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‘Game-changer’ Fernandes fires Man Utd masterclass
‘Game-changer’ Fernandes fires Man Utd masterclass
FOOTBALL: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Bruno Fernandes has brought a winning mentality to Manchester United after his brace inspired an impressive 3-0 win at Brighton yesterday (June 30).
EU opens borders to ‘safe’ countries including Thailand
EU opens borders to ‘safe’ countries including Thailand
BELGIUM: The European Union agreed Tuesday (June 30) to reopen its borders to 15 countries excluding the virus-stricken US, as the pandemic accelerated globally with more than 505,000 deaths worldwide.
Hungry Klopp plans to build on Liverpool title win
Hungry Klopp plans to build on Liverpool title win
FOOTBALL: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his newly crowned English champions are hungry for more silverware after ending a 30-year wait to win the league title.
China passes sweeping Hong Kong security law
China passes sweeping Hong Kong security law
WORLD: China passed a sweeping national security law for Hong Kong today (June 30), a historic move that critics and many western governments fear will smother the finance hub’s freedoms and hollow out its autonomy.
World Rugby Sevens Series cancelled over coronavirus
World Rugby Sevens Series cancelled over coronavirus
RUGBY: The remainder of this year’s World Rugby Sevens Series has been cancelled over the coronavirus, the sport’s governing body said today (June 30), with the flagship Hong Kong tournament among five events called off.
Spy claims hit America’s Cup in New Zealand
Spy claims hit America’s Cup in New Zealand
SAILING: Team New Zealand said it has fired a number of employees for leaking confidential information as spying claims rocked preparations for next year’s America’s Cup yachting regatta today (June 30).
China forcibly sterilises Uighurs to control population
China forcibly sterilises Uighurs to control population
WORLD: Chinese authorities are carrying out forced sterilisations of Uighur and other ethnic minority women in an apparent campaign to curb the population, a study said yesterday (June 29), triggering swift international condemnation.
ONE Championship to resume next month
ONE Championship to resume next month
MMA: Asia’s largest mixed martial arts promotion, ONE Championship, will return behind closed doors in Thailand next month after a five-month break because of the coronavirus, officials said yesterday (June 29).
Formula One deploys war chest of coronavirus strategies for Austria
Formula One deploys war chest of coronavirus strategies for Austria
FORMULA ONE: The F1 season roars into action at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg this weekend with “military-like”, coronavirus-busting sanitary regulations.
Man City will give ‘exceptional’ Liverpool guard of honour, says Guardiola
Man City will give ‘exceptional’ Liverpool guard of honour, says Guardiola
FOOTBALL: Pep Guardiola yesterday (June 27) confirmed that his Manchester City side will give new Premier League champions Liverpool a guard of honour when they meet next week.
Maguire late show sends Man Utd into FA Cup semi-finals
Maguire late show sends Man Utd into FA Cup semi-finals
FOOTBALL: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United’s strength in depth will be crucial to their bid to win the FA Cup after they moved into the semi-finals with a 2-1 win over 10-man Norwich yesterday (June 27).
EU delays decision on border reopening to ‘safe countries’
EU delays decision on border reopening to ‘safe countries’
WORLD: The EU cannot agree on a list of “safe countries”, including Thailand, from where travellers could visit Europe in July, with some member states requiring more time to decide, diplomats said yesterday (June 27).
A Tour de France like no other
A Tour de France like no other
CYCLING: The Tour de France should have embarked from the Mediterranean city of Nice this weekend, but the two-month coronavirus delay will heighten the drama on a “unique edition”, race organiser Christian Prudhomme has told AFP.
Hamilton blasts ‘ignorant’ Ecclestone over ‘black people more racist than white’ view
Hamilton blasts ‘ignorant’ Ecclestone over ‘black people more racist than white’ view
FORMULA ONE: World champion Lewis Hamilton labelled Bernie Ecclestone as “ignorant and uneducated” yesterday (June 26) after the former F1 supremo claimed that “black people are sometimes more racist than white”.
US restricts visas in latest move on Hong Kong
US restricts visas in latest move on Hong Kong
WORLD: President Donald Trump’s administration said yesterday (June 26) it was restricting US visas for a number of Chinese officials for infringing on the autonomy of Hong Kong, announcing action as Congress seeks tougher sanctions.
IMF approves emergency funding for pandemic-hit Myanmar
IMF approves emergency funding for pandemic-hit Myanmar
MYANMAR: The International Monetary Fund said Friday it will provide Myanmar with US$356.5 million (more than B11bn) in emergency funding, as the southeast Asian country battles an economic slump due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hughes takes TPC lead over McIlroy, Schauffele and Hovland
Hughes takes TPC lead over McIlroy, Schauffele and Hovland
GOLF: Mackenzie Hughes lit up TPC River Highlands in Connecticut yesterday (June 25), firing 10 birdies in a 10-under-par 60 to seize a three-shot lead in the US PGA Tour Travelers Championship.
A tournament of firsts: 2023 women’s World Cup will break new ground
A tournament of firsts: 2023 women’s World Cup will break new ground
FOOTBALL: Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 women’s World Cup after the countries’ joint bid was chosen by FIFA yesterday (June 25), with New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, promising “a historic tournament of firsts”.
Liverpool win Premier League to end 30-year title drought
Liverpool win Premier League to end 30-year title drought
FOOTBALL: Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions without kicking a ball yesterday (June 25) as Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Manchester City ended the Reds’ 30-year wait to win the English title.
Virus surges in Americas, IMF warns of economic carnage: World update
Virus surges in Americas, IMF warns of economic carnage: World update
WORLD: More than 78,000 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the US and in Brazil alone yesterday (June 24), as the IMF laid out the unprecedented economic devastation caused by the global pandemic and the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned the number of infections could reach 10 million worldwide within the next week.