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Five Foolad players, staff members test positive for coronavirus

Fury: 'Hungry' Wilder more dangerous in third fight
Tyson Fury warned that Deontay Wilder is fighting "to prove his worth" in their third meeting and still retains his "one-punch" threat.
Scientist slams decision to hold Liverpool-Atleti match, racing festival
Liverpool's Champions League game with Atletico Madrid and racing's showpiece Cheltenham Festival "caused increased suffering and death" by going ahead in March, a leading scientist told the BBC on Tuesday.
WADA to ramp up testing to fill anti-doping 'gaps'
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said the COVID-19 pandemic may have harmed the fight for clean sport and that “additional targeted testing” was being planned to eliminate gaps as competition resumes.
Persepolis resumes training as Iranian football looks toward near future
Iranian champion Persepolis took a small but significant step closer to defending its Persian Gulf Pro League title, returning to the training pitch on Sunday after a hiatus of more than two months.
Federer believes ATP return ‘way off’, suggests major events wait for fans
Roger Federer admitted he is not currently training because he believes a return to action is “way off” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
La Liga could resume with Seville derby on June 11
A behind-closed-doors derby between Real Betis and Sevilla could restart the La Liga season on June 11.
Athletics star takes to rooftop to train in virus-hit Iran
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the world's athletes to keep fit in confinement, and for top Iranian athlete Maryam Toosi, that has meant training on the rooftop of her apartment.
Pulev says he would not step aside for Joshua-Fury fight
Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev said he will not step away from his shot at the world heavyweight belts and warned Anthony Joshua "you either fight or vacate the title."
Premier League players treated like 'lab rats': Rose
England defender Danny Rose said players are being treated like "lab rats" after Watford and Burnley revealed they were among the Premier League clubs affected by six positive tests for the coronavirus.
LeBron: Definitely not giving up on season
LeBron James reiterated that he is hopeful the NBA season can resume, with the caveat that the health and well-being of players won’t be jeopardized by a return to play.