February 2nd, 2021
Huddersfield’s Lawrence to sit on RFL’s inclusion board
Huddersfield’s Jamaica international Michael Lawrence will help spearhead rugby league’s bid to become a truly inclusive sport.
Mercedes reveal March launch date for new F1 car
Mercedes have revealed they will launch the car they hope will extend their record-breaking streak of Formula 1 titles on March 2.
Baxter sacked by Indian club over rape analogy
Englishman Stuart Baxter has been sacked by Indian Super League club Odisha after using an offensive analogy about rape over a refereeing decision.
Greatest Test Team Final: Australia 2002 crowned champions
At 3.26pm on the fifth day of the final Test, Bill Johnston was bowled by Glenn McGrath to give Australia’s 2002 team victory over Australia 1948 and with it a 2-1 series win to stake their claim to be the finest XI ever to set foot in a Test arena.
St George target Folau for NRL return
NRL club St George Illawarra Dragons are in talks with Israel Folau over a return to Australia for the controversial star.
Australia pull out of South Africa Test tour because of coronavirus concerns
Cricket Australia says it has “no choice” but to withdraw from the three-Test tour of South Africa because of coronavirus concerns.
Transfer deadline day: Premier League spending falls as caution prevails
Just three permanent deals are completed by Premier League clubs on a quiet deadline day as spending in the whole transfer window is at its lowest level since 2012.
NBA: Fans ejected after argument with LeBron James during LA Lakers win over Atlanta Hawks
Several fans are ejected from the Los Angeles Lakers’ 107-99 win over the Atlanta Hawks following an argument with LeBron James.
New Formula 1 track plan for Rio abandoned over environmental concerns
Controversial plans to build a new Formula 1 circuit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro are abandoned.
ATP Cup: Rafael Nadal pulls out of opener with back problem as Novak Djokovic wins
Rafael Nadal pulls out of Spain’s opening ATP Cup tie with a lower back problem less than a week before the Australian Open.