nd Prix Cancelled As Formula One Adds Four Races To 2020 Calendar Chinese Grand Prix Cancelled As Formula One Adds Four Races To 2020 Calendar

Four Grand Prix races, in Turkey, Bahrain (two) and Abu Dhabi, have been added to the 2020 Formula One calendar, but the postponed Chinese GP has been cancelled, F1 organisers announced Tuesday. The addition of the four races and the elimination of the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai bring the race total to 17 for the coronavirus-affected season. "We can confirm that Turkey, Bahrain (hosting two races), and Abu Dhabi will be part of the revised season and want to express our thanks to the hard work of all our promoters and partners in making this 17-race season possible," organisers said in a statement. Formula One returns to Turkey for the first time since 2011, with the Turkish Grand Prix to be run at Istanbul Park on November 15. That is followed by a back-to-back double header in Bahrain, with the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 26 and the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 6. The season-concluding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 13. Formula One organisers added that "a number of races in the revised 2020 season will be open to a limited number of fans, including hospitality, and we are working with each promoter to finalise the details". "While we want to see as many fans as possible return as soon as it is safe to do so, our priority remains the safety of the Formula 1 community and the communities we visit, and we review fan access on this basis. "Due to the ongoing fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic we continue to maintain close dialogue with all promoters and local authorities to ensure we operate in the safest way possible and monitor each national situation closely - including travel restrictions and local health procedures." Chase Carey, chairman and CEO of Formula 1, said this year had "presented Formula 1 and the world with an unprecedented challenge". "While we are all disappointed that we have not been able to return to some of our planned races this year, we are confident our season has started well and will continue to deliver plenty of excitement with traditional, as well as new, races that will entertain all our fans." Last month, Formula One organisers scrapped the Grand Prix races in the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Canada, but added three in Europe, handing an F1 debut to Portugal's Portimao track and a return for Germany's Nurburgring and Imola in Italy. The sport was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the season postponed just hours before the opening practice of the traditional curtain raiser in Melbourne in March. The season finally got under way last month with two races in Austria before moving to Hungary. All events so far have been behind closed doors. Revised 2020 Formula One championship calendar July 3-5: Austrian Grand Prix (Spielberg) July 10-12: Styrian Grand Prix (Spielberg) July 17-19: Hungarian Grand Prix (Budapest) July 31-August 2: British Grand Prix (Silverstone) August 7-9: 70th Anniversary Grand Prix (Silverstone) August 14-16: Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona) August 28-30: Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps) September 4-6: Italian Grand Prix (Monza) September 11-13: Tuscan Grand Prix (Mugello) September 25-27: Russian Grand Prix (Sochi) October 9-11: Eifel Grand Prix (Neurburgring) October 23-25: Portuguese Grand Prix (Portimao) October 31-November 1: Emilie-Romagna Grand Prix (Imola) November 13-15: Turkish Grand Prix (Istanbul Park) November 27-29: Bahrain Grand Prix (Sakhir) December 4-6: Sakhir Grand Prix (Sakhir) December 11-13: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Yas Marina) Promoted

Cancelled Grand Prix races: Australia, Monaco, France, Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, United States, Mexico, Canada, China Postponed Grand Prix race: Vietnam.

Greek Police "Waiting For Apology" From Harry Maguire, Says Lawyer

The lawyer who represented two Greek police officers in the Harry Maguire assault case on Wednesday said it was "shocking" that there has been no apology from the Manchester United captain. Maguire was handed a 21-month suspended prison sentence on Tuesday after being found guilty of assaulting a police officer, attempted bribery and other charges by a court in Greece. The England defender, who did not attend Tuesday's trial on the Greek island of Syros, quickly indicated his intention to appeal, releasing a statement suggesting he and his family and friends were the victims.

