Steven Smith willing to play IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed

If the World Cup doesn't happen and the IPL does, "then so be it", the Rajasthan Royals captain says

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2TWHZ8t
via IFTTT

Despite Warnings, Races Continue at a N. Carolina Speedway


By BY JERRY GARRETT from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2XQCLwt

Athletes’ Outpouring on Civil Unrest Rekindles Kaepernick Debate in N.F.L.


By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2MgDLo6

Jasprit Bumrah wants an 'alternative' to saliva for shining the ball post-Covid

The India fast bowler spoke to Ian Bishop and Shaun Pollock on the ICC show 'Inside Out Interviews'

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2MdyQEf
via IFTTT

ECB welcomes green light for behind-closed-doors sport

Officials 'heartened' by UK Government guidance allowing for return to competition from June 1

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3dnyVl0
via IFTTT

Sri Lanka's 13-man squad to begin training on Monday

Players and four members of the coaching staff to be part of 12-day "residential training camp" in Colombo

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cl4avo
via IFTTT

Why Major Sports Might Risk Comebacks During the Pandemic


By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/36LzUbX

Virat Kohli: MS Dhoni played a big role in my becoming captain

In a chat with R Ashwin, Kohli said the process was one of 'earning trust' over several years

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2yS9VTW
via IFTTT

Rohit Sharma nominated for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

The BCCI has also nominated Ishant Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Deepti Sharma for the Arjuna award

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2AqR5nm
via IFTTT

Kent and Mohammad Nabi agree to cancel T20 Blast deal

Afghanistan allrounder had been due to return for second season with Kent

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/36KpKbD
via IFTTT

Covid-19 crisis: Cricket West Indies announces temporary salary and fund cuts

Decision taken "in the face of debilitating economic challenges" following the pandemic

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2XX39ov
via IFTTT

Cricket West Indies gives 'in principle' approval for England tour

The boards are looking at an early July start, with the West Indies team arriving in June and isolating prior to the series

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2XMoi4F
via IFTTT

She Accused a Coach of Abuse. Then More Than 30 Gymnasts Backed Her Up


By BY JULIET MACUR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2TPmtCC

Rules, Rescheduled Games and a Covenant Worth Preserving


By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2M7EvvM

N.H.L. Awards Offer Closure to Disrupted Season


By BY ANDREW KNOLL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2TTsBK2

Players question UK government furlough rules after being told not to train

Recreational cricketers return to nets but professionals told to keep away

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2TOoNtO
via IFTTT

A Danish Soccer Team Invited 10,000 Fans to a Zoom Watch Party


By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3ddY7dq

ECB backs Covid-19 substitutes as plans for bio-secure internationals ramp up

Steve Elworthy says discussions ongoing for potential regulation change

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3ciYkL8
via IFTTT

These Athletes Had the Coronavirus. Will They Ever Be the Same?


By BY ANDREW KEH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3eAZymF

Unique circumstances provide no consolation for England's outsiders

Enlarged training group serves as reminder that sport is a brutal business

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3ewKOoE
via IFTTT

June: Sports Are Busting Out All Over


By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2XgBZd4

Champions League Final to Be Moved From Turkey


By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2M9qqOj

'Very high risk' of men's T20 World Cup taking place on schedule - Cricket Australia chief executive

Number of venues for the Test series against India later this year could also be brought down based on circumstances

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2ZOfRsb
via IFTTT

Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group

Reece Topley, Dan Lawrence among enlarged list of players

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3caIXnX
via IFTTT

Staying Safe Inside, but Missing ‘The Run’


By BY DAN KLORES from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2AmFjdj

Peter Siddle switches to Tasmania after 15 years with Victoria

A future career in coaching and a chance to mentor Tasmania's young fast bowlers were the reasons behind his move

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3c8zihD
via IFTTT

CA redundancies looming even as forecasts improve

CA chief was blunt in stating that staff reductions at the central governing body were inevitable

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2zwQlwT
via IFTTT

N.F.L. Owners Drop Proposed Alternative to Onside Kicks


By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2X9Rd3d

Surrey release Michael Di Venuto from his contract early

Head coach allowed to seek fresh opportunities rather than return for truncated 2020 campaign

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3dovbzL
via IFTTT

Margaret Maughan, Medal-Winning Wheelchair Athlete, Dies at 91


By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cbB1CT

Stung by Discord Over Officiating, the N.F.L. Puts a Coach in Charge


By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2zCZROM

Boston Marathon Canceled for the First Time


By BY TALYA MINSBERG AND MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cetfrU

Mark Wood says Eoin Morgan's trust is key as Alex Hales waits on recall news

"Very hard" for players to back Hales return without captain's support, says quick

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2ZL5xkz
via IFTTT

Who Should Bear the Financial Brunt of the Coronavirus in Baseball?


