After months of speculation of if he would return to the Korean Baseball Organization, it turns out that there will be no homecoming for Jung-Ho Kang. The former Pirates infielder said in an Instagram post Monday that he is withdrawing his request to return to the KBO. Kang and the KBO have been under scrutiny since late May, … Continue reading Kang abandons KBO comeback Continue Reading
With the news last week that the Pro Football Hall of Fame game and induction ceremony will be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, many wondered how this year’s group of 20 inductees would react. Most, including former Pitt and Bears star Jimbo Covert, seem OK with the decision. There are 20 new members of the Pro … Continue reading Polamalu on Hall postponement: ‘See you in 2021’ Continue Reading
I have spent the month of June, my first month with DKPittsburghSports.com, breaking down the Steelers’ 2020 regular-season schedule. Three games were broken down, inside and out, every week, and on Monday I wrapped up the series. Upon its conclusion, many readers asked if I would be compiling the overall win-loss record for the Steelers, and … Continue reading Predicting the Steelers’ 2020 season Continue Reading
Aakash Chopra is of the belief that limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma is fully equipped to take over the Indian captaincy, down the line, if need be. The former India cricketer, however, added that Kohli has reached such a level in his career that captaincy won’t affect his performance. After MS Dhoni stepped down as limited-overs captain in … Continue reading Rohit Sharma equipped to replace Kohli as captain down the line, believes Aakash Chopra Continue Reading
Amidst serious links of a move for Jadon Sancho, Sky Sports has reported that Manchester United will not pay more than £50 million for the Borussia Dortmund starlet this summer. The 20-year-old had a magnificent season with the German giants finishing with forty goal contributions in 44 appearances. After another sensational season with Borussia Dortmund, reports … Continue reading Reports | Manchester United not to pay more than £50 million for Jadon Sancho Continue Reading
Painting a canvas 19 metres above the ground is not something Peter Mortimore is used to. Key points: Winx’s regular jockey Hugh Bowman grew up in Dunedoo The duo will be immortalised in a mural on the town’s grain silo It is expected to take six to eight weeks to complete and become a tourist … Continue reading Painting Winx and Hugh Bowman on Dunedoo silo worth battling fear of heights, artist says Continue Reading
Keith Rogers is 62 years of age and still travels 700 kilometres to win Aussie Rules matches as an A-grade senior player. Key points: Rogers, 62, says footy keeps him fit and he acts as a role model for the next generation He was recently at university in Sydney but returned before border restrictions kept … Continue reading 62yo Keith Rogers still sticking it to the young fellas in A-grade footy Continue Reading
There are now daily reminders we are fortunate there is footy of any variety being played anywhere in Australia. A suspected positive test here, a surge of reported cases there and the fixtures that were once as reliable and reassuring as a Nanna’s hug are thrown into chaos. The AFL is the victim of both … Continue reading Forget scheduling changes and crowd lockouts — we’re lucky to have any sport at all during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
The New South Wales greyhound industry hopes the introduction of new welfare standards will improve the community’s perception of the sport. Key points: The industry says the code sets the highest standards in the country Measures include traceability of a dog’s entire life Industry officials hope the code will help restore community respect The NSW … Continue reading NSW greyhound industry welcomes ‘strict’ new code of practice for animal welfare Continue Reading
Teenager Bradman Thompson from Central Victoria is living up to his name with the bat. Key points: Bradman Thompson is a six-foot-five, 14-year-old Central Victorian cricketer living up to his name In his last season for the Maiden Gully U14s, he averaged 275 and only went out once His dream is to play nationally and … Continue reading Cricketer Bradman Thompson lives up to his name in Central Victoria Continue Reading