February 8th, 2021
Dean asks not to ref in PL this weekend after death threats
Mike Dean has asked not to officiate a Premier League game this weekend after receiving abuse and death threats on social media after handing out two controversial red cards.
Djokovic dominates Chardy to fly into second round
Novak Djokovic commenced his bid to capture a record-extending ninth Australian Open title at Melbourne Park with a 6-3 6-1 6-2 victory over Jeremy Chardy on the opening day of action. Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev and Milos Raonic also progressed safely into the second round.
Leach strike edges England closer to victory
Jack Leach removed Rohit Sharma late on day four to leave England needing nine wickets on the final day to win the first Test in Chennai.
Nev: Liverpool look drained | City will be champions
Gary Neville says Liverpool looked “absolutely mentally and physically drained” in losing to a Man City side who he believes will be crowned Premier League champions.
Dhanda: Classy Choudhury ‘proud’ of his identity
Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury is a fantastic footballer who is fiercely proud of his identity, fellow British South Asian player Yan Dhanda has told Sky Sports News
Lewis Hamilton: F1 world champion signs new Mercedes contract for 2021 season
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton signs a new one-year contract with Mercedes.
Super Bowl 2021: Tom Brady wins seventh title as Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Kansas City Chiefs
Tom Brady steers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to extend his record for Super Bowl wins to seven.
Australian Open: Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka win but Angelique Kerber loses
Serena Williams says it was a “vintage” performance as she begins her Australian Open campaign in devastating style.
BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year nominees revealed
The shortlist for the BBC Indian Sportswoman is announced in Delhi.
Only Man City collapse will stop title win now, but I don’t see them cracking – Shearer analysis
Pep Guardiola has found a way to make Manchester City the team to beat again, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer, and it is hard to see anything or anyone stopping them winning the Premier League title.