July 8th, 2020
Chelsea lead Havertz chase, but not willing to pay £90m
Chelsea are the favourites to sign Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer, but are not willing to pay the £90m asking price.
Djokovic subjected to ‘witch-hunt’; undecided on US Open
Novak Djokovic has accused critics of subjecting him to a “witch-hunt” after his Adria Tour ended in a coronavirus fiasco, while he also remains uncertain about playing at the US Open.
Ford, Youngs sign new Leicester deals
England internationals George Ford, Ellis Genge and Ben Youngs have signed new contracts with Leicester Tigers.
European Tour reschedule two events
Two more events have been rescheduled on the European Tour, with the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters and the Portugal Masters back on the 2020 schedule.
Alonso’s back: Renault confirm F1 return
Fernando Alonso will return to Formula 1 in 2021 after Renault confirmed the two-time world champion as Daniel Ricciardo’s replacement.
Bianca Williams: Met apologises to sprinter over stop-and-search
Dame Cressida Dick also says a senior officer will review the Met’s handcuffing practices.
Alex Pullin: Australian world-champion snowboarder dies
Pullin, Australia’s flagbearer at the 2014 Winter Olympics, was found unconscious while spearfishing.
Eric Dier: Tottenham midfielder given four-match ban for confronting fan
Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier is given a four-match ban and fined £40,000 for climbing over seats to confront a fan after a match.
Greig Laidlaw: Scotland can win Six Nations ‘in next two or three years’
Former captain Greig Laidlaw believes Scotland can win the Six Nations “in the next two or three years”.
Fernando Alonso return to Formula 1 with Renault confirmed
Double Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso says he is proud to return to the sport next year with Renault.