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Texas' move to allow at least some fans in outdoor venues is a significant step, as so far it had been widely accepted that games will be played behind closed doors for the foreseeable future whenever professional leagues return from the two-month hiatus imposed by the novel coronavirus pandemic. … [Read more...] about Texas Coronavirus Cases Hit Single-Day High As Gov. Greg Abbott Says Fans Can Attend Outdoor Sporting Events

"We will work tirelessly to use our voices to influence change, encourage healing, and promote thoughtful action as we move forward," it wrote. … [Read more...] about ‘The cries for peace will rain down’ — Colin Kaepernick among sporting figures to pay tribute to George Floyd

"We're very disappointed that MotoGP fans throughout Victoria, Australia and internationally won't get the chance to make the pilgrimage to see the world's best riders compete on one of the best circuits anywhere in the world, but the right decision has been made," said Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chairman Paul Little. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in sport: British and Australian MotoGP’s cancelled

Major League Baseball has proposed starting its season in early July at regular-season ballparks, if necessary without fans. Abbott’s order, however, may not impact the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros because “stadiums with retractable roofs are not considered to be outdoors,” health department spokeswoman Lara Anton said. … [Read more...] about Texas to Allow Some Fans at Outdoor Sporting Events

Naomi Osaka's ascent to superstardomThe Ultimate French Open QUIZ!Basketball players led all sports with 35 players among the top 100. American football occupied 31 spots, none higher than six-times Super Bowl champion Tom Brady (£36.5m) who was ranked 25th. … [Read more...] about Roger Federer ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at top of sport’s annual rich list

"After Buddhism, yoga is the biggest soft power that has gone out of India. I am very happy about the way yoga has transformed the image of India," Rijiju said. "Major cities of the world, smaller towns and villages are doing yoga. It is one of the best ways of remaining fit." … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in sport: Being mentally fit is very important during lockdown, says shooter Gagan Narang

Despite New Zealand’s low profile in tennis, the country hosts an ATP and WTA event very home summer, giving local fans a chance to watch some of the sport’s bigger names warm up for the year’s first Grand Slam in neighbouring Australia. … [Read more...] about New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight with Premier League

Dunn is one of the longest-serving members of the Vitality Roses and this Netball World Cup was her third. She missed out on selection for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, something she described as being "massively tough", and yet didn't give up on her quest to take to court in at a home Netball World Cup. … [Read more...] about England’s Rachel Dunn relives Netball World Cup magic with Sky Sports watchalong

“For those who are directly involved, it’s for what they can get from it, no developmental programme. Even in the private life of an individual, if you are in a business and you are not developing that business, what will happen? It will fold up and that is the situation with Nigerian sports. … [Read more...] about Nigeria participates in sports for fun ― Onigbinde

ALSO READ: Uwem Ekarika’s widow cries for minister’s palliatives I did not prepare a paper for the conference because I believed it was unnecessary. My conviction, also echoed by many other panellists drawn from different backgrounds and from several African countries, was that the past was a continuation of colonialism and slavery in other forms, but the future holds great promise because the world will never be the same again after COVID-19, and Africa is still relatively virgin territory. … [Read more...] about Future of Sports in Africa after COVID-19