Archive 2021/03/05

• Mick McCarthy glad of reprieve as transfer near miss threatens to haunt Cardiff
• Martin Laird on tail of leader Corey Conners at Bay Hill
• Premier League ‘helping us to get relegated’, claims Baggies boss Sam Allardyce
• Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool will never be without Champions League football for long
• Nuno vows to continue taking a knee in ‘long, long, battle’ against racism
• Plenty more to come from ‘irreplaceable’ Jamie Vardy, says Brendan Rodgers
• Fulham boss Scott Parker: New handball rule should have been in place all season
• Grassroots rugby union given over £40million as part of sport survival package
• Cardiff’s Mick McCarthy marks milestone with point as Huddersfield miss penalty
• Guardian apology to Mairia Cahill over Greenslade article
• Amy-Eloise Markovc wins 3,000m gold as GB claim first medals at European Indoors
• Patrick Mullins opts against professional move
• Soldier dies after being injured in live fire training exercise in Wales
• 16-year-old girl dies after ‘serious incident’ in South Wales
• Government defends 1% pay offer to NHS workers amid growing anger
• Captain Tom tree initiative hits £100k at the end of ‘big week’ for family
• First oak trees selected to replace Notre Dame’s spire
• Silver Birch paved a path full of racing gold for Gordon Elliott
• British Horseracing Authority welcomes resolution to Elliott investigation
• Steven Gerrard accepts one-match ban as Alfredo Morelos booking is rescinded
• Team of 40 used ‘dogged determination’ to find mystery infected individual
• Otter with fishing line round its middle rescued
• All is not Well ahead of Livingston clash
• Welsh Government have ‘not tried to set a ceiling’ on NHS pay rise, Gething says
• Gordon Elliott banned for one year with six months suspended
• In-form Viktor Hovland impresses again on day two of Arnold Palmer Invitational
• Gordon Elliott’s training licence suspended over dead horse photo
• FPL tips: Hammer home the point in gameweek 27
• Deaths from Covid-19 in the UK ‘fall 41% in a week’ – Matt Hancock
• John Swinney tells MSPs no minutes held of key legal meetings over Salmond case
• Lawmakers ‘happy’ to drop VAR offside lines if broadcasters do the same
• UEFA has option to implement new handball law change at Euro 2020
• Rishabh Pant lauded and Lisa Ashton celebrates record – Friday’s sporting social
• David Martindale challenges Livingston to recreate Rangers display
• Scottish independence would be ‘Brexit 2.0’, warns Lib Dem leader Davey
• UK must do its homework and implement outstanding protocol commitments – EU
• Some of the major talking points ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action
• England ready to host extra Euro 2020 matches but ‘not lobbying for anything’
• Government announces further unilateral Northern Ireland Protocol relaxations
• More than one million people in UK fully vaccinated against Covid-19
• EU and US agree to suspend tariffs over Airbus-Boeing dispute
• Chris Cadden determined to return to Scotland fold after Hibernian move
• Woman convicted of murdering her partner for second time after retrial
• ‘No promises have been made’ – George Russell focused on present with Williams
• Pep Guardiola: Competing with rivals United is a ‘privilege’ for Manchester City
• UN envoy demands ‘robust’ action against military in Myanmar
• Captain Tom trees initiative reaches £100k milestone in a week
• Andrew Pozzi applying for Italian residency to avoid Brexit bureaucracy
• Barcelona's top 3 goals at Osasuna
• Cuomo under pressure after officials altered New York nursing home death toll
• Sampdoria's best home goals vs Cagliari
• Missing person infected with Brazilian coronavirus strain is found
• Plane trailing ‘Resign Sturgeon’ banner flies over Holyrood in stunt
• Dundee United focused on top six as Celtic plight dominates build-up
• Pep: We have respect but are not scared of United
• St Johnstone cup final hero Shaun Rooney doubtful before Hibs clash
• Bologna FC's last goals at SSC Napoli
• ‘We’re smiling again’ – Mohamed Elyounoussi says Celtic have overcome troubles
• Peter Pawlett returns to contention for Dundee United
• Alix Popham urges rugby authorities to act on proposed concussion reforms
• Kennedy ‘delighted’ to keep ride on Envoi Allen
• Woman convicted of murdering her partner for a second time after retrial
• Fears migrant may be missing at sea after failed Channel crossing
