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Mercedes British driver Lewis Hamilton at a press conference at the Albert Park circuit before the Australian Grand Prix was called off. AFP Photo

World champion Lewis Hamilton self-isolating as precaution

There has been speculation about Hamilton-'s health after he was at an event where two people later tested positive for...

21 March 2020 6:04 PM IST

-'NBA Together-' campaign to raise $50 Million to fight virus

As part of -'NBA Together-', the association contribute and raise more than USD 50 million to support people impacted by...

21 March 2020 3:32 PM IST

Indian hockey players training at SAI Centre in Bengaluru. PTI Photo

Hockey teams happy to be training in -"safe environment-"

SAI Cente (South) has been shut for outsiders and authorities are doing everything to ensure the men-'s and women-'s...

21 March 2020 3:13 PM IST

Customs and police personnel keep a strict vigil at the countrys border with Sweden in Svinesund, Norway, to control the spread of coronavirus. AP Photo

Olympics must wait until virus makes exit: Norwegians

NIF asked IOC to provide an -"insight on the central milestones-'-' in the process leading to the final decision on the...

21 March 2020 2:18 PM IST

Muay Thai boxing fighters and officials at a makeshift screening facility outside Rajadamnern boxing stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, where around 5000 fans gathered to watch the action aficionados came from all over Thailand to attend a major Muay Thai tournament at Bangkoks indoor Lumpini Stadium on March 6, 2020. Dozens or more went home unknowingly carrying the coronavirus. For most people the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Kickboxing match in Bangkok leads to spike in infections

As of Friday, confirmed cases from three boxing stadiums in Bangkok totalled 72, more than a fifth of the national toll...

21 March 2020 1:02 PM IST

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) drives around Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the NBA game in Indianapolis. AP Photo

Smart warning for youth: Don-'t take coronavirus easy

Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart tested positive for the virus but said he was not showing any of the symptoms

21 March 2020 12:42 PM IST

Eliud Kipchoge, the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours. DC File Photo

Eliud Kipchoge suffers loneliness of the long-distance runner thanks...

On the third day after breaking up from the camp, Kipchoge finds that it-'s really hard to train alone because teamwork...

21 March 2020 9:28 AM IST

Susanne Lyons, the USOPC chair. AFP Photo

Splits emerge among US sports bodies over Tokyo Olympics

While the US Olympic chiefs say there is no need to rush Tokyo Olympic decision, USA Swimming urges USOPC to seek...

21 March 2020 9:13 AM IST

Pankaj Advani plays against Irans Ehsan Heydari in the final of Asian Snooker Tour in Bengaluru last year. PTI Photo

Snooker world championship postponed over virus

The event could be staged in July or August

20 March 2020 6:10 PM IST

Mirabai Chanu of RSPB and Jeremy Lalrinnunga (of Mizoram with their trophies after they were adjudged as Best Lifters among men and women respectively, in Kolkata, last month. PTI Photo

Mirabai appears certain to have a shot at Olympics; Jeremy also set to...

If the IOC ratifies the qualification changes suggested by the world weighlifting body, then both will go to Tokyo

20 March 2020 5:00 PM IST

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra who qualified for Tokyo Olympics. DC File Photo

Turkey-returned Neeraj Chopra in self-isolation at NIS Patiala

He and Rohit Yadav have been given rooms away from other trainees with a gym facility in close proximity

20 March 2020 3:58 PM IST

Sunwolves Rudy Paige is tackled during the Super Rugby match between Japans Sunwolves and New Zealands Crusaders in Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last weekend. AFP Photo

Revamped Super Rugby all set for scrum amid coronavirus pandemic

Rugby Australia decision came hours after Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced strict rules on...

20 March 2020 3:17 PM IST