Author: Tim Runn

Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic insists the entire country is behind tennis icon Novak Djokovic and has blasted Australia by claiming they are “harassing” the world No 1. Djokovic was left under police guard in an immigration room at a Melbourne airport on Wednesday after being refused entry into the country.A visa mix-up means that after a 14-hour flight from Dubai to the Tullamarine airport, the 34-year-old has still yet to be given passage into Australia.Djokovic has been given a medical exemption to participate in the upcoming Australian Open although it is thought he is not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.The exemption has…

The National Hockey League advanced from a one-referee system to double-zebras at the start of the 1998-99 season for a very logical reason: four eyes to detect infractions were better than two.After all, the fastest game on earth had become too speedy for one on-ice official to accurately handle.However, this was not the first time such a change was considered. As a matter of fact, 71 years ago, the sports editor of Canada’s national newspaper urged league moguls to have what would have amounted to three refs for games.The Globe and Mail’s Jim Vipond wrote on March 27, 1952 that…

It sure seemed like a goodbye as Ben Roethlisberger took a victory lap around Heinz Field, much to the delight of the fans who have cheered his remarkable career.It seemed like the end of the regular season, too, but that’s another story. There’s another week to go for the NFL and the reality of an extra game is sinking in for players who never wanted it in the first place.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut if a season ever needed a feel good moment, this was it. And if anyone was looking for a quarterback to cheer after…

Damian Lillard is averaging 24.0 ppg this season for Portland. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard will undergo further evaluation and consultation concerning his lower abdominal tendinopathy, the team announced today. Lillard will miss Portland’s next three games against Miami (Jan. 5), Cleveland (Jan. 7) and Sacramento (Jan. 9).  He will be reevaluated next week. Further updates will be provided as appropriate. In 29 games (all starts) this season, Lillard has averaged 24.0 points (40.2% FG, 32.4% 3-PT, 89.3% FT), 4.1 rebounds and 7.3 assists in 36.4 minutes per game. Among NBA leaders, he ranks 11th in scoring, 10th in…

NASCAR has reportedly rejected driver Brandon Brown’s sponsorship deal with cryptocurrency meme coin LGBcoin — named for the derogatory phrase “Let’s go, Brandon.” Brandon Brown, at the NASCAR Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) NASCAR will not allow the LGBcoin.io sponsorship to be on Brown’s No. 68 XFinity Series car, per reports from FOX Sports and The Athletic. Brown announced the sponsorship deal last week and posted a video of the car on social media. CNN has reached out to NASCAR and…

Blue Jays pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to Spring Training facilities sometime around mid-February, but the ongoing MLB lockout may disrupt those plans.Blue Jays players are being told not to rush to arrange their accommodations to the team’s complex in Dunedin, Fla., Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reported Wednesday, adding to growing suspicion that the lockout will carry into springtime. Earlier Wednesday morning ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported MLB and the MLB Players Association are still far apart on negotiations, with no meetings currently scheduled in the coming weeks. The players union and the league engaged in a…

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Penn State football has no offseason. In fact, the Lions make the weeks after bowl season tremendously impactful through staff changes, transfer decisions and portal recruiting.Following a 7-6 season that he called “not what we had hoped for,” Penn State coach James Franklin has work to do. And we’re tracking, and reacting to, all the offseason news here.Defensive tackle PJ Mustipher returning in 2022The story: Mustipher announced Jan. 4 that he will return for his fifth season after sustaining a season-ending injury against Iowa in October. Despite playing in just six games, Mustipher was named second-team All-Big Ten, underscoring his…

Live Cricket Score, IND vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 3: South Africa lose Markram Times of IndiaIndia vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: Pujara, Rahane hold fort as IND lead by 58 runs at Stumps The Indian ExpressHighlights, India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Full cr..roteas post 35/1 at stumps on Day 1, trail by 167 runs FirstpostIndia vs South Africa Highlights: Pujara, Rahane take IND to 85/2 at Stumps, they lead by 58 runs on Day 2 of 2nd Test Hindustan TimesIndia vs South Africa, 2nd Test, LIVE Score Updates, Day 3: Elgar, Petersen Bring Up 50 Partnership; South Af India.comView Full…

KEY POINTSFloyd Mayweather announces an exhibition fight to be held on a helipad in DubaiMayweather has yet to officially announce his opponentThe retired American boxer plans to do multiple events in Dubai in 2022Floyd Mayweather Jr. is content participating in exhibition fights for as long as it pays him handsomely.It appears the retired American boxer has another one coming up, revealing that his next fight will happen on February 20 on a helipad atop the Burj AJ Hotel in Dubai.It is worth noting that by the time the bout happens, Mayweather will already be 45 years old.Yet to be announced is who Mayweather will be…