Premier League Asks Players to Take 30% Wage Cut

Premier League Asks Players to Take 30% Wage Cut

Premier League clubs will consult with players over wage reductions and deferrals amounting to 30% of salary as they grapple with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The worsening of the Covid-19 outbreak has led the English professional game...
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Joshua’s Fight Against Pulev Postponed Due to Pandemic

Joshua’s Fight Against Pulev Postponed Due to Pandemic

Anthony Joshua’s bout against Kubrat Pulev on June 20 in London has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Joshua was due to take on the Bulgarian for the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO world heavyweight titles at the Tottenham...
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UEFA Warns That Clubs from Leagues Cancelled Prematurely May Be Ineligible for European Competitions

UEFA Warns That Clubs from Leagues Cancelled Prematurely May Be Ineligible for European Competitions

Leagues have been warned their clubs may not be eligible for European football next season if they cancel their competitions prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Belgian top flight announced on Thursday it was ending its season, with Club...
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Liverpool’s Public Health Director Says ‘Not Right Decision’ to Stage Atlético Match

Liverpool’s Public Health Director Says ‘Not Right Decision’ to Stage Atlético Match

Liverpool council’s director of public health Matthew Ashton has suggested the rise in coronavirus cases in the city may be influenced by the decision to allow the Reds’ Champions League match against Atlético Madrid to take place. There were just...
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Danish FA Say Women’s European Championship Postponed to 2022

Danish FA Say Women’s European Championship Postponed to 2022

The Women’s European Championships, set for England next summer, have been postponed until 2022, according to the Danish Football Association. The news had been widely expected since the Olympics were pushed back by 12 months, with the coronavirus crisis als...
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Harrington Hoping That Ryder Cup Can Be Played in September

Harrington Hoping That Ryder Cup Can Be Played in September

Padriag Harrington says it would be better to stage the Ryder Cup on schedule this September with a shortened qualification period than postpone the biennial showpiece. The coronavirus pandemic has already forced the first two major championships of the year.....
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Decision on British Grand Prix to be Taken by End of April

Decision on British Grand Prix to be Taken by End of April

Silverstone has said it has until the end of April to decide whether or not the British Grand Prix can go ahead in July. Formula One bosses are in the process of putting together a new calendar for the 2020...
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Spurs Cut 20% From Non-Playing Staff’s Salaries

Spurs Cut 20% From Non-Playing Staff’s Salaries

Tottenham are reducing the salaries of non-playing staff by 20 per cent as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The measure means that 550 employees will endure the cuts for the next two months and comes after Premier League rivals...
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Tyson Fury Will ‘Never Tire of Beating Deontay Wilder’

Tyson Fury Will ‘Never Tire of Beating Deontay Wilder’

Tyson Fury insists he will never tire of beating Deontay Wilder in anticipation of their trilogy fight once the coronavirus pandemic is over. Fury avenged the controversial draw fought out in December 2018 by overwhelming Wilder last month, the American’s...
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USA Rugby Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Face of Coronavirus Suspension

USA Rugby Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Face of Coronavirus Suspension

The board of USA Rugby has voted to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy as a result of “insurmountable financial constraints” in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The governing body suspended sanctioned competition and rugby activities indefinitely on March 2...
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