Manchester United's David de Gea pictured on March 1, 2020
Premier League ask players to take 30% pay cut in coronavirus fight
It was also acknowledged that the season could not begin in May.
Apr 3, 15:40
General view of Easter Road, home to Hibernian, from 2014
Hibernian players, senior staff agree to defer percentage of wages
The club says employees are deferring wages by between 20 and 50 per cent.
Apr 3, 14:05
Alan Shearer for Newcastle
Watch the progression of the Premier League's greatest goalscorers by age
From 18-year-old Mason Greenwood to Sergio Aguero at 31, the current generation compare well to previous players at the same age.
Apr 3, 14:04
Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland pictured in March 2020
Coronavirus latest: Orjan Nyland expects Premier League players to take pay cut
Orjan Nyland says it is "quite natural" for top flight players to make a contribution to the fight against coronavirus.
Apr 3, 14:01
Emmanuel Dennis celebrates scoring for Club Brugge on October 1, 2019
Leagues warned that cancelling seasons could make clubs ineligible for Europe
The Belgian top flight announced on Thursday it was ending its season, with Club Brugge declared national champions.
Apr 3, 13:10
Niki Lauda pictured on March 20, 2018
Sporting film of the day to help you through lockdown: Rush
A Formula One movie on the rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt during the seventies.
Apr 3, 13:07
Tom Westley pictured in September 2019
The Captain's Log: Essex's Tom Westley
Essex players have been bouncing ideas around on how they can help the community during the shutdown.
Apr 3, 13:06
Mo Farah pictured in October 2019
Coronavirus latest: Sports stars take pragmatic approach to Olympic postponement
Sport is adapting to a new calendar.
Apr 3, 13:04
Anthony Joshua celebrates on December 7, 2019
Eddie Hearn: 'Tyson Fury fight the priority for Anthony Joshua in 2020'
Anthony Joshua is scheduled to fight Kubrat Pulev at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20 but is likely to be moved back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 3, 13:02
Tom Brady in action for New England Patriots on December 21, 2019
Test your knowledge with a sporting quiz for the weekend
Some trivia to help keep the little grey cells ticking over.
Apr 3, 13:01
Mo Farah pictured in October 2019
Coronavirus latest: Sir Mo Farah "glad" Tokyo Olympics have been postponed
Mo Farah would have been going for a fifth gold this summer.
Apr 3, 10:57
Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend pictured in December 2019
Andros Townsend accuses government of painting footballers as "villains"
The health secretary said footballers should "play their part" and take a wage cut to help during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 3, 10:56
Jack Laugher pictured in July 2019
Coronavirus: Olympic diving champion Jack Laugher plunges into gaming world
The Rio gold medallist is enjoying playing Call of Duty, Apex Legends and Fortnite during the shutdown.
Apr 3, 10:53
Rugby Union generic
Coronavirus latest: England captain pens rallying letter and NZ tour in doubt
Sport continues to feel the effects.
Apr 3, 09:54
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp growls with excitement on March 7, 2020
UEFA warns that cancelling competitions should only be a "last resort"
The Belgian top flight was brought to an end on Thursday.
Apr 3, 09:53
Marcus Rashford celebrates pulling one back during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Manchester City on January 7, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Marcus Rashford grilled by young Man City fan
Faustino Asprilla is also advertising for a graphic designer to work in his condom factory in an eclectic mix of social media updates on Friday.
Apr 3, 09:51
Roger Bannister
A look back at Roger Bannister's iconic sub-four-minute mile
The 1954 achievement was a defining moment in sport and made headlines across the world.
Apr 3, 09:50
Floyd Mayweather pictured in January 2019
The top 10 boxers of all time
The best to have ever graced the ring.
Apr 3, 09:49
Tiger Roll at Cheltenham Festival in March 2019.
Nick Luck looking to bring cheer to the UK with Virtual Grand National
All bookmaker profits from the race will go to the NHS.
Apr 3, 09:43
Pat Cummins in action for Australia on September 8, 2019
Australia bowler Pat Cummins still hopeful T20 World Cup will go ahead
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says the IPL should be played across five weeks in September and October as a warm-up to the T20 World Cup.
