Premier League Emergency; Aubameyang Loses Arsenal Captaincy; Kildare LGFA Launch Fundraiser Tonight
The Premier League has re-introduced emergency measures after a record number of coronavirus cases over a seven day period.
42 players and staff have tested positive over the last week
An outbreak at Manchester United means their game at Brentford tonight has been postponed.
*** ManchesterCity can stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League with a win at home to Leeds this evening.
Dean Smith goes back to his former club Aston Villa. A win for his current side NorwichCity would see them climb off the bottom.
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It's understood Sergio Aguero is to announce his retirement.
The Argentine striker, who moved to Barcelona in the summer, has been receiving treatment for a heart condition, after suffering chest pains during their La Liga game against Alaves in October.
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Arsenal have stripped Pierre-Emerick and will leave the forward out of tomorrow's Premier League game against West Ham.
He was also dropped for Saturday's victory over Southampton for breaking the team's pre-match protocols.
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Victims of disgraced former US gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar will receive a share of 380 million dollars.
A settlement was reached with survivors after a five-year legal battle.
Olympic gold medallists Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney were among hundreds who made claims of abuse.
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Kildare LGFA will launch its private members draw in Joe Mallon Motors, Naas tonight to raise funds for the long term development of facilities. First prize in the draw will be an all new Dacia Sandero (or €10,000) along with a number of other cash prizes.
The new Kildare LGFA Intermediate team manager Sean Finnegan, as well as representatives from the U14, U16 and minor teams will also be in attendance.
All-Ireland champions Limerick have thirteen All Star Hurling thirteen nominations, Galway follow close behind on eleven, while Cork have received seven nominations.