December 17th, 2020
City, United fans frustrated as Manchester stays in Tier 3
Manchester United and Manchester City are among a long list of clubs whose matches must remain behind closed doors after Manchester was kept under Tier 3 restrictions following a government review into the measures to tackle COVID-19.
Giannis on extension: My mother didn’t want to move!
Giannis Antetokounmpo solicited the opinion of his mother ahead of signing the richest contract in NBA history with the Milwaukee Bucks.
PFA asks players: Do you want to take the knee?
The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has asked players whether they want to continue taking a knee.
‘VAR has led to fairer games and better player behaviour’
Video Assistant Referees (VARs) have led to fairer games and an improvement in player behaviour, according to the technical director of football lawmakers.
Silver bids for Kempton double
A second tilt at the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle at Kempton is next on the agenda for Silver Streak following his narrow defeat at Cheltenham last weekend.
Edinson Cavani: Man Utd forward charged over Instagram post
Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani is charged by the Football Association for a social media post containing a Spanish phrase that is offensive in some contexts.
Australian Open 2021: Delayed tournament to start on 8 February
The Australian Open will start on 8 February next year after being pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic.
F1: FIA confirms longest Formula 1 season for 2021
Formula 1’s governing body the FIA confirms the calendar for the longest season in history next year.
Mohammad Amir: Pakistan bowler retires because of ‘mental torture’
Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir says he has had “shabby treatment” from the Pakistan management.
Jose Mourinho criticises Jurgen Klopp’s behaviour after Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says “referees let him behave the way he does” after Jurgen Klopp celebrates Liverpool’s late winner on the Anfield touchline.