Wes Unseld’s calling card during a Hall of Fame career in the National Basketball Association was not a majestic jump shot or a slick crossover dribble or a thunderous dunk — it was the precise, bone-crushing picks he set on opposing defenders, inevitably freeing up one of his teammates for a score. His impact wasContinue reading “Wes Unseld, Hall of Famer instrumental in Washington’s only NBA title, dies at 74”
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Roger Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and the secret of victory
The secrets of victory studied scientifically: what leads a person to be a winner? of accepting defeat. The desire to never give up, in the face of negative seasons, injuries and extra-sporting problems. The secrets of victory studied scientifically: what leads a person to be a winner, in sport as in life? What distinguishes aContinue reading “Roger Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and the secret of victory”
Stefanos Tsitsipas wants to move focus away from winning a Slam &focus on the present
Tennis – Tsitsipas had said that he was quite close to winning a major after capturing the ATP Finals in London last year World No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas has said he does not want to focus on winning a Grand Slam title right now and wants to enjoy the present, during an interview for theContinue reading “Stefanos Tsitsipas wants to move focus away from winning a Slam &focus on the present”
Football: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s ‘passion’ restored as English Premier League nears return
LONDON (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp cannot wait for English football’s return after a three-month layoff due to the coronavirus pandemic and promised to celebrate the Premier League title in style when it is safe to do so. Liverpool are just two wins away from securing their first league title in 30 years. The Reds heldContinue reading “Football: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s ‘passion’ restored as English Premier League nears return”
Golf: PGA Tour recommends competitors take Covid-19 test before attending events
(REUTERS) – While Covid-19 testing will be a condition of competition when the PGA Tour resumes next week, at-home tests before travelling to a tournament are “strongly encouraged” but not required, according to a participant resource guide issued on Monday (June 1). The 34-page guide obtained by Reuters states players and caddies must begin self-screeningContinue reading “Golf: PGA Tour recommends competitors take Covid-19 test before attending events”
Football: Torino v Parma kicks off Serie A return on June 20
MILAN (AFP) – Serie A will return after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence on June 20 with Torino hosting Parma in the first of four postponed matches on the opening weekend, the Italian league confirmed on Monday (June 1). The championship will resume with fixtures which were called off when Italian sports was suspended on MarchContinue reading “Football: Torino v Parma kicks off Serie A return on June 20”
Football: Leipzig move into third spot with 4-2 win at Cologne
BERLIN (REUTERS) – RB Leipzig reclaimed third place in the Bundesliga with an entertaining 4-2 victory at Cologne on Monday (June 1) that put them firmly on course for a Champions League spot with five games left in the season. Leipzig’s second win in their last six league games put them two points ahead ofContinue reading “Football: Leipzig move into third spot with 4-2 win at Cologne”
Bundesliga Bulletin: Bayern Munich formidable again, Werder Bremen still alive
Bayern Munich showed no sign of slowing down after their midweek win over Borussia Dortmund. But with the title race run, the battle to avoid relegation is proving dramatic — Bremen’s upturn leaves Düsseldorf in bother. The headlines: Bremen’s great escape is on! Another brilliant goal from Leo Bittencourt gave Werder Bremen another huge threeContinue reading “Bundesliga Bulletin: Bayern Munich formidable again, Werder Bremen still alive”
Playing without spectators is a wonderful experience, says Czech tennis star Petra Kvitova
PRAGUE: Tennis star Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic has called the game without fans a strange experience. However, she said that she was happy that it finally started somehow. The event was held behind closed doors, with a handful of spectators demoted to spots behind the fence where they struggled to observe the socialContinue reading “Playing without spectators is a wonderful experience, says Czech tennis star Petra Kvitova”
Mercedes: We stand with Hamilton following racial injustice comments
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has announced that it stands alongside Lewis Hamilton following the Briton’s comments on social media. On Sunday night, the six-time world championship criticised F1’s silence amid the ongoing protests in the United States, sparked by the death of George Floyd. Since Hamilton’s comments, a number of F1 drivers have spoken out,Continue reading “Mercedes: We stand with Hamilton following racial injustice comments”
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