England team arrive in Sri Lanka for Test and ODI series

Sebastian Vettel to leave Ferrari at end of Formula 1 season

Sebastian Vettel is to leave Ferrari at the end of the year after contract talks between the two broke down with no agreement. The move, which is expected to be officially announced imminently, throws the future of the 32-year-old four-time world champion into doubt. Spaniard Carlos Sainz, currently a McLaren driver, is among those who have been linked to Vettel’s seat. If Sainz leaves McLaren, one option for the team is Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian had serious talks with McLar

12 May, 2020

West Indies players ‘very nervous’ about England tour

Cricket West Indies chief executive Johnny Grave thinks this summer’s tour of England will go ahead, but says his players will be “very nervous” about travelling. The three-Test series, due to start on 4 June, has been postponed until at least July because of coronavirus. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is exploring the use of bio-secure venues and quarantining players. “There will be no coercing players into this tour,” Grave said. “If you grow up in a country where the population

14 May, 2020

England Government ‘opens door for safe return of football in June’

The government says it is “opening the door” for the return of professional football in England in June. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said Thursday’s meeting with the Football Association, Premier League and English Football League had “progressed plans”. He added that plans for the sport to resume should “include widening access for fans to view live coverage”. Meanwhile, England’s deputy chief medical officer said any return would be “slow” and “measured”. The Premier League met on Mond

15 May, 2020