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Chelsea winger Pedro admits he is finding it hard separated from his children due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Ireland football manager Mick McCarthy is in self-isolation in London with his wife due to the coronavirus pandemic, describing their situation to the Football Association of Ireland website as

Thomas Bach and the IOC should not be criticised for procrastination over the Tokyo Olympics as re-organising them is "mind bogglingly complex", the movement's former head of marketing

British horse racing is preparing itself for tough times ahead after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered racecourses, putting jobs at risk and leaving the industry in

England's June friendlies against Austria and Romania have been called off after Euro 2020 was postponed for a year due to the coronavirus.

Bruno Fernandes says his stellar form since he arrived at Manchester United in January is not the only reason why the club's fortunes have improved on the pitch.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has voiced his frustration over how Manchester United's preparations for their derby against Manchester City have been impeded by the scheduling of their midweek FA

Mako Vunipola has not displayed symptoms of the coronavirus and is available to play for Saracens this weekend despite being stood down by England for Saturday's Six Nations match against
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is adamant the club are heading in the right direction as the latest financial results underlined their need for a return to Champions

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Bruno Fernandes has lifted the mood at Old Trafford, comparing the January signing to a mix between former Manchester United players Paul Scholes and Juan
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
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Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
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Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
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Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
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