June 16th, 2020
PM in free school meal U-turn after Rashford campaign
The government is extending its free school meal voucher scheme through a £120m Summer Food Fund, Downing Street said, following a campaign by Marcus Rashford.
Wilder’s Blades ready for the unthinkable
As his side prepares to lift the curtain on the Premier League’s resumption, Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder tells Sky Sports why football’s return matters and how his high-flying squad is physically and mentally ready to “finish what they started”.
NFL Academy: How has year one gone?
On Monday, the NFL Academy announced its ‘virtual tryouts’ to recruit next year’s student class.
‘Taking a knee would make bold statement’
Sachia Vickery hopes tennis players will be “brave” and take a knee before matches in support of Black Lives Matter.
Werner won’t play in CL for RB Leipzig
Timo Werner will not play in the rescheduled Champions League matches for RB Leipzig this August ahead of his expected move to Chelsea.
Lawro’s Premier League predictions are back – Villa v Sheff Utd & Man City v Arsenal
Mark Lawrenson makes predictions for Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal as the Premier League resumes.
Colin Kaepernick: Roger Goodell encourages NFL teams to sign quarterback
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he would “encourage” a team to sign former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Marcus Rashford: School scheme extended after footballer’s campaign
The support works out as about £15 a week per recipient, and will cost the taxpayer about £120m.
Men’s T20 World Cup ‘unlikely’ to take place this year
It is “unrealistic” to expect the T20 World Cup in Australia to take place this year, says Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings.
Norwich: Positive coronavirus test player returns negative sample
The Norwich player who tested positive for coronavirus has now returned a negative sample, says the club’s sporting director.