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AFCON moved to 2022, delayed CHAN slated for Jan. 2021

The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced the postponement of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON to January 2022 citing the coronavirus pandemic.
Royal Ascot

Art Power to good for rivals in Royal Ascot opener

Art Power looked the proverbial Group horse in a handicap when routing a big field in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot.
technology

Cutting-edge technology connecting fans and virus-affected sports

Japan's pro baseball and football leagues are set to resume later this month after being derailed by the coronavirus pandemic, finally bringing sports spectating back into daily life -- albeit in a different fashion.
Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee issues resolution condemning racism

By participating in the Olympic Games, the athletes are proof of this principle of non-discrimination for any reason, the document states
Olympics 2021

Decision on holding Olympics must wait until spring 2021: organizer

An executive board member of the Tokyo Games organizing committee said Friday a decision on whether to go ahead with the postponed Summer Olympics and Paralympics should be made no earlier than next spring.
iverpool footballers

George Floyd death: Liverpool footballers ‘take a knee’

Gesture of support by players of English Premier League club following the death of Black man in US police custody.
Austrian

F1 gets green light to start season with Austrian GP double-header

The coronavirus-hit Formula One season will finally get underway with the Austrian Grand Prix on July 5, the Austrian government announced Saturday.
football

European football body UEFA decides to move Executive Board’s meeting to June 17

The meeting was initially scheduled for May 27
Nurmagomedov’s father

UFC Champ Nurmagomedov’s father connected to lung ventilator

The boxing coach was taken to hospital with pneumonia but later had a stroke and spent a week on life support
Michael Jordan’s stock

Michael Jordan’s stock soars after ‘The Last Dance’

Sotheby’s has sold an autographed pair of Air Jordan 1s for a record-breaking $560,000. Secondary market sites like StockX are also seeing a surge in Jordan sales. Experts say interest in Michael Jordan collectibles are at an all-time high following the premiere of the ESPN documentary “The Last Dance.”

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