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Some clubs are urging Prem bosses to step into the row and demand Spurs, Newcastle, Norwich and Bournemouth — who all announced furloughs — retract their positions and do not claim for government support. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in sport LIVE: Premier League return LATEST, Khabib’s shock UFC 249 U-TURN, Wimbledon fallout, AJ heartache

Cricketers form a major chunk of the participating list. Apart from tendulkar, Ganguly and Kohli, others who will be participating include World Cup-winning former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, former pacer Zaheer Khan, Yuvraj Singh and K.L. Rahul. … [Read more...] about PM Modi to have video call with cricket icons, top Olympic sport athletes

“Our athletes share halls. But the advantage of having a Games Village is that you can have all year, all season training and the availability of these athletes will make them bond better, encourage each other, train together whenever there is any competition. … [Read more...] about Board says working to make UNILAG sports hub

In a marathon four-hour meeting between all twenty clubs, it was agreed that the league would be suspended 'indefinitely' for the time being until it is 'safe' to resume - while there was also a recommendation for all players to take a 30 percent wage cut. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in sport LIVE: Joshua vs Pulev POSTPONED, Premier League and EFL suspended indefinitely, UFC 249 latest

Speaking to @ThierryHenry reps this week, we have agreed to Auction his 100th @Arsenal Goal Shirt! Money raised will go to NHS Charities Together – which works with 250 NHS charities & are currently running the @NHSuk Charities Covid-19 Urgent Appeal! 👇🏻https://t.co/AF32atcJqM … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in sport LIVE: Joshua vs Pulev POSTPONED, Premier League and EFL now suspended indefinitely, UFC 249 latest

Scott Styris: “Millions of sports fans throughout the country are feeling the void of no live sporting events. I have been missing out on the ‘Dugout’ action myself. I think ‘Cricket Connected’ is the right platform for athletes and sports fans to connect especially during these times, where there’s nothing much going on out there. I am excited and looking forward to this show to reconnect with sporting fans across the country.” … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Lockdown: Star Sports Hopes to Keep Fans ‘Cricket Connected’ With New Show

Their final outing before football's continent-wide shutdown was a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Liverpool at Anfield - sealing a place in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League with a 4-2 aggregate triumph. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in sport: Atletico Madrid to cut 70 per cent of player’s salary

"If we're going to debate The Listener, let's debate how sport should be looked after. When we come out the other side of this what resources are going to be in place to bring back sport in a better way, and in way that helps heal and rehabilitates the community. … [Read more...] about Why the Radio Sport silence must be filled in New Zealand’s sporting landscape

We will be busting more common myths every day this week. If you're reading on skysports.com, comment below to join the debate, but please respect our House Rules. If you wish to report any comment, simply click on the down arrow next to the offending comment and click 'Report'. … [Read more...] about Sky Sports bust common football myths: Scored too early?

From Sachin Tendulkar stressing on the need to keep the vigil even after the lockdown ends on April 14, to sprinter Hima Das expressing sadness at the recent attacks on frontline warriors such as health care workers and police officers, to others sharing their experience of being in a lockdown, the sportspersons had lots to offer during the interaction. All these athletes have been generous donors to the funds being raised to fight the crisis. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus | Modi seeks support of sports heroes; stars promise to do their bit