In keeping with Manchester United’s season, this was not easy. They looked ordinary at times, one-paced and prone to defensive uncertainty. Goalkeeper David de Gea looked like an accident waiting to happen and his nervousness spread to the likes of Harry Maguire and Nemanja Matic. But, though they lived dangerously at times, the United that … Read more
Beyoncé has shared a powerful trailer for her upcoming visual album Black Is King with Disney Plus, set for global release on July 31. The musician, 38, who is said to have signed a $100 million (£80 million) to work on three new projects with the network, makes a grand appearance alongside her husband Jay Z, her … Read more
A consultant working in intensive care has described the decision to let two Stereophonics gigs go ahead at the start of the coronavirus outbreak as ‘downright insane’. David Hepburn, who made the comment on Twitter, works at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport – which has seen one of the highest coronavirus infection rates in … Read more
Celtic ‘set to be crowned CHAMPIONS on Monday as SPL clubs agree to cut the season short, handing Neil Lennon’s side nine consecutive titles and relegating Hearts’ Following a meeting between SPL clubs on Friday, Celtic are set to be crowned Hearts will be relegated, with them and Rangers reportedly opposed to the move The … Read more
At last, some sporting joy for the Queen, who’s been self-isolating at Windsor Castle with Prince Philip since the beginning of lockdown. The Cartier Queen’s Cup — the Champions League of the polo world — appeared to have fallen victim to the virus. But I can disclose that the organisers’ determination to save the tournament, which … Read more
Let’s use local shops and save our vital national champions, says boss of software giant Sage By Steve Hare For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:28 BST, 9 May 2020 | Updated: 10:20 BST, 10 May 2020 Steve Hare is the chief executive of Sage The Covid-19 pandemic is, first and foremost, a human crisis. … Read more
UEFA have decided that if top European leagues are unable to finish their current campaigns due to the coronavirus crisis then next season’s European places will be chosen on ‘sporting merit’, it has been reported. This would likely mean a decision made on points-per-game tally, according to The Times, which would secure a Champions League … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 – becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe held a crucial conference call with Olympics chief Thomas Bach on Tuesday to formally decide a plan and … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The Olympic torch relay in Greece was cancelled on Friday March 13 – just a day after the flame was lit in Olympia. Large crowds mobbed Hollywood actor Gerard Butler as he lit the cauldron in the Greek city of Sparta despite repeated warnings for spectators not to attend because of coronavirus. That forced … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES In doubt The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more