The future of the 2020 NRL season remains in limbo as league bosses struggle to reach a deal with players over salary reductions.

Players have reportedly planned to boycott training on Monday until a pay deal is finalised amid the coronavirus pandemic.

James hit a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the waning minutes to seal another impressive win for the Lakers, who haven't lost since their season opener against the Clippers.

LeBron James, 34, was seen jumping up and down as Bronny played for California's Sierra Canyon Trailblazers on Saturday against St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish who were at home in Columbus, Ohio.

Will Ferrell revealed he unintentionally distracts players at his sons' soccer games because they realize he is Buddy from Elf during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday.

Stars' careers are being put at risk by the imminent resumption of competition, according to a union representing nearly 100,000 athletes. German football has been cleared to resume next week.

The Portuguese, formerly technical director at fellow Ligue 1 side Monaco, has presided over an impressive summer of transfer business and travelled the incredible distance last year.

There will be plenty of excitement in Nigeria when Odion Ighalo makes his debut for Manchester United. But the striker is far from the first player from the country to grace the Premier League.

Tristan Thompson gets ejected for trying to slap opposing player's derriere during Cavs-Grizzlies game: 'It was just a little competitive spirit.'

Jones, a former Wallabies head coach, weighed in on the worrying trend after Will Pucovski, 21, told team management he did not want to be considered for selection for a tour game against Pakistan.

Nasir Jamshed, 33, from Walsall, West Midlands, had been on trial but on Monday backtracked on his previous denial and admitted conspiracy to commit bribery.

Pakistan teenager Naseem Shah has become the youngest player to take a hat-trick in Test cricket. The 16-year-old paceman dismissed Najmul Hossain, Taijul Islam and Mahmudullah.

Schumacher is the most successful driver to grace the sport after winning seven world championship titles before retiring in 2012 but Jordan says his legacy is tainted by his single-mindedness.

The participation of England players at this year's IPL has been thrown into doubt due to fresh visa restrictions on foreigners entering the country due to coronavirus.

STUART BROAD: It was quite an eerie feeling on Friday when Joe Root addressed us to let us know that the tour of Sri Lanka was off. We felt quite a long way from the levels of worry in England.

Joe Root has issued a warning about player burnout this winter as England's cricketers face a fixture pile-up caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

COMMENT BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: In the editor's notes in this year's Wisden I suggested the English game has a problem with unconscious bias - which is not the same as overt racism.

The ECB are considering a re-draft of players if they postpone the Hundred for 12 months - due to changes in status of Kolpak cricketers and the availability of overseas stars.

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor and wicket-keeping great Adam Gilchrist believe pay cuts are inevitable for the country's cricketers as the sport gears up to deal with the financial crisis.

Almost the whole squad were stricken by two sickness bugs, the first a type of flu and the second a stomach problem, that weakened England in their heavy first Test defeat over Christmas.

EXCLUSIVE BY DAVID COVERDALE: Durham chief executive Tim Bostock no longer expects him to come over as he is needed back Down Under in September ahead of the Sheffield Shield.

Morgan insists 'the door is still open' for Hales to return to England's white-ball cricket - but says he has yet to rebuild the trust lost when he was dropped from last year's World Cup squad.

ECB are asking players to take 20 per cent pay cuts if the Hundred's original draft list is kept for 2021. The retention of the eight 15-man squads on 80 per cent of their agreed terms would save £1.536million.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Players at all counties with the exception of Surrey have already taken wage cuts of up to 20 per cent and talks are planned for next week over another salary sacrifice.

SPECIAL REPORT BY MIKE KEEGAN: The devastating impact of coronavirus has left the EFL staring at financial Armageddon, with grave fears that clubs will vanish into thin air.

The Three Lions boss admitted he and his players couldn't wait to unite the nation at the European Championships this summer but said they now have to come together in a different way.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The contracts are in addition to the introduction of salary caps, which are likely to be set at £2.5million in League One and £1.25million in League Two.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: On Thursday the team coached by Claudio Ranieri returned to training in Bogliasco, but in the evening the negative news of the latest infections arrived.

EXCLUSIVE: Sportsmail understands a host of top-flight stars have already discussed not signing the form amid fears over where it would leave them should they test positive for Covid-19.

The Reds voluntarily suspended activity at their West Derby base on March 13 after the Premier League announced the suspension of fixtures due to coronavirus.

The manager admitted his wish wouldn't be possible due to the coronavirus pandemic as social distancing measures will still be in place when football eventually returns

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The defining vote on whether to resume the season will not take place until May 18, a week on Monday, amidst continued in-fighting between the clubs.

Premier League matches could be shown without pitch-side atmosphere after Project Restart, as broadcasters must find a way to block out players' swearing during televised matches.

A number of Premier League players have already spoken publicly about their concerns upon returning to training and then match action due to fears that come with the coronavirus pandemic.

PATRICK COLLINS: When his massive contribution has been adequately assessed, Jimmy Hill will be seen as one of the most significant figures in the modern history of British football.

PATRICK COLLINS: When youngsters wanted to know just what made Glenn Hoddle so very special, their fathers would search out a 20-second film clip. Tottenham versus Watford.

Serie B goalkeeper Alberto Paleari says footballers cannot be expected to give up their wages like Cristiano Ronaldo because he will not struggle financially.

The former Madrid captain and goalkeeper proposed that former players of Real Madrid and Barcelona came together for a game where proceeds would go to charities for those in need.

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003. To improve his game, Mike Phelan has said the club needed to teach him to become a 'team player' to help him to grow.

Ronaldo has been integral to Juve's Serie A charge this term as they were standing top of the table one point ahead of Lazio before the coronaviurs pandemic halted sport across the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently self-isolating with his family in Madeira but with a plan to return to Turin next weekend, Juventus are trying to find ways around extended quarantine for players.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have ruled the football globe for more than a decade, but Jose Mourinho believes Ronaldo Nazario eclipses both the Juventus and Barcelona stars.

Neymar worked under Unai Emery in his first season at Paris Saint-Germain after completing a world record £200m move to the French club from Barcelona in the summer of 2017.

The 34-year-old Cech topped the poll of players, coaches, football federation officials, and journalists for 2016. Cech retired from international football after the European Championships in France.

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE SINOBO STADIUM: A 100 per cent record for the Three Lions came crashing down in Prague, as Gareth Southgate's side faced a reality comedown.

In exactly six months time, the Euro 2020 final will be played. England have a great chance of success. The tournament is rapidly approaching so which players could force their way into the squad?

Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Alisson will miss Liverpool's tour of the USA but are set to return when the club visit Evian in France late in July.

The Egyptian FA are demanding an explanation from FIFA as to why their vote for Mo Salah as FIFA Men's Player of the Year was missing. 

Salah could miss pre-season and the start of the Premier League if he plays in the tournament, with the final due to be held on August 8 - the day the 2020-21 campaign is due to get underway.

David Beckham insists he is happy with the squad at his disposal, despite Inter Miami failing to bring in a third designated player ahead of their Major League Soccer debut.