Manchester United also backed their player, who denies all the charges. The 27-year-old --the world's most expensive defender -- was arrested last week after an incident at a nightclub in Mykonos and spent two nights in police custody before flying home. Maguire's brother Joe and friend Christopher Sharman were also found guilty on a range of charges and sentenced to 13 months in prison, suspended for three years. Lawyer Ioannis Paradissis said an apology would, in Greek law, make a big difference in any appeals process but said none had been offered. "(The police officers) told me they are still waiting for an apology and they haven't had any," Paradissis told the BBC. "This is what I find quite shocking and quite unsporting. Fair play means when I've done something wrong I apologise or at least I say I am sorry for what happened to the other person." Paradissis said an appeal would start the trial afresh but that in Greek law some of the accusations could be withdrawn if an apology were given and that "the outcome might be different". England withdrawal England manager Gareth Southgate withdrew Maguire from his squad for the Nations League matches against Iceland and Denmark next month, having initially selected him on Tuesday. According to media reports, a fight started at a nightclub over claims Maguire's sister Daisy had been injected with what the defence claimed was a suspected drug. Paradissis said this was "irrelevant" in respect of the assault on the officers and that it was "strange" that Maguire's sister had not mentioned this when she was interviewed by police. Asked about Maguire's claim that he was the victim, Paradissis said: "We don't have the same definition of what a victim is then, because how can you be a victim and the policemen have been assaulted, hit, that were just doing their jobs? "They went home on the day with injuries. How can they not be a victim?" Asked whether Maguire and his co-defendants would have known the officers were police, Paradissis said: "Of course, because that's the first thing they said. The police officers were there for other duties and they heard a brawl. "So they heard some people fighting and went there to break up a fight. They said, 'We're police, stop fighting'. They were not in uniform but they showed their professional IDs.

Virat Kohli Announces Anushka Sharma's Pregnancy

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday took to Twitter to announce he and his actress wife Anushka Sharma are expecting their first child. Kohli and Anushka, who got married in December 2017, will be welcoming their first child in January next year. "And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021," Kohli tweeted. The 32-year-old Bollywood actress also posted the same tweet on her account to inform her fans about the good news.

Kohli is currently in Dubai to take part in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League, where he will be leading Royal Challenges Bangalore. Kohli has never won the IPL and would want to change things this year.

Western And Southern Open: Novak Djokovic Reaches Semis, Naomi Osaka Withdraws Over Jacob Blake Shooting

World number one Novak Djokovic cruised into the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Western and Southern Open on Wednesday while Japan's Naomi Osaka withdrew to protest the shooting of a black man by police in Wisconsin. Djokovic, who launches his bid for a fourth US Open title and 18th Grand Slam crown on Monday, needed only 62 minutes to rout Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-1. The 33-year-old Serbian, who seeks a fourth US Open title and 18th Grand Slam crown, advanced to a Thursday semi-final against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, who upset defending champion Daniil Medvedev, last year's US Open runner-up from Russia, by 1-6, 6-4, 6-3. Djokovic had no issues with a prior neck injury, testing himself well on the Flushing Meadows hardcourts in the same spectator-less Covid-19 bubble quarantine atmosphere where the US Open will be played. "It was great. I feel very good," said Djokovic who is 21-0 this year. "Started a little bit tight the opening couple of games of my service games. Managed to defend well. "Ever since that first break early in the first set, I never looked back. I really played very aggressive when I have a chance. I was playing my shots. I was very pleased with my serve." Fourth seed Osaka, a two-time Grand Slam champion, rallied to defeat Estonia's Anett Kontaveit 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a quarter-final. But she withdrew from her Thursday semi against Belgian 14th seed Elise Mertens, who eliminated American Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-3. The move came in the wake of African-American Jacob Blake being shot in the back on Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin. - 'Sick to my stomach' - "Watching the continued genocide of Black people at the hand of the police is honestly making me sick to my stomach," Osaka posted in a Twitter statement. "Before I am an athlete, I am a black woman. And as a black woman I feel as though there are much more important matters at hand that need immediate attention, rather than watching me play tennis. "I don't expect anything drastic to happen with me not playing, but if I can get a conversation started in a majority white sport I consider that a step in the right direction." Mertens reached a Friday final against the winner between two-time Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, who beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 7-6 (11/9), 6-2, and Britain's Johanna Konta, who beat Greece's 13th-seeded Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-3. The other men's semi-final will send Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, who advanced down 5-6 when American Reilly Opelka retired, against Canada's Milos Raonic, who defeated Serbian Filip Krajinovic 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-5. Djokovic won this event, typically played in Cincinnati, in 2018 after five prior finals losses and looks like he could claim a second title in three tries while warming up for the US Open and testing the improvements made to his games since the COVID-19 shutdown. "Everything was worked on in the last six months," he said. "Looked into what can be upgraded. I worked on every single shot. It's good that it's paying off so soon after the break. Hope to keep it going." Bautista Agut, ranked 12th, fought back after being blasted in the first set. "It was a fantastic comeback for me," he said. "I had to fight a lot to stay there in the second set. It was a really tough match. I'm glad to get through." Promoted

