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Martin Offiah is hopeful a review by the Rugby Football Union into the historical context of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ can help generations of supporters have a “stronger affinity” with BAME rugby players.

“Hugely talented” forward Timo Werner will improve Chelsea next season following his move from RB Leipzig, Frank Lampard says.

Norwich City and Southampton players took a knee at kick-off as Premier League teams continued to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Tottenham and Manchester United have welcomed back fit-again stars for their Friday Night Football clash, with Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford recovering from long-term injuries during lockdown to start at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Newcastle defender DeAndre Yedlin says he has considered quitting the United States national team because it would be hard to represent a country “where all people aren’t equal”.

Ryan Fraser will not play for Bournemouth again following his decision to reject a short-term contract extension, manager Eddie Howe says.

Anthony Joshua will not have a “firm date” imposed by the IBF for his mandatory defence against Kubrat Pulev as talks continue over a venue for the fight.

Martin Offiah is hopeful a review by the Rugby Football Union into the historical context of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ can help generations of supporters have a “stronger affinity” with BAME rugby players.

Ryan Fraser will not play for Bournemouth again following his decision to reject a short-term contract extension, manager Eddie Howe says.

“Coming from where he’s come from, to make the difference, it will mean more for him than any goal he’s scored so far, because it changes people’s lives.”