May 6th, 2021
Whip reform group set up
Leading trainer John Gosden plus jockeys Tom Scudamore and PJ McDonald will form part of the Whip Consultation Steering Group which will take an active role in the upcoming public consultation on the issue.
Big-race targets for Parachute
Parachute’s emphatic Newmarket victory has put Ed Walker in a quandary as he assesses Royal Ascot options for his Derby entry.
Barcelona hold initial talks over Aguero deal
Barcelona have held initial talks with representatives of Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero over a free transfer this summer.
Pfizer to provide vaccines for Tokyo Olympic athletes
The International Olympic Committee has accepted an offer from Pfizer to provide vaccines to athletes and support staff preparing to compete in Tokyo in July.
Boult to miss first Test versus England
New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult will miss at least the first Test of this summer’s tour of England.
British and Irish Lions 2021: Sam Simmonds in 37-man squad but Billy Vunipola misses out
Exeter number eight Sam Simmonds is a surprise inclusion ahead of Billy Vunipola in a 37-man British and Irish Lions squad, with two-time tourist Johnny Sexton left out.
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez v Billy Joe Saunders: Mexican warns bout is ‘more personal’
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez says Billy Joe Saunders’ pursuit of him has made Saturday’s Texas fight “more personal”.
Ian Wright: Home Truths – ‘a lot of my anger was pain and unhappiness’
In a new documentary, former England, Arsenal, Crystal Palace and West Ham striker Ian Wright shares his own story of growing up in a psychologically abusive and violent home.
Indian Premier League: Australian players, coaches and commentators fly to Maldives
Australian players, coaches and commentators leave the Indian Premier League for the Maldives after the tournament was suspended.
Jarryd Hayne: Ex-Rugby League player jailed for 2018 sex assault
Former Rugby League player Jarryd Hayne is jailed for more than five years for the 2018 attack.