SYDNEY (REUTERS) – Organisers are ploughing ahead with the postponed Tokyo Olympics and will decide by the end of the year what “counter-measures” are required to hold the Games safely in the time of Covid-19, IOC vice-president John Coates said…
Read MoreSports Hub open for fitness enthusiasts again with safe management measures in play
SINGAPORE – Sporting and lifestyle activities can now take place at the Singapore Sports Hub with the conclusion of the temporary housing project for migrant workers, the Singapore Sports Hub announced on Monday (Sept 14). The 100Plus Promenade, Stingray at…
Read MoreDe Blasio says Madison Square Garden, other NYC sports venues should pay more taxes
De Blasio says more federal money needed to help NYC Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes on the issues facing New York City from the coronavirus to homelessness and how to improve the city. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio…
Read MoreBillionaire Steve Cohen to buy New York Mets for massive sum
Steve Cohen, Mets finalizing his purchase of team: Gasparino Sources tell FOX Business’ Charlie Gasparino that hedge fund titan Steve Cohen’s bid values the franchise at more than $2 billion. Billionaire hedge fund magnate Steve Cohen has signed an agreement…
Read MoreAthletics: Britain's Mo Farah to race only 10,000m at Tokyo Olympics
LONDON (REUTERS) – Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah has said he will not defend his 5,000 metres title in Tokyo next year and will focus on the 10,000m race instead as age catches up with the Briton. Farah, 37, won…
Read MoreBadminton: Covid-19 withdrawals puts Thomas and Uber Cup in doubt
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – Badminton’s showpiece Thomas and Uber Cups were hanging in the balance on Monday (Sept 14) after several countries withdrew due to the coronavirus and a top player expressed concerns about safety. The twice-postponed men’s and women’s…
Read MoreAspen Skiing Co. lays off staff for first time in nearly 20 years — The Know
Bleak business prospects have forced Aspen Skiing Co. to lay off employees for the first time in nearly 20 years. Skico President and CEO Mike Kaplan announced to company employees this week that “nearly 50 positions” have been eliminated by…
Read MoreDecathlon to open outlet in The Centrepoint on Sept 12, becoming Frasers Property Retail's first sports anchor tenant
SINGAPORE – Decathlon is expanding its presence in Singapore, with its fifth experience store, Decathlon Orchard, opening its doors to the public on Saturday (Sept 12). Located in The Centrepoint, its newest outlet is the French retail giant’s first store in…
Read MoreOlympic chief Bach says no 'deadline' for how Tokyo Games will be organised
LAUSANNE (AFP) – It is too early to set a deadline on how next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics will be organised, Olympic chief Thomas Bach said Wednesday (Sept 9), adding developments for rapid Covid-19 testing and vaccines would greatly facilitate…
Read MoreJustin Timberlake wants MLB franchise in Nashville, joins group as investor
Steve Cohen, Mets finalizing his purchase of team: Gasparino Sources tell FOX Business’ Charlie Gasparino that hedge fund titan Steve Cohen’s bid values the franchise at more than $2 billion. Actor and singer Justin Timberlake joined a group of Tennessee-based…
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