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Liverpool should be awarded Premier League title, says Ceferin

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said on Monday that there is “no way” Liverpool should finish the season without the Premier League title, even if the campaign is cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

9 hours ago

Hafeez and Shoaib should retire gracefully, says Ramiz

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja said that veterans Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik should retire from cricket with “respect and grace” and make way for younger players.

9 hours ago

Arab star Jabeur mulls swapping rackets for dancing shoes in lockdown

Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur is holed up in New York due to the coronavirus pandemic and says she is contemplating taking up dancing to remain fit as the tennis world finds innovative ways to deal with the lockdown.

9 hours ago

Mixed Martial arts-UFC close to securing private island for fights, says White

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White has said the mixed Martial arts promotion is close to securing a “private island” to stage bouts for international fighters during the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 hours ago

Debate over fairness, fitness begins as German clubs resume training

With the top clubs in the Bundesliga already back in training, envious rivals across Europe are watching to see whether the Germans gain an edge or pay a price when play resumes.

10 hours ago

Paralympians adapt to new challenges as virus spreads

Sam Grewe could end up missing the start of medical school to go to the Paralympics, and that will be fine with him. With the games postponed until 2021, the Notre Dame student and Paralympic silver medalist in the high jump

10 hours ago

World table tennis championships postponed again over coronavirus

South Korea was among the earliest countries to be hit outside China -- where the coronavirus first emerged -- and for a time had the world's second-largest outbreak before it was largely brought under control through a widespread testing drive.

19 hours ago

Premier League clubs face backlash as FIFA urges action

Premier League clubs are facing a backlash after Liverpool tapped into public funds during the coronavirus pandemic while FIFA on Monday urged players and clubs to reach agreement over wage reductions.

06 Apr 2020

UAE Football Association terminates national team coach Jovanovic’s contract

The UAE have sacked their Serbian coach Ivan Jovanovic without a single game in charge as his task of steering them to a pair of major tournaments was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, the UAE Football Association (UAEFA) said on Monday.

06 Apr 2020

Spanish giants Barca slashes staggering wage bill to survive corona lockdown

Spanish giants Barcelona’s colossal cash turnover is under the spotlight after the soccer lockdown slashed the earnings that enabled them to pay over 600 million euros ($647M) per year to staff.

06 Apr 2020

England boss Southgate, FA’s top earners take 30% wage cuts

England manager Gareth Southgate and the Football Association’s top earners will take wage cuts of up to 30 per cent as the governing body deals with a potential £150 million ($170 million) financial fall-out from the coronavirus.

06 Apr 2020

British Open cancelled for first time since World War II due to virus

The British Open has been cancelled for the first time since World War II due to the coronavirus. The 149th Open was scheduled to take place at Royal St George’s Golf Club in Kent in July.

06 Apr 2020

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Football

FA chief warns clubs and leagues could be wiped out by virus chaos

Football Association chairman Greg Clarke warned on Tuesday the financial fall-out from the coronavirus pandemic could destroy English clubs and leagu...

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FIFA bribe allegations raise more questions over Qatar World Cup

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has become the focus of fresh FIFA corruption allegations after the release of a new US Department of Justice indictment w...

9 hours ago

Liverpool should be awarded Premier League title, says Ceferin

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said on Monday that there is “no way” Liverpool should finish the season without the Premier League title, even if t...

9 hours ago

Debate over fairness, fitness begins as German clubs resume training

With the top clubs in the Bundesliga already back in training, envious rivals across Europe are watching to see whether the Germans gain an edge or pa...

10 hours ago

Tennis

Arab star Jabeur mulls swapping rackets for dancing shoes in lockdown

Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur is holed up in New York due to the coronavirus pandemic and says she is contemplating taking up dancing to remain fit ...

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Kyrgios offers to drop food at doorstep of those in need

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios once again showed his compassionate side on Monday, pledging to help hungry people and drop off food at doorstep...

06 Apr 2020

Can’t remember the last time I had such a long break: Sindhu

Reigning badminton world champion PV Sindhu said that she was mentally prepared to hear news of the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics before the Inte...

05 Apr 2020

At least I can be Wimbledon champion for two years: Halep

Simon Halep is trying to look on the bright side regarding the suspension of the tennis season due to the coronavirus pandemic, which means at least s...

