Premier League clubs facing the threat of legal action as agents demand up to £300million in fees
4 years, 9 months ago

Premier League clubs facing the threat of legal action as agents demand up to £300million in fees

Daily Mail  

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Matchroom Boxing has also postponed all events scheduled for March and April, including Josh Kelly's European title fight against Russia's David Avanesyan. The IPL franchises are On March 13, India's ongoing one-day international series against South Africa was postponed, while Australia's one-day internationals against New Zealand will be played behind closed doors. The Premier League has moved to cancel games following the global outbreak of coronavius The Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, scheduled for March 11, had already been postponed as a 'precautionary measure' after Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis tested positive for coronavirus weeks after watching his Greek team play at the Emirates Stadium. On March 13, the FA announced that all of England's games scheduled for the month would be postponed, including those of development teams.

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When can postponed Premier League fixtures take place?
2 years, 3 months ago

When can postponed Premier League fixtures take place?

Daily Mail  

Premier League football was put on hold last weekend following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with top-flight officials deciding to postpone all 10 scheduled fixtures as a mark of respect for Britain's longest-serving monarch. PREMIER LEAGUE'S POSTPONED FIXTURES Fulham vs Chelsea Bournemouth vs Brighton Southampton vs Brentford Liverpool vs Wolves Leicester vs Aston Villa Man City vs Tottenham Arsenal …

Premier League tweaks postponement rules ahead of new season
2 years, 6 months ago

Premier League tweaks postponement rules ahead of new season

The Hindu  

Premier League games from next season can only be rescheduled if the impact of player unavailability on a club's squad is "truly exceptional", the league said on Wednesday following a raft of postponements during the last campaign. Twenty-two matches were postponed last season due to COVID-19 outbreaks and the subsequent unavailability of players, with the league being criticised by clubs …

Carabao Cup: Liverpool want Arsenal semifinal match postponed over COVID-19
3 years ago

Carabao Cup: Liverpool want Arsenal semifinal match postponed over COVID-19

India TV News  

Highlights Team training was cancelled at Liverpool on Tuesday after more COVID cases among players and staff The EFL said it would make a decision "once the circumstances have been fully reviewed” 18 EPL games have been postponed in recently while other major leagues have been on winter break Fearing suspected COVID-19 cases at the club, Liverpool have urged the …

NHL players not to participate in Beijing Winter Olympics due to postponed schedule
3 years ago

NHL players not to participate in Beijing Winter Olympics due to postponed schedule

China Daily  

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Ben Hutton reaches to tip the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman during the third period at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec 21, 2021. BEIJING -- The National Hockey League announced on Wednesday that its players will not participate in the 2022 Beijing Winter Games as the league will reschedule …

N.B.A.'s Adam Silver says Christmas games will go on
3 years ago

N.B.A.'s Adam Silver says Christmas games will go on

The Hindu  

The National Basketball Association has no plans to pause its season despite a surge in COVID-19 cases, league commissioner Adam Silver said. Seven games have been postponed since last week, with a report on the league's website saying at least 84 players from 20 teams had entered health and safety protocols as of Tuesday. U.S. media reported the 10 NBA …

NHL to pause season Wednesday and resume after Christmas
3 years ago

NHL to pause season Wednesday and resume after Christmas

CNN  

CNN — Because of Covid-19 issues, the National Hockey League and NHL Players Association have announced updated plans and now will pause operations leaguewide beginning Wednesday and lasting through Christmas, with team facilities reopening December 26. The two Tuesday games that have remained on the schedule – the Washington Capitals at the Philadelphia Flyers and the Tampa Bay Lightning at …

Four more games are POSTPONED due to Covid as pressure mounts on Premier League to pause the season
3 years ago

Four more games are POSTPONED due to Covid as pressure mounts on Premier League to pause the season

Daily Mail  

The Premier League were forced to call off half of this weekend's fixtures on Thursday night due to multiple Covid outbreaks - but insist the rest of the matches will go ahead, along with the majority of next week's festive programme. Brighton's lunchtime trip to Manchester United was postponed earlier in the day, with Southampton v Brentford, Watford v Crystal …

Euro 2020 opening marks return of mega-scale sports events
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 opening marks return of mega-scale sports events

