June, 2020

Leinster confirm Leavy nearing return

Leinster have confirmed that Ireland international flanker Dan Leavy is nearing a full return to training.

Why didn’t Liverpool pursue Werner?

Liverpool had no intention of signing RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner – and their summer transfer plans are likely to be compromised by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O’Connor.

Blackpool Airport suspends banner flights

Blackpool Airport suspends banner flights from its base after the message ‘White Lives Matter Burnley’ was towed over Etihad Stadium.

Burnley ‘ashamed and embarrassed’ by banner flown above Etihad Stadium during Man City game

Burnley are “ashamed and embarrassed” by a banner reading ‘White Lives Matter Burnley’ that was towed by an aircraft over Etihad Stadium during Monday’s match against Manchester City.

David De Gea: Man Utd keeper is world’s best – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says David de Gea is “the best goalkeeper in the world” after criticism from Roy Keane.

Ashley Giles: Pakistan tour of England not in doubt despite positive coronavirus tests

England director of cricket Ashley Giles does not believe Pakistan’s tour is in doubt despite three members of the visitors’ squad testing positive for coronavirus.

Sophie Ecclestone: England bowler on crochet, cricket & homesickness

World number one Twenty20 bowler Sophie Ecclestone talks to BBC Sport about her struggle to crochet and overcoming homesickness.

Ward juvenile aimed at York

Wesley Ward is keeping his fingers crossed he will be able to travel to Europe later in the summer to see his Royal Ascot heroine Campanelle and the narrowly beaten Golden Pal bid for Group One honours.

Ancelotti indicted on suspicion of tax fraud

Prosecutors in Madrid have indicted Carlo Ancelotti on suspicion of avoiding 1m euros in taxes due for revenues from image rights while coaching Real Madrid between 2014 and 2015.

Ref Watch: Should Man Utd have had two pens?

Why did Jon Moss overturn his decision to award Manchester United a second penalty? Was John Egan correctly sent off for Sheffield United? As always, Dermot Gallagher is here with the answers…
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