Djokovic takes up Murray's '100-volley' challenge

London (IANS) As sportspersons have been forced to stay indoors due to coronavirus outbreak, tennis stars have been coming with various exciting challenges to keep themselves engaged and provide entertainment to fans.

Recently, former World…

Even if IPL is held without fans, it'll be a great event: Cummins

Melbourne (IANS) Australian pacer Pat Cummins has said that safety of fans should be the priority amid the global coronavirus pandemic and that's why if a situation arises, he won't mind playing the Indian Premier League (IPL) before empty…

Hima Das requests everyone to take COVID-19 more seriously

Guwahati (IANS) Ace Indian sprinter Hima Das urged everyone in her state to take the COVID-19 pandemic more seriously after Assam reported its first death due to novel coronavirus on Friday even as the state's total positive cases went up to 29,…

F1 2020 could start behind closed doors: Official

London (IANS) Formula One motorsport managing director Ross Brawn has said that in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 season could potentially be held behind closed doors.

So far, nine races have been affected by the coronavirus…

Not being able to train with coaches biggest challenge in lockdown: Boro

Kolkata (IANS) A lengthy lockdown can take a toll on the mind of any athlete, but teen boxer Ankushita Boro is more concerned about her downtime in practice and not being able to get sparring partners as she continues to work on her game and weight…

COVID-19: Manchester United donates medical equipments to NHS

Manchester (IANS) Apart from putting their facilities at their stadium Old Trafford on a reserve list as temporary blood donation centre, Manchester United has also decided to support the National Health Service (NHS) by donating medical equipments…

Roger Federer throws volleying at home challenge

Zurich (IANS) Swiss legend Roger Federer has come out with a new volley challenge for his fans who have been advised to stay home during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The 38-year-old Swiss, who has been exploring new ways to embrace tennis…

Amid lockdown, Yuzvendra returns with home edition of 'Chahal TV'

New Delhi (IANS) India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Tuesday brought back the 'Chahal TV' show – this time the "home edition" due to the ongoing lockdown period amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In a video posted by BCCI, Chahal can…

ODIs need a Test Championship-like revamp, believes Warne

Brisbane (IANS) Spin legend Shane Warne feels one day internationals (ODIs) are losing relevance far too often and there should be something done on the lines of ICC Test Championship to revive the 50-over format.

In February, after India were…

Current F1 Championship should be cancelled: Ecclestone

London (IANS) Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone feels that the 2020/21 Championship should be cancelled. With the first eight races, including the iconic Monaco Grand Prix, either cancelled or postponed, the 89-year-old feels that it is difficult…