There’s being a clueless rich white guy, then there’s Mark Davis While Nancy Pelosi’s awful characterization of the murder of George Floyd as “sacrificing” himself probably cannot be outdone, the sports world had plenty of tone-deaf responses to the Derek Chauvin verdict. Notably, the NHL offered up a nothing burger that didn’t mention race or George Floyd and reads mostly as an…Read more...

Woodward’s “betrayal” of Man Utd hero, Ferguson clash and bemusing Rooney text Ed Woodward did not always see eye to eye with Sir Alex Ferguson and was publicly criticised by former players and manager after they left Man Utd during his stint in charge

Eagles' Nick Sirianni played rock-paper-scissors, trash-talked draft prospects to gauge competitiveness That's one way to gauge players' competitive attitude.

I know better, but I’m falling for the Canes again One of the ripple effects of Moneyball, at least one that isn’t primed to destroy a sport from the inside, is that a lot of fans have that one team — the team whose games you watch most outside your own team’s on whatever streaming service you have. The team you’re convinced is doing things in a more advanced way than…Read more...

Mount Everest records first COVID case, somehow You would think some remote corners of the earth are naturally protected from a global pandemic. Uh, think again. According to Outside, Mount Everest has an expedition member who recently tested positive for COVID-19.Read more...

Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton: Premier League – live! Premier League updates on the 6pm BST kick-offLive scores: all the goals around the UK and EuropeGet in touch! Send your thoughts to Scott by email 6.12pm BST 12 min: Moura spins into some space down the inside-right channel. He’s got options either side, but decides to have a dig himself, and why not. He pulls his low shot across goal and well wide left. Saints go up the other end, Ings nearly finding Adams clear in the middle with a long diagonal pass from the right. Dier steps in to intercept. 6.10pm BST 10 min: Salisu should clear a long ball down the right, but lets it sail through to Bale, who tees up Lo Celso in the box. Lo Celso opens his body and tries to curl carefully into the top left, but it’s always going wide. Continue reading...

Manchester City v Chelsea: Women’s Super League – live! WSL updates as the top two meet at the Academy StadiumWomen’s game set for huge rise in viewing figures globallyAnd you can email Simon here or tweet @Simon_Burnton 6.10pm BST 10 mins: Chelsea aren’t exactly sailing through the City storm, but they are managing to survive it. This time there’s a cross from the left, which Mewis heads over from the six-yard line. 6.09pm BST 9 mins: Now Mewis gets down the right, but once again she can’t pick the final pass, and her cross goes behind White and straight to Bright, who clears for a corner. Continue reading...

Euro 2020: Stephanie Frappart to become first female match official at a men's Euros Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to officiate at a men's European Championship, at Euro 2020.

Prince William 'glad' after Super League football breakaway is cancelled Prince William has applauded fans' win against the European Super League , which has been left in tatters after club owners walked away from the plan under immense pressure

Don’t tell Black people how they should feel about the Chauvin trial There’s no right or wrong way to process the events that happened yesterday.Read more...

Skelton the champion-elect Harry Skelton moved into a commanding 10-winner lead in the jockeys' title race with just three days of the season left after completing a double at Ludlow.

Leam Richardson: Wigan Athletic appoint caretaker as boss Wigan Athletic appoint caretaker boss Leam Richardson as their manager on a three-year deal.

Valencia president: Collapsed ESL was 'reckless' The proposed European Super League (ESL) was "reckless" and will damage sponsorship and broadcast revenues for clubs despite its collapse, says Valencia president Anil Murthy.

Kieran Tierney to return in early May in time for Euro 2020 Kieran Tierney is on track to return from a knee injury in early May, Arsenal have confirmed.

Joel Glazer apologises to Man Utd fans for ESL 'unrest' Joel Glazer has apologised "unreservedly" in an open letter to all Manchester United fans for the "unrest" caused by the club's involvement in the Super League.