Mar 24, 2020, at 10:09 am
Islamabad/IBNS: In his Youtube video, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his unhappiness over people's casual approach towards dealing COVID 19 outbreak in the country.
COVID-19 outbreak: 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games likely to be postponed to next year: Reports
Mar 23, 2020, at 11:53 pm
Washington/IBNS: The International Olympic Committee on Monday evening informed that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will be postponed, likely to 2021, media reports said.
Ex-Manchester United footballer Marouane Fellaini tests positive for COVID 19
Mar 23, 2020, at 04:08 pm
London/IBNS: Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has tested positive for COVID 19.
Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz dies after COVID 19 infection
Mar 22, 2020, at 08:33 pm
Madrid/IBNS: Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz passed away after being infected by COVID 19, officials said on Sunday.
Soccer players Paolo Maldini, son Daniel and Marouane Fellaini test positive for COVID-19
Mar 22, 2020, at 12:53 pm
Rome/IBNS: Italian football legend Paolo Maldini has tested positive for coronavirus.
Juventus forward Dybala tests positive for COVID-19, but 'asymptomatic'
Mar 22, 2020, at 10:41 am
Rome/Xinhua: Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has tested positive for COVID-19, the Italian soccer club announced.
African volleyball body postpones all competitions to curb coronavirus spread
Mar 18, 2020, at 07:01 pm
Nairobi/Xinhua/UNI: Africa's volleyball governing body has postponed all sports competitions following the decision by governments to restrict travel to curb the spread of coronavirus.
2020 PGA Championship postponed due to coronavirus
Mar 18, 2020, at 06:59 pm
Los Angeles/Xinhua/UNI: The 2020 PGA Championship in San Francisco, originally scheduled to be held from May 11 to 17, has been postponed, the PGA of America announced on Tuesday.
Juventus midfielder Matuidi tests positive for COVID-19
Mar 18, 2020, at 06:56 pm
Rome/Xinhua/UNI: Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi has tested positive for COVID-19, the Serie A giants confirmed on Tuesday.
French Open shifted to September-October amid COVID19 scare
Mar 18, 2020, at 09:29 am
Paris/IBNS: Amid Coronavirus scare, one of the major sporting events of the year-French Open- has been shifted to September and October, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Shoaib Akhtar blames Pakistan's all-weather ally China for its eating habits
Mar 15, 2020, at 01:49 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: While Pakistan government seemed to be standing by its strategic ally China in the time of Coronavirus scare worldwide, to the point that it made no effort to evacuate its own students from Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, the South Asian nation's people seemed not amused.
Messi sends "strength" to those affected by coronavirus
Mar 15, 2020, at 09:29 am
Buenos Aires/Xinhua: Lionel Messi has called for people to "stay at home" and heed the advice of authorities in a bid to counter the coronavirus epidemic.
COVID-19: All domestic matches put on hold by BCCI
Mar 14, 2020, at 05:57 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The BCCI on Saturday announced that all domestic matches, including Irani Cup have been put on hold till further notice due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
Lockie Ferguson, who was put in isolation over coronavirus fear, will now fly to NZ
Mar 14, 2020, at 05:08 pm
Sydney/IBNS: Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand fast bowler, was put in isolation after the cricketer complained of sore throat at the end of the first ODI against Australia.
Coronavirus hits cricket: ODI, Two series between Australia and New Zealand postponed
Mar 14, 2020, at 04:46 pm
Sydney/IBNS: Amid Coronavirus spread across the globe, Australia's one-day international series against New Zealand has been postponed.
Safety first: KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan over postponement of IPL amid Coronavirus outbreak
Mar 14, 2020, at 01:25 pm
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
Mar 13, 2020, at 05:43 pm
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
Mar 13, 2020, at 09:30 am
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
Mar 13, 2020, at 09:10 am
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
Mar 12, 2020, at 11:21 pm
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
Mar 10, 2020, at 04:48 pm
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
Mar 06, 2020, at 09:27 am
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
Mar 04, 2020, at 01:59 pm
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
Mar 03, 2020, at 07:48 pm
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:Â Azlan Shah Cup hockey tourney postponed
Mar 02, 2020, at 05:09 pm
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
Feb 17, 2020, at 04:01 pm
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
Feb 17, 2020, at 03:58 pm
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
Feb 10, 2020, at 09:57 am
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.