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Next year’s Tokyo Olympics will follow an almost identical competition schedule as the one planned for this year before the event was postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, organisers said on Friday. TOKYO: Next year’s Tokyo Olympics will follow an almost identical competition schedule as the one planned for […]

SYDNEY: The coronavirus has turned sport on its head and nowhere more so than in tennis, where the often-controversial Nick Kyrgios has been anointed as “St Nick” for his moral leadership during the pandemic. Best known for his flamboyant persona and spectacular on-court tantrums, Kyrgios has long been a provocative […]

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach is prepared to run for a second term at next year’s election, he said on Friday. REUTERS: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Friday he was ready to run for a second term at next year’s election. The 66-year-old German […]

Six times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton started his bid for an eighth Hungarian Grand Prix victory by leading Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas in a dominant practice one-two on Friday. BUDAPEST: Six times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton started his bid for an eighth Hungarian Grand Prix […]

Leicester City will not be entertaining any bids for Ben Chilwell, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Friday as interest grows in the 23-year-old fullback with the transfer window set to open at the end of the month. REUTERS: Leicester City will not be entertaining any bids for Ben Chilwell, manager […]

Lionel Messi has rarely been known for speaking out but he could not help himself when analysing what has been a disastrous season finale for Barcelona and did not hold back after Thursday’s limp 2-1 La Liga defeat at home by Osasuna. BARCELONA: Lionel Messi has rarely been known for […]

Snooker, horse racing and cricket will be used as part of a pilot scheme for a the limited return of spectators to sports events in Britain, the government announced on Friday. LONDON: Snooker, horse racing and cricket will be used as part of a pilot scheme for a the limited […]

HONG KONG: An annual swim across Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour has become the latest sports event to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the city recorded a spike in local transmitted cases, organisers said on Friday (Jul 17). This year’s race was to be held in October but […]

Sergio Ramos has vowed to stay at Real Madrid until he retires after lifting his fifth La Liga title with the club and at 34, having played as big a role as anyone in their latest triumph, he is showing no signs of slowing down. MADRID: Sergio Ramos has vowed […]