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Francesco Ricci Bitti, president of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF).

All 33 Olympic sports were unanimous on Tokyo Games' fresh dates

Initially, everyone had their own ideas, but in the end the prospect of placing the Games earlier in the year became...

31 March 2020 8:56 AM IST

Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for same dates next year

This year's Games were scheduled to open on July 24 and close on August 9.

30 March 2020 5:43 PM IST

In this file photo, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin participate in a hockey match. AP Photo

Sports make political point for Belarus amid virus outbreak

Defending Belarus' refusal to introduce isolation measures, he said It's better to die standing than to live on your...

30 March 2020 4:56 PM IST

Andy Cowell, managing director of Mercedes.

Mercedes F1 team helps to develop breathing aid in pandemic

The machine pushes a mix of oxygen and air into the mouth and nose at a continuous rate to increase the amount of oxygen...

30 March 2020 2:59 PM IST

Dipa Karmakar at the 2016 Rio Olympics. PTI Photo

Tokyo Games postponement rekindles Dipa Karmakar's Olympics hopes

In the remaining two qualifying events, Dipa needs two second places or one first and a second place to qualify

30 March 2020 2:09 PM IST

Thomas Bach likely to call Tokyo Olympics head on new date

New dates could be in the same July-August slot, given Mori's repeated statements that the Olympics will be held no...

30 March 2020 1:14 PM IST

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart. AP Photo

Celtics guard Marcus Smart 'corona-free', 10 days after positive test

Smart was one of the five NBA players who tested positive for the new coronavirus 10 days ago

30 March 2020 10:53 AM IST

In this file photo taken on January 22, 2020 Anna Nordqvist of Sweden hits her tee shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio in Boca Raton, Florida. - While most global sport has shut down over the coronavirus pandemic, a US third-level womens golf tour is playing through, aided by a ruling declaring Arizona courses as essential businesses - and where a winners prize recently included a toilet roll. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

US women golfers play on for toilet paper rolls

Top prize for last week's winner Sarah Burnham was $2,800

30 March 2020 9:58 AM IST

Los Angles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant with his daughter Gianna. AP Photo

Kobe Bryant's towel fetches $33,000 at latest auction

The winning bidder is famous for having a large Lakers memorabilia collection

30 March 2020 8:56 AM IST

All global table tennis events suspended till June 30

Fresh dates for the 2020 World Team Table Tennis Championships will be announced next week

30 March 2020 8:22 AM IST

Florida Derby winner, Tiz the Law (Manuel Franco), will be one of the horses to run for Triple crown. AP Photo

Deadline extended indefinitely for Triple Crown nominations

Officials of staging race courses -- Churchill Downs, Maryland Jockey Club and New York Racing Association -- agreed for...

30 March 2020 8:17 AM IST

Boxing Hall of Fame Executive Director Ed Brophy (L) with a fan outside the HoF museum in Canastota, New York.

Virus forces cancellation of 2020 Boxing Hall of Fame induction...

The Class of 2020 includes the first female honorees in Barbara Buttrick, Christy Martin and Lucia Rijker

30 March 2020 8:06 AM IST