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LAS VEGAS (REUTERS) – American Jason Kokrak fired off eight birdies in a flawless final round for his first-ever PGA Tour victory at the CJ Cup in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday (Oct 18), clinching his maiden title on the 233rd try. The 35-year-old outclassed a crowded field of elite performers, carding an eight-under 64 […]
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on Celtic and Rangers supporters not to travel to Blackpool to watch this weekend’s Old Firm fixture. All pubs and restaurants across central Scotland are closed under new measures aimed at tackling a surge in coronavirus cases, which has led to suggestions some football fans may consider travelling in […]
An emergency fund has been set up to help owners suffering financial trouble as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. It comes after a study in April found more than 1,500 racehorses were at risk of being abandoned. The Racehorse Relief Fund will help mitigate potential welfare issues due to Covid-19. Figures from the Racehorse […]
LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) – World number one Dustin Johnson has tested positive for Covid-19, the PGA Tour said in a statement on Tuesday (Oct 13). The 36-year-old American, who last competed at September’s US Open, has withdrawn from this week’s CJ Cup in Las Vegas in light of the diagnosis as he begins to self-isolate, […]
Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus. The Juventus forward is feeling well and hasn't been suffering with symptoms, but is now self-isolating and will play no part in Portugal's clash with Sweden. The rest of the Portugal team have returned negative tests and are available for selection. Portugal's Football Federation said: "Cristiano Ronaldo was […]
SHANGHAI (AFP) – Chinese Super League teams are returning to two secure “bubbles” designed to keep out the coronavirus, with the second half of the disrupted season starting on Friday (Oct 16). The first part of the campaign saw the players confined to one hotel in Suzhou and one in Dalian for 10 weeks, allowed […]
LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) – A public celebration of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 17th NBA title will have to wait because of the coronavirus pandemic. Los Angeles County still has a moratorium on large gatherings, meaning no victory parade will be held anytime soon to cheer LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the rest of their Lakers […]
A friendly between England and Scotland’s U19s was abandoned just before half-time after players learned of a positive Covid-19 result from a backroom member of Scotland’s staff during the game. The match was taking place at England’s base of St George’s Park in Burton upon Trent on Thursday afternoon, the first of a planned double-header […]
Arsenal have closed their Hale End academy after a senior member of staff tested positive for Covid-19. According to The Athletic, the individual travelled abroad and returned to the academy before receiving the results of the test. The test then came back positive at 5pm on Wednesday evening, leading to Arsenal closing down the Hale […]
ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 Is this going to work? It’s time to start asking existential questions about the NFL’s attempts to play through the coronavirus pandemic. After near-flawless results during training camp — a total of seven player infections occurred from Aug. 12 […]