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The chairman of Tranmere Rovers, Mark Palios, tells BBC Breakfast why it might be possible for Premier League clubs to play behind closed doors soon but less likely for those in lower leagues.

"I think it's difficult to see how, now that the economic reality is dawning on people, and as things start to evolve. The economic reality is overtaking sporting integrity.

"With regards to the Premier League, it's slightly different in that they have bigger resources and they're able to do different things like play behind closed doors - if they can solve the issues they need to.

"But equally the finances there are quite difficult. So there is a motivation and an ability to, at least from an economic sense, to start playing behind closed doors but lower down the leagues that doesn't make sense.

"I think it's less likely to see in Leagues One and Two and we'll have to see what happens with the Championship."

The British Horseracing Authority will meet today to discuss the implications of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on Sunday evening.

"The BHA is continuing to liaise with Government regarding yesterday’s address, and we expect further guidance this afternoon and tomorrow," the horseracing governing body tweeted.

"In the meantime we continue to plan for the resumption of racing, alongside industry colleagues."

Racing has been on hold since 17 March 17, but Germany returned to action last Thursday while France resumed this morning.

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Leyton Orient captain Jobi McAnuff has told 5 live he would not feel safe returning to football because of coronavirus.

Speaking to 5 live Breakfast, the 38-year-old, who has played for a host of clubs including Crystal Palace and Watford, said: "I haven’t been privy to some of these restart guidelines and precautions that are supposedly going to be given to the footballers and the clubs to abide by, it's going to come down to individual decisions, I think once those measures are put in place, it's going to be up to players to decide.

"At the moment if I’m being blunt, the answer would be no because I just don't feel that safety can be guaranteed in the current climate that we're in."

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The ANZ Premiership in New Zealand - the nation's elite league - will resume on Friday, 19 June.

Games will be played over a 10-week period at a single venue, the Auckland Netball Centre.

New Zealand is currently operating under the 'Alert Level 2' of the Covid-19 government guidelines, meaning sport is able to resume in a "controlled and consistent" venue.

A revised competition schedule will be announced soon.

Only one round of the season was able to be played before sport was put on hold due to the global pandemic.

"We are really excited the ANZ Championship is so close to be getting back," league CEO Jennie Wyllie said.

The Lawn Tennis Association are preparing for the return of tennis as a casual sport among members of the same household in England this week.

Britain's governing body, the LTA, said in a statement: "We are continuing to work with Government on the relevant clarifications required to ensure further advice is provided to the tennis community as soon as possible and in advance of Wednesday, when tennis will be playable in England between members of the same household."

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Horse racing resumes in France on Monday having been suspended for nearly eight weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The sport returns behind closed doors with a meeting at Paris Longchamp.

A 10-race fixture, which begins at 09:55 BST, features last year’s French Derby winner Sottsass and the unbeaten Victor Ludorum.

British racing hopes to restart later this month, but will need approval from the government.

Racing has continued without spectators, and with social-distancing protocols, at some tracks in the United States, Australia and Hong Kong.

Other sport in France remains suspended but racing has been given the all-clear after discussions with government officials.

"This week there will be more clarity and we will know roughly, what direction we are heading," says Barrow AFC boss Ian Evatt.

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The Premier League is set for a decisive few days in establishing whether it is possible to resume and complete the current season.

Club officials will meet on Monday to continue talks on Project Restart.

Prime minister Boris Johnson did not mention professional sport in unveiling plans to reopen society on Sunday.

The government is expected to announce on Monday that some elite athletes can start an initial phase of restricted group training later this week.

That will depend on medical protocols being finalised and accepted.

Footballers have so far been limited to individual training.

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden says daily exercise has been "so important" to our health and wellbeing as he confirms sports such as golf basketball, tennis and fishing can return among members of the same household.

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Golf courses in England have been given the go-ahead to re-open from Wednesday, as long as players are alone or playing with members of their household only.

England Golf said in a statement: "There is no change to the current position in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and so golf courses in these countries must remain closed for now.

"It is important to stress that this remains an extremely difficult situation throughout the UK and we are acutely aware that many lives have been lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects of the virus will continue to be felt for a long time to come.

"As a sport we must work together to resume play responsibly as and when the relevant Government determines it is safe to do so.

"We must ensure that the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved from golfers, to club staff and greenkeepers is maintained at all times.

"Golf clubs and golfers have observed the lockdown very well and must keep it up and act responsibly as play resumes."

Good morning.

We will keep you updated on the latest impact of the coronavirus pandemic on sport throughout the day.