Coronavirus in Sport

Tokyo Olympics 2020 organisers and IOC reiterate that Games will go on, but questions remain Firstpost12:56Tokyo Coronavirus Olympics Japanese Sport

Japan and IOC determined to hold Tokyo Olympics despite cancellation rumors WSVN-TV, Miami19:52Tokyo Coronavirus Olympics Japanese Sport

Benitez leaves China job, cites COVID-19 ESPN.co.uk13:46Chinese Super League Rafael Benitez China Coronavirus

Rafael Benítez / Clubs on alert as manager leaves job in China due to pandemic The Guardian13:35Chinese Super League Rafael Benitez China Coronavirus

UFC 257: 'It’s just bad ... he’s gone' - Ottman Azaitar kicked off Fight Island for violating safety protocols The National08:38UFC MMA UFC 257

UFC turfs Ottman Azaitar over COVID-19 protocols breach Canoe14:46UFC MMA UFC 257

‘The virus only works in a hotel room’: Alex Ovechkin’s model wife mocks NHL by seething that ‘only Russians’ broke… RT12:51Washington Capitals Washington Coronavirus NHL

Ovechkin among Caps to miss four games due to COVID-19 protocols TSN18:40Washington Capitals Washington Coronavirus NHL

Strict measures for Club World Cup The Express Tribune14:20Club World Cup 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar

Club World Cup organisers say strict COVID-19 measures are in place for upcoming tournament in Qatar Firstpost11:35Club World Cup 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar

Are fans allowed at Super Bowl in 2021? NFL tickets & attendance policy changes for COVID-19 Sporting News05:58Super Bowl NFL US Sports

NFL inviting 7,500 'heroes' to Super Bowl The4218:49Super Bowl NFL US Sports

Highly contagious UK strain found in three travellers on Australian Open charter flights Mail Online12:55Australian Open Tennis Australia Coronavirus Tennis

Three cases linked to Australia Open carry highly virulent COVID-19 variant Toronto Sun14:47Australian Open Tennis Australia Coronavirus Tennis

British Athletics Indoor Championships cancelled due to COVID-19 insidethegames.biz11:33Athletics Scotland Coronavirus Pandemic

Athletics: British Athletics Indoor Championships cancelled Runner's Web19:07Athletics Scotland Coronavirus Pandemic

Andy Murray pulls out of Australian Open: 'I'm devastated' USA Today EU04:12Andy Murray Australian Open Tennis Australia Coronavirus

Andy Murray pulls out of Australian Open Sports Illustrated18:39Andy Murray Australian Open Tennis Australia Coronavirus

Kenya sanctioned for breaching COVID rules in African Cup of Nations qualifier NDTV.com10:26Kenya Football Kenya Coronavirus African Football

Revealed: Wanyama and the Kenya players Comoros claimed tested positive for Covid-19 Goal.com08:40Kenya Football Kenya Coronavirus African Football

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The NHL Season Began 10 Days Ago. The Dallas Stars Just Got Started. The Wall Street Journal15:08

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In the last hour

Three cases linked to Australia Open carry highly virulent COVID-19 variant Canoe14:46

UFC turfs Ottman Azaitar over COVID-19 protocols breach Canoe14:46

How coronavirus forced WSL academies to step up The Telegraph14:30

New Town signing tests positive for Covid-19 Suffolk News14:27

Tampa Super Bowl: What a major sporting event is like in the COVID-19 era La Crosse Tribune, Wisconsin14:27

Strict measures for Club World Cup The Express Tribune14:20

In the last 2 hours

NBCSN to shut down at the end of 2021 Broad Street Hockey (Weblog)14:09

Harrop Out After Positive Covid-19 Test Ipswich Town - Official Site14:08

Tokyo 2020: Japan says no truth to cancellation report Scuttlebutt13:57

Benitez leaves Chinese side Dalian citing difficulties due to Covid-19 Sowetan LIVE13:54

Playing basketball is the smallest part of what we've been doing this year says London Lions… Newham Recorder13:47

National clinical director Jason Leitch says football clubs are doing well Evening Express13:47

Benitez leaves China job, cites COVID-19 ESPN.co.uk13:46

MSU reports 15 athletes, 2 staff members test positive for COVID-19 SpartanTailgate13:38

Rafa Benitez abruptly resigns as manager of China's Dalian Pro The4213:35

Davey Johnson back home after hospital stint with COVID-19 - Nationals Pastime MASNsports.com13:35

Rafael Benítez / Clubs on alert as manager leaves job in China due to pandemic The Guardian13:35

Blackpool dealt major blow as they return FIVE positive Covid-19 tests ahead of ... Blackpool Gazette13:34

Statement: Covid-19 Test Results Blackpool FC - Official Site13:26

Rafa Benitez reacts after Dalian Pro exit with Steve Bruce under-pressure Shields Gazette13:25

Rafael Benitez leaves Dalian Professional by mutual consent Sports Mole13:22

Photo: Calhanoglu on Instagram – “The first few days were a bit tough, but now I feel well” Sempre Milan (Weblog)13:17

