Sport

Championship strugglers Barnsley have written to the EFL to sound the alarm over the “potential failure of their enterprise”, as several other clubs raise concerns over the proposed restart date of June 20.

Silverstone is set to stage two Formula 1 races later this summer with the British government expected to provide participants with an exemption from quarantine rules.

Just after 1pm, the stalls burst open on a gloriously sunny day at Newcastle, jockey James Sullivan sent 22-1 outsider Zodiakos into an early lead, and professional sport returned to Britain for the first time since March 17.

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of striker Mauro Icardi on a permanent deal from Inter Milan.

Premier League referees are hoping to take charge of a series of friendlies over the next fortnight as part of preparations for their return to competitive action.

Lewis Hamilton has criticised the Formula 1 community for “staying silent” after the death of American George Floyd, with the six-time champion saying he is “one of the only people of colour yet I stand alone”.

Charlton manager Lee Bowyer says that some of his players are refusing to play upon the proposed resumption of the Championship on June 20.

Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson insists Virgil van Dijk is the best defender and Jurgen Klopp the best manager in the world at present.

Manchester United are close to agreeing a loan extension for striker Odion Ighalo.

NBA legend Michael Jordan has released a statement expressing his grief and outrage over the death of George Floyd.