Safety first: KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan over postponement of IPL amid Coronavirus outbreak

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, who was present at a meeting with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the postponement of the beginning of Indian Premier League (IPL) amid the Coronavirus outbreak, on Saturday said the safety of players, spectators and the cities which will host matches were of utmost importance.

Coronavirus Spread: Premier League and EFL suspended until Apr 3

London/IBNS: Amid spread of coronavirus in different corners of the globe,  all elite football games in England, which draws a huge number of spectators in the grounds, has been suspended until at least Apr 3.

Coronavirus: Australian pacer Kane Richardson quarantined, test result awaited

Sydney/IBNS: Australian cricketer Kane Richardson has been kept in quarantine after he was tested for coronavirus, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta tests positive for coronavirus

London/IBNS: The COVID19 has hit major sporting events across the globe and on Thursday football team Arsenal's head coach Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus.

Remaining two ODIs of India vs South Africa to be held in empty stadium: BCCI

Mumbai/IBNS: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been working closely with the Government of India along with Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) in the wake of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, a BCCI statement said on Thursday.

Coronavirus scare: AIFF postpones final round of Santosh Trophy

New Delhi/UNI: The final round of the Hero Santosh Trophy 2019-20 scheduled to be played in Aizawl, has been postponed in wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak

Dubai/IBNS: the International Cricket Council today announced that the second series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A set to begin on 16 March in Malaysia has been postponed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Fully committed to success of Tokyo Olympic Games 2020: IOC president amid Coronavirus outbreak

Geneva/Xinhua/UNI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Tuesday that IOC is fully committed to the success of the Tokyo Olympic Games, and encourage all athletes to continue preparing for the Games.

Tokyo 2020 could be postponed amid COVID-19, says Japan's Olympic Minister

Tokyo/Xinhua: Japan's Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto said in the country's parliament on Tuesday that the 2020 Games could be postponed under their agreement with the IOC.

Coronavirus scare: Azlan Shah Cup hockey tourney postponed

New Delhi/UNI: The Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Monday was pushed from April to September due to outbreak of deadly Coronavirus across the world.

NBA stars show support for China in fight against coronavirus

Chicago/Xinhua/UNI: Star players attending the 2020 NBA All-Star weekend on Saturday voiced their support for China's fight against the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Shanghai SIPG defender Zhang Wei donates 1,000 cotton slippers to Wuhan medical team

Shanghai/Xinhua/UNI:  Chinese Super League (CSL) outfit Shanghai SIPG defender Zhang Wei has donated 1,000 cotton slippers to Shanghai medical team in Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak, according to Shanghai local media.

Inter beat Milan 4-2, show support to China in battle against novel coronavirus

Rome/Xinhua/UNI: FC Internazionale Milano (best known as Inter) beat AC Milan 4-2 in Italy's Serie A catching up with Juventus at the top of the standings with 54 points each.