• Ofsted chief hopes face masks in class stay for ‘as little time as possible’
• PR boss leads management buyout after chairman resigns over ‘tone deaf’ social media post
• She says, he says: What we already know Meghan and Harry have told Oprah ahead of Sunday’s much-anticipated TV interview
• Rangers boss Steven Gerrard offered one-match ban
• No divine right to win – Jason Naismith urges Staggies to dig in against Killie
• Liverpool expected to be without Ozan Kabak for Fulham clash
• Romario's best goal against Osasuna at El Sadar
• Odsonne Édouard focus: Star picks up player of the month award
• Alassane Pléa key role at Borussia Mönchengladbach
• 6 things you’ll understand if you’ve fallen out with your household during lockdown
• Lawn Tennis Association determined to show commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Mönchengladbach’s greatest goals against Borussia Dortmund
• Brendan Rodgers hails importance of Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho
• ‘Serious’ incident declared in South Wales with ‘a number of casualties’
• First Minister Nicola Sturgeon ‘absolutely intent’ on welcoming Euros to Hampden
• Graham Potter set on turning performances into points to stop Brighton slide
• Search for perfection will destroy football – Scott Parker rails against VAR
• YouTube removes Myanmar army channels as UN meets on coup crisis
• Ross County welcome back Iain Vigurs for Kilmarnock clash
• Pep Guardiola will not let City’s internationals leave if quarantine is required
• David Moyes hoping his West Ham outsiders ‘come good’ in Champions League race
• Tuchel: Big games get us out of bed in the morning
• Serge Aurier set to return for Tottenham in London derby against Crystal Palace
• Thiago Silva lining for Chelsea as Brazilian targets return against Toffees
• Fraser Hornby hands Aberdeen fitness boost
• Appeal judges increase drug dealer’s jail term from five to nine years
• Ralph Hasenhuttl confident Southampton will start picking up wins again
• Grand Sancy and Capeland bid to extend Nicholls’ Newbury domination
• Reading defender Michael Morrison to miss Wednesday clash
• Roy Hodgson fully respects Palace star Wilfried Zaha’s position on taking a knee
• Dane Murphy keeping his feet on the ground after Barnsley’s charge up the table
• Grant Leadbitter to play on despite risk of shoulder dislocation
• Passengers face £200 fine if they fail to complete declaration to travel form
• Lisa Ashton makes darts history with victory over Aaron Beeney at UK Open
• Phil Jagielka adds to Sheffield United’s injury woes ahead of Southampton clash
• Drone images show homes at risk of plummeting over cliff edge
• England accused of throwing Dom Bess ‘under the bus’
• Keeper concerns for West Ham ahead of Leeds clash
• Timo Werner focus in Chelsea training
• Chris Wilder confident Sheffield Utd could bounce straight back from relegation
• Joe Lewis aware of Hamilton’s threat ahead of weekend meeting
• John Kennedy wants Celtic to forget about Rangers and focus on themselves
• Pope urges Iraq to embrace its Christians on historic visit
• Iconic Tigres moments
• Pope makes historic first visit to Iraq to support country’s dwindling number of Christians
• Some good news for Meghan: court orders newspaper to print front-page statement over ‘private’ letter to father
• Manchester City have clean bill of health ahead of derby clash
• Top Films: w/c Saturday, March 13
• My Drogo stars in Premier prize at Kelso
• Cuauhtémoc Blanco’s last game for América
• Nuno: More handball rule changes just lead to confusion
• Meghan takes another swipe at Royal Family in latest tease from Oprah interview
• Covid-19 infections falling, but picture uncertain in some English regions
• Gignac makes double save in training
• Treasured 1920s ‘doll’ Easter egg up for auction
• Callum Davidson: Shaun Rooney will not get special treatment with new contract
• Rotherham’s trip to Brentford postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
• Change is coming: 5 easy seeds to sow this weekend
• Duke of Edinburgh moved back to King Edward VII’s Hospital after ‘successful’ heart surgery
• Premier prep for Grand National favourite Cloth Cap
• Nathan Ake return brings Manchester City to full strength before derby day
• Former FA chief executive wins damages over online corruption allegations
• Mass slow handclap urged in protest over proposed 1% pay rise for NHS workers