India TV News  

Postponed by a year, the biggest sporting event since the coronavirus brought the world to a halt kicks off Friday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome — a milestone both for European and world sports. The tournament represents a major step forward on the path toward recovery after one of the darkest chapters in the continent's history since World War …

One year on from COVID-19 enforced shutdown, US sport inching back to normalcy
3 years, 10 months ago

One year on from COVID-19 enforced shutdown, US sport inching back to normalcy

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: One year after Covid-19 sent sport across North America grinding to a halt, professional leagues and tours are inching back towards normalcy after absorbing a multi-billion-dollar financial hit. “If vaccines continue on the pace they are, and they continue to be as effective as they have been against the virus and its variants, we’re hopeful that we’ll have …

MLS postpones two matches after positive COVID-19 tests
4 years, 2 months ago

MLS postpones two matches after positive COVID-19 tests

The Hindu  

Major League Soccer has postponed two Sunday matches after players and staff tested positive for the coronavirus, the league said. The Columbus Crew match against Orlando City has been postponed following two confirmed cases of COVID-19 among the Columbus Crew staff. MLS has also postponed the FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United match following two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 among …

Silver says NBA 'unlikely' to pause season for Olympics in 2021 - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Silver says NBA 'unlikely' to pause season for Olympics in 2021 - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The NBA is not likely to have a break next season when the postponed Olympics are held, league commissioner Adam Silver said, casting doubt on the availability of NBA players at the Tokyo Games. The Olympics was postponed by a year, to July 23-August 8 next year, because of the novel coronavirus, which also led to the NBA season being …

UEFA lets postponed CL games be played in January - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

UEFA lets postponed CL games be played in January - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

UEFA will let Champions League group-stage games be played deep into January to complete any fixtures postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. UEFA ratified emergency competition rules on Thursday that allow for seven extra weeks to make up games beyond the scheduled sixth and final round of fixtures on December 9. Several clubs whose players tested positive for COVID-19 and …

Sports in Europe adjust to new reality
4 years, 4 months ago

Sports in Europe adjust to new reality

China Daily  

A worker disinfects the London Aquatics Centre on July 25, when indoor pools, gyms and sports facilities in England reopened. Huge losses incurred Despite the introduction of stringent testing and unprecedented safety measures, sports in Europe and worldwide clearly still face huge repercussions from the pandemic. Dan Parnell, senior lecturer in sport business at the University of Liverpool Management School …

New Premier League season to begin on September 12
4 years, 5 months ago

New Premier League season to begin on September 12

The Hindu  

The 2020-21 English Premier League season will begin on September 12 and the final round of matches will be held on May 23, the league announced on Friday. The new season, originally scheduled to begin on August 8, has been delayed this year after the Premier League suspended the 2019-20 season for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The …

Delayed Chinese Super League season to kick off on July 25
4 years, 6 months ago

Delayed Chinese Super League season to kick off on July 25

The Hindu  

The Chinese Super League will kick off on July 25 after a delay of almost five months from its scheduled start, the Chinese Football Association said on Wednesday. “China's battle to prevent and control the epidemic has achieved major strategic results and the national epidemic prevention and control situation continues to improve,” the CFA said in a statement. “To satisfy …

COVID-19: Paris and Eugene Diamond League meetings scrapped
4 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: Paris and Eugene Diamond League meetings scrapped

The Hindu  

This year's Diamond League athletics meetings in Paris and Eugene have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Friday. “Following the latest government announcements on the organisation of major events in France, meeting organisers concluded that there is not enough time to organise a world-class international event in the French capital this year,” the Diamond League said …

French Cup, League Cup finals could be played with spectators
4 years, 6 months ago

French Cup, League Cup finals could be played with spectators

The Hindu  

Stadiums in France will re-open to fans on July 11 as the country continues to lift measures imposed to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, the government said on Saturday. A maximum of 5,000 fans, however, will be allowed in the arenas - a restriction that could be eased later in the summer with the new season due to start on the …

