Coronavirus updates LIVE: Bundesliga is back, NBA players eager to return

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 4.5 million people and spread across 213 countries. Here are the biggest stories of its impact on sport today.

Updated : May 16, 2020 16:48 IST , Chennai

Bayern Munich currently leads the Bundesliga table.
Bayern Munich currently leads the Bundesliga table.
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Bayern Munich currently leads the Bundesliga table.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread worldwide, affecting the lives of over 4.5 million people, and spreading across 213 countries.

The Premier League is eyeing a resumption date while the Bundesliga is set to kickstart its proceedings later today behind closed doors after chancellor Angela Merkel gave the go-ahead last week. It will be the first major sporting league to return after lockdown in Europe.

While the LaLiga has announced clubs can return to training with players working out individually, Serie A is eyeing a restart on June 13.

Here are the biggest news stories from the world of sport, as they happen:

 

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