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Jaguars And Underpants - Mishaps At Olympic Torch Relays

Jaguars And Underpants: Mishaps At Olympic Torch Relays

March 24, 2020 5:03 pm

From a jaguar on the loose to an elaborate hoax involving burning underwear, the Olympic torch relay has had its fair share of mishaps.

As Japan postpones the 2020 relay after the Games were delayed over the new coronavirus, AFP looks back at some of the trials and tribulations of the event, first run ahead of the Berlin Olympics in 1936.

– Flaming underpants –

Probably the most memorable stunt surrounding the torch relay came in 1956 when an Australian student named Barry Larkin fooled crowds with a homemade torch topped by burning underpants.

Larkin managed to get his torch …

IOC Postpones 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games (Full Statement)

IOC Postpones 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games (Full Statement)

March 24, 2020 11:56 am
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially postponed the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games after talks with Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.

IOC said the games will be postponed from its original date and will be held no later than summer 2021.

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The IOC statement confirming their decision:

“The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, and the Prime Minister of Japan, Abe Shinzo, held a conference call this morning to discuss the constantly changing environment with regard to COVID-19 and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

“They were joined by

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Eto’o Sends Emotional Message To Ronaldinho In Jail

Eto’o Sends Emotional Message To Ronaldinho In Jail

March 24, 2020 5:47 am
Samuel Eto’o posted an emotional birthday message to Ronaldinho as the Brazilian football legend spent his 40th birthday in a Paraguayan jail.

Ronaldinho was arrested this month in Paraguay after allegedly producing a false passport to enter the country and has been held behind bars pending a court case that has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Together at Barcelona, Samuel Eto’o and Ronaldinho won two Champions League titles, four La Liga, one Copa del Rey and two Supercopa de Espana titles and formed a tight bond

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Ronaldinho, who …

IOC 'Olympic Postponement Inevitable' - IOC Official Pound

‘Olympic Postponement Inevitable’ – IOC Official Pound

March 23, 2020 4:13 pm

Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official Dick Pound said Monday a postponement of this year’s Tokyo Olympics is now inevitable as the world reels from the coronavirus pandemic.

The IOC said on Sunday the body would wait four more weeks before announcing its decision on the fate of the July 24-August 9 Games, amid mounting calls for them to be rescheduled.

Pound however believes the IOC — which ruled out a cancellation of the Games — is now laying the groundwork for a postponement.

“My interpretation of the IOC’s communications is they don’t want to cancel, and they don’t think …

Barcelona To Sell Griezmann For €100m

Barcelona To Sell Griezmann For €100m

March 23, 2020 6:21 am
Spanish giant club, FC Barcelona have put up Antoine Griezmann for sale less than one year after signing him from Atletico Madrid.

The LaLiga champions could accept a bid of €100 million (£92m) for France forward.

Barça chiefs feel Griezmann is not a crucial addition to the squad.

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Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are possible destinations for Griezmann, who has 14 goals and four assists to his name this season.

It is believed that the Catalans are trying to raise funds to make a move for Neymar again.

The Paris Saint-Germain …

Canada Officially Pulls Out Of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Canada Officially Pulls Out Of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

March 23, 2020 6:20 am
Canada has announced withdrawal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics over coronavirus fears, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) dilly-dallies over the postponement.

Australia also told its athletes to prepare for a Tokyo Olympics in 2021 as expectations grew that the Games — scheduled to start on July 24 — would be postponed as the virus crisis convulses the globe.

The IOC admitted a delay may be “inevitable”, but said a decision would not come until some weeks.

Japanese and Olympic officials had stuck resolutely to the line that the Summer Games will go ahead on time, but criticism from athletes …

Dubai's $12-Million World Cup Horse Race Cancelled

Dubai’s $12-Million World Cup Horse Race Cancelled

March 22, 2020 5:45 pm

Racing’s ‘Dubai World Cup’ has been postponed until next year due to the coronavirus, organisers said on Sunday.

This year’s event was scheduled for March 28.

The main race carries a purse of 12 million USD (11.2 million euros) at the state-of-the-art Meydan racecourse in Dubai.

“Dubai World Cup has decided to postpone the 25th edition of the global event until next year,” a statement said.

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The event was created by horse enthusiast Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai.

The main race is a Group 1 …

Real Madrid Ex-President Lorenzo Sanz Dies Of Coronavirus

Real Madrid Ex-President Lorenzo Sanz Dies Of Coronavirus

March 22, 2020 12:40 pm
Lorenzo Sanz, former Real Madrid president died Saturday from the new coronavirus, his family and club said. He was 76.

Sanz had been in intensive care since the beginning of the week while being treated for the virus.

He presided over Madrid from 1995 until 2000, leading the club to two European titles, a Spanish league title and a Spanish Super Cup title.

Under his presidency, Madrid ended a 32-year drought in Europe by winning its seventh European trophy in 1998.

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In a statement, Real Madrid sent condolences to …

Breaking - Paulo Dybala Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Breaking: Paulo Dybala Tests Positive For Coronavirus

March 22, 2020 6:51 am
Juventus strike, Paulo Dybala has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

The Juventus strike in a message on his Instagram page on Saturday said he had received the result of his COVID-19 test and that he was positive.

He added that his girlfriend, Oriana Sabatini was also positive for Coronavirus.

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“Hi everyone, I just wanted to inform you that we have received the results for the Covid-19 test and both Oriana and I have tested positive.

“Luckily we are in perfect conditions. Thanks for your messages,” he …

Dybala, Maldini Test Positive For Coronavirus

Dybala, Maldini Test Positive For Coronavirus

March 21, 2020 5:52 pm

Argentina striker Paulo Dybala said Saturday that he has become the third Juventus player to test positive for coronavirus while former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini revealed that he and his son have also been infected.

“Hi everyone. I just wanted to let you know that we have received the Covid-19 test results and that Oriana (Sabatini, his girlfriend) and I are positive,” the 26-year-old Dybala tweeted.

“Fortunately, we are perfectly fine. Thank you for your messages.”

Italian champions Juventus said that Dybala had been self-isolating since Wednesday.

“He will continue to be monitored. He is well and is asymptomatic,” …

Tom Brady Signs NFL Contract With Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady Signs NFL Contract With Tampa Bay Buccaneers

March 20, 2020 4:33 pm

Six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady announced Friday he has signed an NFL contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who confirmed the blockbuster free agent signing.

Three-time NFL Most Valuable Player Brady, who turns 43 in August, announced Tuesday he was leaving the New England Patriots after 20 seasons and a record six crowns under coach Bill Belichick.

“Excited, humble and hungry,” Brady said in an Instagram posting of a photo of him signing the document.

“If there is one thing I have learned about football, it’s that nobody cares what you did last year or the year before …

Euro 2020 'Euro 2020' Retains Name Despite New 2021 Schedule

‘Euro 2020’ Retains Name Despite New 2021 Schedule

March 20, 2020 4:30 pm

Football’s European Championships may have rescheduled from 2020 to June and July 2021 but organisers insisted Friday the event will retain its original name of Euro 2020.

The competition was rescheduled due to the coronavirus on Tuesday, pushed back 12 months to June 11 to July 11 next year to clear the way for suspended domestic competitions to wrap up if conditions allow.

As the event quickly became known as Euro 2021, European football’s governing body UEFA moved swiftly to insist they were keeping the original name and logo.

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“Although it …

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