January 1st, 2022
BHA delays lateral flow rules for jockeys amid shortages
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been forced to delay the introduction of a new rule requiring jockeys to produce a negative lateral flow test, citing difficulties in ordering tests.
Cheltenham contenders and Derby dreams: 10 to follow in 2022
With the new year under way, the thoughts of horse racing fans will soon be turning to the next Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner, Gold Cup victor or Epsom Derby hopeful.
Boxing in Britain suspended in January to allow NHS to cover Covid
The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has suspended all boxing in January to allow doctors and medical experts to prioritise their work with NHS during Covid-19 pandemic.
Newcastle make formal bid for Trippier
Newcastle United have submitted a formal bid to sign England defender Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid.
NBA: DeMar DeRozan scores buzzer-beating three-pointer as Chicago Bulls beat Indiana Pacers
DeMar DeRozan scores a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Chicago Bulls a 108-106 win at the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.
Breakaway Super League, Tokyo’s ‘Covid Games’, cricket’s racism crisis – a huge year for sports news
BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports reporting.
Vitaliy Mykolenko: Everton sign Ukraine left-back from Dynamo Kiev for undisclosed fee
Everton sign defender Vitaliy Mykolenko from Dynamo Kiev for an undisclosed fee on a four-and-a-half-year deal.