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Premier League champions Chelsea were favourites, but a fourth-minute goal from Alexis Sanchez set the tone for the final. … [Read more...] about On this day in sport: Messi secures treble as Lomu makes his mark

“The official whose relative had tested positive for Covid-19 came to office on Tuesday and it immediately alarmed everyone. The premises are being sanitised today. We have been told that the official and his family members are taking the test today,” said the official who spoke to this paper. … [Read more...] about Sports Authority of India headquarters sanitised after official’s kin tests positive

"With the possibility of spectatorless matches and restrictions on cheering in mind, I feel that this system will encourage players on the field by making them feel like their fans and supporters are nearby," Hiromi Yanagihara, from Júbilo's business strategy division, said in the press release. … [Read more...] about Japan is testing an app that lets sports fans cheer from the safety of their sofas

-- A "Phase 2" return to sport protocol outlined in a league memo on Sunday allows small groups of players to use home team facilities and ice. A maximum of six players will be able to train and skate together at a time. Players are to wear face coverings except while on the ice or exercising, and coaches are not allowed to participate in on-ice sessions. … [Read more...] about Here’s where sports leagues stand on reopening

This decision is a further step to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19, although the team say this decision was made "regardless of the results of COVID-19 tests" at the club. The DFL task force states that, should the season go ahead, all teams will have to go into quarantine-like training camps one week before games restart. Cologne's decision means they would prefer to start their training camp immediately. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and sports: Japan’s top football league set to return