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Two Ultra-Runners To Attempt 190 km Round Malta and Gozo in 35 hours

For the first time on Saturday 25th July, two ultra-runners will be tackling the complete coastline of Malta and Gozo with a 190km run that is expected to take 35 hours. Claudio Camilleri and Patrick Tabone…

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If Spurs won’t make with top six, means the beginning of a new world for club – Mourinho

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho said it would not be the end of the world if his side failed to finish in the top six of the Premier League, something…

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U.S. Open to include wheelchair tournament during this year’s grand slam

U.S. Open organisers said on Wednesday they will include a wheelchair tournament at this year’s Grand Slam following a player backlash over their decision to scrap the event as part…

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Formula One fans can buy squares on chequered flag for charity

Formula One fans can buy individual squares on the race-ending chequered flag, starting with next month’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, to help raise money for charity, it announced on Tuesday.…

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Novak Djokovic tests positive for Covid-19

Novak Djokovic, the men’s world number one tennis player, has tested positive for COVID-19, the Serbian said in a statement on Tuesday. Croatia’s Borna Coric, Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria and…

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Zanardi’s condition stable

Alex Zanardi's condition remains stable, doctors at Siena hospital said on Monday after the four-time Paralympic champion and former Formula One driver suffered serious head injuries in a road accident…

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Sevilla holds Barcelona in a 0 – 0 draw

Title-chasing Barcelona were held to a 0-0 draw at Sevilla in an empty stadium on Friday as they dropped points in La Liga for the first time since the season…

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Alex Zanardi undergoes head surgery but still in very serious condition

Alex Zanardi is in intensive care after undergoing surgery for a head injury sustained when he was hit by a truck during a handbike race. The two-time CART series winner,…

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WHO official blasts Naples Cup-win celebrations

A World Health Organization (WHO) official has blasted the celebrations that took place on the streets of Naples after Napoli beat Juventus on Wednesday in the Italian Cup final. Big…

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Malta: €9 million investment in new project at Marsa Sports Hub

The government announced a sports project with an investment of €9 million which will form part of the the Sports Hub at International Level project in Marsa spread over 60,000…

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Running gains in popularity during Covid-19 lockdowns

Amidst the isolation of lockdown, the world has fallen in love with running – that is, according to the findings of a new, ongoing research study by ASICS. More importantly,…

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Traditional Chicago Marathon not yet ruled out

The unrelenting pace of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States have fuelled further doubts on the organisation of the popular Chicago Marathon. The race, which is expected to welcome…

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La Liga to file criminal action against pitch invader

La Liga’s organising body has said it is filing for criminal action against the man who ran on to the pitch during Real Mallorca’s behind-closed-doors match against Barcelonaon Saturday to…

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Banning athletes who kneel in support of anti-racism is a breach of human rights – Global Athlete Movement

The stance of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in potentially banning athletes who kneel in support of anti-racism protests is a breach of human rights, the Global Athlete movement said…

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England’s manger says that taking pay-cut to help FA is a no-brainer

England manager Gareth Southgate has said it was an easy decision to accept a 30% wage cut to help the Football Association (FA) mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19…

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Four Premier League players and staff test positive for Covid-19, suspected case among Bologna team in Italy

After the English Premier League conducted more than 1,000 individual Covid-19 tests over the last two days, four players and staff from three clubs were found to have tested positive for…

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“Now I show my scars with pride. They are a sign of what I’ve been through” – Gianluca Vialli on his battle with cancer and living with Covid-19

Gianluca Vialli's book Goals has been released in the UK. Its release has given an opportunity to the Italian footballer to speak to British Media about his ordeal fighting cancer…

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New Zealand to pump $157 million into the country’s sports sector to get it through coronavirus

New Zealand has announced it will invest 264.6 million New Zealand dollars ($157 million) into the country's sports and recreation sector to help mitigate the “significant impact Covid-19 has had…

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Photo Story: Football in times of pandemic