By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZKETs1

ICC defers decision on 2020 T20 World Cup to June 10

The board meeting instead turned into a discussion about the "issue of confidentiality"

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2ZK6ucQ
via IFTTT

ECB confirms no domestic cricket until at least August 1

"We are not against exploring the unorthodox to ensure that we can return our players to the field," says Tom Harrison

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2zDZaF4
via IFTTT

English Premier League Plans to Resume June 17


By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3dbYd5s

Saqlain Mushtaq, Grant Bradburn appointed to Pakistan's High Performance Centre

Bradburn, until now the national side's fielding coach, will take over as head of high-performance coaching

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3emY5Qw
via IFTTT

Australia scheduled to return to action with ODIs against Zimbabwe

The series in August is subject to change dependent on the Covid-19 situation

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cbOVoK
via IFTTT

The N.H.L. Is Coming Back, Pending a Few (Dozen) Questions


By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2zGtiPY

India Test snub a 'kick in the guts' for us - WACA chairman

According WACA CEO, they were promised a guaranteed top-line Test every year once Perth Stadium replaced the WACA Ground as the state's prime venue

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2XEZUBA
via IFTTT

Australians who could have IPL-state cricket clash

Some states would be without big names if the IPL is slotted in later this year

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2AbUypI
via IFTTT

New Zealand Cricket set to suffer job losses amid Covid-19 fallout

The shape of the home summer remains uncertain and NZC expect a significant fall in revenue

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/36BbeD3
via IFTTT

Basketball Hall of Fame Event Will Be Pushed to 2021, Colangelo Says


By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2B9nRcU

Most county clubs built to last through Covid-19 crisis, Surrey chief says

Richard Gould believes many IPL franchises are "striving" to create such a healthy structure

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3dflvaI
via IFTTT

N. Carolina Speedway Packs Its Stands, Drawing Governor’s Rebuke


By BY JERRY GARRETT from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2XaugND

County Championship could include Lord's final with hopes for August start

Teams set to be split into three regional groups

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3c9KN8L
via IFTTT

Sweaty Scrums? How Rugby May Adapt to Return to Play


By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2B2Wjpn

Eoin Morgan quashes Alex Hales' England recall hopes

Batsman's actions "could have derailed World Cup campaign" says England captain

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3gqsTBP
via IFTTT

Paul Stirling: Ireland itching to play England ODIs despite risks

Discussions ongoing between ECB and Cricket Ireland over series

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/36AuaSf
via IFTTT

The N.B.A. May Return Too Soon


By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2M4vZgU

T20 World Cup would be 'too big a risk' in 2020

The ICC is working on contingencies which involve the tournament being played in 2022

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2THhUu2
via IFTTT

N.W.S.L. Plans a One-Month Season: 25 Games in One City


By BY ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3gmoShX

Adelaide to host India for pink-ball Test in December

Australia's Test season is likely to start at the WACA when they play Afghanistan for the first time in Test cricket

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3d7lxB3
via IFTTT

With or Without the Say of Players, College Football Moves Toward a Return


By Unknown Author from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3gkrVXM

A Chess Prodigy’s Return to Health Brings Cheer to the Game


By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3eh6FAm

Soccer’s Landscape Was Already Shifting. Then an Earthquake Struck.


By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3govHzr

Annabel Sutherland hopes for pace boost after fitness work

The Australia allrounder is eager to build on her early taste of international cricket

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3enu96U
via IFTTT

ICC threatens to shift 2021 T20 World Cup from India over tax issues

The Indian board's request for a deadline extension due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been rejected

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2XAtlES
via IFTTT

Charlatan, a Belmont Stakes Contender, Tests Positive for a Banned Substance


By BY JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZGgsfs

N.H.L. Announces Plan for Returning


By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2X40A4z

Two Months Later, the Iditarod Champion May Finally Get a Ride Home


By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZJjLTb

Sri Lanka's Shehan Madushanka suspended for alleged possession of illegal drugs

The fast bowler was reportedly in possession of some heroin when arrested on Saturday

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2AX0W4k
via IFTTT

Queensland opposed to Cricket Australia cuts despite job losses

The state is seeking more clarity on the situation before agreeing to a funding reduction

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3c7iurf
via IFTTT

Athing Mu Might Be America’s Fastest Teenager. How Much Faster Will She Be in 2021?


By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3d4FaK6

Rahul Dravid says bio-secure bubbles not a foolproof route to resuming cricket

What happens if someone tests positive within the bubble, created at great expense, he asks

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2TG5oLn
via IFTTT

How Kobe Bryant Created His Own Olympic Dream Team


By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2XyCCxi

Mitchell Starc: Saliva ban risks 'boring' cricket without balance

Pacer asks cricket authorities to counterbalance prohibition of saliva for ball shining by another measure

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3epICQ1
via IFTTT

John McEnroe Is Mindy Kaling’s Voice of Teen Angst. Seriously.


