‘VAR must not conform with referees’
The head of FIFA’s Referees’ committee said Video Assistance Referee (VAR) must not show the ‘wrong idea of solidarity’ by appearing to protect officials who make mistakes on the pitch.…
F1 adds Mugello and Sochi to revised 2020 F1 calendar
F1 on Thursday July 9 update its 2020 F1 calendar adding races at Mugello in Italy and Sochi in Russia. Italy’s spectacular Mugello circuit will host a Grand Prix for…
Age not an issue: Fernando Alonso on his F1 comeback next year
Fernando Alonso insists age will not be a factor when he makes his Formula One return in 2021. The double world champion’s comeback was confirmed on Wednesday by Renault. Alonso,…
New Zealand also offers to host IPL but hosting IPL abroad last resort
After the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka, New Zealand has offered to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 if the tournament can’t be held in India amid…
World Badminton sensation Lin Dan announces retirement
Lin Dan won gold at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Games and will not compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were pushed back to next summer because of…
French Open to allow fans in stands at the tournament
The French Open will allow up to 20,000 people to attend each day of this year’s tournament despite the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced on Thursday, July 2. The French Tennis…
Hamilton eyes Schumacher’s record as Mercedes goes black against racism
Formula One starts its season in Austria this week, nearly four months later than planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic and against a very different backdrop. The six-time world champion,…
England vs West Indies: Stuart Broad approaches sports psychologist to prepare for Tests without fans
International cricket is set to resume next month with England hosting West Indies in a three Test Wisden Trophy, beginning in Southampton from 8 July in front of empty stands.…
Comeback isn’t to prove anything to anybody: Sreesanth
Holding composure and strength, when the universe turns against you, is perhaps the best lesson offered by S Sreesanth. Twelve days of relentless interrogation, 27 days in jail, seven-year ban…
Liverpool move closer to title with 4-0 win over Palace
Liverpool were back at their lethal best to beat Crystal Palace 4-0 at Anfield on Wednesday, moving within two points of securing the Premier League title after 30 years. After…