Media playback is not supported on this device Wilder v Fury II weigh-in: ‘The atmosphere & buzz is phenomenal’ WBC world heavyweight title: Deontay Wilder v Tyson FuryVenue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas Date: Saturday, 22 February Time: About 05:00 GMT on Sunday, 23 FebruaryCoverage: Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website, plus…
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Steroids at 16: South Africa’s schoolboy rugby scene faces a widespread doping problem
Salmon van Huyssteen’s story is just one of many around a widespread problem in South African rugbyThe butcher in Salmon van Huyssteen’s home town did more than sell meat.It also operated as an informal post office, a collection point for parcels and packages in his Pretoria suburb.In September 2012, a delivery arrived for Van Huyssteen.…
Coronavirus wipes out most of world’s major sports events on an unprecedented day
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was “feeling better” after testing positive for coronavirusThe coronavirus pandemic wiped out most of the world’s major sporting events in an unprecedented 24 hours.As Friday began, the Premier League was one of the last football competitions standing – albeit with fans awaiting the outcome of an emergency meeting.During the…
NFL players approve deal that adds an extra game to the regular season
Kansas City beat San Francisco at Super Bowl 2020 in FebruaryNFL players have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the league’s team owners that will see major changes to the sport – including an expanded playoff field and an extra game each season.The new deal, which runs until 2030, means play-offs will be increased…
Man City’s penalty woe & Aubameyang’s Sunday best
Manchester City edged closer to equalling an unfortunate record from 12 yards as Kasper Schmeichel denied Sergio Aguero to claim family bragging rights.Plus, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang delivered his Sunday best, Dwight McNeil continues to show plenty of promise and why Diogo Jota puts the consistent in inconsistent.BBC Sport takes a look at the weekend’s key Premier…
Coronavirus: All sport in Italy to be suspended because of outbreak
Juventus had no fans to celebrate with when they scored against Inter Milan at the weekendAll sport in Italy has been suspended until at least 3 April because of coronavirus, the country’s prime minister Giuseppe Conte has announced.This includes Serie A but not Italian clubs or national teams participating in international competitions. Serie A -…
More hygiene measures in place at UK races because of coronavirus
By Cornelius Lysaght BBC horse racing correspondent Racegoers using hand sanitiser at Cheltenham RacecourseEnhanced hygiene measures used at jump racing’s Cheltenham Festival have been extended to all racecourses as the sport continues to hold fixtures. Regulator the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) provided all trainers, jockeys, racecourses and other race-day participants with information.The BHA said hand…
2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport photos leak online
We like what we see. Juggernaut via Facebook A few images of the 2021 Ford Bronco leaked online Monday, showing the new SUV in two- and four-door body styles. The photos were posted to the Juggernaut Facebook account. Juggernaut via Facebook Photos of the smaller Bronco Sport model made their way online Monday, as well, from…
Discovery in Tomb Reveals Ancient Game of Donkey Polo
Skeletal remains of a donkey found in the tomb.Image: S. Hu et al., 2020/Antiquity/GizmodoArchaeologists in China have unearthed a tomb belonging to a 9th-century noblewoman who was buried alongside her donkeys, which she likely rode while playing an ancient version of polo.New research published this week in Antiquity describes the tomb of Cui Shi, an…
Tesla begins selling a $5,500 track package for the Model 3
The package, now available on Tesla’s website is described: “Optimize the track performance of your Performance Upgrade Model 3. Track Package is a complete hardware package designed to give you maximum cornering force, braking performance and high-speed stability for the best lap times.” The full list of kit includes: 4 x 20″ X 9″ Zero-G…