• NHS ‘managers should speak one-to-one to staff refusing vaccine’
• Former FA chief wins damages over online corruption allegations
• Pro-Beijing committee to elect some Hong Kong legislators
• Sturgeon refuses to confirm Blackford suggestion of Indyref2 in 2021
• Kerys Harrop’s long-range free-kick vs Brighton
• France backs Italy over block on exporting coronavirus vaccines outside EU
• Contactless payment increase ‘could see rise in crime’
• Dean Henderson takes gloves for derby as David De Gea granted time with new baby
• Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish to miss Wolves game
• Jurgen Klopp insists Mohamed Salah reaction does not require speaking about
• Quad biker rescued from 60ft sinkhole
• Social media platforms criticised for frustrating police in racism fight
• Johnson to announce the outcome of defence and foreign policy review
• Mattia De Sciglio's great performance vs Rennes
• India v England, day 2: Ben Stokes efforts fail to turn tide in England’s favour
• Latest Exhibition set to stay at home and wait for Fairyhouse
• Thomas Tuchel: Players deserve credit for Chelsea’s unbeaten run, not me
• ‘I like disagreements’ – Sam Allardyce impressed by passionate rows at Newcastle
• Nurses brand proposed £3.50-a-week pay rise ‘insulting’ and ‘hypocrisy’
• It’s not a headache for me – Graham Alexander enjoying Declan Gallagher dilemma
• The private hospital that is the first choice for the royal family
• William and Kate told their text helpline saved schoolboy’s life
• Sturgeon ‘hopeful’ of speedier easing of rules on outdoor meeting
• Bristol City still without a number of players for QPR clash
• Timeline of the Duke of Edinburgh’s stay in hospital
• Government failed to publish 504 Covid-19 contracts in time – High Court
• Hugo Lloris lauds Dele Alli’s professionalism after staying at Tottenham
• Pay offer a ‘kick in the teeth’ for nurses
• Josh Dasilva sidelined with hip injury as Brentford face Rotherham
• Grady Diangana expected to miss West Brom’s clash with Newcastle
• Demiral's best defensive blocks at Juventus so far
• Alan Sheehan misses out on Northampton side due to calf complaint
• Sam Underhill hands England fitness boost as he gears up for Bath comeback
• Brian Rice: Absences give others the chance to become ‘heroes’ for Hamilton
• Government and rebels formally sign peace agreement in Nepal
• Government response to concerns on 5G and broadband targets inadequate, say MPs
• Lord Glitters goes for Jebel Hatta gold on ‘Super Saturday’
• Spacewalking astronauts tackle more solar panel advance work
• Tommy Wright urges Kilmarnock to be ‘more clinical’ in fight against relegation
• Steve Bruce admits ‘row’ with Matt Ritchie but will not walk away from Newcastle
• Married teacher jailed for six years after grooming and having sex with 15-year-old boy
• Manchester City marching in on The New Saints’ world record of 27 wins
• NI Protocol undermines Good Friday Agreement – Jonathan Powell
• Scottish voters ‘could face an independence referendum in late 2021’
• Dean Smith expects winning response from Aston Villa after Sheffield United loss
• Steven Davis dismisses retirement talk as he eyes Champions League chance
• Rishabh Pant’s brilliant century gives India stranglehold in Ahmedabad
• Bukayo Saka should inspire Emile Smith Rowe to make England squad – Mikel Arteta
• Andy Cook back available for Bradford
• Nursing union sets up industrial action fund amid anger over 1% pay rise
• Leo Ostigard available for Coventry after completing ban
• Companies appeal against plans to slash household energy bills
• Waiters, bricklayers and air cabin crew ‘worst hit by pay cuts’ during pandemic
• Northern Ireland Women to face Ukraine for place at Euro 2022
• Insect believed extinct in the UK discovered in Outer Hebrides garden
• Why Cyprus might be the ideal destination for your first post-lockdown holiday
• Steve Bruce admits Matt Ritchie row but says pair have moved on
• Kyle Jameson suspended as Oldham host Southend
• Jack Cork a doubt for Arsenal clash as Burnley’s injury list grows
• York Minster organ to be played again after ‘once-in-a-century’ refurbishment
• Klopp praises Scott Parker and Graham Potter for style of football
• Aggreko accepts £2.3bn private equity takeover
• 17 highs and lows of classic British seaside holidays
• ‘Carlo Ancelotti has done it all’ – Michael Keane backing boss in top-four bid
• Rafael Sobis' Brasileirão Série B goals for Cruzeiro in 2020
