Tag: #NFL
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New form of Cricket aims to entertain the crowd
The highly-anticipated Hundred Cricket competition, following a 12-month delay due to the global pandemic, is a chance to see cricket in a new light, with shorter 100-ball innings, and eight city-based teams who have men and women sides. Each innings is split into 20, five-ball overs, where the same bowler must deliver all five balls.…
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One year on from shutdown, US sport inching back to normalcy
One year after Covid-19 sent sport across North America grinding to a halt, professional leagues and tours are inching back towards normalcy
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Top-rated Lawrence works out for NFL teams ahead of surgery
Washington, Feb 12 (AFP/APP):Trevor Lawrence, who is expected to be the top pick in the NFL draft, showed off his passing skills for teams Friday ahead of shoulder surgery that should ensure he is fully fit for July pre-season workouts. The 21-year-old quarterback threw about 40 passes in the 45-minute session at Clemson University, where…
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Cleveland Browns Struck by Covid!
Washington, Dec 30 (AFP/APP): The Cleveland Browns, struck by Covid-19 as they try to snap a 17-season NFL playoff drought, closed their training facility Wednesday after two more positive virus tests. The Browns, who were missing four wide receivers and two linebackers in a loss Sunday due to Covid-19 safety precautions, said an unidentified coach…
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Washington Dumps Haskins after Covid-19 Violations & NFL Loss
Washington has dumped Haskins after COVID19 violations and the NFL loss.
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Washington Redskins to change ‘racist’ name
Washington, July 13 (AFP/APP): The Washington Redskins confirmed Monday the team is changing its name following pressure from sponsors over a word widely criticized as a racist slur against Native Americans. Washington announced on July 3 that the Redskins name had been placed under review after a wave of rallies against racial injustice swept across the…
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Charlotte awarded MLS franchise
Los Angeles, Dec 17 (AFP/APP): The North Carolina city of Charlotte was handed Major League Soccer’s latest expansion franchise on Tuesday, with the new team set to kick off in 2021. The plans were announced at a press conference by MLS Commissioner Don Garber and David Tepper, the billionaire owner of the Carolina Panthers NFL…