WHO says COVID-19 pandemic is ‘one big wave’, not seasonal

[caption id="attachment_7890" align="alignnone" width="978"] Scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (yellow), also known as novel coronavirus [/caption] GENEVA: A World Health Organization official on Tuesday...

Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19, says club

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

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Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz has tested positive for COVID-19, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday, casting doubt on his participation in their Champions League...

Broad grabs 500th wicket as England defeat West Indies

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

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Stuart Broad grabbed his 500th test wicket to set England on their way to a resounding 269 run win over West Indies in the third...

Ferrari chairman Elkann backs Binotto, sets 2022 target

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

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Misfiring Ferrari have complete confidence in team boss Mattia Binotto but cannot expect to return to winning ways in Formula One before 2022, company chairman...

France keeps sports stadiums cap at 5,000, with local exceptions

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

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[caption id="attachment_7840" align="alignnone" width="966"] Fans and squad members tried to follow the rules at the French Cup final at the Stade de France. [/caption] PARIS:...

Xavi says coaching Barca remains his ‘primary goal’

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

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[caption id="attachment_7837" align="alignnone" width="975"] Xavi led Al-Sadd to victory in Qatar Cup in January. [/caption] MADRID: Xavi Hernandez, who is coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar, said...

Exeter Chiefs to discuss badge, mascot changes

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

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Exeter Chiefs will hold a board meeting to discuss a possible rebranding of their badge and mascot, which feature a Native American, with a petition...

German Kerber looks to rekindle success with coach Beltz

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

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Angelique Kerber has parted ways with Dieter Kindlmann and rehired Torben Beltz as her coach, the former world number one's management team have said, restoring...

Singapore jobless rate hits 2.9%, highest in more than a decade; retrenchments double

July 28, 2020July 29, 2020

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[caption id="attachment_7961" align="alignnone" width="973"] Office workers at Raffles Place after the circuit breaker period. [/caption] SINGAPORE: Singapore's overall unemployment rate rose in the second quarter...

Watford’s achievements must not be forgotten, says owner

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

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Watford's owner and chief executive have said that while their efforts surrounding the team were not good enough this season, relegation from the Premier League...