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ICC T20I Rankings: KL Rahul Breaks Into Top Three, Virat Kohli Gains One Place | Cricket News
India skipper Virat Kohli and batsman KL Rahul have jumped up a place each in the latest ICC T20I rankings, courtesy their stellar performances in the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Australia. Kohli, who smashed his 25th half-century in the third and final T20I at the Sydney Cricket GroundContinue Reading
Christmas will be different this year – but it’s important to celebrate together, even online
insta_photos/Shutterstock There is no doubt that Christmas will be different this year. Lockdowns and distancing guidelines have already curtailed other celebrations, such as Eid and Diwali. For Christmas, restrictions on social contact are being loosened in the UK. They allow three households to form a bubble for a five-day period.Continue Reading
Conspiracy theories may seem irrational – but they fulfill a basic human need
Shutterstock/Lightspring There has been a proliferation of conspiracy theories about COVID-19 that either reject the existence of the virus altogether or question the official account of its origins, its mode of transmission, its effects and its remedies. Many of these theories are highly implausible and harmful and it has becomeContinue Reading
Tackling racism in football: From silence to speaking out
Peter Powell/EPA Data released this year has highlighted the not-so-beautiful side of the beautiful game – bringing to the forefront, yet again, deeply rooted racist behaviour and attitudes on and off the pitch. Despite numerous campaigns, initiatives and movements aiming to tackle racism in football, figures from inclusion and diversityContinue Reading
Why another lockdown might be needed in February 2021
England recently emerged from a four-week lockdown into a series of tiered restrictions, and there is good news about the authorisation of the first vaccine for COVID-19, which is starting to be deployed. But with restrictions loosened, infection rates still high and vaccine deployment slow, is there a risk ofContinue Reading
US gun violence: too many people have died in 2020 – and COVID played a larger part than you think
Recent reports here and elsewhere in the media have focused on gun violence in the US, reporting a dramatic rise in mass shootings in 2020 – despite the pandemic – which by November had overtaken the total for 2019. The term mass shooting conjures up images of Columbine and Parkland,Continue Reading
Raúl Ruidíaz scores in the 89th minute to tie up MLS Western Conference Final at 2-2
Seattle Sounders F Raúl Ruidíaz scored just before stoppage time to tie up the MLS Western Conference Final against Minnesota United FC at 2-2.Continue Reading
Luis Machado Brace Helps NorthEast United Salvage 2-2 Draw With Bengaluru FC | Football News
Luis Machado struck twice as NorthEast United salvaged a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bengaluru FC in an Indian Super League fixture here on Tuesday. Gerard Nus’ men took an early lead through a fortuitous strike from Machado (4th) but Bengaluru hit back through Juanan (13th) and substitute Udanta Singh (70th).Continue Reading
Gustav Svensson scores in stoppage time to secure Sounders win, punch ticket to MLS Final
It was Gustav Svensson that scored in stoppage time for the Seattle Sounders that secured a 3-2 win over Minnesota United FC. The win propelled Seattle to the MLS Final where they will face the Columbus Crew. 15 HOURS AGO・soccer・1:18Continue Reading
COVID vaccine: even healthcare workers may be hesitant – but new evidence can be reassuring
Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Both in the UK and around the world, healthcare workers will be among the first to be offered a vaccine against coronavirus. But research suggests that some staff are hesitant about accepting one. Why might there be a level of vaccine hesitancy among health workers, and how can weContinue Reading