04 Apr 2020

Sania slams people for posting cooking videos and food pictures

India tennis star Sania Mirza isn’t too pleased with the rise in the number of ‘cooking posts that celebrities are putting out on social media as they...

04 Apr 2020

Many careers could end if no plan in place for financial aid: Bhupathi

Indian tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi said that with the tennis calendar frozen due to the coronavirus pandemic, careers of a majority of players could ...

04 Apr 2020

With Wimbledon lost, Federer and Serena running out of Grand Slam opportunities

The cancellation of Wimbledon this week has not only fanned the possibility of a total tennis wipeout for the rest of the season but may also have put...

03 Apr 2020

Wimbledon cancelled for the first time since WWII due to virus

"It is with great regret that the main board ... have today decided that The Championships 2020 will be cancelled due to public health concerns linked...

01 Apr 2020

Cricket

Australia went soft on skipper Kohli because of IPL deals, says Clarke

Former captain Michael Clarke believes Australia went soft against India during the 2018-19 home series fearing sledging the likes of Virat Kohli woul...

9 hours ago

Hafeez and Shoaib should retire gracefully, says Ramiz

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja said that veterans Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik should retire from cricket with “respect and grace” and make wa...

9 hours ago

Pakistan is Brazil of cricket because of raw talent: Wasim

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones and Pakistan fast bowling great Wasim Akram noted the talent pool that Pakistan brings into cricket, with the lat...

05 Apr 2020

Former Pakistan batting great Miandad says spot-fixers should be hanged

"Spot-fixers should be hanged because it is similar to killing someone, and so the punishment should also be on the same lines. An example should be s...

04 Apr 2020

England players volunteer salary reduction and donate £500,000 to ECB

England’s centrally contracted male cricketers will donate 500,000 pounds ($613,000) to the Board and charities while their women’s team counterparts ...

04 Apr 2020

PCB says no to cricket during Holy Month of Ramadan

The PCB in a statement said: "We have been approached by some organisers, seeking clarification on the PCB's NOC policy for Ramadan cricket. At this t...

04 Apr 2020

It’s going to be pretty tight, says Cummins on IPL 13 fate

Australia pacer Pat Cummins on Friday said he is in regular touch with his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) about the fate of the league whic...

03 Apr 2020

Indian Paralympian Sandeep feels proud after making into Forbes’ list

At this time of distress when the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, India’s star Para Javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary had a moment of pride.

03 Apr 2020

Motorsport

Former F1 boss Ecclestone set to become father at 89

The world might have come to a standstill due to the coronavirus outbreak, but there is some positive news as former Formula One boss Bernie Eccleston...

04 Apr 2020

Tour de Suisse cancelled for first time since WWII; Vuelta to stick to start date

The Tour de Suisse was cancelled on Friday in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and the organisers of June’s eight-day cycling race said they will ...

03 Apr 2020

Formula One team helps develop breathing aid for virus patients

Medical researchers and engineers have teamed up with Formula One outfit Mercedes to adapt a breathing aid for mass production that could keep coronav...

30 Mar 2020

Too early to decide if Tour de France can go ahead: France Sports Ministry

It is too soon to decide whether the Tour de France can go ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic, a French Sports Ministry spokeswoman said on Thursday.

26 Mar 2020

Hamilton isolates self, says has ‘zero symptoms’ of COVID-19

Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he is self-isolating but will not get tested for coronavirus as others need attention more than him.

21 Mar 2020

For Formula One, COVID-19 means less is more in 2020; drivers to take part in virtual races

It was supposed to be a record 22-race world championship but with seven Grand Prix’s already either postponed or cancelled, Formula One in 2020 has b...

20 Mar 2020

Ogier grabs lead from world champion Tanak at Mexico Rally

Frenchman Sebastien Ogier emerged from the dust of day two on the Mexico Rally after watching key rival Ott Tanak suffer a damaged axel on a tough day...

14 Mar 2020

Schachmann clings on to Paris-Nice overall lead as rivals close gap

Germany’s Maximilian Schachmann held on to the overall lead of Paris-Nice despite crashing on stage six on Friday and seeing his lead trimmed by key r...

14 Mar 2020