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Serena Williams is a three-time Rogers Cup champion but was forced to withdraw from the final in 2019 due to injuryThe women's section of the Rogers Cup has been postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.The decision to call off August's WTA event in Montreal has been made with both the women's and men's tours already suspended until 12 July.A WTA statement said the move was because of "measures taken by the Quebec government to prohibit events until 31 August, 2020".No announcement has been made about the men's event, taking place in Toronto.Each year the men's and women's…

Haas' new car was officially unveiled on the first morning of pre-season testing, at Spain's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 19 FebruaryUS-owned Haas have become the fifth Formula 1 team to put a major part of their workforce on enforced leave as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The majority of their UK-based employees are now on furlough, following similar moves by McLaren, Williams, Racing Point and Renault in the past 10 days. Haas drivers Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen have agreed to pay cuts.Some key staff have been kept on but on reduced salary. Renault furloughs 'vast majority' of UK…

By Chris Jones BBC rugby union correspondent Jonny May last played on 7 March as England beat Wales in the Six Nations at TwickenhamJonny May's move from Leicester to Gloucester highlights the "confusion and ambiguity" of the current situation regarding player contracts, according to a top sports lawyer. Gloucester have signed May from 1 July and expect him to be available to play immediately.However, the current season is likely to be extended well past that date.Lawyer Richard Cramer says preventing May from playing would be a "restraint of trade".No games have been played in the Premiership since 8 March after…

Mark Noble and West Ham team-mate Jeremy NgakiaWest Ham have become the second Premier League club to announce their players will defer part of their wages because of the coronavirus pandemic. It follows a similar move from Southampton on Thursday.Manager David Moyes, vice-chairman Karren Brady and finance director Andy Mollett will take a 30% pay cut.Joint chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold and shareholders are putting £30m into the club.What are Premier League clubs doing on pay?Premier League players' initiative to generate & distribute NHS fundsWest Ham say the payments will help retain jobs and allow them to pay 100%…

Dalglish managed Liverpool in two spells as well as having a hugely successful playing career at the clubLiverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus and is in hospital but is showing no symptoms, his family have announced.Dalglish was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for treatment of an infection which required intravenous antibiotics. The 69-year-old former Celtic and Scotland forward was routinely tested for coronavirus after being admitted."Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic," the Dalglish family said.Leeds legend Hunter in hospital with coronavirusDalglish won the Scottish league title four times at Celtic before moving…

Renault driver Esteban Ocon, before the cancelled Australian Grand Prix in MarchRenault says "the vast majority" of staff at its UK Formula 1 base have been put on enforced absence until at least the end of May.It is applying for the government furlough scheme, which guarantees employees 80% of their earnings up to a maximum of £2,500 a month.Renault said it would top up the government money so all staff receive at least 80% of their salaries.The company will review its position as the coronavirus crisis develops.The move means the "vast majority" of its staff will have been on "total…

The Fifa president Gianni Infantino was speaking to Fifa's 211 member associations on FridayRestarting football too early would be "irresponsible", says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.Most domestic leagues around the world are on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic while major tournaments such as Euro 2020 and the Copa America have been postponed for one year."No match, no competition, no league is worth risking a single human life," Infantino said."It’s better to wait a little bit longer than to take risks."Belarus football carrying on 'not comprehendible' - FifproFootball is continuing in a handful of countries, including Belarus, Burundi, Nicaragua and Tajikistan.Infantino,…

Leicester's 4-0 victory over Aston Villa on 9 March was the last match played in England in the Premier LeagueThe football season in England should only resume once all players have been tested for coronavirus, says the chief executive of the League Managers' Association (LMA).But Richard Bevan told BBC Sport "tests must be made available first" to NHS workers and patients. "Once that's happened, by all means let's access it in sport," he added.Professional football has been postponed indefinitely because of the pandemic. Bevan has criticised the English Football League (EFL) for failing to consult his members over an estimate…

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 32, has denied reports linking him with a move to Inter Milan in a post on social media. (Instagram)Everton believe that the prospect of working under manager Carlo Ancelotti can persuade Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, 24, to sign for them this summer. (Football Insider)Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has warned current manager Frank Lampard against attempting to sign Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 27, from Barcelona. (ESPN)Meanwhile, Roma have offered Chelsea midfielder Pedro, 32, the chance to join the Serie A club, with the Spaniard out of contract at Stamford Bridge this summer. (Mirror)Manchester…

The UCI employs 130 peopleCycling's governing body has furloughed staff and cut leaders' salaries because of the coronavirus pandemic.The International Cycling Union (UCI) blamed the postponement of the Olympics and Paralympics, plus losing much of its annual calendar, for the move.UCI president David Lappartient said: "Our international federation is going through a crisis without precedent since the Second World War."We have taken drastic action to enable it to weather the storm."The cuts include full or partial furlough for UCI's 130 employees, while senior leaders will take pay cuts. The UCI has also said it will revise all projects and "resize"…