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The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been suspended temporarily amid the ongoing impact of coronavirus, competition organisers European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has announced he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying “remaining true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award”.

The PGA of America has moved the 2022 PGA Championship from the Trump National course at Bedminster, days after supporters of Donald Trump attacked the US Capitol.

Justin Thomas hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons at the Sentry Tournament of Champions when he apologised for letting slip a homophobic slur after a missed putt, and Robert Lee feels his mistake was down to a lack of awareness.

Celtic have confirmed Christopher Jullien tested positive for Covid-19, resulting in manager Neil Lennon, assistant John Kennedy and 13 further first-team players being required to self-isolate.

The Scottish Football Association has imposed a temporary suspension of all football beneath the Scottish Championship for three weeks.

Aston Villa’s Premier League clash with Tottenham has been postponed as Villa continue to deal with a coronavirus outbreak – and Spurs will instead play Fulham on Wednesday.

The Scottish Government will decide if Celtic players must self-isolate from Monday after the club’s winter training camp in Dubai.

A West Midlands Police officer will work to tackle rising abuse against footballers and fans after being appointed as the first dedicated hate crime officer in the UK.

Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes and the New Orleans Saints defence dominated the Chicago Bears in a convincing 21-9 victory in their Wild Card clash on Sunday.