January, 2021
Ozil nears Arsenal exit and set to join Fenerbahce
Arsenal and Mesut Ozil are close to finalising an early termination of the midfielder’s contract, after which he is expected to join Fenerbahce as a free agent.
Sri Lanka v England: Lahiru Thirimanne leads hosts’ fightback
Lahiru Thirimanne’s unbeaten 76 frustrates England as a spirited Sri Lanka rally on the third day of the first Test in Galle.
Australia v India: Rohit Sharma wicket leaves hosts on top
Australia hold the advantage after a rain-affected second day in the decisive fourth Test against India in Brisbane.
Liverpool v Manchester United: Jurgen Klopp says ‘I have no skills for mind games’
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he has “no skills for mind games” as he faced questions about Sunday’s match against Manchester United.
Justin Thomas: Ralph Lauren ends sponsorship over homophobic slur
Clothing brand Ralph Lauren ends its sponsorship of world number three Justin Thomas, saying it was “disheartened” by his use of a homophobic slur.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns defiant over Covid-19
Minnesota Timberwolves player Karl-Anthony Towns says he will “not end up in a box” after testing positive for Covid-19 – which has claimed seven members of his family.
Root masterclass and Lawrence fifty see England dominate
Joe Root delivered a masterclass in playing spin as he scored an 18th Test hundred while Dan Lawrence carded an impressive debut fifty as England continued to dominate Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test in Galle.
Luka, Giannis show ‘anything is possible’ in NBA
Greece currently has the lead 2-1 over Slovenia, but this is early in the great European war of basketball.
England ‘vigilant’ after COVID-19 cases in team hotel
England “will remain vigilant” in response to a report two kitchen workers at the hotel where the team are staying have tested positive for COVID-19.