Coronavirus pandemic North Korea has announced it will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics this year, saying the decision is to protect its athletes from Covid-19. The decision puts an end to South Korea’s hopes of using the Games to engage with the North amid stalled cross-border talks. In 2018, both sides entered a […]
Coronavirus pandemic Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who tested positive for Covid-19 last week, has been admitted to hospital. Tendulkar tweeted on Friday that he decided to go to a hospital in Mumbai “as a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice”. The former captain, who is loved by millions, added that he was hoping […]
Former undisputed middleweight world champion ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler has died at the age of 66. The American dominated the middleweight division from 1979 until his controversial defeat by Sugar Ray Leonard in April 1987. “Today, unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire,” his wife Kay Hagler […]
Atlético Madrid0 Chelsea1 FTHT 0-0 Giroud (68′minutes) Atletico Madrid By Phil McNulty Chief football writer Olivier Giroud’s spectacular overhead kick gave Chelsea an outstanding victory against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16 first leg in Bucharest. Giroud’s superb moment of improvisation not only delivered the win and a vital away goal but also continued new […]
By Jonathan JurejkoBBC Sport Japan’s Naomi Osaka cemented her place as the outstanding star of the women’s game by beating American Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final to win her fourth Grand Slam title. Osaka, 23, is unbeaten in major finals after a 6-4 6-3 win in Melbourne. Osaka edged the first set when […]
Billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, whose gambling and hotel businesses turned him into a major political power broker in the US and Israel, has died. He was 87. The founder of the Las Vegas Sands casino company, Mr Adelson was known for his support of conservative causes and Israel. He was a significant backer of […]
Will Rangers win the Scottish title? Who will lift the English version? Can Dominic Calvert-Lewin win the Golden Boot? Is this the year Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona? Aston Villa winning the Premier League, Dominic Calvert-Lewin grabbing the Golden Boot and Scotland winning Euro 2020 – does that sound feasible? Or do you think it’ll be […]
Sony has pulled the game Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation store and offered refunds. Players complained that Cyberpunk 2077 has been riddled with bugs and glitches and is prone to crashes. Earlier this week, the game’s developers CD Projekt Red offered refunds for the game. The company has also committed to releasing patches to improve […]
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos said he hopes he can get a few more records after his 100th goal for the club. Ramos’ header gave Real a 2-0 lead against Inter Milan as they eventually won 3-2 for their first Champions League win of the season. That was his 55th header for the club – on top […]
By Danny MurphyMOTD2 pundit and former Tottenham midfielder Last updated on18 October 202018 October 2020.From the sectionPremier League The Tottenham players will be absolutely fuming with themselves after their late collapse meant they only drew with West Ham on Sunday. There had been so many positives from the way they had built up their 3-0 […]
