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Women’s Super League teams ‘assume season is over’

WSL leaders Manchester City and Chelsea were separated by one point at the top of the table when the season was haltedWomen's Super League and Championship teams are assuming their season will not resume, sources at several clubs have told BBC Sport.However, no decisions will be finalised until a formal consultation process concludes.Clubs are set to receive a letter from the Football Association seeking their views.It is understood the joint WSL and Women's Championship board would then decide how to determine final placings.Men's Premier League squads started non-contact training on Tuesday, with Championship players hoping to follow suit from 25…
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Coronavirus and sport

Got a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingPosted at 14:5514:55'Confident Dean will stay'Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder on Dean Henderson: "From a contractual point of view we are all looking to extend the players that we have got here on loan. There is a couple that will expire that we are looking to extend. It is coming to that time when Manchester United will make that decision regarding extending or not extending. "I am confident Manchester United will let Dean stay with…
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Charlie Webster column: How running together virtually can help with mental health

Charlie Webster is a broadcaster and writer, a campaigner on social issues, and is a keen Ironman and triathlon competitor."This week's been up and down."Anybody relate? It's exactly how I've felt during this whole period and one of the most common phrases I hear at the moment.I think it's completely normal, not being up all the time doesn't mean it's something we've done wrong.I don't know anyone who is full of energy and happy every day but a lot of us seem to beat ourselves up if we're not fitting our perfect expectations.As soon as lockdown started, without even thinking…
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Formula 1: Deal reached to hold British GP but quarantine questions remain

The British Grand Prix has been held at Silverstone every year since 1987Formula 1 and Silverstone have agreed a deal for two grands prix to be held at the British track this season.Owners the British Racing Drivers' Club and F1 had been far apart in their assessments of the fee for the track to host the behind-closed-doors events.But a compromise agreement has now been reached after negotiations this week.However, a new threat to the races has emerged in the UK government's plans to impose a two-week quarantine for all international arrivals.Vettel to leave Ferrari at end of seasonCould Vettel's Ferrari…
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League One: Clubs and EFL unable to decide whether to end season early

There has been no football in League One since 10 MarchLeague One clubs have failed to agree whether to end the season early following discussions with the English Football League.Friday's meeting involving all 23 sides in the division came after six clubs had said they were determined to complete their remaining fixtures.The league was halted on 13 March amid the coronavirus pandemic.The clubs will meet again on Monday, while teams in League Two are due to carry out discussions later on Friday.BBC Sport understands there is a general acceptance among clubs in both League One and League Two that resuming…
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Two NFL players charged with armed robbery

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption New York Giants player Deandre Baker, left, and Quinton Dunbar, pictured playing for the Washington Redskins Florida police are searching for two NFL players after they allegedly robbed people at a house party.Deandre Baker of the New York Giants and Quinton Dunbar of the Seattle Seahawks are said to have robbed other guests at gunpoint.About $12,000 (£9,850) in cash and watches worth up to $25,000 were taken. Neither man has been arrested yet. A police spokeswoman said authorities were in touch with the NFL and a lawyer for one player."Obviously, there are attempts to…
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Premier League ‘Project Restart’ Q&A: We answer some of the key questions

Liverpool, chasing their first title for 30 years, lead the table by 25 points with nine games remainingThe Premier League hopes for a return to action on 12 June, with matches played behind closed doors.On Thursday, the UK government said it is "opening the door" for the return of professional football in England in June.Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said a meeting with the Football Association, Premier League and English Football League had "progressed plans".But where will matches be played? And do the players support the plans? We answer some of the key questions about 'Project Restart'.Do players and managers support…
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Coronavirus and sport

Live ReportingPosted at 12:5912:59Suspension of ATP & WTA tennis tours set to continue until AugustJonathan JurejkoBBC SportHardly unsurprising in a sport which sees players compete on global tours, but an announcement extending the suspension of ATP and WTA events could be made later today.The tours are currently on hold up to 13 July - following the conclusion of Wimbledon, which was cancelled for the first time since World War II. The suspension is set to be extended up to the start of August.The US Open, which usually takes place in New York at the end of August and is the…
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McGregor ‘praying’ for Khabib’s father

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov has coached his son Khabib for most of his lifeConor McGregor has put rivalries aside by "praying for the recovery" of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's father.Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who is also Khabib's coach, is in a critical condition in their native Russia.The 57-year-old is reported to be in a medically induced coma after suffering complications with pneumonia.McGregor criticised Khabib this week but tweeted:external-link "Very saddened on hearing this news. A true martial genius."McGregor was beaten by Khabib at UFC 229 in October 2018 and the pair have often been linked with a rematch. Khabib remains unbeaten after being…
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Tour of Britain cancelled for 2020

Mathieu van der Poel (centre) won the 2019 edition of the Tour of BritainThe Tour of Britain has been cancelled for 2020 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The race was due to take place between 6-13 September but there are concerns over holding public events because of the spread of the virus.The Women's Tour stage race in Britain and the Tour de Yorkshire have also been cancelled for 2020.Organisers say the 2021 Tour of Britain will be held between 5-12 September and use the route planned for 2020.The cancellation means Britain will not host any major stage races this year.The…
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