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COVID-19 downs Indian Wells tournament

Mar 09, 2020

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This year's Indian Wells tennis tournament in California has been cancelled, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. 

This is after local authorities declared a public health emergency, after a positive coronavirus case was reported in the area. 

Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka were all due to take part in the tournament. 

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This weekend's Australian F1 GP will NOT be held behind closed doors, despite concerns about the coronavirus. 

The race's organiser says there needs to be a 'sensible approach' to the outbreak, with people 'moving on through life while taking the necessary precautions'.

This, after the Bahrain GP said that it's race will be held without any spectators. 

Still on COVID-19, a number of MotoGP manufacturers will carry out a private test in Jerez, Spain later this month. 

This, due to the absence of races in March, after the season opening Qatar GP was cancelled while the second race, in Thailand has been postponed.

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Man United have reportedly made Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho their top transfer target for this summer. 

The 19-year-old has been in fine form for Dortmund this season, averaging a goal in every two matches for the German club. 

United's wishlist also includes Aston Villa's Jack Grealish (gree-lish) and Leicester's James Maddison.

This, as boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said that his team is only three signings away from being Premier League title contenders.

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