Major League Soccer to restart season July 8
4 years, 6 months ago

Major League Soccer to restart season July 8

The Hindu  

Major League Soccer said on Tuesday it will restart the season after being shut down for almost three months for the COVID-19 outbreak on July 8 with a tournament without fans at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. “We are pleased to team up with Disney to relaunch the 2020 MLS season and get back to playing soccer,” said commissioner Don …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League cleared by government to pursue 17 June restart in closed stadiums
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League cleared by government to pursue 17 June restart in closed stadiums

Firstpost  

The Premier League season is now due to end on the weekend of 25-26 July, more than two months after originally scheduled. Manchester: The Premier League was given government approval on Saturday to press ahead with its 17 June restart although players will have to stay apart during goal celebrations and disputes to maintain social distancing. “There is still much …

UEFA considers 'all options' for Champions League format
4 years, 7 months ago

UEFA considers 'all options' for Champions League format

The Hindu  

UEFA is studying “all the options” for the format of this season's interrupted Champions League, amid reports on Friday that European football's governing body is considering moving the final from its scheduled venue in Istanbul. UEFA still hopes to conclude the competition by the end of August, but with major changes to the format likely and games set to be …

Coronavirus: Major UK sports events ‘shut down too late’ and it ‘probably cost lives’, says top scientist
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Major UK sports events ‘shut down too late’ and it ‘probably cost lives’, says top scientist

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The scientist in charge of the UK’s largest coronavirus tracking …

China football draws up coronavirus battle plan
4 years, 7 months ago

China football draws up coronavirus battle plan

The Hindu  

The Chinese Super League will be stripped of exuberant goal celebrations - and fans - as it attempts to start during the coronavirus pandemic, reports said on Wednesday. The CSL has ambitions of launching the season in late June or early July, and Chinese football authorities have drawn up detailed plans to keep players and fans safe. The Chinese Football …

Diamond League releases new calendar for season
4 years, 7 months ago

Diamond League releases new calendar for season

The Hindu  

The Diamond League season has been pushed into an August start by the coronavirus pandemic under a new calendar for track and field’s showpiece meetings released Tuesday. The London Diamond League meeting scheduled for July 4-5 has been cancelled. Announcing that decision, UK Athletics chief Joanna Coates said: “We must place the safety of the entire athletics family at the …

London Diamond League meeting cancelled
4 years, 7 months ago

London Diamond League meeting cancelled

The Hindu  

British Athletics confirmed on Tuesday that the London Diamond League meeting scheduled for early July had been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Anniversary Games had been due take place at the London Stadium, which hosted the 2012 Olympics, on July 4-5. UK Athletics chief Joanna Coates said: “We are hugely disappointed to confirm the cancellation of one of …

Coronavirus: Danny Rose slams Premier League restart plans
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Danny Rose slams Premier League restart plans

The Hindu  

Danny Rose has launched a furious tirade against plans to bring back Premier League football, insisting it should be far from a priority. The United Kingdom's government confirmed on Monday that professional sport cannot resume until at least June 1 even behind closed doors as it laid out its "roadmap" to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Premier League clubs held …

Coronavirus: 'Impossible to set date' for Serie A return
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: 'Impossible to set date' for Serie A return

The Hindu  

Italy's sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora warned Wednesday that it was impossible to set a date for a return to Serie A action as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. “We all hope that the championships can resume regularly, at the same time today it is impossible to set a certain date,” Spadafora said during question time in the Italian …

Coronavirus: Turkish Super Lig to resume from June 12
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Turkish Super Lig to resume from June 12

The Hindu  

The Super Lig hopes to resume the 2019-20 season from June 12, Turkish Football Federation president Nihat Ozdemir has announced, before the Champions League final is then held in August in Istanbul. Turkey's top flight continued with matches played behind closed doors until March 19, when the competition was finally suspended amid pressure from world players' union FIFPro over player …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Bulgaria's top-flight football league to resume early June as country prepares to ease lockdown restrictions
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Bulgaria's top-flight football league to resume early June as country prepares to ease lockdown restrictions

Firstpost  

The Bulgarian league has been on hold since 13 March as part of countrywide lockdown measures which have begun to be eased with athletes allowed to conduct individual outdoor training Sofia: The final part of Bulgaria’s top-flight football season could be played from 5 June or 12 June, Sports Minister Krasen Kralev said, as the Balkan country begins to ease …

Manchester United's plans to increase capacity at Old Trafford put on hold due to coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Manchester United's plans to increase capacity at Old Trafford put on hold due to coronavirus

