A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
Two further positive coronavirus tests in Premier League
The Covid-19 tests were conducted over the last few days on 996 players and staff from the 20 clubs.
May 23, 22:06
Lyon's Lucas Tousart celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 26, 2020
Lyon urge President Emmanuel Macron to follow Spain and resume football
The Ligue 1 club have been outraged by the French Government's decision in April.
May 23, 22:04
Mats Hummels in action for Borussia Dortmund on September 17, 2019
Borussia Dortmund optimistic of Mats Hummels fitness for Bayern Munich clash
The former Bayern centre-back went off with an Achilles problem for Emre Can at the half-time and is a doubt for Tuesday's 'Der Klassiker'.
May 23, 19:16
LeBron James in action for the Lakers on March 8, 2020
Coronavirus latest: NBA planning for July return
The NBA is in discussions with The Walt Disney Company about resuming the NBA in late July.
May 23, 19:15
Daniel Stendel pictured in charge of Barnsley in October 2019
Daniel Stendel hopeful of second chance in Premiership with Hearts
Club owner Ann Budge hopes to find an agreement on a revamp of the Scottish league that would prevent Hearts being relegated.
May 23, 19:14
Bayern Munich players celebrate scoring their fifth goal against Eintracht Frankfurt on May 23, 2020
Five-star Bayern Munich hammer Frankfurt to restore four-point lead
Hansi Flick's side travel to second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday evening.
May 23, 19:04
Connor Syme pictured in July 2019
Wil Besseling edges out Connor Syme to claim victory in BMW Indoor Invitational
The Dutchman finished third and second in the first two weeks of the home-based competition.
May 23, 17:04
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Scottish Football Association chief Ian Maxwell confident of August return
Previous predictions from within Scottish football had signalled September or October as a realistic return date but Ian Maxwell is more optimistic.
May 23, 16:19
Kai Havertz celebrates scoring for Bayer Leverkusen on May 23, 2020
Kai Havertz shines again as Bayer Leverkusen move third
There were also banners present protesting against ghost games.
May 23, 16:18
Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring for Liverpool on November 30, 2019
Harry Kane on target as Virgil Van Dijk showboats - Saturday's goodwill stories
Conor McGregor counted his cash and David Beckham walked his dogs.
May 23, 15:56
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Scottish Government health official warns of long wait before sport returns
Some sports such as golf, angling and bowls can return from May 28 in Scotland, with a return of professional sport to come in phase two.
May 23, 15:53
Borussia Dortmund players celebrate scoring against Wolfsburg on May 23, 2020
Borussia Dortmund keep up title tilt ahead of Bayern Munich showdown
Dortmund face leaders Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
May 23, 15:53
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods shake hands after their head-to-head on November 24, 2018
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson to meet for rematch in Florida charity event
NFL stars Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will also be involved.
May 23, 14:34
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on March 7, 2020
La Liga given green light to resume from June 8
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives go-ahead in address to the nation.
May 23, 14:33
Borussia Dortmund's Mario Gotze pictured on November 5, 2019
Borussia Dortmund confirm Mario Gotze will leave club at end of season
The 27-year-old midfielder, a Germany international, has managed only six starts for the club this season.
May 23, 14:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ross County chairman refusing to re-sign players and put them on furlough
A significant number of players fall out of contract from May 31.
May 23, 13:13
Jermaine Beckford pictured in May 2015
Playoff heroes: Jermaine Beckford
The striker hit form at the perfect time to take Preston to the Championship.
May 23, 12:04
Patrick Ewing pictured in March 2020
NBA legend Patrick Ewing tests positive for coronavirus
NBA great, now 57, is self-isolating.
May 23, 12:03
Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after losing a point against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland (not pictured) in the fourth round on day eight of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2019
Naomi Osaka surpasses Serena Williams as world's highest-earning female athlete
The Japanese 22-year-old earned £30.7 million over the last 12 months.
May 23, 07:50
Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy pictured in Republic of Ireland training for the 2002 World Cup
On this day: Roy Keane sent home from Ireland's World Cup squad
Roy Keane criticised the Football Association of Ireland and the team's World Cup preparations in an astonishing interview.
