March 6th, 2021
Patrick Mullins misses Cheltenham
Leading amateur rider Patrick Mullins will miss this year’s Cheltenham Festival after deciding against turning professional.
French Aseel out of Festival
Leading JCB Triumph Hurdle contender French Aseel has been ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival after suffering a setback.
Bardsley signs new Burnley contract until summer of 2022
Phil Bardsley has signed a new contract at Burnley, the Premier League club announced on Saturday.
Lions decline Australia offer to host South Africa series
The British and Irish Lions have declined Australia’s offer to host this summer’s series against South Africa.
Wilder pays tribute to Oxford Utd legend Micky Lewis
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has paid tribute to Oxford United legend Micky Lewis, who has died after a short battle with lung cancer, aged 56.
India v England: Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin seal series for hosts
England’s series defeat in India is sealed with one final, abject batting collapse on the third day of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad.
Handball, VAR & the ‘Match of the Day mistake’ – by former referee Lee Probert
Handball is a minefield, VAR isn’t ruining football and top-flight referees are as competent as ever, says former official Lee Probert
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has no doubts over players’ loyalty to Reds
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp does not believe a failure to finish in the Champions League places would lead to the exit of leading players from Anfield.
Jack Willis: England flanker set for ‘up to a year’ out after knee surgery
England and Wasps flanker Jack Willis “could be out for up to a year” after having surgery on a medial collateral ligament injury in his left knee.
Axar Patel: The story behind India’s latest star spin bowler
From the mystery behind his name to how he brought Bollywood vibes to Durham, the story behind India’s newest star spinner Axar Patel.