• I was told to ‘die in a hole’ – Alex Hartley reveals online abuse over tweet
• Leader of ground-breaking football dementia study to address DCMS committee
• Leon Balogun returns from injury as title-chasing Rangers take on St Mirren
• Steven Gerrard assesses some essential Ibrox upgrades as Rangers close on glory
• How Manchester City became the dominant side in Manchester
• Brighton train ahead of Leicester City clash
• Threat of industrial action from health service union over ‘kick-in-the-teeth’ 1% pay rise for nurses
• Queen owns corgis again as she welcomes two new puppies
• Danny Newton facing late fitness test for Stevenage
• Xabi Alonso's great match against Atlético
• Author of Harry and Meghan book ‘did not come across stories of bullying’
• Cian Healy signs new contract with IRFU
• Sergio Aguero can rediscover top form but it may take time, says medical expert
• Talk of Andrew Cuomo becoming Biden’s Attorney General led sexual harassment accuser to come forward
• Aaron Wilbraham to take managerial reins for Shrewsbury’s match with Fleetwood
• Aapo Halme may be fit for action for Barnsley
• Top drugs expert says number of people self-treating mental health problems with psychedelics is rising
• Covid-19 mortality will continue to be substantial, but worst is over – expert
• Burton to check on Mike Fondop-Talom ahead of Peterborough visit
• Salmond and Sturgeon must stop ‘knocking hell out each other in public’
• Oxford lose Elliot Lee to injury ahead of Charlton clash
• Kyle McAllister hopeful St Mirren can score another shock win over Rangers
• How top two compare as Man City put winning run on the line against United
• Timeline of Liverpool’s struggles
• Brighton without Tariq Lamptey for Leicester clash
• Behind scenes: Athletic Club’s celebrate reaching Copa del Rey Final
• Formula One confirms return to Portugal for 2021 season
• Business rates relief cap puts stores at risk, says Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group
• Sean Dyche does not expect a radical shift in transfer policy under new owners
• Ben Yedder’s goals vs Nice with Monaco
• Iraqis prepare to welcome Pope to Baghdad
• Darian Males' stunning goal vs Young Boys
• Abhorrent attack on pensioner with leukaemia leaves her badly bruised
• Danny Batth an injury doubt as Stoke prepare to take on Wycombe
• Athletic Club beat Levante and will face FC Barcelona in the final
• EU taking ‘very belligerent approach’ to issues caused by NI Protocol – Foster
• EU warns it will launch legal proceedings against the UK ‘very soon’ over Northern Ireland
• Ben Yedder’s brace claims the win vs Nice
• Brasileirão's top five goals of 2020-21 season
• Ben Stokes removes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as England fight back
• 7 long-lasting beauty treatments to try at home
• Tranmere sweat on James Vaughan fitness ahead of Crawley clash
• Mauricio Isla's best Brasileirão moments of 2020-21
• Government defends recommendation of 1% pay rise for NHS workers
• Rangers score three penalties in St Mirren win
• Fortuna edge 10-goal thriller vs PSV
• Ajeti’s dramatic late winner vs Dundee United
• Some people with severe asthma ‘refused Covid-19 vaccine’
• Kane’s incredible assist for Lamela vs Crystal Palace
• Does everyone develop maternal instinct or do I have to work at it?
• British Gas engineers reject offer aimed at resolving dispute
• Woman fleeing violence in Guatemala among 13 killed in California crash
• Wasting money on lockdown subscriptions you no longer use?
• Julius Randle leads New York Knicks to win against Detroit Pistons
• Football rumours from the media
• Ben Stokes dismisses Virat Kohli for a duck as England battle back against India
• Nine people suffered major injuries in US border crash that killed 13
• Tsunami warnings issued after 8.1 magnitude earthquake near New Zealand
• Cyprus to welcome vaccinated British tourists from May 1
• Thomas Tuchel "super happy" with start to Chelsea career
• US demands Myanmar release detained journalists and protesters
• Jürgen Klopp explains Mo Salah substitution
• Jose Mourinho: Tottenham should have killed the game off
• What the papers say – March 5
• Union fury over proposed 1% pay rise for NHS staff
• New Covid variant being tracked as surge testing expanded
• Sky’s no longer the limit for UK spaceflights, says Shapps
• Private electric vehicles up 53% in a year
• Lib Dems offer better choice than SNP-Tory squabbling – Davey