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China removes pangolin from traditional medicine list
China removes pangolin from traditional medicine list
WORLD: China has removed pangolin parts from its official list of traditional medicines, state media reported yesterday (June 9), days after increasing legal protections on the endangered animal.
Hearing opens as Man City appeal two-year European ban
Hearing opens as Man City appeal two-year European ban
FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year ban from European competition opened before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) yesterday (June 8) by videoconference, a court official told AFP.
Windies’ arrival in England a boost for cricket
Windies’ arrival in England a boost for cricket
CRICKET: International cricket will start to get back on its feet following the coronavirus shutdown when the West Indies arrive today (June 9) for a Test series in England.
Joyful PM Ardern declares New Zealand virus victory
Joyful PM Ardern declares New Zealand virus victory
WORLD: New Zealand lifted all domestic coronavirus restrictions yesterday (June 8) after its final COVID-19 patient was given the all clear, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealing she danced around her living room when told about the milestone.
Global virus deaths top 400,000 as Latin America infections rise
Global virus deaths top 400,000 as Latin America infections rise
WORLD: The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic passed 400,000 yesterday (June 7), with fatalities accelerating in Latin America even as Europe emerges from its virus lockdown with infections there increasingly under control.
UFC superstar Conor McGregor announces retirement
UFC superstar Conor McGregor announces retirement
MMA: Mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the sport yesterday (June 7).
‘Burn down racism’: global protests mark George Floyd’s death
‘Burn down racism’: global protests mark George Floyd’s death
WORLD: Taking a knee, chanting and ignoring social distancing measures, outraged protesters from Sydney to London kicked off a weekend of global rallies yesterday (June 6) against racism and police brutality.
Asian Tour to restart in September after six-month gap
Asian Tour to restart in September after six-month gap
GOLF: The Asian Tour today (June 7) announced plans to restart its 2020 golf season with three tournaments in September as coronavirus travel restrictions begin to ease across the world’s most populous continent.
NBA legend Jordan donating $100 million to social justice groups
NBA legend Jordan donating $100 million to social justice groups
BASKETBALL: Michael Jordan said yesterday (June 5) he is making a record US$100 million (B3.1 trillion) donation to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice amid a wave of protests across the United States.
Weightlifting probe finds corruption, doping cover-up
Weightlifting probe finds corruption, doping cover-up
WEIGHTLIFTING: An investigation into the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) found widespread corruption and dozens of covered up drugs tests, officials said Thursday (June 4).
Mixed messages as sports world backs US protesters
Mixed messages as sports world backs US protesters
ALL SPORTS: If Megan Rapinoe decides to take a knee at next year’s Olympic Games, she could get a reprimand.
Tottenham have only positive test in Premier League’s latest virus checks
Tottenham have only positive test in Premier League’s latest virus checks
FOOTBALL: The Premier League’s restart bid received a boost yesterday (June 3) as it was revealed an unnamed person at Tottenham Hotspur was the only positive test out of 1,197 in the latest round of coronavirus checks.
Asian football getting ‘closer’ to return, official says
Asian football getting ‘closer’ to return, official says
FOOTBALL: Asia’s Champions League is getting closer to a return but it will have to wait until domestic competitions are back in action, a senior football official told AFP yesterday (June 3).
Hong Kong to lead Tiananmen mourning despite virus vigil ban
Hong Kong to lead Tiananmen mourning despite virus vigil ban
WORLD: Hong Kong will today (June 4) lead global remembrance of China’s deadly Tiananmen crackdown, with people lighting candles in neighbourhoods across the restless city after authorities banned a mass vigil because of the coronavirus.
What next for Premier League’s ‘Project Restart’
What next for Premier League’s ‘Project Restart’
FOOTBALL: The Premier League’s return is just two weeks away but there are plenty of details for the 20 clubs in the English top-flight to work out before competitive action resumes on June 17.
Formula One unveils eight-race schedule in Europe from July 5
Formula One unveils eight-race schedule in Europe from July 5
FORMULA ONE: The curtailed Formula One season will start with two races behind closed doors in Austria on July 5 and July 12 followed by six other grands prix in Europe, the organisers said yesterday (June 2).
UK’s Johnson offers visas for millions in Hong Kong
UK’s Johnson offers visas for millions in Hong Kong
WORLD: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said yesterday (June 2) he would offer millions of Hong Kongers visas and a possible route to UK citizenship if China persists with its national security law.
Ex-champ Mayweather to pay for Floyd funeral report
Ex-champ Mayweather to pay for Floyd funeral report
BOXING: Retired ring great Floyd Mayweather will pay for the funeral services for George Floyd, Mayweather Promotions chief executive Leonard Ellerbe told ESPN yesterday (June 1).
Trump threatens military mobilization against violent US protests
Trump threatens military mobilization against violent US protests
WORLD: President Donald Trump yesterday (June 1) vowed to order a military crackdown on once-in-a generation violent protests gripping the United States, saying he was sending thousands of troops onto the streets of the capital and threatening to deploy soldiers to states unable to regain control.
Liverpool’s training return a ‘massive lift’ for Klopp
Liverpool’s training return a ‘massive lift’ for Klopp
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp admitted yesterday (May 31) that it has been a “massive lift” to see his Liverpool squad back training together as they prepare for the return of the Premier League.