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All British elite football is suspended until 3 April
Premier League clubs will hold a second emergency meeting on Thursday
Major sporting events such as golf's Masters and London Marathon are postponed
Most National League games get the go-ahead
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Normally a draw against Manchester City would be seen as a good point, but Ralph Hasenhuttl may well be disappointed that his side could not take full advantage of going first. Not going in the middle square first up, maverick tactics from the Saints.
Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas says cup competitions should be axed after elite football in Britain was postponed because of coronavirus.
All professional matches have been suspended until at least 3 April.
Uefa is set to discuss Euro 2020 on Tuesday, before Premier League clubs meet for a second time on Thursday, and Jenas says the authorities should concentrate on "finishing the leagues".
"We have to think smaller right now," Jenas told the Football Daily Podcast. "Get rid of this season's cup competitions and finish the league when we can, even if it means moving the Euros to 2021."
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The spread of coronavirus around the world has impacted the staging of sporting events.
With no games on, there are a lot of bored people running club social media accounts, so Southampton fancied a good old fashioned game of noughts and crosses.
They wanted Norwich (who were the scheduled opponents today back in the real world before the games were cancelled) to play along, but a lack of interaction from the Canaries saw them withdraw with Manchester City stepping up to the challenge. This is the latest action...
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Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi has posted a picture of him with some of his family at home and wrote the following...
"Now is the time to be responsible and stay at home. These are complicated days for everyone. We are worried about what is happening and we want to help by putting ourselves in the shoes of those who are getting the worst of it, either because it has directly affected them, their family, or their friends, or because they are working on the front lines to combat it in hospitals and healthcare centres.
"I wish them all plenty of strength. Health must always come first. This is an exceptional situation and the instructions of both healthcare organisations and public authorities must be followed. This is the only way it can be combated effectively.
"Now is the time to be responsible and to stay at home. It is also the perfect moment to enjoy that time with your loved ones, which you cannot always have. Hugs to everyone and hopefully we can turn this situation around as soon as possible."
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Former US President Barack Obama has praised a number of NBA stars, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zion Williamson, Blake Griffin and Stephen Curry, who have announced they're donating thousands of dollars to those employees missing out on pay as the season is indefinitely suspended.
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Karen Khachanov, 15th in the men's tennis world rankings, has a lot of time now to spend with the family with no tennis for at least six weeks and has tweeted the following...
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Earlier on Football Focus...
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Watch as Rochdale chief executive David Bottomley tells BBC Sport the coronavirus outbreak is "very worrying for any industry that relies on people coming to watch it for its income".
All games in England's Premier League, EFL, FA Women's Super League and Women's Championship are postponed until at least 3 April as a result of the spread of the virus.
Enhanced hygiene measures used at jump racing's Cheltenham Festival have been extended to all racecourses as the sport continues to hold fixtures.
Regulator the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) provided all trainers, jockeys, racecourses and other race-day participants with information. The BHA said hand sanitiser stations and extra signage are being installed.
On Monday, for the first time in Britain a race meeting will held behind closed doors at Kelso. At the meeting, officials will comply with Scottish regulations to reduce gatherings to 500 or fewer.
The public is already barred from courses in Ireland and certain venues in France and Hong Kong.
The spokesman added the authority was continuing to follow government advice for "business as usual", but it was too early to comment whether the Grand National would take place at Aintree on 4 April as scheduled.
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Spanish football journalist Guilem Ballague says it is likely there will not be football in many areas in Europe for "many months" following the outbreak of coronavirus.
Conor McGregor has published his concerns over coronavirus and suggested his aunt died from its effects, in an emotional social media post.
The 31-year-old Irish mixed martial artist posted his thoughts alongside photos of his family.
McGregor said he was about to appear on US TV when he was told his "lovely little auntie Anne had passed away".
He added: "I couldn't go live anymore. My poor little friendly loving auntie. This stupid virus. What is happening?"
According to RTE's report on Saturday, there are now more than 100 cases of Covid-19 on the island of Ireland. The first death linked to coronavirus in Ireland - involving an elderly woman with underlying health conditions - was announced on Wednesday.
The Scottish football season has been suspended until further notice amid the coronavirus outbreak, but what happens now?
SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster said it was "neither realistic nor possible" to continue with games so when will the season recommence, if it does at all?
Who would be crowned champions? Who would be relegated? And what are the financial implications?
The World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight final - and IBF world title bout - between Latvia's Mairis Briedis and Cuba's Yuniel Dorticos scheduled for 21 March in Riga has been moved to 16 May because of the current coronavirus situation.
Briedis said: “We’ve done great work in preparation but it is what it is and we will now adapt to the new situation and keep training to wait for the green light. Looking forward to fighting in front of my fans when it’s safe. Take care of yourself, people.”
Dorticos added: "I understood the impracticality and therefore l will have have to wait until May to win the tournament. I want to thank all my fans for their patience and I ask that everyone be careful and take the necessary steps to stay healthy during these challenging times.”
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Matches in the National League go ahead despite coronavirus and you can follow all the action, including live radio commentaries, with our page here.