Trump Organization faces criminal probe in New York state on May 19, 2021The Trump Organization is being investigated in a “criminal capacity,” the New York state attorney general’s office said Tuesday, as prosecutors advance their probe into former president Donald Trump’s business dealings. Since leaving the White House in January after his defeat to Joe Biden, the former businessman and reality TV star retains a stronghold on […]
Merkel ‘uneasy’ about EU reliance on foreign chip makers on May 19, 2021Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said o0n Wednesday that she was “uneasy” about growing European reliance on Asian microchip makers and called for more homegrown development and “water-tight contracts”. She told an online research forum that recent supply bottlenecks had highlighted a risky “great dependence” on foreign manufacturers of crucial components. “Europe needs its own […]
PGA boss: ‘Be careful what you wish for’ with Super League on May 19, 2021Kiawah Island: PGA of America chief executive Seth Waugh has already warned rising young stars against rich offers from upstart Super League Golf, pitching career-building versus a quick money grab. Waugh said Tuesday his pitch to stay with the PGA Tour format is a simple warning about short-term profits and long-term benefits. “Particularly for younger […]
Covid outbreak threatens River Plate Libertadores game on May 18, 2021Argentine club River Plate reported six more Covid-19 cases among players and staff on Monday, leaving the club struggling to raise a side for this week’s Copa Libertadores group clash with Colombia’s Sante Fe. The new cases came after 15 players tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of Sunday’s Argentinian League Cup game with arch-rivals Boca […]
Protests as Bangladesh journalist faces court after Covid reports on May 18, 2021Dhaka: The arrest of a top Bangladesh reporter, who wrote scathing stories on the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, sparked protests by hundreds of reporters on Tuesday. Rozina Islam, an investigative journalist for Prothom Alo newspaper, was detained late Monday under the Official Secrets Act, police said. She appeared in court on Tuesday charged with […]
England great Broad warns against ‘cheap’ Test caps on May 18, 2021LONDON: Stuart Broad has warned against Test caps being given out “free and cheap” due to England’s controversial rest and rotation policy. The veteran seamer also said Monday he was looking forward to life under a new England regime given former national selector Ed Smith “probably didn’t rate me.” But Broad, now a Test specialist, […]
Bristol extend Premiership lead with Gloucester win as fans return on May 18, 2021London: Bristol Bears moved 12 points clear at the top of the English Premiership table after a 39-7 win at home to southwest rivals Gloucester on Monday as fans returned to Ashton Gate. Since March last year, the lifting of some coronavirus restrictions meant 3,128 spectators — Bristol’s first home crowd — saw the hosts […]
Kane wants to leave Spurs: reports on May 18, 2021London: As per reports on Monday, Tottenham striker Harry Kane has told the club he wants to leave at the end of the season. According to Sky Sports, Kane is unhappy at Tottenham’s lack of progress this season and is willing to leave after 12 years with the north London side. The England captain reportedly […]
Serena sails past teenager Pigato in Parma WTA on May 17, 2021Parma: Serena Williams brushed aside the challenge of local teenager Lisa Pigato in the opening round of the WTA tournament in Parma on Monday. Williams, ranked eighth in the world, beat the 572nd-ranked Pigato, making her WTA debut, 6-3, 6-2 in the first meeting between the two players. The 39-year-old American had been given a […]
Neville leads call for independent regulator of English football on May 17, 2021London: Several high-profile former players, led by former Manchester United captain Gary Neville, have launched a parliamentary petition calling for an independent regulator in English football. The call for action came in an open letter from Neville, signed by Jamie Carragher, Rio Ferdinand, and Gary Lineker, as well as journalists and leading members of fan […]