Australian referee Bruce Oxenford, who pioneered the use of the protective arm shield, stood in 179 international matches, including 62 trials; the 60-year-old’s last international was the fourth Test between…
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Golden State’s Kelly Oubre Jr. defies trade rumors and wins Warriors
Kelly Oubre Jr. and Steve Kerr both admitted they had an honest and open discussion about a potential trade this week, with the Golden State Warriors responding in the best…
John Higgins tests positive for coronavirus ahead of German Snooker Masters in Milton Keynes
John Higgins, who reached the final of the Masters earlier this month, has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the German champions in Milton Keynes; Judd Trump returned to action…
Australian Open: Johanna Konta grateful for the opportunity to compete at the Grand Slam
Johanna Konta is nearing the end of her quarantine period and says she is looking forward to returning to some normality; British No. 1 says: “I feel very lucky and…
Rain leads to inspection for Trials Day in Cheltenham
Saturday’s high-profile match at Cheltenham is in doubt after officials called a precautionary inspection at. 14 Friday. Prestbury Park is due to its normally informative Festival Trials Day – the…
Andy Murray to compete in challenging tournament in Biella following his Australian Open retirement
Andy Murray joins a challenge tournament in Italy next month after pulling out of the Australian Open with coronavirus; Scot has also offered advice to recreational tennis players on how…
Masahiro Tanaka free agency: The right-hander returns to Japan after seven years with the Yankees
Masahiro Tanaka is back on the field in Japan after a most successful appointment with the Yankees. The Rakuten Eagles announced Thursday that Tanaka had returned to the club, which…
Axel Tuanzebe: Manchester United defender racially abused on Instagram after Sheffield United defeat
Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe was subjected to racist abuse following his side’s 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United on Wednesday night. Tuanzebe started his first Premier League game of the…