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Richard Parry. Tom Dutton

Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Tottenham cut non-playing staff wages, Premier League to 'restart season in May'

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.

Latest coronavirus sports news...

  • Premier League reportedly planning to resume season in May
  • Rugby Australia stands down 75 per cent of its work force
  • German Tennis officials say Wimbledon will be cancelled this week
  • USA Rugby file for bankruptcy
  • UFC 249 in doubt again
  • All boxing events planned for May postponed

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The Premier League could return in early May, according to the Daily Mail. Financial fears could prompt the restart, according to the report, which states in order to avoid upto £762 in television refunds, a restart with the view of finishing the campaign by the end of July has been discussed by league officials.

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