Formula One's Australian and Chinese Grands Prix joined the list of events cancelled or postponed on Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic hit the world of sport once more.

How Covid-19 has hit global sport again

Seventy-two players in NFL have tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, as per the league's players union. Also read: In a COVID twist, Pak spinner Kashif Bhatti rejoins squad after testing negative According to the NFL Players Association's major announcement, dozens of players have tested positive for the virus as of July 10.

72 players in NFL test positive for coronavirus: Union

Research from Germany and Italy suggests that footballers and other athletes face a particular risk of the coronavirus infecting their lungs, raising major questions over attempts to restart professional football.

New research says athletes at risk of COVID-19 spread to lungs

As the coronavirus brings the international sports calendar to a grinding halt, AFP Sport looks at three long-standing habits which could change forever once competition resumes.

Spit, sweat and shaking on it: Three sports habits that could change after coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the 2020 sporting calendar, with the Tokyo Olympics and football's European Championship the biggest events to be postponed, while Wimbledon was cancelled for the first time since World War II.

Hit list: What's next in line for possible coronavirus postponement

With an unprecedented captive audience of three billion people in coronavirus lockdown virtual sports events are wooing fans after traditional live sports were shut down and public gatherings banned in many countries.

Coronavirus may prove virtual sports game changer

The Greek Super League announced on Friday it had postponed this weekend's playoffs until further notice due to the coronavirus. The Super League statement described the situation as "a critical moment" and explained the move was about their "responsibility to limit the spread of COVID-19".

Greek Super League playoffs on hold due to coronavirus

The ATP announced Thursday it was suspending the men's tennis tour for six weeks "due to escalating health and safety issues" arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

ATP suspends men's tour for six weeks over coronavirus