An offender involved in a brutal fight during an NHL match has defended his actions after punching his opponent and throwing him to the ground during Edmonton Oilers clash with Calgary Flames.

The coronavirus has rocked the sporting world this week with most taking measures to ensure that fans nor players are affected by the global pandemic that is spreading across the world.

*'Footy is resilient and footy will find a way,' said not Jeff Goldblum in Jurassic Park but AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan this week. Here are the sporting fixtures proving him right.

Kim Kardashian and her children join husband Kanye West every week for his music-filled Sunday Services.

She's never been one to play it safe with her fashion choices. Yet Kim Kardashian clearly found a look that worked for her on Sunday as she modelled three similar latex Balmain ensembles.

She garnered much attention on Sunday, which she stepped out in no less than three exclusive latex ensembles from Balmain during Paris Fashion Week.

The rapper, 42, put on an uncharacteristically chipper display as he grinned from ear-to-ear following the successful event on Monday.

The daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, six, followed in her dad's musical footsteps as she belted the lyrics while the models presented the brand's AW20 collection during PFW on Monday.

Kim Kardashian shared four adorable new pictures of her pint-sized fashionista rocking a trendy double braided bun hairstyle and doing cartwheels in their Paris hotel room on Wednesday.

The 20-year-old forward, valued at £100million or more, is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund once the transfer window opens this summer following the coronavirus shutdown.

Liz Hurley and Louis Smith have joined Coleen Rooney, Nigella Lawson and legions of other stars in posting pictures of their festive celebrations on Twitter.

He is used to receiving medals and accolades for his efforts, but former Olympic contestant Louis Smith will fail to win any awards for his Halloween costume, this week. The 50 year-old wore a cheap black wig, limp plastic finger 'knives' and a leather-effect top to recreate the Hollywood character made famous by Johnny Depp in 1990.

The star is obviously very proud of his newly ripped torso as he posted a picture of himself posing in a bathroom topless.

Nadal's withdrawal could prove decisive in the battle to end the year as world number one, with Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals in Tokyo this week and due to defend his title in Shanghai.

Kevin Spacey stepped out for dinner in Belgrade on Tuesday, three months after a Massachusetts prosecutor dropped a groping case against him.

Nadal - who lost the inaugural tournament's final singles rubber in straight sets to Novak Djokovic - complained to the umpire about fans of the Serbian star.

Iggy Azalea, 29, has quietly returned to social media, two weeks after vanishing from Instagram and Twitter due to her nude photos being leaked online.  

She recently broke down after her comeback album, In My Defense, tanked on the American charts.

She announced her pregnancy a week ago.

She announced she is expecting her first child on a July 2 Instagram post in partnership with Clear Blue. And on Friday morning, Danielle Brooks was spotting cradling her baby bump in NYC.

The film star, 47, donned a racy warrior-themed leotard with long black velvet gloves and an eye mask.

Danielle Brooks of Orange Is The New Black fame announced the birth of her first child on Monday. She shared a photo of the adorable daughter, who's father hasn't been revealed, on Instagram.

The 40-year-old wrote: 'These days have been challenging for all of us. Raising a toddler and a newborn in New York during these unprecedented times is tough.'

Jenji Kohan, the creative force behind much-loved shows like Weeds and Orange Is The New Black, is working on a new concept for Netflix which is all about life in its current bizarre circumstance. 

Ahead of the IAAF World Championships in Beijing next week, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katarina Johnson-Thompson have been busily preparing at a training camp in Fukuoka, Japan.

It's HOT OR NOT time once again, as IAN LADYMAN runs the rule over the good and bad from the world of sport this week, including Glenn Hoddle, Gary Neville and Mark Cavendish.

Athletic stars Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith made the most of their post-season break by heading down the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week.

Barbies everywhere were shook on Thursday, when their queen Nicki Minaj tweeted that she was leaving her music career behind. On Friday, the rapper backtracked and issued an apology.

She tied the knot with convicted sex offender Kenneth 'Zoo' Petty on October 21, 2019. And one week later, Nicki Minaj shared a series of snaps while she showed off her Harley Quinn costume.

Nicki Minaj's fans-The Barbz-are known for quickly jumping to conclusions on social media. And Wednesday night the 36-year-old got her fans worked up when she tweeted 'expecting a'

The rapper, 32, found himself caught in a vicious and deeply personal exchange with the Anaconda hitmaker, 37.

In this week's Coronation Street, Maria was briefly back kissing doctor Ali, perhaps finally realising that if Gary puts up with his barber doing that to his hair he's mixing with the wrong set.

In this week's EastEnders, Mick and Linda are rewarded with a boat trip on the Thames for winning 'Best pub'. Meanwhile in Coronation Street, Chesney vents over bringing up four infants.

Viewers took to Twitter to praise the Australian soap for marking the anniversary through a list of Walford-themed cocktails outside The Waterhole bar.

In this week's Coronation Street, Bethany is accused of planning to run off to London with Daniel and Bertie. Meanwhile, in EastEnders, prison-based Whitney claims she acted in self-defence.

In this week's EastEnders, Tiffany's wedding ring is stolen. In Coronation Street Sarah and Adam look set to tie the knot, despite Sarah's fury her daughter is moving to London with Daniel.

In this week's Coronation Street Ali is loaded into an ambulance after Gary partnered with Sharon to get revenge. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Jay practises proposing to Lola.

In this week's Coronation Street, Evelyn reconnects with her old flame, bearded Arthur. Meanwhile, in Eastenders, Ben is visited by Danny, who has a proposition for him.

In this week's Emmerdale Rhona is upset when Kim insists she won't get Graham's money. Meanwhile in Eastenders love and lust are in the air, with Ben admitting he loves Callum.

Joe Swash believes he contracted coronavirus during the final week of Dancing On Ice.

The soap star is far from the tough guy he portrays on screen, and has revealed his heart warming passion for caring for chickens rescued from battery farms

The EastEnders star, 49, marked her filmmaker beau's 29th birthday with a sweet Instagram message on Wednesday, as the couple isolate amid the nation's COVID-19 lockdown.

The ex EastEnders actress picked flowers with her son Frey, 16 months, in the snaps taken by her fiancé Marius Jensen,

The actress, 32, gave a glimpse of behind-the-scenes life on the show as she shared a sweet Instagram snap of herself and her co-stars on Thursday.

The actresses' fans could scarcely tell the relatives apart, as Michelle posed for the sweet snap with Lauren Bell and Katie Hough.

The couple looked like besotted newlyweds as the TV presenter, 33, showed his love for the actress, 32, in a sweet Instagram post to mark Valentine's Day on Friday.

The GCB star went hell for leather to attend the Rebecca Minkoff show and sported a black dress which clung to her petite figure.

The attractive pair met at shoe designer Brian Atwood's party at the Four Seasons restaurant last Wednesday and have been seen together at several events since.

While sounding like he’d swallowed a bit too much pool water, comedian Seth MacFarlane, hosting the night’s premier, poked fun at the star athlete while channelled his best Lochte impressions.

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