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Coronavirus: Premier League clubs ‘could face crisis talks’

Yesterday, 18:32

A general view of the London Stadium, home of West Ham United

Premier League clubs could reach “crisis-talks stage” of redundancies and ripped-up contracts if they cannot complete the current season, football finance expert Dr Rob Wilson has warned.

Coronavirus: Lord’s, Wembley, Tottenham open doors to help

Yesterday, 18:24

A number of top sporting venues are offering their facilities to the NHS and local authorities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: England Hockey extends suspension of activity

Yesterday, 17:29

An Old Lought player defends his post at a corner (pic Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

England Hockey has today taken the decision to suspend all hockey activity until June 30, 2020.

Olympic super-heavyweights boost British boxing

Yesterday, 15:00 Chris Kempson

Great Britain's Audley Harrison celebrates winning gold after defeating Kazakhstan's Mukhtarkhan Dildabekov in the super-heavyweight final at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney

In recent times we have had two Olympic gold medalists at super-heavyweight level – Audley Harrison at Sydney 2000 and Anthony Joshua at London 2012.

Cricket: 10 of England’s finest Test players

Yesterday, 14:51

England's Alastair Cook celebrates reaching his century during a Test match at The Kia Oval

As with all sports, English cricket has been brought to a halt by the coronavirus crisis, offering the opportunity to reflect on some of the greats the nation has produced down the years.

Coronavirus: New dates for Tokyo Olympics revealed

Yesterday, 13:25

A general view of Olympic Rings outside The Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.

The Tokyo Olympics will take place between July 23 and August 8 next year.

Premier League clubs consider World Cup-style way to end season

Yesterday, 13:15

A World Cup-style camp is one solution being considered by Premier League clubs as a means to complete the 2019/20 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Wray commits future to Saracens

Yesterday, 12:37

Saracens' Jackson Wray celebrates with the trophy after the Champions Cup Final at St James' Park

Jackson Wray has become the latest Saracens player to pledge his future to the club.

Kane will not stay at Spurs ‘for sake of it’

Yesterday, 12:00

Harry Kane has revealed he will not simply stay at Tottenahm ‘for the sake of it’.

Coronavirus: Arsenal Women’s Peyraud-Magnin reveals positive test

Yesterday, 11:55 Josh Bunting

Pauline Peyraud-Magnin of Arsenal (pic Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Arsenal Women’s goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin has confirmed she tested postive for coronavirus.

Song goes to FIFA over FC Sion sacking

Yesterday, 09:02

Former Arsenal and West Ham player Alex Song has taken his case to FIFA after being sacked by FC Sion.

Coronavirus: Delay could affect World Cup says Kane

Yesterday, 08:46

Harry Kane during a training session at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground

England captain Harry Kane fears any delay in the Premier League beyond June could impact the 2022 World Cup.

Spurs midfielder Winks explains his fitness routine during isolation

Sunday, March 29, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Winks during a training session

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks has taken everyone inside his fitness routine as Spurs players continue to tick over during this enforced break due to the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Ex-England captain Cook against condensed season

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Sir Alastair Cook celebrates winning the 2019 county championship title with Essex

Former England captain Alastair Cook says he would rather the County Championship was not played at all this season rather than attempting to hold a dramatically condensed campaign.

new Arsenal 2-0 Juventus: Remembering one of Highbury’s finest European nights

Saturday, March 28, 2020 Dan Mountney

Arsenal's Francesc Fabregas attempts a shot on goal as Juventus' Patrick Vieira (R) looks on during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final match at Highbury, London, Tuesday March 28, 2006. Picture: David Davies/PA

On March 28, 2006, Arsenal beat Juventus 2-0 in the first-leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie. The game has gone down as one of the finest European nights at Highbury, and this is how it all happened.

Coronavirus: Football facing ‘difficult decisions’

Friday, March 27, 2020

The Premier League, PFA and the EFL say some “difficult decisions” will need to be taken in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Quiz: Test your sporting knowledge

Friday, March 27, 2020

Tom Brady directs his team mates at the line of scrimmage

With sport shutting down across the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic, why not test your sporting knowledge with a quiz?

FOOTBALL

Coronavirus: Premier League clubs ‘could face crisis talks’

Yesterday, 18:32

Premier League clubs could reach “crisis-talks stage” of redundancies and ripped-up contracts if they cannot complete the current season, football finance expert Dr Rob Wilson has warned.

