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The leadership of the National Basketball League has officially published new rules on the use of electronic devices and social networks during matches, ESPN.com reports. A notification was sent to all 30 clubs. “The use of cell phones, laptop computers, other electronic communications devices, and social media, including Twitter and Facebook, by coaches, players and other team members is prohibited during the game. Teams have the right to take their own measures to limit the use of electronic devices and social media during training, conferences and other events,” the notice states. The rule applies during the period that begins 45 minutes before the start of the match and ends with post-match interviews.
Sharapova reached the semifinals of the tournament in Tokyo
Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova reached the semifinals of the tennis tournament in Tokyo with a prize fund of $2 million. In the quarterfinals, the Russian woman beat Czech Iveta Benesova - 6:4, 7:5.
Following the women's tournament, the men's tournament starts next week in the Japanese capital. Yesterday it became known that Scotsman Andy Murray withdrew from the competition due to a hand injury. Earlier, the first racket of the world, Swiss Roger Federer, also refused to participate. Meanwhile, Nikolay Davydenko made it to the quarterfinals of the tournament in Kuala Lumpur, defeating American Taylor Dent - 6:3, 7:6 (7:4). In Bangkok, Marat Safin lost in the second round to the Swiss Marco Chiudinelli - 3:6, 6:7 (4:7).
FC Schalke is on the verge of bankruptcy
The German Schalke is on the verge of bankruptcy. According to German media, the club is experiencing a serious shortage of money. Schalke shareholders are ready to sell the team, but there are no buyers. Previously, Schalke management took out a loan from billionaire Steffen Schechter to build a stadium, secured by most of the proceeds from ticket sales. This season, sponsorship money received from Gazprom was given to Shechter. Now he is demanding the resignation of club president Peter Peters.