His reward is an on-form Djokovic, who has won five of the past seven Grand Slam titles as he chases Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal -- both absent from the New York bubble -- for the all-time Slam title record. "He's very solid. I'll try to play my best game against him," the Spaniard said. "If I can play a good level, it's going to be a good match."

Chelsea Sign Ben Chilwell From Leicester City On 5-Year Deal

Chelsea on Wednesday announced the signing of defender Ben Chilwell from Leicester on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The England left-back is Blues manager Frank Lampard's third major signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner from Ajax and RB Leipzig. "I am delighted to be joining Chelsea at this very exciting time for the club," 23-year-old Chilwell said on Chelsea's website. "I'm looking forward to being a part of this young, dynamic squad led by Frank Lampard as we challenge for honours next season." While both clubs have kept quiet on the sum paid for Chilwell, Leicester said on their website it is "one of the largest transfer fees ever received by the Foxes". Leicester academy product Chilwell, who has 11 England caps, made his debut for the Foxes in October 2015 and made 123 appearances for the club. "Ben leaves with the best wishes of everyone at Leicester City, and the club would like to thank him for his contribution to an exciting period for the team and its fans as they look forward to another season of European football," the Foxes said in a statement. Chelsea sealed fourth place and a Champions League spot at the expense of Leicester on the final day of the Premier League season in July.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: "We are very pleased to have completed our third addition to our exciting squad for the coming season. "Ben brings plenty of top-level experience playing in the Premier League, Champions League and at international level, despite his young age."

CPL 2020: Dwayne Bravo Scripts History, Becomes First Bowler To Take 500 T20 Wickets

Besides Dwayne Bravo no other bowler has even crossed 400-wicket mark, with Lasith Malinga next on the list with 390 wickets. West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo scripted history on Wednesday as he became the first bowler to pick 500 wickets in the shortest format of the game. Bravo achieved this feat by dismissing Rakheem Cornwall of St. Lucia Zouks in a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 match, Trinbago Knight Riders. With this wicket, Bravo also became the first bowler to take 100 wickets in the CPL. Bravo's supremacy in the T20 format can be gauged from the fact that no other bowler has even crossed 400 wicket mark. Sri Lanka's T20I skipper Lasith Malinga is next on the list with 390 wickets. Bravo is also the fastest to reach 300, 400 and now 500-wicket mark. In terms of appearances, he sits on the second spot on the list topped by fellow Caribbean Kieron Pollard.

Bravo, who plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, has been their most successful bowler over the years, picking up 118 wickets so far. Bravo has won three titles each with CSK in the IPL and Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL. CSK took to Twitter media to congratulate their star player on his historic achievement. Comparing his achievement to the "giant leap for mankind" CSK highlighted that no other bowler has even touched the 400-mark. "A small step for Champion, a giant leap for mankind. #WhistlePodu for the only player to get to 500 T20 wickets. The fact that no one else has even made it to 400 makes it TRULY BRAVO!," CSK tweeted.

Chelsea complete £50m Chilwell signing

The 23-year-old left-back has signed a five-year contract with the Blues Chelsea have completed the signing of Ben Chilwell from Leicester City in a deal worth £50 million ($66m), the club confirmed on Wednesday. The left-back has signed a five-year contract with Frank Lampard's team after they reached an agreement with the Foxes this week. "I am delighted to be joining Chelsea at this very exciting time for the club," Chilwell told the club's website.