Justin Gatlin added the year's fastest 200m time to his resume at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting.  Gatlin equalled his lifetime best with his run of 19.68 seconds

Controversial Justin Gatlin set the stage for a world championship showdown with Usain Bolt when he won the 200 metres in a blazing 19.57 seconds at the U.S. trials in Oregon on Sunday

MARTHA KELNER IN BEIJING: The roll call of winners from the first round of the World Championships 100m was almost farcical with four of the seven previously serving drugs bans.

'Good versus evil' is a step closer to resuming in the 200 metres at the World Championships in Beijing after Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin cruised into the semi-finals.

Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin set up the sequel to their world championship sprint showdown on Wednesday, both winning their semifinal heats in the 200 metres.

PETE JENSON: Barcelona will need to raise funds this summer if they are to finance a bid for Neymar or Lautaro Martinez against a backdrop of massive losses because of the coronavirus shutdown.

The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich star opened up on the couple's health fright, and highlighted that Bernadien had struggled to recover from the virus over a sustained period.

Mamadou Sakho has revealed that he turned down Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal to join Liverpool. The defender joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain in 2013 for £18million.

Everton are reportedlyinterested in signing Torino's Andrea Belotti this summer, with Manchester United and Napoli also pursuing the striker. 

The goalkeeper claimed suggestions he wants a five-year contract 'make no sense' given that would take him to the age of 39.

Every now and again - but not often - a player will make the brave decision to move from his current club to their biggest rivals. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at ten transfers between rival clubs.

Robben ended his playing career last summer and admits that, while he initially didn't miss football, he started to think about possibly playing again.

Barcelona are also interested in Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic and would be willing to part ways with Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo in an exchange deal.

Bernie Sanders launched a series of personal attacks against his rivals after Joe Biden racked up multiple wins in Super Tuesday contests following endorsements from former contenders. 

Maxi Rodriguez moved to Anfield from La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid 10 years ago on a free transfer after establishing himself with the Argentina national team.

The 20-year-old playmaker has endured a difficult start to life in Spain, having been recruited as the fourth-most expensive player in the world, but hopes that Atletico will help him progress his game.

David de Gea has signalled his intention to stay as Manchester United's No.1, saying he wants to remain at Old Trafford for 'many years'.

While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are currently in fifth - potentially good enough for the Champions League if Man City are banned - the Blades are just two points behind them.

Aguero joined City in 2011 and became the highest scoring overseas player in Premier League history in January after eclipsing Thierry Henry's record of 175 goals.

Key plans on the safe return to football - which will be put to players - are set to be finalised at a cross-sport meeting with the Government on Wednesday.

The Red Devils have not won the Premier League since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. City have won three league titles in that time as Liverpool edge closer to winning their first in 30 years.

Just a week before, she braved through a live performance while hosting the Billboard Music Awards when her appendix burst: 'I just didn't want to leave people hanging.'

Kelly Clarkson revealed that she 'got real bitter' at the disdain she received after her American Idol season one victory made her a star.

The 43-year-old country star had everyone in tears on Tuesday's episode of The Voice after he symbolically tried to steal a struggling contestant.

Ariana Grande appears to have provided vocals on her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller's posthumous album Circles.

Stephen Rezza, boyfriend of fallen Voice star Christina Grimmie, dropped his new song Hard Mode on Friday which features vocals from his beloved Christina.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 35, explained at a special International Women's Day event that she was subjected to racist trolls throughout her stint on the 2019 edition of the show.

The former Strictly Come Dancing professional, 41, revealed his father Alan was admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke on Thursday.

Abby Cohen is sick of being labelled 'that victim of the Strictly curse' after her childhood sweetheart, former rugby international Ben Cohen, left her for his Strictly Come Dancing partner.

TALK OF THE TOWN: The 33-year-old documentary maker and Strictly Come Dancing winner was awarded her gong in 2018 for services to broadcasting.

James Jordan has shared a sobering post about the difficulties of juggling a newborn with caring for his critically-ill father amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

The former Strictly professional, 41, took to Twitter on Thursday to thank fans for their support after 'the most stressful time of his life'.

The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 53,revealed the 'silver lining' to the coronavirus lockdown was that he gets to spend more time with wife Hannah Summers and their twins.

Piers Morgan has urged 'tone deaf' comedian Seann Walsh to 'shut the f*** up' as he continues to blame his fling with Strictly's Katya Jones for 'ruining his career'.

The comedian, 34, was vilified after photos emerged of the pair's intimate moment in a London street after dance rehearsals in October 2018, pictured.

As Spain extended their coronavirus lockdown until April 26, the ex-Strictly pro, 43, made the best of the country's shutdown by cooking up a storm in the back garden of his lavish property on Saturday.

The dancer tweeted on Sunday evening to confirm that his dad is back in hospital, just over two weeks after being released following another stroke.

The professional dancer, 42, revealed to The Sun on Tuesday that she was keen to return after leaving her role on the show five years ago.

The Strictly Come Dancing presenter, 48, admitted she's struggling to maintain her statement look as her fringe has grown amid the UK's coronavirus lockdown in a clip shared on Wednesday.

The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 38, insists she does her best to maintain a full, active lifestyle while remaining in lockdown with her new partner.

The former Strictly Come Dancing stars, who welcomed the tot in February, went to A&E on Tuesday after noticing Ella appeared to be finding it difficult to breath.

Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley, 36, revealed on Thursday that she now has the confidence to be naked thanks to appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancers are reportedly fighting for a pay rise from the show after their extra income earned from tours is lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

The pair, who started dating in 2018, are now planning their wedding after horticulturalist Jonathan surprised the professional dancer by proposing during trip to Tasmania in March.

The dancer, 38, who displayed her washboard abs on Instagram on Saturday, revealed the secret behind her incredible shape is having to 'carry around' her celeb partners on Strictly.

Joe Marler's England future has been left in doubt as he awaits confirmation of a citing for manhandling Alun Wyn Jones's genitals, amid fresh Test retirement speculation.

England are facing a triple ban after Joe Marler, Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes were all cited following Saturday's ill-tempered victory over Wales.

NIK SIMON FOR THE DAILY MAIL: Danny Care issued a staunch defence of Harlequins team-mate Joe Marler ahead of today's disciplinary hearing in Dublin.

MIKE BROWN: It is that time of year where we all get asked to give our Six Nations awards so here goes. Rising star: Antoine Dupont. Best try: Justin Tipuric (v England).

With sport a long way from being permitted, rugby is bracing itself for catastrophic losses and Six Nations countries are desperate for the November Test matches to go ahead.