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On this day: Born May 21, 1982: Ma’a Nonu, New Zealand rugby player
By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Nine seconds of supreme balance and explosive power in the 2015 World Cup final underscores exactly why Ma'a Nonu is counted among the greats of New Zealand r...
May 20, 2020
Fury ‘mentally happy’ to be in ring, eyes Klitschko-like reign
(Reuters) - Tyson Fury said he is no longer boxing for fame, money or titles but that stepping into the ring keeps him "mentally happy" as he targets a long reign as the world heavyweight champion. Fu...
May 20, 2020
Cash or health? Resumption will show game’s priorities: Millman
SYDNEY (Reuters) - The timing of professional tennis's return will reveal whether the tours and federations are more interested in making money or looking after the health of players, Australia's John...
May 20, 2020
Horse racing: French racing authority expects more disruptions
(Reuters) - France's horse racing authority has said it expects government measures to be announced in the coming days that will halt racing in COVID-19 "red zones". Racing returned in France last wee...
May 19, 2020
NFL expects positive tests, focuses on proper response
As the NFL prepares for the eventual return of football activities and the start of a season amid the coronavirus pandemic, its chief medical officer is focused on responding properly when some player...
May 19, 2020
NASCAR Xfinity Series postponed due to rain
(Reuters) - Rainy weather led to the postponement of the NASCAR Xfinity Series at South Carolina's Darlington Raceway on Tuesday evening as organizers were forced to reschedule the event for daytime o...
May 19, 2020
Giants’ Baker, Seahawks’ Dunbar plead not guilty to charges
New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar pleaded not guilty to all charges against them stemming from last week's alleged armed robbery in Miramar, Fla. ...
May 19, 2020
Uncertainty over players’ return as clubs begin to reopen
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) - NFL team facilities began to reopen for non-player staff on Tuesday, though the league's chief medical officer told reporters it remains unclear when players could ...
May 19, 2020
MLS cancels All-Star game due to coronavirus pandemic
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The 2020 MLS All-Star Game, which was scheduled to be held in Los Angeles on July 29, has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the league said on Tuesday. Organ...
May 19, 2020
NFL expands Rooney Rule to boost diversity
(Reuters) - NFL teams must interview at least two minority candidates when looking to fill a head coaching position under a resolution passed on Tuesday by team owners that is designed to increase div...
May 19, 2020
