Thu 11 November 2021: After a racist crisis rocked Yorkshire County Cricket Club on Thursday, England captain Joe Root demanded change, claiming the incidents had “fractured our game and torn lives apart.” Former player Azeem Rafiq was found to have been subjected to “racial harassment and bullying” in an independent study, and following complaints from […]
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Fri 05 November 2021: Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton has resigned following Azeem Rafiq’s charges of racism against the English cricket club. “Today I announce my resignation as chairman of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, with immediate effect,” Hutton said on Friday. “There has been a constant unwillingness from the executive members of the board and senior […]
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Fri 05 November 2021: FIFA has fined the Scottish Football Association £8,024 ($10,786) after some Scotland supporters booed the Israeli national anthem during last month’s World Cup qualifier. The SFA was also sanctioned for an inappropriate flag flown by Scottish fans during the match, which finished 3-2 in favour of hosts Scotland. “While Fifa did […]
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Tue 02 November 2021: On Tuesday, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) said it had taken suo motu notice of media reports of online threats made against Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli’s family, including his nine-month-old daughter. The women’s body issued a notification to the Delhi Police, describing the situation as a “serious concern” that […]
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Sun 31 October 2021: Virat Kohli, India’s captain, has responded to social media abuse directed at fast bowler Mohammed Shami following India’s 10-wicket loss to Pakistan in their T20 World Cup opener last Sunday. With stats of 3.5-0-43-0, Shami was India’s most costly bowler on the night, and his social media accounts – particularly on […]
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Fri 29 October 2021: Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he and his partner Georgina Rodriguez are expecting twins via social media. “Delighted to announce we are expecting twins. Our hearts are full of love – we can’t wait to meet you,” the 37-year-old Manchester United and Portugal star, who is already the father of […]
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Wed 27 October 2021: The story of Liverpool footballer Mohamed Salah’s rise to stardom is to be included in the national school curriculum of his native Egypt, according to a report in the Times yesterday. Salah’s biography, career and philanthropy will be a topic in English-language textbooks for both primary and secondary schools throughout Egypt. “Salah’s desire […]
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Mon 25 October 2021: On Sunday, a pair of sneakers worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan as a rookie in 1984-85 sold at Sotheby’s for about $1.5 million. The iconic athlete wore the red-and-white shoes in the Chicago Bulls’ fifth game of the season, and Nike’s Jordan-affiliated brand rapidly became a sensation both on and […]
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Mon 25 October 2021: Jubilant cricket fans poured onto the streets across Pakistan on Sunday to hail their team’s rout of India at the T20 World Cup in Dubai. Pakistan romped to a 10-wicket win, its first ever at the World Cup level over their South Asian neighbours. Firecrackers, blaring car horns and bursts of […]
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Sun 24 October 2021: Mohamed Salah hit a hat-trick as Liverpool humiliated Manchester United, romping to a stunning 5-0 victory at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday. Naby Keita got the visitors off to the ideal start in the fifth minute and then a dreadful mix-up between Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire led […]
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