With the races in full flow at Cheltenham despite the coronavirus putting sporting events on hold across the country. Local Wetherspoons Pub manager, Carolyn Betty, believes Cheltenham has stood strong against the virus and has not seen a drop in sales; “We average 40k a week but on race week we take 130, so we […]
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Day 4 at Cheltenham: Our ultimate guide to Gold Cup day
Gold Cup day marks the biggest event in the jump racing calendar Embed from Getty Images The final day of the festival marks the most highly anticipated day in the National Hunt racing calendar with the Magners Gold Cup taking center stage. While the Grand National may be seen as the race of the people, […]
BREAKING: England Men’s National Team cancel scheduled March friendlies
The FA have announced that all of England’s scheduled friendlies in March have been cancelled due to Coronavirus fears. The Three Lions were due to host Italy at Wembley on Friday, March 27, before facing Denmark at Wembley four days later. The news comes as the FA announced that all Premier League, EFL, Women’s Super […]
BREAKING: Gloucestershire Cricket cancel pre-season tour to La Manga amid Coronavirus outbreak
Gloucestershire Cricket have announced that their planned pre-season tour to La Manga in Spain has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The squad were expected to fly out to Spain on the 18 March for a training camp and a series of practice matches against Glamorgan before returning to Bristol on the 27 March. We […]
BREAKING: Premier League SUSPENDED until at least April 4th amid Coronavirus fears
The Premier League have this morning announced that the season has been suspended until at least April 4th due to the spread of Coronavirus. An emergency meeting was called for this morning after late last night it was revealed that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19. Arsenal’s visit to Brighton and Hove […]
BREAKING: EFL suspended until at least April 4th amid Coronavirus fears
The EFL have this morning announced that the season will be suspended until at least April 4th due to the spread of the Coronavirus. An emergency meeting was set-up for 9:30 this morning following pressure from club owners, despite the EFL’s line yesterday being that all games this weekend are to go ahead. Accrington Stanley’s […]
BREAKING: Five Bournemouth staff members self isolating including goalkeeper
AFC Bournemouth confirmed this morning that goalkeeper Artur Boruc, along with four first team members of staff, are self-isolating in line with Government and Public Health guidelines. The club have announced that none of the staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, but are being monitored. This is a precautionary measure as, at this stage, […]
Liverpool 2-3 Atletico Madrid: Llorente extra-time brace knocks reigning champions out
Marcos Llorente scored twice in extra-time to knock Liverpool out of the Champions League and see Atletico Madrid progress into the quarter-finals after a 3-2 win on aggregate. Llorente equalised after Roberto Firmino gave the Reds the lead of the tie in the 94th minute and scored again just before the break of extra-time. Alvaro […]
Paris Saint Germain 2-0 Borussia Dortmund: PSG win 3-2 on aggregate after Neymar and Bernat goals
Paris Saint Germain are through to the Champions League quarter-finals after a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund and a 3-2 victory on aggregate. Goals from Neymar and Juan Bernat in the first-half were enough for the home side playing in an empty stadium in Paris. Emre Can was shown a red card for Dortmund, who […]
Cheltenham Festival: Day Two – Tiger Roll beaten, as Defi Du Seuil finishes fourth
Day two of the 2020 Cheltenham Festival has nearly concluded now, with all of the bigger races completed for the day. It was Women’s Day at the Racecourse and there were some massive shocks – none bigger than Tiger Roll managing just second – after being pipped to the line by Easysland, ridden by Jonathan […]