UK policeman on trial for ex-football player Atkinson’s murder
Prosecutor alleges police officer used unreasonable force against Black former footballer Dalian Atkinson.
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English FA opens inquiry into European Super League breakaway
The Premier League says it is tightening up its regulations to stop any future attempt at a breakaway structure.
Italy: Inter Milan win first Serie A title in 11 years
Inter Milan's first league title since 2010 ends Juventus's nine-year reign in Italian football.
Manchester United fans invade stadium in protest against owners
Anti-Glazer movement has gained momentum following the club's failed attempt to join a breakaway Super League.
Maradona received inadequate care, left to fate: Medical report
Football legend's medical team acted in an 'inappropriate, deficient and reckless manner', an expert medical panel says.
Pandemic-hit India says UAE is Plan B for T20 World Cup cricket
International Cricket Council said this month it was sticking to hosting the event in India but also had backup plans.
Tokyo Olympics: South Korea begins COVID vaccination for athletes
Overall, more than 900 people from South Korea's delegation will be vaccinated.
Bayern Munich appoints Leipzig coach Nagelsmann to replace Flick
Julian Nagelsmann, 33, will move from RB Leipzig on a five-year contract to coach reigning German champions Bayern.
India’s Ashwin, other cricketers withdraw from IPL over COVID
India's R Ashwin and three Australian cricketers withdraw from Indian Premier League as India battles devastating surge.
Real Madrid president insists European Super League will return
Perez says clubs, funding bank have taken time to reflect following a backlash over the announced project.
Japan issues third COVID emergency ahead of Olympics
State of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo declared from April 25, just three months before the Olympics.
Climate action, India’s COVID surge and a Super League red card
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s top business and economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
FIFA’s Infantino: Super League clubs will ‘pay the consequences’
A breakaway competition launched by 12 major European football clubs has sent shockwaves through the sport.
Jose Mourinho sacked as Tottenham Hotspur manager
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid boss was appointed as Spurs manager in November 2019.
European Super League: Breakaway football clubs launch new league
Europe's 12 elite football clubs launch of breakaway league that is slammed by global and continental governing bodies.
Japan faces major hurdles with 100 days until Tokyo Olympics
Resurgence in COVID-19 in Japan, as well as elsewhere in the world, is the latest challenge to the long-delayed event.
Japan’s economy can handle a change of plan for Olympics: IMF
Postponing or cancelling games set for July would have 'limited impact' on Japan's growth, says IMF official.
Rachael Blackmore first female jockey to win Grand National
The 31-year-old Irishwoman rode Minella Times to a landmark victory in the 173rd edition of the famous steeplechase.
Brazil’s Athletico Paranaense to buy COVID vaccines for fans
Brazilian football club says it plans to buy vaccines for players, officials and fans with paid membership.
Tokyo tightening virus measures nearly 100 days before Olympics
Pandemic-delayed games are due to open on July 23 in Tokyo, but a surge in cases is creating new concern.