A series of explosive emails from trainers calling for Nick Rust's resignation over the handling of the sport's response to the COVID-19 outbreak were published in a Sunday newspaper.

EXCLUSIVE BY MARCUS TOWNEND: A one-off new format to decide the 2020 champion Flat jockey is set to be drafted to take account of the pandemic disruption to the season.

Britain's best-known Flat jockey has thrown his weight behind the Frankie Dettori raffle with the winner getting to own a horse for a day ridden by the Italian wearing colours they have designed.

The tight guidelines of the strictest scenario for a possible return to racing have been underlined with the selected racecourses operating as almost sealed sites.

Racing has produced a provisional list of big races it hopes to stage over the last two weekends of May in the hope that the sport has been given the go-ahead by the Government to return.

All race meetings in the UK were cancelled following the lockdown on March 23 in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus but the sport's organisers have been working on a radical restart of races.

Racing aims to be one of the first sports to emerge from lockdown, with the British Horseracing Authority releasing a provisional list of big races it could run on the final two weekends of this month.

EXCLUSIVE: When Aidan O'Brien-trained Anthony Van Dyck landed Britain's most prestigious Flat race last June, the colt scooped a first prize of £921,538 with the historic race worth a total of £1,623,900.

Powell was found to have engaged in conduct considered to be prejudicial to the integrity, proper conduct or good reputation of horse racing in Great Britain.

Andrea Pirlo has sued a man who pretended to be the Italian footballer for two years in order to receive free clothes and jewellery.

After 17 hugely successful years and 656 appearances for Serie A giants Juventus, Gianluigi Buffon made the move to Paris Saint-Germain last summer on a free transfer.

The astonishing revelation about Gianfranco Zola has come from former Italian footballer Fabrizio Maiello, who turned to crime after seeing his career end abruptly due to injury.

Daniele De Rossi, who left Roma at the end of last season after they announced they would not renew his contract, donned his new club colours for the first time in Buenos Aires.

Darmian - predominantly a right-back - has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford following the arrival of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, while Luke Shaw has nailed down the spot on the left flank.

Roberto Mancini has left Everton's new signing Moise Kean out of his latest Italy squad as a punishment for turning up late to a team meeting, according to Football Italia. 

The 25-year-old defender started the top-of-the-table Group J Euro 2020 qualifier against Finland at the Tampere Stadium. But left-back Emerson sustained the problem after just six minutes.

Italy benefited from a generous hand ball decision and converted a late penalty for a 2-1 win at Finland to extend its perfect start to European Championship qualifying on Sunday.

The midfielder, now playing for Boca Juniors, retired from international football back in November 2017 after Italy's shock defeat to Sweden, which denied them a place at the 2018 World Cup.

There is plenty at stake over the next fortnight with teams on the brink of qualifying for the European Championships in 2020, while some nations hit the road for some eagerly-anticipated friendlies.

Blaise Matuidi is reportedly set for a contract extension after playing an important role in a Juventus side which sits top of Serie A. The Frenchman has been with the club since August 2017.

Napoli's in-demand Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz has reportedly asked for Barcelona to be his next destination, as Europe's elite football clubs begin queuing up for his services.

Fiorentina playmaker Kevin-Prince Boateng has pledged to take his own measures to finally putting an end to vile racist abuse in football, by creating his own task force.

Darts sensation Fallon Sherrock is set to face former Italian striker Luca Toni in a celebrity darts tournament this month. Toni is one of six celebrities taking part in the event.

Tonali will be the subject of a tug of war between Inter and Juventus, Italian media say, with the two clubs engaged in a 'chess game' after the Turin side beat them to the signing of Dejan Kulusevski.

The Serie A club confirmed their centre back Rugani has been infected by Covid-19 on Wednesday night and will undergo a period of isolation.

Light looked stunning in a couture dress by Badgley Mischka when she arrived, at the Tony Awards in New York City, Sunday night. The 70-year-old star of Transparent shined in silver on the red carpet.

Selena Gomez rocked a $29 T-shirt of Aaliyah on Saturday evening while spotted picking up some takeaway food and heading to a pottery painting class in Los Angeles with a friend.

Selena Gomez dropped a back-and-white video recorded entirely on iPhone for her new self-love song Lose You To Love Me.

She had to lose him to love herself. While on the Zach Sang Show, Selena Gomez spoke on her status as a single woman, and described the kind of love she hopes to find in the future.

Selena Gomez posted a sweet Instagram photo praising her friend Taylor Swift. The post came shortly after she deleted a plug for Kim Kardashian's SKIMS in a possible show of allegiance to Taylor.

The 27-year-old dressed up for the wild night wearing a black-and-white pinstriped ensemble to eat at La Esquina restaurant in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan.

Selena Gomez is a single lady and she is making sure everyone knows. The 27-year-old singer took to Instagram on Wednesday to clarify her relationship status.

Sam Burnett, who is the owner and creative director of HARE&BONE salon in London, has unveiled his ultimate guide for achieving the perfect fringe for your face shape.

Justin and Hailey Bieber enjoyed a late lunch in Beverly Hills on Saturday. Justin was dressed in baggy clothes from his own Drew label, while Hailey stunned in shiny latex pants.

Selena Gomez stunned in an orange striped dress at the ACLU of Southern California's Bill of Rights Dinner. She presented an award at the event which also featured Don Cheadle and Chrissy Metz.

One PA blew Hadid's brunette bowl cut with leaf blower as another poured water on her from a silver pitcher. Her top hung off her shoulder, resulting in a nip slip, which she covered with a kiss emoji.

The sisters looked effortlessly stylish as they made their way home after taking part in a photoshoot on Tuesday.

Selena Gomez had a treat for her Instagram followers after her AMAs performance: a sneak peak at her new thigh tattoo. The black and white image depicts praying hands with a rosary.

The 27-year-old popstar looked flawless for the night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and her ex-boyfriend's new wife, Hailey Bieber, made sure to show her approval online.

The 27-year-old was 'putting a lot of pressure on herself' ahead of her return to the stage as the opener of the show at the Microsoft Theater, according to E! News .

The singer dressed down in a simple striped top and baggy jeans for her low-key dinner date.

The Weeked was putting in an appearance on the Late Show on Wednesday, arriving at the New York City studios in style.

Selena Gomez was ready to be protective when she gave her six-year-old sister Gracie Teefey a red carpet debut at the Frozen 2 premiere last month.

The Good For You hitmaker, 27, treated herself to a break from work duties as she enjoyed some retail therapy at Covent Garden's Free People in London on Wednesday.

Selena Gomez gets personal when it comes to showing gratitude to her fans. Gomez spent her Christmas with pen in-hand as she autographed thousands of copies of her upcoming album Rare.

'I still struggle with confidence and you know, it's going to be something that I'm always working on. Rare made me feel incredible. That name was so important to me the moment I heard it.'

Gomez fans got riled up after learning that Mrs. Bieber and Beer, a mutual friend, stopped by celeb-beloved restaurant Craig's at the same time Selena was there celebrating her new album Rare.

She's always been meant to stand out. Selena Gomez turned heads and then some Tuesday, at the exclusive party celebrating the release of her new critically acclaimed third studio album, Rare.

She later rocked the ensemble in her story, where she apologized for overplaying her new song Rare: 'Alright, so I just looked at my story, and I played my song a lot. So, I'm sorry.

Following Demi Lovato's return to the stage during Sunday night's Grammy Awards, Selena Gomez penned a heartfelt message to her former pal congratulating her on her powerful comeback.