Future of English women's game faces threat due to COVID-19 says study

(Reuters) - The future of English women’s soccer faces an unprecedented threat as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and decisive action must be taken to protect its future, researchers have said.

22-year-old tennis star Naomi Osaka made $37 million last year, surpassing Serena Williams as the highest-paid female athlete. Here's how she did it.

On the heels of back-to-back Grand Slam wins and on the cusp of playing in the Olympics, Naomi Osaka landed several lucrative endorsement deals.

22-year-old tennis star Naomi Osaka made $37 million last year, surpassing Serena Williams as the highest-paid female athlete. Here’s how she did it.

Naomi Osaka is the highest-paid female athlete in the world.

Liverpool stars up for the challenge as Premier League gives contact training go ahead

Liverpool are one step closer to their Premier League title after Project Restart received another boost as teams voted in favour of contact training

Jose Mourinho gives fascinating insight into what makes Tottenham manager tick

Jose Mourinho and Tottenham have been without football for over two months but the Special One is now pleased to be back and preparing for the Premier League's return

Five worst NFL franchises to bet on during the Super Bowl era

Who have been the worst teams to bet on against the spread during the Super Bowl era? Here are the bottom five.

Touted basketball recruit Moussa Cisse reclassifying to 2020 class

Moussa Cisse told ESPN that he is reclassifying to the Class of 2020 with an eye on getting to the NBA a year earlier.

What went into Mariano Rivera’s perfect ending: ‘Well, go ahead’

Mariano Rivera’s final appearance of his Hall of Fame career started like so many others, with him running in from the bullpen, “Enter Sandman” by Metallica playing in the background. From

Sports media mailbag: Steve Somers is the one WFAN legend who isn’t going anywhere

You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of regularly published mailbags. In

Saints' Noah Spence suffers torn ACL working out away from team: reports

New Orleans Saints defensive end Noah Spence’s season is reportedly over before it even got started.

Why Thierry Henry would 'get angry' with Arsenal team-mates

'He would get mad. It was horrific.'

What Didier Deschamps told Chelsea star N'Golo Kante after his refusal to train

The French midfielder could be allowed to miss the remainder of the season.

Kamaru Usman offers Conor McGregor 'no takedown' clause for title fight

Wow...

Manchester United make £140m loan withdrawal to bolster summer transfer kitty

Promising news...

America's Got Talent host Terry Crews picks first Golden Buzzer act

The host didn't hesitate to push the button.

Timo Werner: Why the RB Leipzig striker is in demand

The speculation over Timo Werner's future has intensified with the news he is "ready to sign for Liverpool" if his £52m release clause is met. His name has long been linked with the European champions and they are not the only Premier League club said to be monitoring him.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

LONDON: Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June.The Premier League was

English Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as "Project Restart" took a huge step forwards.

Project Restart takes giant step forward as Premier League clubs vote to resume full training

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as 'Project Restart' took a giant step forwards.

Setback for Saina, Srikanth as BWF to retain Olympic points earned before suspension of tournaments

Badminton News: In a move that would dent the Olympic prospects of Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth, the Badminton World Federation has decided to maintain the poin

India to start Australia Test series at Brisbane on December 3, no quarantine hub: Australian media

Cricket News: Cricket Australia has locked in four venues for the financially crucial Test series against India and the first match is tentatively set for a Dec 3 s

Top flight clubs to continue talks after agreeing to resume contact training

Project Restart moved a step closer on Wednesday.

Top flight clubs to continue talks after agreeing to resume contact training

Project Restart moved a step closer on Wednesday.

Rangers vs Bayer Leverkusen motion raised by MSP as he urges Holyrood to answer key COVID-19 decision

The two sides met at Ibrox in one of the final mass gatherings in the UK before lockdown.

Scotland star Lawrence Shankland reveals why he will "always owe" former Ayr United boss Ian McCall

The former Somerset Park goal machine admits he will forever be thankful to McCall for showing faith in him.

Former Hearts and Ayr United playmaker returns for another spell at Troon

Ryan Stevenson rejoins Seasiders after a short stint at Stranraer.

