November 5th, 2021
Man has Sawyers racism conviction appeal rejected
Simon Silwood, who became the first supporter to be jailed in this country for racially abusing a footballer online, has had his appeal against his conviction rejected.
Vaughan denies racism allegations as second player backs Rafiq claims
Former Yorkshire all-rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has claimed he heard former England captain Michael Vaughan make a racially insensitive comment to Asian players at the club.
Struggling Scunthorpe appoint Hill as manager
Scunthorpe have appointed Keith Hill as their new manager.
Cleall captains Red Roses vs Black Ferns
England No 8 Poppy Cleall will captain the Red Roses for the first time on Sunday when she leads out the side against New Zealand in Northampton.
Wales to face Isle of Man in World Ranking matches
Wales Netball have announced a 15-player squad for a series of ranking matches against the Isle of Man later in November.
Azeem Rafiq racism case: Roger Hutton resigns as Yorkshire chairman
Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton resigns over the club’s response to racism experienced by former player Azeem Rafiq.
Xavi set to take over as Barcelona boss, say Al Sadd
Former Barcelona star Xavi is set to take over as the club’s manager with Al Sadd saying they have agreed to allow him to join the Spanish giants.
Michael Vaughan denies making racist comment to Asian players
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he was named in Yorkshire’s Azeem Rafiq report but “totally denies any allegation of racism”.
Owen Farrell: England captain tests positive for Covid-19 before Tonga Test
England captain Owen Farrell tests positive for Covid-19 before Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series opener against Tonga.
Women’s Footballer of the Year contender Alexia Putellas
BBC Sport profiles Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas, one of five nominees for the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2021 award.