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News broke over the weekend that Boris Johnson would have to self-isolate following contact with health secretary Sajid Javid, who tested positive for coronavirus. Photo: David Rose/AFP via Getty Images The sell-off in European stocks lengthened into the afternoon on Monday as investors digested the latest coronavirus caseloads on what has been dubbed ‘freedom day’ in England.  On Monday, England moved to its final stage of relaxing coronavirus restrictions, despite concern from scientists… Source link

The NBA has been blessed with some spectacular athletes over the years, but none of them jump quite like Keon Johnson. The Tennessee guard, considered a potential top-10 pick, made NBA history more than a month before the draft on Wednesday when he recorded a 48-inch max vertical jump at the NBA scouting combine. That leap is the highest the event has ever seen by 2.5 inches, exceeding Kansas’ Kenny Gregory’s 45.5 inches set in 2001. Here’s how it looked: To give you some perspective on how… Source link

Brian Maxwell sent Chad Johnson to the ground with a perfect right hook on Sunday night. (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) Though it was just a short exhibition bout, Brian Maxwell absolutely dropped former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday night. Maxwell, in the final round of their four-round exhibition, landed a right hook to Johnson’s jaw — sending him sprawling to the ring in his fighting debut. Johnson did jump right back up and… Source link

undefined A vial of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is displayed at South Shore University Hospital. Photo: Mark Lennihan/AP Europe’s medical regulator has opened an investigation into possible links between Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) COVID-19 vaccine and blood clotting events.  The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said in a statement on Friday it had started a “review” of the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by J&J subsidiary Janssen, following reports that some patients who had… Source link

On this episode of Yahoo Finance Presents Foot Locker, Inc. chairman & CEO Richard Johnson sat down with Yahoo Finance’s Brian Sozzi and Reggie Wade to discuss the pandemic’s impact on the sportswear industry as well as the current state of Footlocker sales. Video Transcript BRIAN SOZZI: Foot Locker is among many retailers poised to benefit from consumers rebuilding their wardrobe after a year of being stuck inside during the pandemic. But besides making sure it stocks the latest hot footwear… Source link

Jalen Johnson is out at Duke. His exit didn’t win him many fans. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP) Jim Boeheim has never been shy about sharing his opinion about players both inside and outside his program, and that includes players on the way out. The Syracuse coach addressed the recent opt-out of Duke freshman Jalen Johnson on Thursday. He did not seem to think highly of the move, nor the player: Jim Boeheim on Duke star freshman Jalen Johnson’s decision to opt-out: “That guy was… Source link

One of the scariest stories in sports last year might have also been one of the most miraculous. Florida standout Keyontae Johnson collapsed on the court last December and ended up needing to be placed in a medically induced coma, reportedly due to acute myocarditis. The condition, a form of heart inflammation that can interfere with the pumping of blood, has been linked to COVID-19, but Johnson’s family said the virus wasn’t related in the case. Johnson’s collapse was disturbing, but he… Source link

Duke freshman and potential lottery pick Jalen Johnson has called it a season. Johnson, the program announced on Monday afternoon, officially opted out of the rest of the season. “I appreciate everything about my time at Duke,” Johnson said in a statement. “Coach K, my teammates and the program have been nothing but supportive throughout this season, especially during the rehab of my foot injury. “My family, coach and I have made the decision that I should not play the remainder of the season… Source link

Florida offensive coordinator Brian Johnson is leaving the school for the NFL. Johnson has informed Florida officials that he has agreed to become the quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, sources told Yahoo Sports. Johnson, 33, has established himself as one of the most promising young coaches in college football. He interviewed for jobs at South Carolina and Boise State in recent weeks and established himself as one of the top candidates in upcoming seasons. Johnson brings… Source link

ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports 49ers sign Josh Rosen First-round flameout Josh Rosen will get another opportunity on an active roster. The injury-plagued 49ers are signing Rosen from the Buccaneers’ practice squad, according to multiple reports. Rosen will back up C.J. Beathard, who is slated to start with both Nick Mullens and Jimmy Garoppolo injured. The Cardinals took Rosen with the 10th overall pick [more] Source link