Players of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (L) and Suwon Samsung Bluewings (R) prior the K-League match between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors vs Suwon Samsung Bluewings at the Jeonju World Cup stadium in…

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Dutch sporting events without fans until there is vaccine

Sporting events in the Netherlands will have to take place without fans until there is a coronavirus vaccine, Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge says. Prime Minister Mark Rutte this…

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Professional athletes could be particularly vulnerable to falling seriously ill with new coronavirus – WPA

Professional athletes could be particularly vulnerable to falling seriously ill with the new coronavirus, the head of a global union representing them told Reuters on Thursday. Brendan Schwab, the executive director of the World Players' Association, added that some…

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Coronavirus and its impact on sports

Major sports events around the world that are in the process of re-starting or have been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Football * The German Bundesliga season will restart…

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New Zealand could restart professional sport within days

New Zealand could approve the restart of professional sport as early as next week when authorities decide whether to ease coronavirus restrictions further, the sport ministry said on Thursday. Sport…

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Swimming body FINA postpones 2021 World Aquatics Championships to 2022

The FINA World Championships in Fukuoka in Japan was initially scheduled for the summer of 2021 but will now take place from 13 May 2022 to 29 May 2022. FINA…

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Jonathan Chetcuti – A gentleman gone too soon

The Maltese volleyball community is mourning the passing of former Malta international player Jonathan Chetcuti at the age of 41 due to illness. Jonathan Chetcuti started his volleyball career at…

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Will European football’s season be moved from its traditional window?

FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has said that moving the European football season to the calendar year is a "possibility to be discussed" in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic which…

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Japan needs to keep emergency in place, 2021 Olympics ‘difficult,’ top doctor says

It is too early to consider lifting Japan's state of emergency over the coronavirus, the head of the Japan Medical Association Yoshitake Yokokura said on Tuesday, adding that it will…

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Premier League planning to re-start on 08 June

According to media reports English Premier League is planning to resume playing in selected stadiums from 08 June 2020 after the suspension caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Once…

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English League Football to complete season behind close doors, with live tv coverage

While English Premiership clubs are still in discussions on whether and when to finish off the season, the Football League’s lower echelons have taken the decisive step to finish off…

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Italian sports journalist Franco Lauro found dead

The Italian sports and journalism world is under shock as one of the most veteran journalists, Franco Lauro died at the age of 58. The Rai veteran journalist with a…

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to offer testing and swabbing for NHS staff and families

London-based football club Tottenham Hotspur have announced that it had procured the necessary equipment to its home ground so that it can "operate drive-through Covid-19 testing and swabbing for NHS…

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International football might not return before 2021 – FIFA VP

World football governing body FIFA has admitted that international games might not be played again before 2021 due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The organisation's Vice President, Victor Montagliani, who…

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Motor racing legend Stirling Moss dies aged 90

Stirling Moss, a daring, speed-loving Englishman regarded as the greatest Formula One driver never to win the world championship, has died. He was 90. Moss died peacefully at his London…

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Photo Story: Ronaldinho begins house arrest at hotel in Paraguay

Brazilian former soccer player Ronaldinho Gaucho arrives at the Hotel Palmaroga in Asuncion, Paraguay. Ronaldinho and his brother entered the hotel to serve house arrest after leaving the police headquarters.…

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UEFA EURO2020 postponed to 2021

Euro 2020 has been postponed to 2021 as a result of the coronavirus crisis, the Norwegian Football Association has announced. The tournament was due to have been held this year…

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Players at Arsenal and Chelsea self-isolate after two cases of coronavirus identified

Top players at Chelsea and Arsenal are self-isolating after two cases of coronavirus were confirmed at the clubs. Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi have contracted…

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Formula One opening race in Australia cancelled

Formula One confirmed it will cancel this year’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix event in Melbourne, adding to the ranks of major global sports disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak. The decision…

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The Olympic flame ignited in scaled-down ceremony

The Olympic flame for the Tokyo 2020 games was ignited Thursday at the ancient Olympia -- the birthplace of the ancient games -- in a scaled-down ceremony due to the…

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Champions League and Europa League to be suspended by UEFA over coronavirus fears

The Champions League and Europa League will both be postponed by UEFA today, according to Spanish publication Marca. The suspension will be a result of coronavirus fears, which have escalated…

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Juventus defender Rugani tests positive for coronavirus

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus the club has confirmed. All club football has been suspended in Italy after parts of the country were placed in lockdown…

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Manchester City v Arsenal postponed after some players come in contact with someone infected with COVID-19.