BWF releases updated qualifying regulations

For Olympic and Paralympics Games; IOC, IPC approve the amendments

The Huw Jenkins interview: My Swansea City pride and pain, what really happened with Daniel James and Leeds United and my plan to return to football

The former Swans chief who is looking at a Charlton Athletic takeover gives his most in-depth and compelling interview since leaving the Liberty Stadium, addressing a whole range of issues

Wales star reveals motivation behind ambitious move and how rugby has been put into perspective by recent family illness

It's been a concerning time for Dragons recruit Jonah Holmes whose doctor brother has been very ill amid the coronavirus pandemic

American Timothy Chandler scores equalizer for Frankfurt in Bundesliga draw

May 27 (UPI) -- American Timothy Chandler scored an 82nd minute equalizer to help Eintracht Frankfurt secure a draw in a Bundesliga soccer clash against SC Freiburg.

Ireland women to complete Euro qualifiers later this year

Vera Pauw’s side have three fixtures left as they bid for place at postponed 2022 Euros

Manchester United bosses make £140m decision amid Jack Grealish transfer chase

Aston Villa news - Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a big admirer of the claret and blue talisman

Hockey Canada cancels all camps, programs through Sept. 1

Hockey Canada has cancelled all programs and national team camps through Sept. 1, but plans to hold “various programming and training sessions” virtually over the summer.

Maple Leafs name forward Nick Robertson to expanded playoff roster

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Nick Robertson could get his first taste of NHL hockey this summer, as general manager Kyle Dubas announced on Wednesday that the winger will be part of the club’s expanded playoff roster.

EFL club chairman offers boost for when Bristol Rovers fans may be allowed back in the Mem

Scunthorpe United chairman Peter Swann revealed there is talk of ‘some semblance’ of crowds being at games in just a few months

Eddie Hearn backs crossover bout between boxing's Whyte and UFC's Ngannou this year

Promoter Eddie Hearn has said he is planning to reach out to UFC boss Dana White about a potential cross-discipline clash between boxer Dillian Whyte and UFC star Francis Ngannou.

Japanese fans can cheer remotely at empty stadiums

TOKYO: As Japan’s sports teams prepare a cautious return to action after novel coronavirus suspensions, a company has developed an app that allows ...

Tiafoe wants to draw more black kids to tennis

American Frances Tiafoe has already changed the lives of his immigrant parents thanks to his tennis career and the 2019 Australian Open ...

Notts County fans get a massive promotion update

The National League became the first League in the United Kingdom with professional football clubs to bring their campaign to a close - but there could be a positive twist for Notts County fans

Nottingham Forest promotion hopes boosted by Premier League decision

Sabri Lamouchi's Reds returned to the training pitch this week as it is hoped the Championship season will resume

Brown says Celtic would have beaten Rangers at Ibrox to go SIXTEEN points clear

SCOTT BROWN reckons Celtic would have defeated Rangers at Ibrox to go SIXTEEN points clear at the top of the Premiership. The Hoops were due to travel to their Old Firm rivals in March but the game…

“I wouldn’t say no” – West Ham man not opposed to move, wants to grab “opportunities”

West Ham United midfielder Carlos Sánchez has revealed he “wouldn’t say no” to returning to Colombia, but it is not currently part of his plans. The 34-year-old midfielder has been at the London Stadium since 2018 after completing a free transfer from Fiorentina under Manuel Pellegrini. His time at the club has not been a

NBA, MLB, NFL union bosses expect returns but none set

NBA, NFL and Major League Baseball players union leaders say it's likely the leagues they deal with will return in some fashion this year after being shut down for the coronavirus pandemic.

MMA SQUARED: Two richest guys in the UFC discuss the failure to book Jones vs Ngannou

The greatest minds of a generation lament how this golden opportunity slipped through our fingers.

No rugby action, but plenty going on to make Plymouth Albion great again

Chris Bentley with the latest news from the Brickfields

BlizzCon 2020 Has Been Cancelled

Blizzard, the studio behind World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo just announced via blog post that they are cancelling BlizzCon 2020....

Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout.

Federer the best player to watch - Fognini

Italian tennis ace Fabio Fognini believes Novak Djokovic will break Roger Federer's Grand Slam record, but says the Swiss star is easier on the eye.

Exeter City players and staff undergo testing for coronavirus

First step taken towards Grecians' League Two play-off matches

Latest live soccer results

For sure, it is not always possible for sports fans to watch their favourite game or match. That is why there is a huge amount of resources on the Internet that...

'A possibility' - EFL club chairman's supporter update that will interest Derby County fans

Scunthorpe United chairman Peter Swann revealed there is talk of ‘some semblance’ of crowds being at games in just a few months

A YouTuber pulled off an astonishing 70-step basketball trick shot, including skateboards, trampolines, and a ping-pong ball roller coaster, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Creezy, who has 142,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, said the trick took two months to pull off.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Column: Ch. 7's Syracuse connection remains strong; Hollywood's Buffalo connection takes a hit

Leftovers after the long holiday weekend: This is the time of year that WKBW-TV (Channel 7) usually announces what recent Syracuse Univer...

Arsenal among clubs to make transfer proposal for €60million-rated attacker

Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs to have made a proposal to Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos, who is mulling over a potential transfer. The 25-year-old has attracted interest from a number of big names after his fine recent form in La Liga, with the Gunners joining the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich […]

£70m-rated star eager for PL transfer but favours Chelsea over Liverpool

Philippe Coutinho is reportedly desperate to get his career back on track in the Premier League but has a slight preference for a transfer to Chelsea over his former club Liverpool. The Brazil international was a big hit in his time at Anfield, but his career has gone downhill dramatically since he left the Reds […]

Report: David Luiz could leave Arsenal next month

Sky Sports have claimed that David Luiz could leave Arsenal in just over a month’s time after it was learned the defender only joined the Gunners last summer on an initial 12-month contract. Luiz, who turned 33 in April, joined Arsenal from Chelsea last summer after plummeting down the pecking order under Frank Lampard following […]David Luiz is reportedly nearing the end of his Arsenal contract, after Sky Sports claimed he had signed a one-year deal last summer.

NBA Rumors: Teams Have ‘Plenty Of Concerns’ About LaMelo Ball As Top Draft Prospect, Per Chad Ford

Despite his long-standing status as a likely top-five pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, it appears that several teams are wary about Illawarra Hawks guard LaMelo Ball’s chances of living up to his ...

NFL Insider Names Team He Thinks Is Frontrunner For Jadeveon Clowney

On the defensive side of the ball, Jadeveon Clowney remains the biggest name still on the NFL free agent market.

EXCLUSIVE: Lord Jamar on NBA YoungBoy Calling Floyd Mayweather "B**** A** Daddy"

Part #10: Lord Jamar on Getting Role in 50 Cent's TV Show 'For Life'Part #1: Lord Jamar Says He Doesn't Respect Vlad's Viewpoint on Coronavirus

Horner has a solution for limited budget, but still expects pain

Especially teams in the midfield and rear of Formula 1 are struggling due to the corona crisis and are even threatened in their survival if this would last longer. That is why the budget ceiling will be lowered even further in the coming years. However, this will have consequences for the top teams, Christian Horner explains to The Race.

The moment Shaun Edwards says will haunt him until his dying day, and who he wants to coach after France

France assistant Shaun Edwards has spoken to The Rugby Pod about the most disappointing moment in his coaching career and where to next after the 2023 RWC.

'They've won eight-in-a-row and then this one' | Smith has dig at Celtic

Ex-Rangers boss Walter Smith has had a dig at his former rivals Celtic following the club's secon...

BCCI not considering change in Ranji Trophy format, reveals Saba Karim

BCCI GM Cricket Operations Saba Karim has revealed that the board haven’t considered any change, as the speculations suggested, to the Ranji Trophy format. Reports had earlier suggested that the BCCI had been mulling a change in the number of matches played throughout the season.

