Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has been voted the best male track and field athlete in the past 75 years by Athletics Weekly. The UK-based track and field publication recently marked their diamond anniversary (75th anniversary) by asking readers to vote for the top male and female athletes to have graced the sport since 1945. TheContinue reading “Athletics Weekly voted Bolt ‘Greatest Male Track Athlete’ in the last 75 years”
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Becky Hammon Becomes First Woman to Serve as Head Coach in N.B.A. Game
She took over coaching the San Antonio Spurs after Gregg Popovich was ejected from a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Though 2020 is nearly over, it keeps turning out sports milestones. On Wednesday night, for the first time, a woman served as head coach in an N.B.A. game. When Spurs CoachContinue reading “Becky Hammon Becomes First Woman to Serve as Head Coach in N.B.A. Game”
Russia banned from using its name and flag at the Olympics
Russia will not be able to use its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years after a ruling Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Lausanne-based court halved the four-year ban proposed last year by the World Anti-Doping Agency in aContinue reading “Russia banned from using its name and flag at the Olympics”
New Zealand defeats West Indies in 1st Test by innings and 134 runs
New Zealand completed the first step of its mission for the home summer when they beat the West Indies by an innings and 134 runs Sunday (6 December) morning during the teams first cricket test. The win began New Zealand’s drive to win all four of its home tests — against the West Indies andContinue reading “New Zealand defeats West Indies in 1st Test by innings and 134 runs”
Kane Williamson’s 251 puts New Zealand on top against West Indies
a much better performance than on the first day when, perhaps over-excited by the chance to bowl on a pitch which blended into the outfield, they missed their lengths and allowed Williamson and Tom Latham to form a 154-run partnership for the second wicket. That allowed Williamson to reach 97 by stumps when New ZealandContinue reading “Kane Williamson’s 251 puts New Zealand on top against West Indies”
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. ends in a draw
The 8-round exhibition fight between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday ended in a draw. Fifteen years after retiring, the former heavyweight champion squared off against fellow boxing legend Jones Jr. for a fight titled “Frontline Battle.” The World Boxing Council (WBC) supported, commemorated and scored the four-hour live event at the Staples Center inContinue reading “Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. ends in a draw”
COVID-19 regulations breached by West Indies players
The West Indies cricket squad has been stripped of the right to train while in managed isolation after players were found to have breached rules around their 14-day quarantine. New Zealand’s Ministry of Health said CCTV footage from the team’s Christchurch hotel showed players mingling in hallways and sharing food in violation of managed isolationContinue reading “COVID-19 regulations breached by West Indies players”
West Indies’ Rovman Powell welcomes the return of fans
West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell is delighted that fans will be on hand when they face New Zealand in the upcoming Twenty20 International series. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started, supporters will be allowed inside the venues when the two teams meet at the Eden Park in Auckland for the night match onContinue reading “West Indies’ Rovman Powell welcomes the return of fans”
Khabib Nurmagomedov retires after defending his title against Justin Gaethje
Russia’s own Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov decided to end his mixed martial arts career after dominantly defending his 155 pound lightweight title against Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254. Hitting his prime at age 32, Nurmagomedov emotional announcement shocked the world Saturday (24th October) afternoon. Laying his gloves down in the centerContinue reading “Khabib Nurmagomedov retires after defending his title against Justin Gaethje”
LeBron James claims fourth NBA Finals MVP
LeBron James has made it clear that his goal is to surpass Michael Jordan as the greatest player in basketball history. Sunday night, James took a step closer to doing so. James was named the 2020 NBA Finals MVP for leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their first championship in a decade and winning theContinue reading “LeBron James claims fourth NBA Finals MVP”
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