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Legendary center Shaquille O’Neal believes the 2019-20 NBA season should be scrapped entirely, despite the league’s determined efforts to conclude this campaign at some stage this summer – amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Continue reading “Shaquille O’Neal believes NBA should ‘scrap the season’, amid COVID-19 crisis”
Reports claim the League One and League Two 2019-20 seasons will be ended next week as a result of the coronavirus pandemic – prompting an EFL proposal to decide positions, promotion and relegation based on a points-per-game model. Continue reading “Report: EFL League One, League Two set to be ended next week”
Burnley captain and defender Ben Mee has voiced his belief that footballers can ‘get over’ playing at neutral venues, if it means that fans get a morale boost from the sport resuming play during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading “Burnley’s Ben Mee says players can deal with neutral venues and quarantine”
Although the first batch of teams begin reopening their training facilities for individual workouts today, several NBA officials believe the psychological effects of returning to activity during the current COVID-19 pandemic must be considered.
World number 24 Taylor Fritz has revealed he hopes to play this year’s US Open in August – if the tournament is on – while this lockdown period has allowed him to work on achieving optimal fitness levels.
Continue reading “Taylor Fritz: I’m in the best shape ever, ambitiously eyes US Open”
German chancellor Angela Merkel has agreed the Bundesliga can resume play next weekend, with league officials deciding they will begin on May 6.
Continue reading “Angela Merkel’s proposal confirms Bundesliga to return – May 16”
As part of the Chicago Bulls’ revamp, their new front office has a big decision to make regarding the future of head coach Jim Boylen: fire him or remain patient with a heavily-criticised boss who has unsolved issues with their star player?
Continue reading “Fire or keep? Chicago Bulls being patient with decision on HC Jim Boylen”
World number two Rafael Nadal has echoed Stan Wawrinka’s belief that the 2020 tennis season could be over, as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. He revealed he’s more concerned about preparing for next year’s Australian Open. Continue reading “Rafael Nadal believes 2020 tennis season is ‘practically lost’, preparing for 2021”
Despite more speculation linking him with a Premier League move, Justin Kluivert stayed put at Roma last summer. Once football resumes, the Dutch winger will be keen to make up for lost time after a season hampered by inconsistency in Italy.
Continue reading “Justin Kluivert at 21: What’s next for the talented Roma winger?”
Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets are reportedly among the teams interested in Tom Thibodeau’s signature as their next head coach – a decision which will not be rushed after the 62-year-old’s acrimonious Timberwolves departure last year. Continue reading “Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets linked with ex-Timberwolves HC Tom Thibodeau”
Germany’s professional football league (DFL) recorded 10 positive results from 1,724 coronavirus tests at the 36 clubs in the country’s top two divisions – but a meeting tomorrow is expected to allow them to resume their 2019-20 season.
Continue reading “Bundesliga resumption expected this month, despite announcing positive tests”
Kevin Durant was expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season after an injury in last year’s Finals, but Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks said the pandemic may have boosted his recovery timeline in time for a return, should this campaign resume. Continue reading “Nets GM Sean Marks refuses to rule out Kevin Durant return, if season resumes”
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