enacted with the cancelation of the remaining regular season games. Under t...

Scandella agrees to four-year contract with Blues

Scandella recorded one assist and averaged more than 20 minutes of ice time in 11 games with the Blues before the National Hockey League season was paused due t...

Jets, Byfuglien agree to terminate his contract

Byfuglien was suspended by the Jets after failing to report in training camp in September, as he reportedly weighed retirement. The move also resolves Byfuglien...

Cricket Australia board furloughs majority of staff amid COVID-19 crisis

CA staff salaries will likely be reduced by up to 80 percent. With worldwide and domestic cricket postponed indefinitely because of the virus, CA chief exec...

Hopkins: Trade to Cards 'wasn't a big surprise'

Some dubbed it, " the worst trade of all-time ". A full month after the trade was announced, Bill O'Brien is still catching heat for it. Texans head coach...

Rams GM: Gurley and Matthews 'are definitely owed money'

Goff made the comments when speaking with reporters Wednesday. "It's always super tough to lose friends or teammates", Goff said. I'm in year five now, and I'...

New agent declares Leroy Sane IN PLAY: Bayern Munich face competition

The 24-year-old underwent surgery on the issue after limping off the pitch during City's Community Shield victory over Liverpool back in August, and has not...

World Rugby says no bailouts for virus-stricken SANZAAR countries

In its statement, World Rugby described the crisis as the sport's "greatest challenge". "It is created to assist the maximum number of unions for the maximum am...

NASCAR's only African American driver says Kyle Larson deserves a second chance

The American Japanese driver was streaming his participation via Twitch when he seemingly lost communication and called out to his spotter, "You can't hear me?"...

BASKETBALL WIFE, Ayesha curry BEING SUED FOR $10 MILLION

Flutie claimed that the food and lifestyle personality came to them and expressed her desire to " build herself as a global brand ". After the deal, the brand...

Rams C Brian Allen Tests Positive For COVID-19

He played in 13 games as a rookie and then started all nine games he appeared in last season before being sidelined by a knee injury. Doors reopened to players ...

Pence: No college sports until campuses are re-opened

According to CBS Sports , one of the key takeaways of what was viewed as a productive conversation came courtesy of Bob Bowlsby, as the commissioner of the Big ...

Norman Hunter: Leeds United legend dies after contracting coronavirus

Born in October 1943, Hunter left school at 15 to become an electrician but was scouted by Leeds while playing for youth team Birtley Juniors and made his debut...

Rangers criticise "deeply flawed" SPFL decision to end seasons early

However, the Scottish Sun report states that it likely won't go that long, with the SPFL having the backing of more than 80% of clubs already. Championship ...

Klopp leads Liverpool tributes to Hillsborough families

Dalglish, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and club captain Jordan Henderson posted personal tributes via club media, acknowledging the particular hard circum...

2-time Cup-winner Versteeg retires after 11 National Hockey League seasons

The 30-year-old known for his frank answers and commentary cast doubt on the validity of a 2020 Cup victor, especially given that there were 189 regular-season ...

Courtois to compete in virtual Chinese Grand Prix

Since soccer is on lockdown for the foreseeable future, athletes have to find a way to compete elsewhere - enter esports! Formula One's hope is that getting s...