May, 2021

Novak Djokovic into Italian Open quarter-finals as fans return

World number one Novak Djokovic reaches the Italian Open quarter-finals for the 15th time in a row by beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

British and Irish Lions: Six Sale players in Springbok contention

As many as six of Sale’s South African contingent could feature for the Springboks against the Lions this summer.

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Real, Barca, Juve face two-year UEFA ban over ESL

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus face a two-season Champions League ban unless they withdraw from the European Super League and sign a settlement agreement with UEFA.

The ‘grief’ of going down – and how to pick yourself up

Players with heads in hands, coaching staff with stiff upper lips, the opposition offering consolation handshakes… the scene at Pride Park at full-time on Saturday was a tapestry of final-day emotions.

No quarantine for Man Utd fans at Europa League final

Polish authorities have waived quarantine rules for Manchester United fans going to the Europa League final in Gdansk.

Smith: Grealish focused on making full recovery, not Euros

Jack Grealish is more concerned with “getting his injury right” than thinking about the Euros, says Aston Villa boss Dean Smith.

Pep Guardiola: How Manchester City boss reinvented Premier League title winners

Pep Guardiola learned from previous errors to renew his Manchester City side for the better, writes Guillem Balague.

Formula 1 clamps down on flexible rear wings after Lewis Hamilton’s Red Bull claim

Formula 1’s governing body launches a clampdown on flexible rear wings amid suspicions some teams are bending the rules.

Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool & Netherlands defender rules himself out of Euro 2020

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk rules himself out of playing for the Netherlands at this summer’s European Championship.
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