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20 Mar 2020

Football

Lukaku says Manchester United boss Solskjaer wanted to keep him

Former Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku says he "didn't have the energy" to stay at the club despite manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanting him to remain at Old Trafford.

20 Mar 2020

2020 Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo 2020: IOC still considering possible scenarios, says Thomas Bach

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach stated that the committee is observing a number of scenarios for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Games in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

20 Mar 2020

Football

Indian football legend PK Banerjee passes away at 83

Indian football legend PK Banerjee died on Friday after battling a prolonged illness.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Kiwi cricketers in self-isolation after returning from Australia

New Zealand cricketers and support staff members are into a 14-day self-isolation period after returning from their aborted Australia tour, due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

20 Mar 2020

Football

Coronavirus outbreak: Manchester United to pay staff for remaining season

In a major blow to football, the Premier League has been postponed until April 30 due to coronavirus pandemic.

20 Mar 2020

Formula 1

Coronavirus outbreak: Iconic Monaco GP gets canceled in F1 season

The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most iconic destinations in the world of Formula 1.

'Warner will play if IPL is on', says his manager

David Warner is likely to feature in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League despite the coronavirus scare.

20 Mar 2020

Tencent

PUBG Sanhok Map: Tips and tricks to win here

PUBG has been, consistently, delivering a phenomenal 'Battle Royale' experience.

IPL 2020: Government to issue fresh advisory on April 15

India's Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Thursday cleared the air about the upcoming IPL edition.

'Can't be Sehwag or Warner': Cheteshwar Pujara on his strike-rate

Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has claimed he knows his batting style and so does the team management.

19 Mar 2020

Olympics

Coronavirus outbreak: Four instances when Olympic Games were affected

The coronavirus pandemic has come down hard on almost every sporting event around the world.

19 Mar 2020

Real Madrid

Pogba's agent Raiola stirs fresh rumors with Real Madrid talks

Manchester United mid-fielder Paul Pogba has been a constant subject of a transfer speculation away from the club.

Pity everything is blocked, says Steyn amid coronavirus outbreak

South African speedster Dale Steyn has gone on to lament the near complete absence of sport in his nation.

Dhoni is still a prized possession if fit: Wasim Jaffer

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer opined that India could continue with the services of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the upcoming T20 World Cup, given that he is still fit.

19 Mar 2020

Football

Europe's top five football leagues could lose billions: Details here

Europe's top five football leagues could be in for real trouble if the remainder of the 2019-20 season doesn't resume.

Coronavirus outbreak: No PSL players, support staff exposed with COVID-19

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed that the results of COVID-19 test, conducted on 128 players PSL members, have turned out to be negative.

19 Mar 2020

Liverpool FC

If EPL 2019-20 doesn't resume, which club wins or loses?

The Premier League 2019-20 has currently been postponed until April 3 in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

'Cast your own identity', Brad Haddin advises dejected Pant

Former Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin believes Rishabh Pant should bring out his x-factor in order to make a comeback in the Indian side.

19 Mar 2020

Tennis

#CoronavirusOutbreak: A look at the ATP Rankings after freezing

In tennis, the ATP has extended its suspension period until June 7 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Cricket West Indies offers England to host Test series

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has offered to host the three-match Test series against England later this year.

19 Mar 2020

Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: The best weapon combos available in PUBG

PUBG is the most intense Battle Royale game. Unlike some of its competition, where gameplay rests on building structures, looting, and killing, PUBG focuses only on the latter two.

Hanuma Vihari eyes County stint after coronavirus is under control

India's Test batsman Hanuma Vihari had wanted to utilize the summer of 2020 by playing English County after being snubbed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 auction.

Coronavirus outbreak: Tim Paine supports suspension of cricket leagues

Australian Test skipper Tim Paine urged the people to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: PCB awaiting test results of everyone involved with PSL

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday said around 100 people, including players, associated with the now-suspended Pakistan Super League (PSL) have undergone COVID-19 tests.

Coronavirus outbreak: South African players to self-isolate for 14 days

The South African contingent has been told to isolate themselves after returning midway from tour of India.

18 Mar 2020

Olympics

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Athlete concerns grow ahead of Olympics, organizers respond

Olympic pole vault champion Katerina Stefanidi claimed athletes were being forced to take health risks as competitors started to speak out about holding the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Coronavirus outbreak: Sports leagues which faced the wrath of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has jolted the entire sports fraternity like never before.

BCB keen on roping in Bangar as Test batting consultant

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) hopes to avail the services of Sanjay Bangar as the national team's batting consultant specifically for red-ball cricket.

Virender Sehwag questions Dhoni's comeback in international cricket

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag feels the comeback of MS Dhoni in Team India would not be a cake walk even after a successful IPL campaign.

18 Mar 2020

Football

Priority is to finish 2019/20 season after Euro 2020 delayed

The Euro 2020 which was supposed to be held in the summer of 2020, was postponed by a year in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.

18 Mar 2020

French Open

Coronavirus outbreak: French Open postponed, will be played in September-October

The French Open has been postponed for nearly four months, owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

18 Mar 2020

NBA

Coronavirus outbreak: Four Brooklyn Nets players including Durant test positive

NBA star Kevin Durant is reportedly among four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for the new coronavirus and are in isolation.

18 Mar 2020

Football

Coronavirus outbreak: Euro 2020 postponed by a year

The coronavirus outburst has deferred the high-profile Euro 2020 by one year.

18 Mar 2020

Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Five most underrated landing spots in PUBG Sanhok

PUBG remains one of the most competitive Battle Royale games.

17 Mar 2020

Olympics

Tokyo 2020: Olympic Committee deputy diagnosed with coronavirus

Japan Olympic Committee deputy chief Kozo Tashima on Tuesday confirmed that he was tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).

17 Mar 2020

Liverpool FC

CIES Football Observatory terms Liverpool's squad most valuable in Europe

According to a study by research group CIES Football Observatory, Liverpool have the most valuable squad in Europe's marquee leagues.

17 Mar 2020

Football

Manchester United trigger extension in Nemanja Matic's contract

Premier League club Manchester United have triggered the one-year option in mid-fielder Nemanja Matic's contract.

Alex Hales develops coronavirus symptoms amid PSL shutdown

England cricketer Alex Hales is self-isolating after showing coronavirus symptoms.

We are waiting for a call on IPL: Kane Richardson

Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson stated that the players are waiting to hear from the IPL officials regarding the fate of the tournament.

17 Mar 2020

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England's Archer hopes nobody has to deal with racism regularly

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has condemned racist abuse on social media after posting a series of messages he went on to receive.