World No.1 Barty pulls out of US Open over coronavirus fears
AFP, Sydney :World number one Ashleigh Barty pulled out of the US Open Thursday over fears about the coronavirus pandemic in a major blow for...
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Olympics could have ‘limited spectators’ says Tokyo 2020 chief
AFP, Tokyo :Next year’s coronavirus-postponed Olympics could be held in front of a “limited number of spectators” to prevent the spread of infection, Tokyo 2020...
I really don’t know the reasons for banning me: Mohammad Azharuddin
Agency :Mohammad Azharuddin’s rehabilitation from life ban is more than complete in many ways but the former India captain says he “doesn’t really know the...
Pele hails ‘modern athlete’ Cristiano Ronaldo
Former Brazilian footballer Pele hailed Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo for his dedication and termed the Portuguese a “modern athlete”. Juventus on Monday won the Serie A...
Pakistan’s Akmal has three-year cricket ban halved on appeal
AFP, Lahore :Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal’s three-year ban from cricket for failing to report a match-fixing approach was on Wednesday reduced to 18 months on...
Abdul Gaffar tests corona positive
Sports Reporter :Former footballer of Bangladesh National Football team and former member of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Abdul Gaffar has tested positive for coronavirus.After...
Mbappe out for ‘three weeks’ and doubtful for Atalanta tie
AFP, Paris :Kylian Mbappe will be sidelined for “around three weeks” after spraining his ankle in the French Cup final, likely ruling him out of...
I am at the end of my career: Federer addresses retirement rumours
Agency :Roger Federer addressed speculations about his retirement after he confirmed last month that he will be out of action for the remainder of the...
Klopp named LMA Manager of the Year
AFP, London :Jurgen Klopp was voted the League Managers’ Association (LMA) Manager of the Year on Monday after ending Liverpool’s 30-year wait to win the...
Vardy wins Premier League’s Golden Boot award
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy bagged the Premier Leagues Golden Boot award after netting 23 goals across the 2019/20 season. Vardy beat Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick...
Qatar confirms plan to bid for 2032 Olympics
AFP, Doha :Qatar will seek to host the 2032 Olympic Games, it said on Monday, joining a crowded field and raising questions about scorching summer...
Murray ‘mentally’ planning for US Open
Andy Murray is “mentally” planning for next month’s US Open but admits he is apprehensive about the return of tennis following the coronavirus shutdown.The former...