Tonight's Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal has been postponed "as a precautionary measure" due to the coronavirus outbreak. The decision to postpone came after it emerged that…

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Leipzig book their place in Quarter Finals after beating Tottenham Hotspur 3 – 0

Marcel Sabitzer struck twice inside the opening 21 minutes as Leipzig booked a place in the quarter-finals for the first time. The home skipper Sabitzer quickly dispelled any notion of…

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All domestic sports activities at all levels in Italy suspended

All domestic sporting activity at all levels in Italy has been suspended until 3 April at the earliest, the Italian national Olympic committee (CONI) has announced. Italy has been the…

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Photo Story: Ronaldinho in court in Paraguay over fake passport claims

Brazilian former soccer player Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, a.k.a. Ronaldinho (R), is escorted during a new audience at Palace of Justice in Asuncion, Paraguay on Saturday. Ronaldinho Gaucho and his…

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Ferrari to focus on 2021 season if they will perform poorly in early F1 races

In a move that will surely have Sebastian Vettel scratching his head, Ferrari has admitted it will turn its attention to the 2021 season if they perform poorly in the…

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Manchester City wins League Cup

Manchester City won the League Cup for a third consecutive season by beating Aston Villa 2-1 on Sunday, providing the club with a moment of celebration as it fights to…

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Wolves beat Tottenham 3 – 2

Wolves twice came from behind to win 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Steven Bergwijn and Serge Aurier twice gave Spurs the lead, but Wolves hit back each time as…

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Photo Story – Acrobatic football

Cruz Azul's Orbelin Pineda celebrates after scoring against Morelia during day eight of the Liga MX Clausura 2020 tournament, at Morelos stadium in Morelia, Mexico, 29 February 2020. EPA-EFE/LUIS ENRIQUE…

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Liverpool’s unbeaten run comes to an end with Watford

Liverpool hopes of becoming on the second team in the Premier League era to go an entire season unbeaten were ended when Watford’s brilliant second-half display brought down the runaway…

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Paris Half-Marathon cancelled

The Paris half-marathon, which was scheduled for Sunday with 44,000 registered runners, has been cancelled over fears of coronavirus, officials said on Saturday. The cancellation of large gatherings in confined…

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UEFA Europa League Draws

The fixtures of the next round of the UEFA Europa League was drawn today. Inter Milan will face Getafe who knocked out Ajax while Sevilla will play against Roma in…

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Photo Story: UEFA Europa League 2019/20 Round of 16 draw

The match fixtures are shown on an electronic panel during the UEFA Europa League 2019/20 Round of 16 draw, at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, 28 February 2020. …

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UEFA Europa League Results

Arsenal crashed out of the Europa League on Thursday when Olympiakos scored a last-minute goal at the end of extra-time at the Emirates. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a stunning goal to put…

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Possible outright cancellation of Olympic Games

A large number of the year’s prestigious sporting events are at risk as the coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, with the organisers of the Six Nations, the Cheltenham…

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One can win two La Liga Match Tickets with GO

GO is on the lookout for the most dedicated football fans on the island. The two biggest and best fans will be given the unique opportunity to experience, first-hand, the…

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Maria Sharapova announces retirement

Tennis player Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 32. The former world number one revealed her decision in the form of 'exclusive' articles…

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Photo Story: Tyson Fury beats Deontay Wilder in world title fight in Las Vegas

Tyson Fury of Britain (C) reacts after defeating Deontay Wilder of the USA to win the WBC World Heavyweight Championship title fight at the Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada,…

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