coronavirus

Apr 15, 2020 17:04
PARIS: The Tour de France has become the lastest sporting event pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic. The iconic endurance cycling race will now take place from August 29 to September 20, organisers announced on Wednesday, instead of its originally scheduled start of June 27.
Apr 09, 2020 17:04
EVEN AS THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic is ongoing and has already resulted in revisions to the 2020 calendar for the MotoGP World Championship, including the postponement or rescheduling of a number of events, promoter Dorna Sports has reaffirmed "that racing is our top priority in 2020".
Apr 08, 2020 17:04
LONDON: Formula 1’s rulemakers have approved a motion to extend the shutdown period by a further two weeks, as the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Last month, governing body the FIA opted to bring F1’s traditional summer shutdown period forward to the spring and extend it by seven days to three weeks.
Apr 07, 2020 19:04
NEW DELHI: The financial impact of coronavirus pandemic on Indian sport is beginning to take shape with I-League clubs reportedly preparing to minimise their losses by activating the ‘Force Majeure’ clause in player contracts. 
Apr 04, 2020 18:04
MUMBAI: Even as there is much speculation aroiund the fate of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League due to the coronavirus pandemic, commentator and former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar voiced the need for the IPL to happen whatever shape or form "because it will kick start the economy". 
Apr 04, 2020 16:04
NEW YORK: The WNBA has indefinitely postponed the start of its season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 01, 2020 18:04
NEW DELHI: Even a shortened IPL with just Indian players would be good enough in these "extraordinary times", Rajasthan Royals CEO Ranjit Barthakur told PTI on Wednesday. Barthakur spelt out his franchise's wish even as the number of positive cases and death toll due to the coronavirus pandemic continued to rise across the world. The BCCI is yet to take a decision on the 13th edition of the league.
Mar 31, 2020 18:03
MUMBAI: Sania Mirza has raised Rs 12.5 million to help people as India continues its fight against coronavirus. 
Mar 30, 2020 18:03
MUMBAI: There is nothing official about it. Yet! But the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic which has gripped the entire world, Indian Express reports.  The report adds that the Indian cricket board is only awaiting an announcement from the Indian government and Union Sports Ministry for the final call on the tournament. 
Mar 30, 2020 18:03
TURIN: Cristiano Ronaldo and his Juventus FC teammates, along with coach Maurizio Sarri, agreed to forgo ‎€90 million ($100 million) in wages on Saturday to help the club during the coronavirus crisis.  The Italian football giants said the money amounted to four months worth of wages, a third of players' annual salaries.