LONDON (REUTERS, AFP) – World sport was again hit by Covid-19 infections on Thursday (Dec 16) with football and rugby matches called off, a cricket series cancelled and holiday action in North America under threat. A wave of new infections, driven by the new Omicron variant of coronavirus, suggested more postponements and cancellations will follow as sporting codes warily await […]

SINGAPORE – National shuttler Loh Kean Yew is one win away from becoming the first Singaporean to win a medal at the Badminton World Federation World Championships after beating Thailand’s Kantaphon Wangcharoen 21-4, 21-7 in their last-16 match on Thursday (Dec 16). The world No. 22 will face either Denmark’s world No. 10 Rasmus Gemke or India’s 32nd-ranked Prannoy H. […]

A BRAZILIAN mayor and a former councillor settled their political differences last weekend with a brutal MMA fight. Simao Peixoto, the mayor of Borba in the region of Amazonas, and Erineu Alvas Da Silva had been at loggerheads over the management of Balneario Lima – a water park in the city – for several months. And they decided to settle […]

Doug Kezirian, Bill Connelly, Joe Fortenbaugh, Tyler Fulghum and David M. Hale provide their best bets for the start of bowl season. More games will be added as bowls approach. Note: Lines courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook (All times Eastern) Friday’s best bets Bahamas Bowl: Toledo Rockets (-10, 50) vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 12 p.m. on ESPN at Thomas A. […]

Darts has seen its fair share of characters throughout the years, almost dabbling into the realms of pro wrestling with their gimmicks. However, it's not quite at the point that Phil Taylor is suddenly Michael van Gerwen's undead brother, and they will only settle their score at the Ally Pally. But what both worlds share, along with Boxing, is their […]

JUVENTUS reportedly splurged an Italian record of £150million on wages this year. Gazzetta Italia claims seven first-team stars are on more than £160,000-a-week. And the annual £150m spend is the biggest in Serie A history. That’s despite some summer signings including Manuel Locatelli reportedly earning half the amount being paid to others. It’s reckoned the likes of Matthijs de Ligt, […]

ATLETICO MADRID could offer Manchester United long-term target Kieran Trippier in exchange for wantaway star Anthony Martial, reports say. The two teams will face off next year in the knockout stages of the Champions League, but they could look to help each other out in January by exchanging players. According to Eurosport, Atletico will ask the Red Devils what player […]

BARCLAYS have renewed their backing of the WSL in a record £30million partnership thought to be the biggest investment in women’s sport in the country. The three-year deal will also see the financial firm become sponsors of the FA Women’s Championship from the start of next term – the 2022-23 season. It is reported the deal, which will run until […]

NEW sponsorship rules preventing Newcastle from cashing in on their Saudi owners have been passed by Prem clubs. The majority of Prem outfits ganged up on the new Toon overlords after league bosses waved through the £305m takeover. Clubs put a temporary ban on any new sponsorship deals being agreed while new rules were drafted. Only Manchester City declined to […]

BARCELONA will NOT field wonderkid Yusuf Demir until February because of a contract issue, according to reports. The teenage wonderkid is on loan at Barca from Rapid Vienna this season. He has so far made nine appearances for Xavi's side, with his next set to trigger an £8.5million permanent transfer. Barcelona have been impressed by the winger and want to […]