Greg Chappell lacked man-management skills to be Indian coach, reveals Mohammed Kaif

Mohammed Kaif has stated that Greg Chappell failed to understand Indian culture properly and that invariably resulted in him failing as the team coach. Kaif has further added that people respected John Wright because he coordinated well and let Ganguly the captain lead the team from the front.

Arsenal: Why keep Ainsley Maitland-Niles at this point?

Ainsley Maitland-Niles looked to be one for the long-term, but things have changed so drastically that there's no point in Arsenal keeping him now. No one ...

Spanish government contemplates return of fans for 2020-21

Spain’s top sports government official says fans may be back in soccer stadiums beginning next season.

Ibrahimovic injury to calf, not Achilles ― AC Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has picked up a calf injury and not ruptured his Achilles tendon as feared, AC Milan confirmed on Tuesday. “Ibrahimovic has sustained an injury to his right soleus muscle during yesterday’s training session,” the Serie A team said in a statement. “The Achilles tendon is perfectly intact. The player will undergo a scanRead More

'Ryan Giggs lives in your head rent-free': Curtis Woodhouse trolled for constantly mocking Man Utd legend

Ovechkin family welcomes new baby boy

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin and his wife Anastasia Shubskaya welcomed their second son, Ilya, to the world on Wednesday morning.

Bruno Fernandes Instagram post about Paul Pogba sends Manchester United fans wild

Manchester United midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba trained together on Tuesday.

India vs Australia Pink ball Test to be held in December

Cricket Australia is due to confirm its tentative schedule for the 2020-21 season by the end of this week.

Morgan has been outstanding for England in last 5 years: Bayliss

Morgan has been outstanding for England in last 5 years: Bayliss: Former England coach Trevor Bayliss heaped praise on white-ball skipper Eoin Morgan and stated his contribution to England cricket, .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Bumrah generating pace with short run-up still amazes me: Bishop

Bumrah generating pace with short run-up still amazes me: Bishop: Former West Indies fast-bowler Ian Bishop has heaped praise on India speedster Jasprit Bumrah and referred to him as .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre receives backing of club CEO despite Bayern dashing their title hopes

The result left Dortmund seven points behind in second place with six games remaining in the season that restarted 10 days ago following a two-month break due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Denver: Yuvraj Singh names favourite 'Money Heist' character after Shane Warne reveals his love for the show

Shane Warne cannot wait to watch the fifth season of a popular Spanish web series Money Heist as he revealed on the social media.

BOXING: Mayweather is envious of me – Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao reacted to Floyd Mayweather Jr’s recent comments calling him an “old man” by saying that he’s just “ENVIOUS” because

Amokachi, Amuneke, others rate Wilfred Ndidi high

Ex-internationals have continued to shower encomiums on Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, rating him as the best in the team.

Deal Still In The Works For Onyango To Join PSL Outfit

Siya sources have indicated that talks for a defender to return to the Absa Premiership have reignited behind the scenes.

When Mourinho Questioned Eto'o's Age

Despite winning a famous treble together in 2010, Jose Mourinho and Samuel Eto'o's relationship turned slightly sour years later when the Portuguese tactician suggested the Cameroonian might have been lying about his age.

‘Nobody Is Signing Contracts Except For Pitso’

Highlands Park are not engaging in any contract talks at the moment, with the club yet to make a decision on the future of their number one goalkeeper Marlon Heugh.

Paul Pogba return to Juventus 'looking impossible'

A report claims that Juventus are out of the running to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

Jerome Boateng: Fans blast VAR for ignoring Boateng’s handball which blocked Haaland's strike

There was controversy on Tuesday, May 26 during the Der Klassiker after Jerome Boateng appeared to have deliberately blocked Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund

Yes, It’s Finally Happening! Schitt’s Creek Renewed For Season 7

Will Schitt’s Creek return with season 7? Know all the details and latest updates! Season 6 of Schitt’s Creek​ premiered on January 7,...

Watch: Ian Bishop on why India’s current bowling unit reminds him of West Indies’ legendary attack

Bishop compared the current Indian pace bowling attack to intimidating Caribbean bowlers of the past.