Coronavirus: Lord’s, Wembley, Tottenham open doors to help

Yesterday, 18:24

A number of top sporting venues are offering their facilities to the NHS and local authorities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Premier League clubs consider World Cup-style way to end season

Yesterday, 13:15

A World Cup-style camp is one solution being considered by Premier League clubs as a means to complete the 2019/20 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Kane will not stay at Spurs ‘for sake of it’

Yesterday, 12:00

Harry Kane has revealed he will not simply stay at Tottenahm ‘for the sake of it’.

Coronavirus: Arsenal Women’s Peyraud-Magnin reveals positive test

Yesterday, 11:55 Josh Bunting

Arsenal Women’s goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin has confirmed she tested postive for coronavirus.

Cricket

Coronavirus: Lord’s, Wembley, Tottenham open doors to help

Yesterday, 18:24

A number of top sporting venues are offering their facilities to the NHS and local authorities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cricket: 10 of England’s finest Test players

Yesterday, 14:51

As with all sports, English cricket has been brought to a halt by the coronavirus crisis, offering the opportunity to reflect on some of the greats the nation has produced down the years.

Coronavirus: Ex-England captain Cook against condensed season

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Former England captain Alastair Cook says he would rather the County Championship was not played at all this season rather than attempting to hold a dramatically condensed campaign.

Coronavirus: No professional cricket until May 28

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Essex players with the Championship Trophy during Somerset CCC vs Essex CCC, Specsavers County Championship Division 1 Cricket at The Cooper Associates County Ground on 26th September 2019

There will be no professional cricket played in England and Wales until May 28, the ECB has announced.

MCC to host history of women’s cricket event

Sunday, March 8, 2020

A selection of items which will be on display as the MCC celebrates the evolution of women's cricket (pic Clare Skinner/MCC)

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is celebrating the launch of a new exhibition on women’s cricket by holding a symposium at Lord’s next month.

Rugby

Wray commits future to Saracens

Yesterday, 12:37

Jackson Wray has become the latest Saracens player to pledge his future to the club.

Rugby: Saracens and England star Kruis calls for medicinal cannabis use

Thursday, March 26, 2020

England's George Kruis gestures during the 2019 Rugby World Cup final at Yokohama Stadium

George Kruis hopes to see medicinal cannabis introduced as an alternative to painkillers to help players cope with the wear and tear caused by the modern game.

Saracens Sport Foundation’s Has wins award for helping prisoners get lives on track

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Ozgur Has receives the Saracens Sport Foundation's Sport Gives Back award from Calum Clark (pic Baz Seal)

Ozgur Has was among the winners at the inaugural Sport Gives Back Awards in London recently.

Vunipola: I’m staying at Saracens

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Saracens' Billy Vunipola is tackled during a European Champions Cup pool four match at Allianz Park

England international Billy Vunipola insists he is “definitely staying” at Saracens and hopes to help the crisis-hit club secure an immediate return to the Gallagher Premiership.

RFU cancels all rugby seasons below Premiership level

Friday, March 20, 2020 Press Association

Old Cooperians RFC vs Barking RFC in the London 3 Essex. Picture: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo

All league rugby beneath the Gallagher Premiership has been brought to an end for the 2019-20 season, the Rugby Football Union has announced.

Other Sport

Coronavirus: England Hockey extends suspension of activity

Yesterday, 17:29

England Hockey has today taken the decision to suspend all hockey activity until June 30, 2020.

Olympic super-heavyweights boost British boxing

Yesterday, 15:00 Chris Kempson

In recent times we have had two Olympic gold medalists at super-heavyweight level – Audley Harrison at Sydney 2000 and Anthony Joshua at London 2012.

Coronavirus: New dates for Tokyo Olympics revealed

Yesterday, 13:25

The Tokyo Olympics will take place between July 23 and August 8 next year.

ZFW Fencing Club members maintain training focus as coach shares videos

Thursday, March 26, 2020

ZFW Fencing Club's Dominic de Almeida puts his university books and bags to good use during strength work

Athletes at North London’s ZFW Fencing Club are determined to fight their way through the coronavirus pandemic.

BOA, BPA and UK Sport release joint-statement on Olympic 2020 postponement

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Jacob Ranson

The British Olympic Association (BOA), British Paralympic Association (BPA) and UK Sport welcome the news of the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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