In the last 4 hours

Manchester United hosts vaccination training Manchester United - Official Site13:07

Man Utd host vaccination training at Old Trafford Sky Sports13:07

Brad Marchand calls out Ovechkin and teammates for COVID-19 protocol violation Yahoo! Sports13:07

Marchand calls out Caps for COVID-19 protocol Violation NBC Sports Washington13:06

Benitez leaves job in China over Covid-19 fears - could Newcastle return be on? talkSPORT13:06

What Michiganders should know about new coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan13:05

Manchester United open Old Trafford for vaccination training Manchester Evening News13:05

Real Madrid Femenino’s match suspended due to a Covid-19 positive test Managing Madrid (Weblog)12:57

Covid-19 case numbers drop in Oxfordshire Cherwell12:56

Tokyo Olympics 2020 organisers and IOC reiterate that Games will go on, but questions remain Firstpost12:56

Highly contagious UK strain found in three travellers on Australian Open charter flights Mail Online12:55

Benitez leaves Chinese club amid Covid concerns Sky Sports12:51

Benitez reacts after Dalian departure is confirmed Sunderland Echo12:46

Current UK lockdown has ⅓ less impact on population movement than March lockdown, Oxford study… Cherwell12:35

‘I’m talking about freedom of choice’: Zenit ace Lovren queries ‘human rights’ around jabs, says he’d choose Russian… RT12:20

Cockerill and Kinghorn left at home as Covid-19 test results are delayed Edinburgh Evening News11:49

Overseas stars on ice as Japanese Top League season pushed back RugbyPass11:47

Zebre v Edinburgh: Richard Cockerill and Blair Kinghorn left at home as Covid-19 test results are delayed The Scotsman11:45

Strict COVID-19 Measures For Club World Cup In Qatar NDTV.com11:37

Club World Cup organisers say strict COVID-19 measures are in place for upcoming tournament in Qatar Firstpost11:35

Limerick GAA notes - latest news from 20 different clubs Limerick Leader11:35

British Athletics Indoor Championships cancelled due to COVID-19 insidethegames.biz11:33

Strict COVID measures for Fifa Club World Cup in Qatar Gulf News11:25

In the last 6 hours

County Partners And Sponsors Praised For “Fantastic Loyalty And Support” Worcestershire CCC - Official Site11:16

IOC and WHO pledge to help NOCs with vaccine access prior to Tokyo 2020 insidethegames.biz11:03

Three cases of UK coronavirus variant identified at Australian Open insidethegames.biz11:03

Three cases linked to Australia Open carry UK Covid-19 variant Eurosport UK10:56

Edinburgh trio including head coach Richard Cockerill to miss flight to Italy Talking Rugby Union10:47

Gloucester chief executive wants Premiership relegation to be scrapped this season Talking Rugby Union10:37

Kenya Sanctioned For Breaching COVID Rules In African Cup of Nations Qualifier NDTV.com10:26

First two India-England Tests to be played in empty stadiums Khaleej Times10:24

Frank Martin’s Gamecocks looking for rhythm after extended COVID-19 shutdown The Charlotte Observer10:05

Three cases linked to Australian Open carry highly virulent COVID-19 variant The Times of India10:05

Crowded Spring Lane conditions and poor facilities 'exasperating' major coronavirus outbreak Cork Beo10:04

Influential Norwich star test positive for virus; has begun isolating and will miss FA Cup tie Not The Old Firm09:55

UK strain of COVID-19 detected in trio linked to the Australian Open ABC Online09:35

In the last 8 hours

Friday’s Sports In Brief Bellingham Herald09:13

Trio remain in Edinburgh due to test result delay Edinburgh Rugby - Official Site09:07

Links: Putting Montreal’s increadible scoring rate in context Eyes On The Prize (Weblog)09:04

FKF CEO,Stars team manager suspended for six months by CAF The Star, Kenya08:58

Barcelona presidential candidate wants electronic voting activated to save further election… CaughtOffside08:55

As Covid-19 causes more fixture chaos, surely it's time for football to consider extending the… The Carlisle News & Star08:54

Postponed CARIFTA Games pushed back to July due to COVID-19 insidethegames.biz08:53

Despite COVID-19 case, Wolverines 'felt comfortable' playing against Boilermakers The Detroit News EU08:46

COVID-19: AHF postpone two major Asian tournaments Bernama08:46

Nigeria: Osimhen Returns to Training After 79 Days AllAfrica08:45

Revealed: Wanyama and the Kenya players Comoros claimed tested positive for Covid-19 Goal.com08:40

UFC 257: 'It’s just bad ... he’s gone' - Ottman Azaitar kicked off Fight Island for violating safety protocols The National08:38

RIP | Former SA Olympian and 800m record holder dies of Covid-19 The South African08:27

COVID-19 tests ahead of Mushtaq Ali knockouts Gulf News08:24

Mwendwa: Caf should have given Fkf & Otieno time to lodge defence Goal.com08:10

Manchester City superstar tests positive for COVID-19 Man City Square (Weblog)08:06

