It said Europe's 55 leagues stood to lose €1.6 billion from the current season and €2.4 billion in 2020-21. Of those, a sample of 10 leagues – including the big five of England, Italy, Germany, Spain and France – would lose €3.6 billion, with lost ticket sales income amounting to €1.5 billion over the two seasons. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and sports: Asia Cup cricket tournament postponed
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Black Lives Matter movement provokes thought about racism in sport climbing
"I think that we are already seeing how the acknowledgment that racism exists is impacting the climbing community," Martin said. "Companies are taking a step back and looking inward to see areas where they've failed to be an ally to the Black community and how they can do better moving forward. Many athletes are also taking this time to reflect, take accountability, and educate themselves to be a better ally." … [Read more...] about Black Lives Matter movement provokes thought about racism in sport climbing
New Lamborghini sports car crashes in West Yorkshire twenty minutes into first trip
M1 Ossett today - It’s only a car ! But on this occasion a 20 minute old brand new Lamborghini that stopped due mechanical failure in lane 3 them hit from behind by an innocent motorist #couldhavecried pic.twitter.com/S1f9YEQGcD … [Read more...] about New Lamborghini sports car crashes in West Yorkshire twenty minutes into first trip
College football takes first hit as Big Ten scraps all nonconference games
“Ten FBS conferences have signed a college football playoff agreement with an expectation that we will work together for the good of college football,” Moosbrugger said. “If we are to solve these challenges and be truly dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our student-athletes, we need to do a better job of working together.” … [Read more...] about College football takes first hit as Big Ten scraps all nonconference games
The greatest: Bjorn Borg – enigma with a bomb-proof winning mentality
… Björn does not drink or smoke, and has no special girlfriend. He has a good relationship with his association and they regard him as a prodigal son. He does not seem likely to fail them. Now he has left school, given up ice hockey and is dedicated to making a success of his career. Wimbledon, where he plays in the senior event for the first time this year, is the championship he would like to win most. Grass courts present a special problem for him as his stroke technique is not best suited to shots that tend to keep low and shoot, but he likes the atmosphere of big crowds. … [Read more...] about The greatest: Bjorn Borg – enigma with a bomb-proof winning mentality