Daily Mail  

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Matchroom Boxing has also postponed all events scheduled for March and April, including Josh Kelly's European title fight against Russia's David Avanesyan. The IPL franchises are On March …

Premier League clubs remain keen to finish season
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs remain keen to finish season

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs on Friday reconfirmed their commitment to finish the 2019/20 season subject to coronavirus restrictions being lifted in Britain despite fears expressed by players. “The league and clubs are considering the first tentative moves forward and will only return to training and playing with government guidance, under expert medical advice and after consultation with players and managers,” the …

COVID-19: FIFA medical chief sorry to be the bearer of bad news
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: FIFA medical chief sorry to be the bearer of bad news

The Hindu  

FIFA's top medical officer takes little satisfaction from being the man appealing for restraint from leagues that are desperate to get playing again. Michel D'Hooghe, formerly head of the Belgian football federation and president of Club Brugge, is chair of FIFA's medical committee and has said there should be no return to action before September. "In my opinion, football has …

Anthony Fauci warns US leagues may have to cancel seasons
4 years, 8 months ago

Anthony Fauci warns US leagues may have to cancel seasons

The Hindu  

Top US health and infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci has raised the prospect of US professional sports leagues cancelling their seasons if the safety of players and fans cannot be guaranteed. In an interview with the New York Times, Fauci said the key to ending the coronavirus sports lockdown would be widespread testing across North America that delivers speedy results. …

Coronavirus: How Europe's top league will react to Ligue 1 cancelling their season
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: How Europe's top league will react to Ligue 1 cancelling their season

Daily Mail  

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Matchroom Boxing has also postponed all events scheduled for March and April, including Josh Kelly's European title fight against Russia's David Avanesyan. The IPL franchises are On March …

Italy's sports minister claims Serie A could follow Ligue 1 by CANCELLING the season
4 years, 8 months ago

Italy's sports minister claims Serie A could follow Ligue 1 by CANCELLING the season

Daily Mail  

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Matchroom Boxing has also postponed all events scheduled for March and April, including Josh Kelly's European title fight against Russia's David Avanesyan. The IPL franchises are On March …

Italy's minister for sport admits it would be 'much easier' to end Serie A season NOW
4 years, 8 months ago

Italy's minister for sport admits it would be 'much easier' to end Serie A season NOW

Daily Mail  

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Matchroom Boxing has also postponed all events scheduled for March and April, including Josh Kelly's European title fight against Russia's David Avanesyan. The IPL franchises are On March …

Next year's Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not over: Games chief
4 years, 8 months ago

Next year's Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not over: Games chief

The Hindu  

The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be cancelled if the coronavirus pandemic isn't brought under control by next year, the organising committee's president said in comments published Tuesday. READ | In an interview with Japan's Nikkan Sports daily, Mori was categorical when asked if the Olympics could be delayed until 2022 if the pandemic remains a threat next year, replying: …

Postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not over: Games chief
4 years, 8 months ago

Postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not over: Games chief

Hindustan Times  

The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be cancelled if the coronavirus pandemic isn’t brought under control by next year, the organising committee’s president said in comments published Tuesday. The giant Olympic rings are seen in the dusk at the waterfront area at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo The pandemic has already forced a year-long delay of the Games, which are …

Olympics could be canceled if the coronavirus persists next year, says Tokyo 2020 chief
4 years, 8 months ago

Olympics could be canceled if the coronavirus persists next year, says Tokyo 2020 chief

CNN  

CNN — The Olympics could be canceled if the Covid-19 pandemic continues into next year, according to the Tokyo 2020 president. We are fighting against an invisible enemy now.” Video Ad Feedback The Olympics and the crowded 2021 sporting calendar 02:24 - Source: CNN Mori reiterated that organizers are still working towards holding the Games next year. “We need to …

Chelsea announce they will NOT be asking players to take a 10 per cent wage cut
4 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea announce they will NOT be asking players to take a 10 per cent wage cut

Daily Mail  

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Matchroom Boxing has also postponed all events scheduled for March and April, including Josh Kelly's European title fight against Russia's David Avanesyan. The IPL franchises are On March …

