Chelsea withdraw FA Cup tie request
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Chelsea withdraw FA Cup tie request

[ad_1] Chelsea have withdrawn a request for Saturday's FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors, the Football Association says.Chelsea initially made the request "for matters of sporting integrity"."After constructive talks between…

France are world’s form side – Simmonds
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France are world’s form side – Simmonds

[ad_1] Only full-back Freddie Steward made more metres for England than Simmonds in Saturday's defeat by IrelandVenue: Stade de France Date: Saturday, 19 March Kick-off: 20:00 GMTCoverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live; live…

Honeysuckle retains Champion Hurdle
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Honeysuckle retains Champion Hurdle

[ad_1] Honeysuckle, under Rachael Blackmore, won by three and a half lengthsDates: 15-18 March Venue: Cheltenham Racecourse Races: 13:30-17:30 GMT Main race: 15:30Coverage: Commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, feature races Radio 5…

Asher-Smith a ‘stronger athlete’
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Asher-Smith a ‘stronger athlete’

[ad_1] Dina Asher-Smith is the British record holder in 100m (10.83) and 200m (21.88)Dina Asher-Smith says she is now a "stronger athlete" and will race in May's Birmingham Diamond League ahead of defending her world…

Biggar and Jones reach Wales milestones
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Biggar and Jones reach Wales milestones

[ad_1] Alun Wyn Jones and Dan Biggar lift the 2021 Triple Crown trophyVenue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Date: Saturday, 19 March Kick-off: 14:15 GMTCoverage: Watch live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and online from 13:45 GMT;…

Leicester fined for salary cap overspend
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Leicester fined for salary cap overspend

[ad_1] Leicester Tigers have been fined almost £310,000 for non-compliance with salary cap regulations over four seasons, Premiership Rugby has announced.Following an investigation, it was shown that Tigers had failed to disclose payments to image…