MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Atalanta is the perfect example of why the best of sport should not be closed to all but a privileged few. Sport can change the worth of a region.

Bergamo mayor Giorgio Gori has labelled Atalanta's Champions League clash with Valencia a 'biological bomb' as he believes it caused the coronavirus to spread in Italy and Spain.   

Blades boss Chris Wilder has already been keeping tabs with his team by video links after the pandemic forced them out of their Steelphalt Academy centre in March.

The midfielder, who will be 29 next month, admitted at the weekend that he might have to consider his future if City's two-year Champions League ban is upheld.

MSNBC is reportedly in talks to sign former Fox News host Shepard Smith, who could take Chuck Todd's 5pm MTP Daily slot on the network.

Donald Trump argued he's been 'unfairly' treated in his impeachment trial and the victim of a 'totally partisan Impeachment Hoax' as his lawyers wrapped up day one of defending him.

Kira Johnson, 39, right, died in 2016 after the c-section delivery of her second son. Her husband Charles, left, said Cedars-Sinai Medical Center staff said she 'was not a priority'.

President Trump floated that it was possible the U.S. could ban travel from Italy and other countries that have seen higher rates of coronavirus cases.

Cuomo went on his younger brother Chris Cuomo's CNN show on Wednesday night, minutes after President Trump's bombshell address to the nation where he announced the ban.

Marya Sherron, the sister of Kious Jordan Kelly, told Chris Cuomo of CNN on Thursday that the family was in pain over the shock death of the beloved 48-year-old assistant nursing manager.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says that the city hospitals only have enough supplies to last a week through Sunday April 5 and is pleading with the president to send more equipment and doctors.

Government experts are considering a recommendation that all Americans begin wearing face coverings while in public - although only once there are enough for medical professionals.

Anchor Don Lemon, 54, broke down in tears on Tuesday's episode of CNN Tonight while speaking about how fellow host Chris Cuomo, 49, tested positive for COVID-19.

 Reading have completed a one-year deal for free agent midfielder Charlie Adam. The 33-year-old was released by Stoke City at the end of the season and was training with Blackburn.

Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan is in talks to join Championship side Stoke City on a season-long loan. He featured for Villa in pre-season but finds himself down the pecking order at the club.

Saido Berahino has expressed his disappointment at Glen Johnson's comments and questioned why he never confronted him during their time together at Stoke.

Stoke City midfielder Peter Etebo is in talks over a move to Getafe. The 24-year old is due to join on loan with view to a permanent sale. Etebo joined Stoke from Feirense in the summer of 2018.

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster on loan when the transfer window reopens in January. 

Brendan Rodgers insists he has no reason to leave Leicester for a Premier League rival after Tottenham showed tentative interest before appointing Jose Mourinho.

George North looks likely to line up at outside centre in Wayne Pivac's new-look Wales team to face Italy as Rhys Webb is set for a recall.

George North's move to centre for Wales was confirmed on Thursday afternoon as Wayne Pivac revealed his first Test side for the Italy Six Nations game.

Louis Rees-Zammit missed out on his Welsh debut this week as he has hardly been able to train due to his English exile, according to coach Wayne Pivac. The teen isn't in the Wales squad to play Italy.

WILL KELLEHER IN CARDIFF: Wales often overachieved, pulled performances from nowhere... galvanised by Gatland they showed heart and fire. Now they face life after him with Pivac.

WILL KELLEHER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: PC Pivac's first job on the Welsh beat went without a hitch as the former copper's new side thrashed Italy easily in Cardiff.

BY WILL KELLEHER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Wales will be ready for a rude awakening in Dublin on Saturday - aware that Ireland will not walk on to their punches as Italy did.

Joe Marler demonstrated some impressive handling skills for a front-row forward in England's Six Nations victory over Wales at Twickenham.

Joe Marler has given his response to the storm over his manhandling of Alun Wyn Jones's genitals with Piers Morgan among those weighing into the debate on Twitter.

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.

Joe Marler's 10-week ban for his fondling of Alun Wyn Jones' genitals has left Harlequins fuming. The England prop's club are angry at what they feel is an overly-severe punishment.

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).

From the bank that sent flowers to a recently bereaved widower to the ferry company that waived its strict no-refund policy on pre-paid tickets after a customer went into hospital.

Former captain Steve Smith who won the Ashes for Australia has opened up about the sandpaper scandal saying there was a time when he thought he wouldn't play again for the country.

Joe Root knows England have 'something special' on their hands in Jofra Archer but has already started the job of managing expectations around the breakout star of the summer.

Connie Talbot has returned to Britain's Got Talent, 12 years after making the 2007 final with her angelic voice.

Bake Off fans were left stunned by Paul Hollywood's 'brutal' comments to sobbing Chester-based contestant Steph Blackwell in response to her show-stopper during the final.

The compère, who has also worked on X Factor, entered rehab last month after celebrities including Simon Cowell and Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly helped pay towards his treatment.

Rob Schneider tweeted Monday in his anti-vax rant: 'Democrats and Main Stream Media tell us to, "Believe Women!" But do NOT believe the Women who ... witnessed their precious child injured.'

The scenes which surrounded Serbia's abandoned Euro 2016 qualifier with Albania caused much shock and amazement to all those watching.

Stefano Okaka scored a late goal on his debut to give Italy a 1-0 win over Albania in a friendly on Tuesday as they remained unbeaten in six games since the World Cup.

Albanian police have told a group of home fans to stay away from the World Cup qualifier against Italy. Illyria Elite group was banned from the stadium in northern Albania after 'problems' at Albania's game in Italy in March.

Antonio Candreva's second-half strike was enough for Italy to end their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory in Albania.

Les Ferdinand has hailed Eberechi Eze as one of the best players he has ever seen and confirmed Crystal Palace wanted to prise him away from QPR in January.

Predictions University of California, Berkeley, researchers made based on death data out of Italy claim that a 0.5 percent fatality rate is a 'conservative' estimate for New York City.

Gilead Scienced, based in California, said it's in talks with 'several' generic drug makers across Europe and Asia, including India and Pakistan, to produce its experimental coronavirus drug remdesivir.

PETER CROUCH: England legend and new Sportsmail signing Jill Scott is nicknamed after Peter Crouch - so who better to interview her than the man himself?

Jack Rodwell has reportedly entered talks with Parma regarding a surprise switch to Italian football. The free agent looked on course to sign for Roma, but the deal ultimately fell through.

Jordan Henderson has emerged as a key part of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side as they steam towards the Premier League title. Now he has been compared to Kevin De Bruyne.

Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham will be given the chance to revive his injury-hit career at Sheffield Wednesday following the arrival of Cenk Tosun at Selhurst Park.