May 23, 07:49
James DeGale celebrates winning the IBF super-middleweight title in 2015
On this day: James DeGale beats Andre Dirrell for IBF super-middleweight title
The bout took place at the Agganis Arena in Boston.
May 23, 07:45
Benjamin Mendy in Manchester City training in February 2020
Benjamin Mendy: 'I can't wait for football to return'
The Frenchman is raring to go.
May 22, 21:47
Watford manager Nigel Pearson pictured on January 12, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Timeline of sport's response on Friday, May 22
More developments at Watford while the Burghley Horse Trials were cancelled.
May 22, 21:00
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the British Grand Prix on July 14, 2019
Coronavirus latest: Silverstone hopeful of staging Grand Prix despite 14-day rule
Two-week quarantines will be imposed on new arrivals to the UK from June 8.
May 22, 20:58
Hertha Berlin players celebrate scoring against Union Berlin in the derby on May 22, 2020
Hertha thrash Union in Berlin derby
The match was only the sixth Berlin derby in Bundesliga history.
May 22, 20:55
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on November 9, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino talks up possible return to Premier League
The Argentinian was relieved of his duties at Tottenham in November.
May 22, 20:36
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on November 9, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino: 'I always thought I'd succeed Jose Mourinho'
Mauricio Pochettino has often been linked with jobs that Jose Mourinho had but the roles were reversed when the Portuguese replaced him at Tottenham in November.
May 22, 20:35
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Guinness PRO14 planning for August return after receiving fresh investment
The PRO14 board earlier confirmed that London-based private equity firm CVC had purchased a 28 per cent share in the league.
May 22, 20:32
Watford boss Nigel Pearson on February 1, 2020
Nigel Pearson reveals two more Watford players are in self-isolation
The Hornets already had three people - Adrian Mariappa and two staff - receive a positive result in the Premier League's first round of testing.
May 22, 19:09
Lyon's Lucas Tousart celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 26, 2020
Lyon, Amiens and Toulouse see appeals against end to Ligue 1 season rejected
Lyon missed out on Europe while Amiens and Toulouse were relegated.
May 22, 19:08
Bill Beaumont pictured in May 2017
Talks over aligning international rugby calendar make progress
The principles of the talks included a pathway for emerging nations.
May 22, 19:06
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the British Grand Prix on July 14, 2019
Coronavirus latest: Organisers optimistic British Grand Prix will still go ahead
The race is set to take place on July 19.
May 22, 19:03
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes happy to welcome Alex Hales back into England setup
Hales lost his place in last year's World Cup-winning squad after news of a second failed test for recreational drugs.
May 22, 17:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ross County chairman admits he will struggle to produce competitive squad
County's finances have taken a hit due to coronavirus.
May 22, 17:53
Luke Yates pictured in September 2019
Salford Red Devils tie Luke Yates down to new two-year contract
The 25-year-old will now stay with the Super League club until the end of the 2022 season.
May 22, 17:52
Marcus Rashford scores for Manchester United on January 11, 2020
City and United stars remember Manchester bombing - Friday's goodwill stories
Rafael Nadal was back practising as the 19-time grand slam champion returned to the court in Mallorca.
May 22, 17:49
Leeds United's Luke Ayling celebrates with teammates after he scores their first goal on February 29, 2020
Championship players to receive COVID-19 test results on Sunday
The first round of testing took place on Thursday and Friday.
May 22, 16:23
General view of Dunfermline Athletic's East End Park
Dunfermline release 17 players due to coronavirus uncertainty
The Scottish Championship club say they are not in a position to hand out any new contracts.
May 22, 16:23
Christian Kabasele in action for Watford in pre-season on July 27, 2019
Watford's Christian Kabasele: 'June 12 return date is impossible'
Phase one of small group training, respecting social distancing, began this week.
May 22, 16:02
Tim Swinson pictured for Scotland in 2018
Former Scotland international Tim Swinson hangs up his boots
The forward played 38 times for his country.
May 22, 15:04
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