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The United States Tennis Association (USTA) are moving ahead with their plans to play the US Open in its scheduled time frame, starting on August 31. This update comes despite fears from players over logistical and ethical issues surrounding a resumption of play, as the coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide. Continue reading “USTA moving ahead with plans to start US Open on August 31, despite concerns”
Stuttgart and matchwinner Gonzalo Castro want to build on their last-gasp win over Hamburg as they face a returning Dynamo Dresden this weekend. Read on for match previews from three 2. Bundesliga fixtures in what promises to be an intriguing battle for positions across the division. Continue reading “2. Bundesliga Previews: Nürnberg-Bochum, Sandhausen-Hannover and Dresden-Stuttgart”
On the day that England’s top-flight have agreed a June 17 return, it has emerged that Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has resumed individual sessions at the club’s Cobham ground, following successful talks with head coach Frank Lampard. Continue reading “Kante resumes individual training sessions at Chelsea, despite COVID-19 fears”
Project Restart has reached an eventual conclusion, as the 2019-20 Premier League season will resume play on the week beginning June 15. Carabao Cup winners Manchester City host Arsenal, while Euro-chasing Sheffield United face relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the first fixtures – with a weekend schedule following. Continue reading “Premier League to resume on June 17: Man City-Arsenal, Sheff Utd-Aston Villa”
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio has issued an encouraging update on his fitness, as he continues recovering from the ACL injury expected to sideline him for the entire 2019-20 season. The 2019-20 LaLiga campaign resumes next month. Continue reading “Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio provides positive update on knee injury recovery”
England’s top-flight is among Europe’s top divisions set to resume next month, but France coach Didier Deschamps insists they are only doing so due to financial reasons – while sharing his worries over player fitness and heightened injury risk. Continue reading “France boss Deschamps fears Europe’s top leagues prioritising money over safety”
Portland Trail Blazers’ All-Star guard Damian Lillard has confirmed he will not complete the 2019-20 NBA season when proceedings resume later this summer, if the Blazers are not afforded a ‘true opportunity’ to make the postseason.
In a week where small-sided group training sessions have been approved and are getting underway across England’s top-flight, managers and players alike are having their say as Project Restart makes a leap forward towards resuming play. Continue reading “Dyche and Klopp satisfied, while Pep’s City side begin group training tomorrow”
Chelsea have agreed one-year extensions for Willy Caballero and Olivier Giroud, as the Blues today returned to Premier League training in small groups – this marking the first time since football was suspended indefinitely on March 13. Continue reading “Chelsea’s experienced duo Willy Caballero, Olivier Giroud agree extensions”
A high percentage of medical staff in the Premier League and EFL are angry about the lack of consultation they’ve received as plans to resume action in England continue to intensify. Meanwhile in Italy, Serie A’s return date has been delayed. Continue reading “Coronavirus: PL, EFL medical staff angry while Serie A return date delayed”
The Premier League are set to obtain up to 1,600 COVID-19 tests a week for its 20 clubs, as their Project Restart plan for the 2019-20 season continues intensifying. Continue reading “Premier League clubs set to receive up to 1,600 COVID-19 tests per week”
The Football Association (FA) have told Premier League clubs that the 2019-20 season must be concluded by way of sporting merit, which potentially splits the six bottom clubs over how they plan on finishing the season.
Continue reading “Premier League clubs told 2019-20 season must be decided on sporting merit”
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