With the coronavirus pandemic eliminating any possibility of major sporting events being played this spring, the first major shift for the tennis calendar occurred Tuesday when the French Open announced it is abandoning its traditional start in late May.  Now, it is scheduled Sept. 20 through Oct. 4. The move sets up a highly intriguing and unusual scenario in which the French […]

CHELSEA will not play another Premier League fixture until at least April after chiefs suspended action due to coronavirus. And Callum Hudson-Odoi is one of the players who has tested positive for the virus, while Mason Mount has apologised after leaving self-isolation. Get all the latest news and gossip from Stamford Bridge here… TINO TEEN SENSATION Chelsea's contract talks with […]

Boxing in the UK has been suspended by the BBB of C due to coronavirus. The decision, prompted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s advice to avoid mass gatherings, means MTK Global’s Golden Contract tournament. “With regard to the above [coronavirus], and the statement made by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, all public tournaments, under the jurisdiction of the British Boxing Board […]

LAST Thursday there was not a spare seat in the house for the 424th instalment of Brazil’s fiercest derby. Gremio versus Internacional in Porto Alegre is a Brazilian derby played out in Uruguayan intensity. This was the first time the two clubs had ever met in the Copa Libertadores, South America’s Champions League, and fireworks were guaranteed. There were no […]

TOM BRADY is finally leaving New England Patriots in what has been one of the greatest partnerships, not just in NFL, but also sporting history. The American quarterback announced he would be heading for pastures new in a post on his Twitter account, in which he thanked his long-time coach Bill Belichick among others. Yet, Brady has already stated that […]

All horse racing in Great Britain will be suspended from Wednesday until the end of April because of the coronavirus outbreak. On Monday, it was announced that racing would continue behind closed doors, although the Grand National meeting was cancelled. Tuesday’s meetings at Wetherby and Taunton go ahead without spectators. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said the decision will be […]

UFC has postponed the next three events because of the coronavirus outbreak, but its president Dana White says UFC 249 in April will go ahead. The 18 April card is set to feature a lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. The promotion failed to move Saturday’s London card to a US venue and the following two scheduled […]

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE and Europa League has been temporarily suspended, throwing more chaos into the mix. The football calendar has already been hit hard, with top divisions in Spain, Italy, Germany and France postponing their campaigns. ⚠️ Read our Coronavirus in Sport live blog for the latest news, updates and cancellations This is amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, as the world's […]

JUVENTUS want to tie Cristiano Ronaldo down for a further two years – extending his contract beyond his 39th birthday, according to reports. The Portuguese star turned 35 in February but continues to smash in the goals and prove he is still rivalling Lionel Messi as the world's very best. Now according to Tuttosport, his side are hoping they can […]

THE Premier League has been given hope of restarting in weeks rather than months after it was revealed Serie A could be back as early as May. Prem chiefs confirmed the English top flight is out of action until at least April 3 – with clubs staring at a potential £1BILLION blackhole if the rest of the season is called […]