Billie Jean King says women athletes should stay focused on fight for equality
Tennis great Billie Jean King on Saturday said that despite the myriad of setbacks facing female athletes due to the coronavirus pandemic, they should not...
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BCB remains positive about Asia Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) stayed positive about the Asia Cup, which will expected to be held in September this year. With the sports around...
Barcelona deny corruption after six board members resign
AFP, Madrid :Barcelona have denied what the club describes as “serious and unfounded accusations” of corruption after a former vice-president claimed someone “had put their...
Murray, Kerber to play in virtual Madrid Open
AFP, Madrid :Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber will play in the virtual Madrid Open later this month after the clay-court event was cancelled, organisers said...
Chelsea begin talks with Giroud over new contract
Agency :Chelsea have opened talks with Olivier Giroud’s representatives over a new contract after the France striker almost left the club in January.The 33-year-old was...
Tokyo Olympics CEO hints Games could be in doubt even in 2021
AP, Tokyo :As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can’t guarantee the postponed Olympics...
PSG’s Al-Khelaifi in firing line as French clubs battle for TV revenue
AFP, Paris :Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) president Nasser al-Khelaifi has been accused of becoming embroiled in a conflict of interest in a dispute over television payments...
England team chief expects delay to West Indies series
AFP, London :England cricket team chief Ashley Giles has forecast a significant delay to the home series against the West Indies in June should the...
Qatar, Russia deny buying World Cup rights
Agency :Qatar and Russia hit back at allegations of bribery on Tuesday after US prosecutors accused them of paying millions in bribes for the rights...
British Open cancelled for first time since World War II due to virus
The British Open has been cancelled for the first time since World War II due to the coronavirus.The 149th Open was scheduled to take place...
Phelps urges athletes to seek help for stress of Games delay
AFP, Los Angeles : US Olympic great Michael Phelps says it’s “hard to comprehend” what today’s athletes are going through with the Tokyo Games postponed...
Halep says foot injury improving as tennis remains on hold
Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep had good news for her Twitter followers on Monday, saying she can run without pain on her injured right...