By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2LYXHf4

Eddie Sutton, 84, Winning Basketball Coach at Four Schools, Dies


By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2LZ6b5O

National Hockey League Edges Toward Restart With Detailed Plans


By BY ANDREW KNOLL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2TGItzI

Bundesliga injuries show need for sensible management of seamers, says Surrey physio

Soft-tissue injury rates shot up in German football after post-Covid resumption

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3gevIpw
via IFTTT

He Placed in a Virtual Race. But His Racing Was Too Virtual.


By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/36A6oWD

ECB handed discretion over move to stage two training by government

Next phase of training includes social-distancing exemptions

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2AShKcG
via IFTTT

Sri Lanka cricketer arrested for possession of heroin, remanded for fourteen days

He is an active cricketer who was also playing in Sri Lanka's domestic competitions recently

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2zsEeAM
via IFTTT

Shannon Gabriel: 'I'm just taking my body back into it easy'

On the mend after a knee surgery, the West Indies quick wants to lead the attack in England

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3gkTgZV
via IFTTT

Sophie Ecclestone: 'I want to be one of the best that's ever played women's cricket'

Young England spinner reveals lofty ambitions as 2020 season remains on hold for now

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2ZullrQ
via IFTTT

The Cost of Rushing Back to Sports: A Star’s Life


By BY KURT STREETER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZBt0Vc

Queensland cuts take cricket job losses to 135

Community cricket in Australia is set for another hit amid the Covid-19 funding crunch

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cYxzgk
via IFTTT

Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah term extension: BCCI moves Supreme Court again

In second petition in five months, Indian board says cooling-off not needed for elected office-bearers

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/36sFkIG
via IFTTT

He Thought He Was Getting Football Physicals. He Was Being Abused.


By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cZFytz

Harbhajan Singh: 'I'm ready to play for India in T20Is'

Fingerspinner says self-belief comes from the consistent success he has had in the IPL

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3gidzqU
via IFTTT

Tiger vs. Phil (and Tom vs. Peyton) Turn Rivalry Into Laughs


By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3gtF4hs

World TeamTennis Plans to Play Its Entire Season in West Virginia


By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3gn0soC

West Indies CEO 'increasingly confident' England tour will happen

Grave says 25-man party set to fly around June 8, first Test likely on July 8

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3gbTCC2
via IFTTT

Stuart Broad relishes return to bowling

England seamer also sees no problem playing with dad Chris as match referee

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cYkByV
via IFTTT

In Joe Flacco, Jets Get a Credible Backup for Sam Darnold


By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2A3Ckqa

N.B.A. in Talks to Resume Season at Walt Disney World Resort


By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cXVR9X

Shakib Al Hasan throws challenging questions as cricket plans resumption

"I don't think the ICC will take a chance before they are very sure," Shakib said of a potential return of cricket

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cW6M44
via IFTTT

Covid-19: Kyle Coetzer fears cricket will 'start to be forgotten' in Scotland

Helping Scotland achieve Full-Member status and playing in a couple more World Cups is at the top of the captain's agenda

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3c15YJP
via IFTTT

As Sports Begin Reopening, Athletes Weigh the Health Risks


By BY JAMES WAGNER AND MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZpVGAy

The New Training Facilities: Backyard Gym, Hallway Track


By BY TALYA MINSBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3gfoSAb

The Coronavirus Patient Had a Question: Don’t You Lead a Soccer Team?


By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/36qNNfq

Akim Aliu’s Account of Racism Pushes Hockey to Search Its Soul


By BY SALIM VALJI from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2XknRhH

Jets Get Joe Flacco as a Backup for Sam Darnold


By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3ea4n68

Patrick Ewing Says He Has Covid-19


By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZtJ4sc

Being More Like Athletic Bilbao


By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/36o1ZWz

Social distancing, 'safe' ball management among ICC's dos and don'ts

If anyone involved in a game tests positive for Covid-19, everyone involved will need testing

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2LQu2ob
via IFTTT

ICC sets bowlers' workload guidelines for resumption of cricket

Minimum training periods range from 5 to 12 weeks depending on format; teams advised to select large squads

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/36lTbAN
via IFTTT

Chris Woakes admits realities of post-Covid training 'take up headspace'

England seamer confident of protocols on return to socially-distanced training at Edgbaston

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3bTzWj1
via IFTTT

Alex Hales 'should be allowed a second chance' - Chris Woakes

Outcast England batsman should be allowed to prove he's changed, says team-mate

from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2TxiVES
via IFTTT

Jerry Sloan, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Guard and Coach, Dies at 78


By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3ggNIPY

Regan Smith: No Swimming, No Olympics, No Graduation. No Complaints.


By BY DANIELLE ALLENTUCK from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2WRu59I

Blogroll