Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the longer he is away from his players, the more it hurts during the coronavirus shutdown. Liverpool have utilised modern-day technology as they train remotely, with a variety of workouts hosted via video link bringing the squad and staff together.
Kenyan Daniel Wanjiru, winner of the 2017 London Marathon, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit.
Shandong Luneng midfielder Marouane Fellaini, who tested positive for coronavirus, has left hospital and said the “hardest part is behind me”. The Belgium international, 32, has had three weeks of treatment in China after being diagnosed on 22 March.
A Newcastle United takeover has taken a step closer after new documents show that owner Mike Ashley has entered into a charge agreement with potential buyer Amanda Staveley. Financier Staveley is leading a bid which involves Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and the Reuben Brothers. It is understood to be worth £300m.
The mother of Minnesota Timberwolves centre Karl-Anthony Towns has died of complications from the coronavirus. Last month, Towns posted a video on social media urging people to take the virus seriously after his mother, Jacqueline, was put into a medically-induced coma.
The French Grand Prix is set to be the next Formula 1 event to be postponed as a result of the coronavirus crisis. French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address to the nation on Monday that restrictions on public events would continue until mid-July.
Naija Sports Crib 