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Arsenal legend Alexander Hleb admits ‘no one cares’ about coronavirus in Belarus as they continue football season – The Sun

THIS is Europe’s last footballing outpost, where the country’s President believes ‘tractor therapy’ can cure a deadly virus. Welcome to the Belarusian Premier League. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Former Arsenal and Barcelona star Alexander Hleb admits “no one cares” about the coronavirus in his homeland. On Thursday, as Uefa debated how to […]

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IOC finally considering postponing 2020 Olympics amid coronavirus crisis

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC will look at postponing the Tokyo Olympics during four weeks of talks announced Sunday amid mounting criticism by athletes and sports officials during the coronavirus pandemic. Consultation with Japanese public authorities, global sports officials, broadcasters and sponsors will deal with “scenario planning” for the July 24-Aug. 9 games, the International Olympic Committee said. This includes […]

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French athletics chief joins calls for Olympic postponement

Paris (AFP) – The president of the French Athletics Federation on Sunday said he did not understand why the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was refusing to postpone the Tokyo Olympics in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Andre Giraud joined a swelling chorus of objections when he told AFP that the French National Olympic Committee (CNOSF) must “take a stand”. […]

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Giving NCAA athletes another year of eligibility for coronavirus cancellations is costly

NCAA Division I schools’ plan to preserve an additional year of eligibility for athletes in spring sports whose seasons were lost due to the coronavirus pandemic could place a significant additional cost on athletics departments that will be facing declining revenue. Giving an additional season of eligibility just to seniors on spring-sports teams could cost public schools in the Power Five conferences […]

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Matt Le Tissier branded ‘thick’ and ‘desperate for attention’ after comparing coronavirus to common flu – The Sun

MATT LE TISSIER has been branded "thick" and "desperate for attention" after he compared coronavirus to common flu. The deadly COVID-19 bug continues to sweep the globe with over 11,800 deaths worldwide and has seen major sporting events cancelled or postponed. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Prime Minister Boris Johnson has shut schools […]

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Coronavirus: Physical distancing measures at public sports facilities face hurdles

SportSingapore’s (SportSG) implementation of precautionary measures at ActiveSG venues due to the coronavirus pandemic has met with hiccups in the first week since the national sports agency introduced them last Sunday (March 15). Lane segregation at tracks and swimming pools were enforced but led to overcrowding in some lanes. Track and field coach Leon Ho encountered this when he conducted […]

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