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MotoGP considers double-header races due to COVID-19

Mar 10, 2020

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COVID-19 could force MotoGP to host double-header weekends, with two races being held on the same weekend. 

Officials say this could happen, if more races are disrupted by the global coronavirus outbreak. 

The disease has already forced the cancellation of the season-opening Qatar GP, and the postponement of the second race in Thailand. 

Meanwhile, the third race in Austin, Texas could reportedly be rescheduled after the US city declared a COVID emergency. 

Earlier. the Sepang International Circuit hinted that it's open to hosting a second MotoGP race, in addition to the Malaysian Grand Prix in November. 

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Tottenham's Steven Bergwijn has been ruled out for tomorrow morning's Champions League last-16, 2nd leg tie at RB Leipzig. 

The new Spurs signing has a serious ankle injury, that could sideline him for the rest of the season. 

Meanwhile Leipzig will have star striker Timo Werner back from injury. 

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Indonesia is reportedly considering hosting the Olympics in 2032, at its yet-to-be-built new capital city in east Kalimantan, Borneo. 

It had previously submitted a bid to host the 2032 Games in the current capital, Jakarta. 

For now, it's not sure if the new bid will involve Jakarta in any way.