[ad_1] More than a million people have died from Covid-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, in the nine months since the first cases were reported in China. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called it an “agonizing milestone,” and Reuters calculated that it equates to one person dying every …
Read More »South Africa’s withdrawal dooms Super Rugby after 25 years
[ad_1] Bulls vs. Highlanders (Getty Images) New Zealand’s rugby chief admitted that the future of club play in the southern hemisphere was unclear on Wednesday after South Africa pulled most of its teams from Super Rugby, ending the once-admired competition after 25 years. Executive Director of NZR Mark Robinson He …
Read More »‘Snake’ Djokovic takes control at Roland Garros as line sparks video replay call
[ad_1] World number one Djokovic, returning to Grand Slam action for the first time since his disqualification at the US Open, edged out 80-ranked Swede Mikael Ymer in straight sets 6-0, 6-2, 6-3. Serbian Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Swede Mikael Ymer during the first men’s singles tennis match …
Read More »New Zealand says Super Rugby must ‘adapt quickly’ after South Africa bombing
[ad_1] South Africa said it was seeking four teams to enter the European PRO14 series, criticizing New Zealand’s “unilateral decision” to seek a national or trans-Tasman version of Super Rugby. Stormers players celebrate after beating the Hurricanes at the end of the Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes at Newlands …
Read More »New Zealand says Super Rugby must ‘adapt quickly’ after South Africa bombing
[ad_1] Mark Robinson (New Zealand Rugby – Twitter) The New Zealand rugby union called for a quick reaction on Wednesday when South Africa pulled most of its teams from Super Rugby, ending the once-admired southern hemisphere competition after 25 years. Executive Director of NZR Mark Robinson tried to downplay the …
Read More »Trump says tax report is ‘fake news’ as he gets defensive ahead of debate
[ad_1] The scoop from ‘The New York Times’, reporting that Trump paid only $ 750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, and none at all for 10 of the previous 15 years, was a shot in the jugular of the self-described billionaire . US President Donald Trump addresses …
Read More »Marques: Why Mamelodi Sundowns Boss Motsepe’s Langerman Apology Is Massive
[ad_1] The former Dube Birds manager also explains how the Masandawana technician cannot do everything on his own Former Premier Soccer League (PSL) coach Zeca Marques has reacted on the Mamelodi Sundowns and Tebogo Langerman saga and has applauded President Patrice Motsepe for issuing an apology for the mistake involving …
Read More »José Mourinho explains why he chased Eric Dier during the bath
[ad_1] Whenever you see a team led by José Mourinho in action, you can usually expect to see something unusual happen. It’s part of his unique personality, but you can absolutely understand the turmoil in the football world when Mourinho launched himself into the locker room with the second half …
Read More »Luis Suárez was a unique Barcelona player and he will do well at Atlético
[ad_1] El Pistolero was a unique Barcelona player who will be impossible to replace. Luis Suárez came to the club in 2014 at a time with the team at a crossroads. The Pep Guardiola era had officially ended and many wondered if the magic had gone with him. Many of …
Read More »Lick your wounds and learn
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes should lick their wounds and learn from mistakes made in Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix, Formula One motorsports director Ross Brawn said on Monday. Six-time world champion Hamilton received two five-second penalties in Sochi for practicing wrong-place starts, penalties that put his attempt to achieve a …
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