March 11th, 2021
Radical plan for F1 sprint race welcomed by Silverstone
Silverstone is “totally supportive” of plans to trial F1’s new sprint race concept at this year’s British GP, as a final decision looms on the sport’s plan to shake up select race weekends.
Six Nations secures long-term partnership with CVC Capital
Six Nations Rugby on Thursday announced a long-term investment deal with CVC Capital Partners worth up to £365m to further develop the Six Nations Championships and Autumn International series.
Danjuma receives Islamophobic abuse over taking a knee stance
Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma has been sent Islamophobic abuse on social media after confirming he will continue to take a knee at matches.
Malins, Ewels, Cowan-Dickie start for England vs France
Eddie Jones has made major changes to his starting England XV to face France in the Six Nations on Saturday, as Max Malins, Charlie Ewels and Luke Cowan-Dickie are named to start.
Paris St-Germain v Barcelona (5-2 on aggregate)
Paris St-Germain held off a spirited Barcelona side to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 5-2 win on aggregate.
Six Nations 2021: England v France – Max Malins to make first start
Max Malins will make his first start for England after being named at full-back for Saturday’s Six Nations match with France at Twickenham.
Sonny Bill Williams: New Zealand great retires from rugby and will focus on boxing
New Zealand’s Sonny Bill Williams confirms his retirement from both rugby codes and says he is looking to restart his boxing career.
Liverpool 2-0 RB Leipzig (4-0 on aggregate): Fabinho praised by Klopp as Reds progress
Fabinho is “one of the best in the world at number six”, says Jurgen Klopp after the Brazil midfielder helps Liverpool beat RB Leipzig to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
Tiger Woods: Rory McIlroy says injured golfer is doing better after car accident
Rory McIlroy says Tiger Woods is “doing better” as the American recovers from leg injuries sustained in a car accident.