Apr 3, 08:16
Dani Ceballos celebrates scoring for Arsenal on October 3, 2019
Friday's papers: Dani Ceballos, Raul Jimenez, Jack Grealish
Dani Ceballos is not wanted at Real Madrid, which could be a boost for Arsenal.
Apr 3, 08:12
Ben Stokes in action for England on June 3, 2019
On this day: West Indies rescue dramatic T20 World Cup final win over England
Four years on from England's dramatic World T20 final loss to the West Indies, the PA news agency revisits a memorable day in Kolkata.
Apr 3, 08:10
Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Champions League on March 11, 2020
Liverpool public health director: 'Atletico match should not have gone ahead'
The game took place at Anfield on March 11.
Apr 2, 22:25
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in March 2020
RFU chief Bill Sweeney admits rugby landscape could be dramatically altered
England have extended the contract of head coach Eddie Jones until the end of the 2023 World Cup.
Apr 2, 22:23
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in March 2020
Eddie Jones confident he can lead England to World Cup glory
Masterminding a successful World Cup campaign is Eddie's goal as he agrees new deal.
Apr 2, 22:23
Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
Coronavirus latest: Open still on as Premier League stars are urged to take cuts
Belgium's Pro League is due to become the first top-level European football division to end prematurely.
Apr 2, 22:22
Serbia's Novak Djokovic pats Switzerland's Roger Federer after their match on January 30, 2020
Wimbledon chief executive Richard Lewis warns tennis could be over for 2020
All tournaments have been postponed or cancelled until at least July 13.
Apr 2, 22:21
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Coronavirus latest: PFA accepts players must "share financial burden"
Premier League players had come under criticism from Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Apr 2, 19:52
PDC Michael van Gerwen
Coronavirus latest: PDC chief Matt Porter still hoping to complete 2020 calendar
Darts is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 2, 18:55
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Ed Smith insists Moeen Ali still has Test future with England
The all-rounder has played 60 times for his country in five-day cricket.
Apr 2, 18:55
Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
Coronavirus latest: Timeline of sport's response on Thursday, April 2
The Open remains on for now although a postponement has not been ruled out.
Apr 2, 17:12
General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018
Coronavirus latest: Chelsea team up with Refuge to help tackle domestic abuse
Chelsea will match any donations over the next six weeks.
Apr 2, 17:11
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov in action on October 6, 2018
Conor McGregor accuses Khabib Nurmagomedov of "chickening out" of Ferguson bout
Conor McGregor lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018.
Apr 2, 17:10
Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) attends a news conference after an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 4, 2020
Olympic organisers: 'Premature to put price on cost of Tokyo 2020 postponement'
The event was postponed due to the accelerating worldwide threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 2, 17:09
General view of Norwich City's Carrow Road taken January 2017
Coronavirus latest: What the world of sport got up to on Thursday, April 2
Ben Stokes will also be taking to the track on Sunday.
Apr 2, 17:08
A general shot of Newcastle Falcons' Kingston Park in 2016
Newcastle chairman Semore Kurdi not celebrating despite promotion being confirmed
Falcons have been confirmed in the top league.
Apr 2, 17:06
West Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell pictured in January 2020
Aaron Cresswell admits he is "petrified" for newborn daughter amid pandemic
Aaron Cresswell's daughter was born just before the outbreak of the virus escalated.
Apr 2, 15:49
Brighton boss Graham Potter at Molineux on March 7, 2020
Graham Potter: 'Taking wage cut is the right thing to do'
Technical director Dan Ashworth and chief executive Paul Barber have done the same.
Apr 2, 15:48
England women's cricketer Heather Knight in July 2018
Women's World T20 records 1.1bn digital views
The ICC has announced a new high watermark for engagement with women's cricket.
Apr 2, 15:47
Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Champions League on March 11, 2020
Coronavirus: Atletico Madrid players agree pay cut to help support club's staff
Boss Diego Simeone and members of the club's management committee will also contribute.
Apr 2, 15:45
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