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Jofra Archer (left) has taken 30 wickets at an average of 27.40 in seven Tests for EnglandEngland bowler Jofra Archer has condemned racist abuse on social media after posting a series of messages he has received.The 24-year-old, who helped England win the 2019 World Cup, said the issue needed to be "addressed properly".He put screenshots of racist messages on his Instagram story on Monday evening."I will never understand how people feel so freely to say these things to another human being," he said."I given a lot of thought about reacting to this and I hope that no one else has…

Several English Football League clubs have shut completely following the coronavirus outbreakThe English Football League says no decisions have been taken regarding the next steps after games were suspended until 3 April because of coronavirus.The EFL said its board were due to meet again this week and it would continue with its "contingency planning".A further update will be issued following that board meeting."Now is the time for cool heads and calm reflection, rather than speculation," EFL chair Rick Parry said in a statement issued on Monday.On Friday, all games in England's Premier League, EFL, Women's Super League and Women's Championship,…

Tonton Zola Moukoko was touted as a future star after signing for Derby as a 15-year-oldWith the majority of top-level sport either postponed or cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak, fans - and even professional clubs - have turned to a familiar source for entertainment: Football Manager.At one moment on Sunday, the football management simulation was being played online by almost 90,000 users around the world, its record number of streams according to director Miles Jacobson."Thank you for choosing our work to keep you entertained in this time of self-isolation in many countries around the world," said Jacobson on Twitter.Meanwhile,…

Euro 2020, scheduled to take place at 12 venues across Europe this summer, could be postponed to give European leagues time to complete their domestic seasonsA mini-tournament to decide the Champions League and Europa League will be one option put forward to ease fixture congestion caused by the coronavirus outbreak.European football's governing body, Uefa, is hosting a video conference with major stakeholders on Tuesday.Euro 2020 is set to be postponed to allow league seasons to be completed.A source close to the situation says all parties must be ready to sacrifice something to reach a solution.All 55 Uefa members, the boards…

Eamonn McManus says clubs could be financial strife quickly if broadcasting money stopsRugby league as a sport "may go out of existence" unless the government steps in with support to help them through the coronavirus outbreak, according to St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus.Super League clubs will meet the Rugby Football League on Monday to discuss the situation after most league and cup games went ahead at the weekend.Among the options are playing behind closed doors or postponing the league."Government has to look at a degree of support for our sport," said McManus.Latest coronavirus updates from BBC SportRugby union's Premiership set…

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is among the favourites for induction into the Premier League Hall of FameThe inaugural Premier League Hall of Fame ceremony has been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak.Two players were set to be inducted at Thursday's event in London and a shortlist of nominees for future inclusion, voted for by fans, was also to be announced.The Premier League is yet to announce plans for revealing their names.All elite football in Britain has been suspended until at least 3 April as a result of the spread of coronavirus.Premier League clubs are set to meet on Thursday…

Jan Vertonghen's contract at Tottenham expires in the summerJan Vertonghen's family was held at knifepoint as four armed men burgled his home while he was on Champions League duty with Tottenham on Tuesday.Police confirmed men wearing balaclavas forced their way into the house while his wife and children were inside. The 32-year-old Belgium defender was in Germany for the second leg of Spurs' last-16 defeat against RB Leipzig."We have been supporting Jan and his family through this terribly traumatic time," said a Spurs spokesperson. "We encourage anyone who has any information to come forward to help the police with their…

Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel will not be in action until at least MayFerrari has shut down production at its Formula 1 and road-car factories in Italy for two weeks as a result of the coronavirus crisis.It is part of a wider lockdown that began last week across badly-hit Italy.Ferrari said the decision had been made "for its employees' wellbeing".Chief executive officer Louis Camilleri said: "It is out of our respect for them, their peace of mind and of their families that we have decided on this course of action."Staff who have laptops and the possibility to continue to work from…

Finn Russell, Eddie Jones and Ellis Genge have all been involved in surreal incidents this seasonSix Nations tournaments after Rugby World Cups are where you expect the unexpected.Tactical tweaks, coaching changes, new stars and old expectations are overturned as teams wipe the slate clean before the Test game's four-year cycle starts to spin once more.But 2020 has brought more curveballs than the World Series.Here is a look back at a championship's non-stop plot twists and surreal episodes.1. The never-ending story? Wales v Scotland was the last of four matches postponed on the 2020 Six Nations fixture listThe Six Nations has…