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Coronavirus: What could happen if the football season is cancelled?

After the Premier League became the latest to suspend sporting fixtures across Europe, could play-offs be the answer? Or should the season end now with no title winners or relegation?

Sport

Portugal grouped with France in Nations League title defense

Portugal will play world champion France at the start of its defense of the Nations League in the second edition of the UEFA tournament.

Sport

Continued Georgian & Japanese judoka success at Düsseldorf

Uzbekistan and Cameron also claim medals on the last day of the event

Sport

England power past Ireland in the Six Nations

Irish dreams of a Grand Slam are over, but both teams are still in contention for the championship

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Man 'runs ultra-marathon in flat' as cooped-up China bids to stay fit

His tracking device would make interesting reading!

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Panoramic Paramotoring

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It’s one of the smallest aircraft in the world consisting of a tricycle, a propeller and a paragliding wing. Paramotoring is a hair-raising way to experience a breathtaking view of Dubai

USA

Kansas City Chiefs defence comes through in Super Bowl triumph

The Kansas City Chiefs won the Superbowl in a stunning 31-20 defeat.

World

World No.1 Brooks Koepka talks tactics ahead of Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship saw England’s Lee Westwood lift the falcon trophy, marking four European Tour title wins, in four successive decades.

World

These Arab women athletes show their strength, in life and sport

By day, Iraqi native Ishtar Azzawi is a project manager at the UAE-based investment company, KBBO Group. By night, the 35-year-old is a jiu-jitsu champion.

Sport

Enthusiastic opening to the 2020 World Judo Tour

The IJF World Judo Tour 2020 saw a packed stadium at the spectacular opening ceremony in Tel Aviv.

Sport

South Africa's World Cup win among 2019's sporting highlights

It was a victory that united a nation and was one of the year's standout sporting moments.

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Putin dons skates to play ice hockey in Moscow

The team of Russian president Vladimir Putin emerged victorious from the December 25 encounter in Moscow.

Travel News

China’s tourist hotspot takes its place on the international stage

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Sanya is growing as a destination for events, conferences and exhibitions, with investment in the sector bringing world-class facilities and thousands of new visitors.

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From kayaking to fitness workouts: Dubai enriches its offer for the health conscious traveller

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From hiking in the spectacular Hatta mountains, to meditation classes amongst the shimmering Jumeriah Lake Towers, to taking part in the city’s annual fitness challenge under the marina skyline - Dubai is a unique travel destination for today’s health-conscious traveller

Russia

Anti-doping committee recommends four-year global sports ban on Russia

A key anti-doping committee recommended that Russia face a ban from global sports including the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and World Championships.

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'Ich bin ein surfer': Berliners get first artificial wave factory

The surf was up for Berliners on Friday as the German capital's first artificial surfing wave opened for business.

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Abe keeps Olympic dreams alive in Osaka

Abe keeps Olympic dreams alive in Osaka

Russia

Russia football team ditch new Adidas kit after flag colour criticism

The Adidas-made kit for Russia's national football team has drawn criticism because of an apparently oversight on the design.

Netherlands

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Dutch footballer Kelvin Maynard

Dutch police have said one person has been arrested following an investigation into shooting of footballer Kelvin Maynard.

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Estudiantes marks roaring return to stadium with flaming lion

Estudiantes de La Plata inaugurated their redeveloped Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in the most eye-catching fashion on Friday.