Entertainment

Thursday, April 30th 2020 - 08:00 UTC
F1 teams congratulate WW2 veteran on his 100th birthday; Captain Moore raised more than 29 million pounds for NHS

Formula One teams and drivers have sent 100th birthday congratulations to Captain Tom Moore, the World War Two veteran whose own laps have raised more than 29 million pounds for Britain's National Health Service.
Wednesday, April 29th 2020 - 07:40 UTC
Spain relaxes lockdown: professional athletes can begin to train next Monday

Spain's professional footballers can start training again from next week, the prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, said on Tuesday as he announced plans to relax the country’s COVID-19 lockdown and bring the country back to normality by the end of June.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 08:45 UTC
Netflix booming and with soaring profits thanks to global lockdown

Netflix on Tuesday reported soaring profits as paid subscriptions surged by almost 16 million at the streaming television service during lockdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 06:02 UTC
Players from leading Spanish clubs against closed training camps

Players from Spain's leading clubs have expressed concern about returning to work while the coronavirus is still a threat and are against La Liga's plans to hold closed training camps, the association of Spanish footballers' (AFE) has said.
Saturday, April 18th 2020 - 10:00 UTC
Where to watch WHO’s global special concert ‘One World: Together At Home’

From Eddie Vedder to Andrea Bocelli, and Paul McCartney to Maluma, artists from all over the world will play on the “One World: #TogetherAtHome,” a six-hour streamed and broadcasted music festival that will take place on Saturday organized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Saturday, April 18th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
British Horseracing Authority announces a £22 million aid package for jockeys and horses' welfare

The British Horseracing Authority announced on Friday a £22 million (US$27.5 million) aid package in response to the financial impact of the coronavirus. All racing in Britain was suspended on Mar 17 following the spread of COVID-19, with the shutdown made “indefinite” on Wednesday as a hoped-for resumption on Apr 30 was ruled out.
Saturday, April 18th 2020 - 08:15 UTC
“Italy and Brazil: ex World Cup '82 rivals united against the coronavirus”

They were rivals on the field in one of the greatest World Cup matches of all time but the former stars of Brazil and Italy have come together off it to help the South American nation fight the new coronavirus.
Thursday, April 16th 2020 - 10:57 UTC
Bocelli's Easter concert was the most watched classical music on YouTube

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's solo Easter concert in a deserted Milan cathedral has scored a record as the most-watched classical music concert on YouTube.
Thursday, April 16th 2020 - 10:42 UTC
Reopening professional sports leagues in US is possible but in empty stadiums

The top US health and infectious disease specialist says the key to reopening professional sports leagues in America is to have the athletes play games in front of empty stadiums. Anthony Fauci, who is helping to coordinate the US response to the global coronavirus pandemic, said reliable antibody testing and fast results are also crucial to the return of sports.
Tuesday, April 14th 2020 - 07:19 UTC
Ex Argentine scrum-half on campaign to become World Rugby chairman

Former Argentina scrum-half Agustin Pichot has launched his campaign to become chairman of World Rugby. Pichot has drawn up a six-point plan to force change in the world of rugby - with one part, in particular, catching the eye of many.