Murray ‘devastated’ to miss Melbourne, 10 positive cases in Australian Open quarantine WA Today08:04

Rumour Has It: Barca target Alaba, Aguero as Varane eyes Madrid exit SBS07:55

Olympic flame: Barty’s burning ambition The Age07:53

Former Pakistani cricketers get vaccinated for coronavirus in UK The News International07:46

Zaheer, Sarfraz receive Covid-19's vaccine in UK The Nation07:35

Real Madrid boss Zidane tests positive for COVID-19 SBS07:24

Malaysia wants to change World Cup qualification schedule with Vietnam VnExpress International07:19

Earlier today

Nigeria: Basketball Federation in Sponsorship Talks for 2021 Season AllAfrica07:05

Ash Barty 'ready to go' ahead of Australian Open following lengthy break during COVID-19 pandemic ABC Online06:23

UFC cuts Ottman Azaitar for violating Covid-19 protocols on Fight Island South China Morning Post06:05

Are fans allowed at Super Bowl in 2021? NFL tickets & attendance policy changes for COVID-19 Sporting News05:58

Why Michigan, Purdue played Friday night's game, despite COVID-19 case Wolverine24705:54

PGA to keep players' spouses, families off site for Farmers Open The Times of India05:12

Real Madrid head coach Zidane tests positive for virus The Nation04:54

Why Michigan, Purdue played Friday night's game, despite COVID-19 scare Wolverine24704:44

The Ottawa Senators will be following the protocols to avoid the Washington Capitals’ fiasco Ottawa Citizen04:43

Predators drop 2nd in a row after special teams collapse Knoxville News Sentinel EU04:22

Predators 2021 regular season game results, schedule Tennessean.com EU04:22

Cal Poly women’s basketball experiencing ‘weird,’ ‘disjointed’ season The Tribune, California04:12

Andy Murray pulls out of Australian Open: 'I’m devastated' USA Today EU04:12

Purdue Unable to Overcome Covid-19 and Michigan in Same Night, Fall 70-53 Boiled Sports (Weblog)04:03

12 Positive COVID-19 Tests in UCLA Football Program Bruin24703:53

Two UNC basketball coaches got COVID vaccine ahead of schedule. Here’s how. Rock Hill Herald03:12

Covid-19 chaos for Asian football as region’s leagues hit hard by pandemic South China Morning Post03:08

Gameday preview: Gophers men's basketball vs. Maryland Star Tribune, Minnesota02:46

Kevin Durant calls Charles Barkley ‘idiot’ over NBA and Covid-19 vaccination comment TalkBasket02:45

Davey Johnson home from hospital after coronavirus battle NBC Sports Washington02:43

IOC plans to vaccinate every Olympic athlete to save Tokyo Games: report The Japan Times01:56

Citadel basketball's Saturday game postponed due to COVID-19 at Samford The Post and Courier, South Carolina01:42

Swimming Canada Names Early Olympians; Delays Trials to May Swimming World Magazine01:36

NMDOH clarifies who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination in New Mexico KOB 401:34

Ex-Mets manager Davey Johnson recovering after COVID-19 hospital treatment New York Post01:14

Saint-Etienne without seven players for derby Ligue1.com - Official Site01:05

Former Dodgers manager Davey Johnson hospitalized with COVID-19 Los Angeles Times00:43

SNAPSHOTS: The Ottawa Senators will be following the protocols after the Washington Capitals'… Ottawa Citizen00:31

Omro works with local pharmacy on COVID-19 vaccination clinics WBAY, Wisconsin00:31

Former Mets manager Davey Johnson battling COVID-19 The Journal News EU00:26

Purdue sharpshooter set to miss time due to COVID-19 CBSSports.com00:22

Brendan Furlong: Clubs cannot be neglected once Covid woes pass Gorey Guardian00:22

The Latest: Nebraska men’s hoops vs Penn State postponed Centre Daily Times, Pennsylvania00:21

Ryan Zimmerman, 36, rejoins Washington Nationals Boston Globe00:12

Former Nationals manager Davey Johnson in hospital battling coronavirus Yahoo! Sports00:03

Former Nats manager Davey Johnson in hospital battling coronavirus NBC Sports Washington00:02

Johnson, who managed Mets to 1986 World Series title, hospitalized with COVID-19 SNY.tv00:01

Yesterday

Davey Johnson, who managed Mets to 1986 World Series title, hospitalized with COVID-19 Yahoo! Sports23:53 22-Jan-21

Coronavirus forces changes to spring training in Florida WPTV, Florida23:51 22-Jan-21

OU men's basketball: After return from COVID-19, Brady Manek's role figures to expand vs. Kansas The Oklahoman23:50 22-Jan-21

Pregame: Purdue (11-5, 6-3 Big Ten) vs. No. 7 Michigan (12-1, 7-1) The Journal Gazette, Indiana23:41 22-Jan-21

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