Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to deadly coronavirus outbreaks

Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to deadly coronavirus outbreak

 

 

The 2020 Chinese Grand Prix has been postponed due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak, Formula One announced on Wednesday.

The decision to cancel the race weekend in Shanghai, which was scheduled for April 17-19, was taken jointly by F1 and the sports governing body, the FIA, after the Juss Sports Group — the Chinese Grand Prix promoter —
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A fans’s homage to Kobe Bryants

A fan’s homage to Kobe Bryant

 

A fan’s homage to Kobe Bryant. I’ve been overwhelmed with messages from family and friends about Kobe Bryant’s death.

Some texts came from people I haven’t spoken to in years, and even my Mom, who doesn’t care about sports, immediately texted me. I’ve been a basketball fan ever since I was kid growing up in Portugal, and have always loved the sport,
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Lionel Messis’s life narrated by John Malkovich in new Barcelona documentarys

Lionel Messi’s life narrated by John Malkovich in new Barcelona documentary

 

 

You’ve heard of “Being John Malkovich,” but what about “Being Lionel Messi.”

Well, if you’ve ever wanted a glimpse into the life of one of the world’s biggest soccer stars then you’re in luck. “Matchday,” a new behind the scenes documentary on Barcelona’s 2018-19 season gives viewers access to exclusive never seen before footage which is narrated by none other than …
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Liverpool breaking records and opponentss’ resolve as team aims to end 30-year wait for Premier League titles

Liverpool breaking records and opponents’ resolve as team aims to end 30-year wait for Premier League title

 

 

Liverpool breaking records and opponents’ resolve as team aims to end 30-year wait for Premier League title. A New Year, but the same relentless, history-making Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp’s side is perched atop the Premier League by a handsome, some would argue, unassailable margin, and the team’s 2-0 victory over Sheffield United Thursday ensured it picked up some more records,

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Annus mirabiliss: Megan Rapinoes’s epic 2019s

Annus mirabilis: Megan Rapinoe’s epic 2019

 

Megan Rapinoe’s 2019 was much more than just playing a huge part in helping the US win a second straight Women’s World Cup.

The American’s continued fight for equality — and famously squaring up to US President Donald Trump — had some casting her in the same light as Muhammad Ali, Billie Jean King and Colin Kaepernick, athletes who put their careers at risk when taking a stand on off-field matters.

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Russia to appeal against four-year doping bans

Russia to appeal against four-year doping ban

 

 

Russia will appeal against the decision to ban the country from major sporting competitions for four years, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) said Thursday.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) issued the ban because of RUSADA’s failure to cooperate fully during probes into doping in Russian sport. If upheld, the ruling would prevent the country from competing at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar,
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp signs new deal until 2024s

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp signs new deal until 2024

 

 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp signs new deal until 2024. Christmas came early for Liverpool fans on Friday as manager Jurgen Klopp signed a new deal which will see the German extend his stay at the club for four-and-a-half years until 2024.

The 52-year-old joined Liverpool from Borussia Dortmund in October 2015 and has enjoyed plenty of success in his current role.
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Russia banned from 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup over doping scandals

Russia banned from 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup over doping scandal

 

 

Russia banned from 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup over doping scandal. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions — notably the Olympics and the World Cup — for four years over doping non-compliance.

WADA’s compliance review committee (CRC) had suggested several sanctions because of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s (RUSADA) failure to cooperate fully during probes into Russian sport.
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How Shaun Wright-Phillips wanted both teams to win when Manchester City won the Premier Leagues

How Shaun Wright-Phillips wanted both teams to win when Manchester City won the Premier League

 

 

How Shaun Wright-Phillips wanted both teams to win when Manchester City won the Premier League. These days the holy grail for Manchester City is arguably winning the Champions League for the first time in its history.

It’s a sign of the club’s remarkable development since the 2008 takeover by Emirati royal Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan’s investment company Abu Dhabi United Group that seven years ago City’s focus was very much on securing its first top-flight title in 44 years.
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Lewis Hamilton wins Abu Dhabi GP as Formula 1 season comes to an ends

Lewis Hamilton wins Abu Dhabi GP as Formula 1 season comes to an end

 

Lewis Hamilton celebrated his championship-winning season in style with a commanding victory in the last race of the Formula 1 season in Abu Dhabi.

The Briton had already claimed his sixth career title but demonstrated one last time how dominant both he and Mercedes have been this year. Hamilton led from the start and was comfortable throughout the race with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen coming a distant second,
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