Shanghai builds $900m hub in push to be eSports leader
AFP - International - 07/01/2021
China has begun building a $900 million facility it hopes will be the envy of eSports and seal its push to make Shanghai the global capital of the fast-growing professional gaming industry.
The Shanghai International New Cultural and Creative E-sports Center is scheduled…
Premier League to continue during new English lockdown
AFP - International - 05/01/2021
Premier League football and other forms of elite professional sport in England will be allowed to continue despite new national lockdown restrictions announced by the British government on Monday.
Nearly 56 million people in England will return to a full coronavirus…
Brazilian prosecutor investigates alleged Neymar New Year's Eve party
Lusa - Brazil - 31/12/2020
The Brazilian Public Prosecutor’s Office announced the opening of an investigation into the alleged New Year’s Eve party organized by footballer Neymar in Rio de Janeiro, when the pandemic has already killed almost 194,000 people in the country.
The Rio de…
From Kobe to Maradona, sport survived as well as it could from the pandemic
TSF - Portugal - 30/12/2020
The main sporting events or sports figures of the year 2020.
Maradona’s death was the sad ending to a sporting year in 2020 that had already started in a tragic way, with Kobe’s “goodbye”, and has been limited, since March, to survive, as he could…
Englishmen recall Mourinho's words about Bruno Fernandes: "You must not agree ..."
O Jogo - Portugal - 30/12/2020
Manchester newspaper says the move from Portuguese to Manchester United is now a “form of humiliation” for Tottenham and Liverpool.
Bruno Fernandes’ impact at Manchester United and, in less than a year, the Portuguese midfielder has become a true idol of…
Bucks' long-range barrage buries Heat, Clippers bounce back
AFP - United States - 30/12/2020
The Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record for three-pointers in a game, draining 29 from beyond the arc in a 144-97 blowout win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday.
The Heat, who stunned the top-seeded Bucks in the second round of the 2020 Eastern Conference playoffs en route to…
After Russia is banned from the Olympics, China creates law that criminalizes doping
Istoé - Brazil - 30/12/2020
The main consequences suffered by clubs and athletes around the world when it comes to doping are punishments that usually involve their own competitions, such as banning and losing titles. China has already decided to go further: trying to improve performance through…
PSG sack Tuchel, Pochettino favourite to take over
AFP - France - 29/12/2020
Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday confirmed the sacking of coach ThomasTuchel, who had been at the club since July 2018, but did not name his successor.
“After an in-depth analysis of its sporting situation, Paris Saint-Germain decided to terminate…
Eden Hazard set to return 'very soon' for Real Madrid
AFP - Spain - 19/12/2020
Eden Hazard will soon resume his injury-plagued Real Madrid career after recovering from a thigh problem, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Saturday.
Hazard has missed nearly 50 matches since joining Real from Chelsea in a deal worth up to 150 million euros ($184 million) in…
NHL's 56-game season could begin January 13
AFP - United States - 19/12/2020
The National Hockey League has worked out an tentative agreement with its players union to stage a 56-game season, but it is still unclear whether Canadian health officials are on board with the plan.
The season would begin January 13 as long as the two sides can get…
