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MUMBAI: Even as there is much speculation aroiund the fate of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League due to the coronavirus pandemic, commentator and former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar voiced the need for the IPL to happen whatever shape or form "because it will kick start the economy". 

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation and Local Organising Committee on Saturday supported FIFA's decision to postpone the U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in India in November due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic.

The women’s age group showpiece was to be held at five venues in the country from November 2-21.

MUMBAI: Acting on expected lines, FIFA on Saturday postponed the U-17 Women's World Cup, which was scheduled to be held in India in November, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic.

The women's age group showpiece was to be held at five venues in the country from November 2-21.

The decision was taken by the FIFA-…

LONDON: The Lawn Tennis Association, the game's governing body in the UK, Friday announced a multi-million pound package of additional funding and measures to support those involved in tennis in Britain through the impact of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 raised the bar for cricket and women’s sport in Australia and globally.

NEW DELHI: In a big step towards helping India's fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic, Hockey India Saturday announced an additional Rs 7.5 million towards the PM Cares Fund. 

On April 1, Hockey India had announced the contribution of Rs 2.5 million towards the cause. 

The Hockey India executive board took a unanimous…

NEW YORK: The WNBA has indefinitely postponed the start of its season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

MADRID: The ongoing coronavirus outbreak is affecting many people, industries and sports across the world, including the MotoGP World Championship.

With the agreement of the FIM and the full commitment from shareholders Bridgepoint Capital and CPP Investments, MotoGP commercial rights holder Dorna Sports is able to assure help…

FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN and cricket pundit Michael Vaughan has added his two bits to all the speculation surrounding the permutations / combinations of holding the Indian Premier League within this calendar year. 

Taking to Twitter, Vaughan posted: “Here’s a thought .. The IPL is played for the 5 weeks leading up to the T20…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado: The International World Games Association (IWGA) and Birmingham Organising Committee (BOC) have agreed to postpone the 11th edition of The World Games until 7th to 17th July 2022. The Games had originally been planned to take place from 15–25 July next year.