COVID-19: FIH extends Pro League by one year
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: FIH extends Pro League by one year

The Hindu  

The second season of the Hockey Pro League would now continue till June 2021 although when it would actually resume is still uncertain. The Pro League was originally scheduled to be held from January to June 2020 in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics but only 1/3rd of the Games were completed till early March before the health crisis cut …

Serie A season to be extended until August 2
4 years, 8 months ago

Serie A season to be extended until August 2

Deccan Chronicle  

Milan: Italian football chiefs on Thursday announced that the end of the Serie A season will be pushed back from June 30 to August 2 to finish the season suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic. Federation president Gabriele Gravina said the FIGC would "adopt a resolution in the coming hours to postpone the end of the 2019/2020 sports season to August …

Coronavirus: Serie A season extended until August 2 by FIGC
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Serie A season extended until August 2 by FIGC

The Hindu  

The 2019-20 Serie A season is to be extended until August 2, the Italian Football Federation announced. READ | It was proposed to UEFA's executive committee that European and domestic competitions run in parallel when a return to play is possible, or all domestic fixtures be completed before continental games resume at the start of August. "The football world is …

COVID-19 crisis: Diamond League postpones June meetings
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 crisis: Diamond League postpones June meetings

The Hindu  

The organisers of athletics’ Diamond League on Thursday postponed meetings in the U.S. city of Eugene and in Paris in June as the season is pushed further back by the coronavirus pandemic. 'Alternative competition' But the Bislett Games in Oslo, one of the longest-standing meetings on the international calendar, will take place on June 11, albeit in a different format …

UEFA recommends completion of league seasons
4 years, 8 months ago

UEFA recommends completion of league seasons

The Hindu  

UEFA is to produce guidelines outlining qualification criteria for its competitions from domestic leagues that cannot be completed but once again recommended they should be finished if possible. As yet there is no concrete date set for the resumption of a suspended European league, while UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin conceded the campaign would likely be lost if seasons cannot resume …

No deadline set but Premier League clubs committed to finishing season
4 years, 8 months ago

No deadline set but Premier League clubs committed to finishing season

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the top-flight season, but did not set a June 30 deadline to complete the fixture list at their latest meeting on Friday. With the Premier League postponed since March 13 due to the coronavirus, it had been suggested a firm closing date for the season needed to be imposed. But the 20 clubs …

Harry Maguire reveals conversations with Manchester United over pay cuts to help cope with crisis
4 years, 8 months ago

Harry Maguire reveals conversations with Manchester United over pay cuts to help cope with crisis

Daily Mail  

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Matchroom Boxing has also postponed all events scheduled for March and April, including Josh Kelly's European title fight against Russia's David Avanesyan. The IPL franchises are On March …

Coronavirus Outbreak: UEFA executive committee to meet on 23 April as uncertainty continues over leagues
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: UEFA executive committee to meet on 23 April as uncertainty continues over leagues

Firstpost  

Football has been brought to a standstill by the outbreak with the UEFA Euro 2020 competition postponed until next year and both national leagues and continental club competitions on hold. UEFA will hold a meeting of its decision-making executive committee on 23 April with discussions likely to centre on how, when and if the European football season will be able …

International football could be off until 2021: FIFA VP
4 years, 8 months ago

International football could be off until 2021: FIFA VP

Deccan Chronicle  

Lausanne: International soccer might not be played until 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions and the need to give club competitions the chance to resume, a FIFA vice president said Monday. “I personally think that might be a bit of a challenge, not so much because of just the health issues around the world and the various degrees of …

Coronavirus: Serie A to test all players in May before restarting training despite no return date
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Serie A to test all players in May before restarting training despite no return date

Daily Mail  

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Matchroom Boxing has also postponed all events scheduled for March and April, including Josh Kelly's European title fight against Russia's David Avanesyan. The IPL franchises are On March …

Coronavirus: Chelsea legend Didier Drogba offers up his Ivory Coast hospital as a treatment centre
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Chelsea legend Didier Drogba offers up his Ivory Coast hospital as a treatment centre

Daily Mail  

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Matchroom Boxing has also postponed all events scheduled for March and April, including Josh Kelly's European title fight against Russia's David Avanesyan. The IPL franchises are On March …

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