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Chinese state TV maintains NBA blackout as games resume
Chinese state TV maintains NBA blackout as games resume
BASKETBALL: China’s state broadcaster CCTV maintained its blackout of NBA games as the American basketball league resumed yesterday (July 31), extending a freedom-of-speech stand-off that stretches back more than nine months.
Lampard aims to cap Chelsea comeback with FA Cup glory
Lampard aims to cap Chelsea comeback with FA Cup glory
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard has set his sights on capping an impressive first season as Chelsea manager by leading the Blues to FA Cup glory against Arsenal tomorrow (Aug 1).
FA Cup final gives Arteta chance to prove Arsenal are going places
FA Cup final gives Arteta chance to prove Arsenal are going places
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta insists even winning the FA Cup final against Chelsea tomorrow (Aug 1) will not salvage Arsenal’s season, but a trophy just eight months into his first managerial role will strengthen the impression the Gunners now have the right man in charge to right the ship.
F1 driver Perez tests positive for coronavirus, out of British Grand Prix
F1 driver Perez tests positive for coronavirus, out of British Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: F1 driver Sergio Perez has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend’s British Grand Prix, his Racing Point team said yesterday (July 30).
World No.1 Barty skips US Open citing ‘significant’ virus risks
World No.1 Barty skips US Open citing ‘significant’ virus risks
TENNIS: World number one Ashleigh Barty pulled out of the US Open today (July 30) over “significant risks” from the coronavirus pandemic in a major blow for the Grand Slam, which is scheduled to start in New York on August 31.
Hole in none: how screen golf got serious in South Korea
Hole in none: how screen golf got serious in South Korea
GOLF: On the final green of the tournament, Ha Ki-won carefully took his stance and addressed the ball. A gentle strike, and it rolled forward.
US, Australia seek new military cooperation in face of China
US, Australia seek new military cooperation in face of China
WORLD: The United States and Australia said yesterday (July 28) they will expand military cooperation as tensions soar with China, presenting a common front between the allies.
Broad takes 500 Test wickets as England seal West Indies series win
Broad takes 500 Test wickets as England seal West Indies series win
CRICKET: Stuart Broad joined one of cricket’s most exclusive clubs when he took his 500th Test wicket as England completed a series-clinching win over the West Indies at Old Trafford yesterday (July 28).
CAS reveals Man City ignored UEFA investigation, but did not breach FFP
CAS reveals Man City ignored UEFA investigation, but did not breach FFP
FOOTBALL: Manchester City showed a “blatant disregard” for UEFA’s investigation into alleged Financial Fair Play (FFP) breaches, according to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), but European football’s governing body failed to prove City had disguised funding from the club’s owners as sponsorship income.
Malaysian ex-PM Najib guilty on all charges in first 1MDB trial
Malaysian ex-PM Najib guilty on all charges in first 1MDB trial
WORLD: Malaysia’s ex-leader Najib Razak was found guilty today (July 28) in his first trial over the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, two years after the fraud contributed to the downfall of his long-ruling government.
Estimated 3 billion animals affected by Australia bushfires: study
Estimated 3 billion animals affected by Australia bushfires: study
WORLD: Nearly three billion animals were killed or displaced by Australia’s unprecedented 2019-20 wildfires in “one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history”, according to a report released today (July 28).
Wickets, runs and socially distanced fans – cricket in the coronavirus era
Wickets, runs and socially distanced fans – cricket in the coronavirus era
CRICKET: Surrey cricketers Mark Stoneman and Ryan Patel on Sunday (July 26) experienced something no other sportsmen in England have enjoyed since March when they strode to the wicket at The Oval – applause from a crowd desperate to witness live action in the flesh after the coronavirus lockdown.
Klopp named LMA Manager of the Year
Klopp named LMA Manager of the Year
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp was voted the League Managers’ Association Manager of the Year yesterday (July 27) after ending Liverpool’s 30-year wait to win the Premier League.
Broad on brink of 500 club as England eye West Indies series win
Broad on brink of 500 club as England eye West Indies series win
CRICKET: Stuart Broad was only one wicket away from becoming just the seventh bowler to take 500 Test wickets as England closed in on a series victory over the West Indies at Old Trafford yesterday (July 26).
Man Utd, Chelsea seal top-four spots on final day of Premier League
Man Utd, Chelsea seal top-four spots on final day of Premier League
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and Chelsea sealed Champions League places yesterday (July 26) as Bournemouth and Watford fell through the trapdoor on a dramatic final day of the longest Premier League season.
European football and survival up for grabs in Premier League finale
European football and survival up for grabs in Premier League finale
FOOTBALL: The Premier League will finally reach the end of its longest season tomorrow (July 26) with plenty still on the line at both ends of the table.
No F1 Grand Prix this year in US, Brazil, Mexico, Canada
No F1 Grand Prix this year in US, Brazil, Mexico, Canada
FORMULA ONE: The Grands Prix in the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Canada have been scrapped this year but three races in Europe have been added to the coronavirus-affected season, Formula One said yesterday (July 24).
Vietnam suspends wildlife trade as pandemic prods action
Vietnam suspends wildlife trade as pandemic prods action
WORLD: Vietnam, one of Asia’s biggest consumers of wildlife products, has suspended all imports of wild animal species “dead or alive” and vowed to “eliminate” illegal markets across the country.
Tyson to make boxing comeback at 54 against Roy Jones, 51
Tyson to make boxing comeback at 54 against Roy Jones, 51
BOXING: Mike Tyson, the former world heavyweight champion who retired in 2005, said yesterday (July 23) he will make a comeback at age 54, fighting Roy Jones Jr. on September 12 in Los Angeles.
Pompeo calls for ‘free world’ to triumph over China’s ‘new tyranny’
Pompeo calls for ‘free world’ to triumph over China’s ‘new tyranny’
WORLD: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on “free nations” to triumph over the threat of what he said was a “new tyranny” from China.