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Coronavirus: Wolves chairman Jeff Shi warns fans not to ‘underestimate’ virus

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Wolves chairman Jeff Shi say sit is a time of "great adversity"Wolves chairman Jeff Shi has warned football fans not to "underestimate" coronavirus.Shi said he had been in contact with friends, family and colleagues in China since the pandemic began in Wuhan.He said it "has afforded me an acute awareness of the virus' threat and impact"."I appeal to our supporters to follow our lead, and to stay as safe as possible during what will no doubt be a very testing time," Shi said.Shi also said Wolves had shut down Molineux stadium as well as the club shop, ticket office and…

Mar

14

2020

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Coronavirus: England’s Joe Root ‘relieved’ over cancelled Sri Lanka tour

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Root led England off the field when their warm-up fixture in Sri Lanka was abandonedEngland captain Joe Root says the he feels "a relief" that the Test Series in Sri Lanka was called off amid fears over the spread of coronavirus.The two-Test series was due to begin in Galle on 19 March and a warm-up fixture was abandoned on Friday when the decision was made to return to the UK.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said the mental and physical wellbeing of players was paramount."The right decision has been made," Root said before the flight home."There was an element…

Mar

14

2020

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Coronavirus: Australia v New Zealand one-day and T20 series postponed

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Australia's one-day international series against New Zealand was being played behind closed doors before its postponementAustralia's one-day international series against New Zealand has been postponed because of coronavirus.The series was already being played behind closed doors, with Australia winning the first match on Friday.However, the visitors have returned to New Zealand after a change to travel restrictions there.Two ODIs in Australia will not take place, and three Twenty20s between the teams in New Zealand, starting on 24 March, have also been postponed.Bowler Lockie Ferguson was isolated in the Black Caps' team hotel after complaining of a sore throat following Friday's…

Mar

14

2020

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Coronavirus in sport latest

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Live ReportingBy Michael EmonsAll times stated are UKPosted at 10:5110:51Four members of Barnet staff showing coronavirus symptomsThe Yeovil v Barnet game is the most recently to have been called off and Barnet have just posted the following statement."The club unfortunately must confirm that this afternoon's Vanarama National League fixture with Yeovil Town has been postponed."We currently have four staff that are showing symptoms of COVID-19 who are following government advice and self-isolating. As a consequence, we have taken measures to put all First Team staff into self-isolation. "The club has a duty of care to all players, staff and supporters…

Mar

14

2020

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Coronavirus wipes out most of world’s major sports events on an unprecedented day

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was "feeling better" after testing positive for coronavirusThe coronavirus pandemic wiped out most of the world's major sporting events in an unprecedented 24 hours.As Friday began, the Premier League was one of the last football competitions standing - albeit with fans awaiting the outcome of an emergency meeting.During the wait, at 10:20 GMT, England's men's cricket Test tour or Sri Lanka was cancelled. Then at about 11:00 GMT the Premier League and EFL announced: no football until April.In fact, there will be no elite football in the whole of Britain for the next three…

Mar

14

2020

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Euro 2020 play-offs: Fifa recommends all internationals are cancelled

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Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic are all scheduled to be in the play-offsThe Euro 2020 play-offs moved closer to being postponed after Fifa recommended that all impending internationals should be called off.Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic are all scheduled to play their semi-finals on 26 March, with the finals five days later.But football around Europe has been halted amid the coronavirus outbreak.And Uefa is to hold a video conference on Tuesday to decide whether to call off the tournament entirely.Doing so falls under the jurisdiction of European football's governing body, but their world equivalent has said games in…

Mar

13

2020

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Coronavirus: IPL season start delayed because of outbreak

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The start of the 2020 Indian Premier League season has been delayed from 29 March to 15 April as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said the move was a "precautionary measure".The BCCI said it was taking "all necessary steps to ensure that all people related to IPL including fans have a safe cricketing experience".England players including Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler are due to take part.On Thursday it was announced that Australia's one-day internationals against New Zealand - which begin on Friday - will be played behind closed doors.England's Sam Curran,…

Mar

13

2020

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Carlos Cordeiro: US Soccer president resigns following ‘offensive’ law suit papers

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Media playback is not supported on this device Language used by US Soccer in equal pay law suit is 'unacceptable' - RapinoeUS Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro has resigned after taking responsibility for "offensive" language used in court papers submitted in an equal pay case.The papers said the US women's team were "less skilled" and "had fewer responsibilities than their male colleagues".It prompted player protests during the USA's SheBelieves Cup win over Japan."My one and only mission has always been to do what is best for our Federation," said Cordeiro."The arguments and language contained in this week's legal filing caused great…

Mar

13

2020

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Ben Stokes: England all-round withdraws from Sri Lanka warm-up with abdominal problem

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Ben Stokes is England vice-captainAll-rounder Ben Stokes has withdrawn from England's warm-up match in Sri Lanka to undergo abdominal tests - but team management say it is not linked to any coronavirus concerns.Stokes, 28, was replaced in the batting order on day one of the tour match against a President's XI by Ollie Pope.On day two, Stokes pulled out of the match in Colombo and has been replaced by leg-spinner Matt Parkinson.Captain Joe Root completed his century on day two as England posted 463.Zak Crawley had hit a century on day one of the four-day warm-up game.The England and Wales…

Mar

13

2020

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Sport hit by coronavirus

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Live ReportingBy Matthew HenryAll times stated are UKPosted at 10:0110:01Coronavirus sporting headlines Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and England and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi test positive Arsenal's Premier League game with Brighton postponed Chelsea and Arsenal squads self-isolating Everton also self-isolating after a player showed symptoms Watford awaiting test results of one player Golf's Players Championship cancelled Australian Grand Prix called off Top two tiers of French football league suspended The UK government considering banning sporting fixtures Premier League to meet this morning to decide plan of action Uefa to discuss possible Euro 2020 postponement on Tuesday Posted at 9:579:57BreakingLigue 1…