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Frank Sanchez lines up shot at WBO title though his manager says Anthony Joshua will vacate the belt

Undefeated Frank Sanchez burst into the top ten of the WBO rankings after beating Joey Dawejko on points last month and is now lining up a title shot for Anthony Joshua's WBO title.




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Robert Smith says boxing won't resume behind closed doors until social distancing is totally lifted

Boxing is openly acknowledging that it will be impossible to resume action behind closed doors until the coronavirus lockdown eased and social distancing lifted completely.




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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have a '50-50' chance of fighting each other this year - Barry Hearn

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have a '50-50' chance of their much-anticipated world heavyweight unification fight taking place this year, according to Barry Hearn - chairman of Matchroom. 




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Why Scott Morrison 'has zero chance' of banning wet markets in China

The Morrison government - and the US administration - have called for the markets to be closed permanently to protect public health. But China is unlikely to listen.




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Donald Trump was told to cancel flights from Europe by deputy national security adviser in February

National security adviser Robert O'Brien's deputy, Matthew Pottinger, pushed to shut down air travel from the then-coronavirus epicenter Europe in February but Trump did so March 11.




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Chinese tourists ignore social distancing and swarm to a 'sacred' mountain to watch the sunrise

A video shows the Mount Tai, one of China's five greatest mountains, being jam-packed with visitors this morning. Similar sights can be spotted in other famous tourist attractions in China today.




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Disneyland Shanghai to reopen on Monday with social distancing measures remaining in place

Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek revealed Disneyland Shanghai (left) will reopen its gates on Monday, becoming the first Disney theme park to start operating again after COVID-19.




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Manchester City owners buy NINTH club - Belgian second division side Lommel SK

City Football Group, who are majority owned by Abu Dhabi United and have involvement from China Media Capital, CITIC Capital and Silver Lake, will wipe out Lommel's debts of £1.75million.




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Odion Ighalo 'desperate to stay at Manchester United' with striker due for return to China on May 31

Odion Ighalo was settling in nicely to his dream Manchester United loan before it was cruelly cut off by coronavirus, leaving the striker desperate to extend his stay with the Premier League club.




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Special case? Manchester United's Paul Pogba needs to be special to merit that

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Pogba is looking for a new challenge. No, he won't try to justify the £89million United spent on him. He wants a challenge, not mission impossible.




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Tiger Woods watches Rafael Nadal deliver an 'incredible performance' at US Open

Golfer Tiger Woods was on hand with girlfriend Erica Herman and his children in New York on Monday to see Rafael Nadal come back and beat Marin Cilic to advance to the US Open quarterfinal.




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Jameela Jamil makes rare appearance with beau James Blake at the US Open Tennis Championships

The Good Place actress, 33, oozed style in a casually chic ensemble, consisting of an oversized black blazer and a pair of form-fitting cycling shorts.




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Teenager Bianca Andreescu reaches first ever Grand Slam semi-final at US Open

Teenager Bianca Andreescu's remarkable rise continued as she came from a set down to sink Elise Mertens and reach the last four of the US Open.




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US Open 2019: Bianca Andreescu was not even born when Serena Williams won her first Slam!

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Twelve months ago a fast-rising young opponent - not to mention a vigilant umpire - turned the US Open final into something of a nightmare for Serena Williams.




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US Open Final: Bianca Andreescu beats Serena Williams to become first Canadian Grand Slam winner

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: The Duchess of Sussex flew across the Atlantic to see her friend pick up a 24th Grand Slam title but instead witnessed the dramatic birth of a new superstar in tennis.




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Is 2020 the year tennis stars Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray's dominance ended for good?

It speaks volumes that you can count on one hand how many times in this decade a men's singles Grand Slam has been won by someone not named Federer, Nadal, Djokovic or Murray.




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Boris Becker claims US Open should be cancelled because of severity of coronavirus pandemic

EXCLUSIVE BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Boris Becker has called for the US Open to be cancelled in response to the severity of the coronavirus crisis in New York.




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London retains first place in Europe for investment crown while Manchester moves into global top 30

London kept second place globally and first in Europe in the annual chart, which measures the attractiveness of major cities around the world for real asset investing.




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Financial adviser Bancroft Wealth offers 'full service' for £500 a year

Bancroft founder Clive Russell has 27 years' experience as a financial adviser. He launched a flat fee in response to a lot of clients coming to him who were paying high percentage charges.




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The perfect match! How to grow rich on the fruits of romance

It might be more traditional to say it with flowers but investors wanting to make the most out of Valentine's Day could build long-term wealth by putting money in companies that do well at this time of year.




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Should you go from fan to financier? AFC Wimbledon raises £3.5m

Cormac van der Hoeven, pictured, is trying to raise £5m to help AFC Wimbledon complete their new stadium in Wimbledon, South-west London, after the club ran out of funds.




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How to rebalance your investments

A balanced portfolio has a mix of assets, all of which perform differently at varying stages of the economic cycle. All investors should ensure a good mix.




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Can you claim an inheritance tax refund on shares which have lost value?

Markets have plummeted over the past month, meaning some heirs could have 'overpaid' inheritance tax when they were at peak value.




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TONY HETHERINGTON: Financial Conduct Authority is a disgrace and your £20k loss is proof

I looked for a safe investment and came across Wellesley & Co. I received a call, apparently from Wellesley but which turned out to be from a scammer. And I instructed my bank to transfer cash.




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Lloyds showing indicator of how country's finances look

It won't just be Lloyds Banking Group under the spotlight when it reports its first-quarter results - it will be the whole economy.




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Financial advisers offer free half-hour chats to over-50s

Older people who are anxious about their pensions or other finances can book a 'no strings attached' call with a regulated financial adviser.




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ALEX BRUMMER: Britain stares into the financial abyss under lockdown

Damage done to Britain's prosperity by the severity of the lockdown is terrifying. It has not been made any easier by the wilful destruction of the country's smaller enterprises.




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Manchester United chief Ed Woodward insists £200m deal for Tottenham star Harry Kane is fantasy

Ed Woodward has warned that Manchester United will curb their spending this summer and cannot break the world transfer record to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham for £200million.




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Former Man United defender Rafael warns club against big-money deals for Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho

Former Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva has warned the club on pursuing top targets Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho as they might come 'for the money'.




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Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham eyeing summer move for Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

The Serbia international is set to become one of Europe's hottest properties when the transfer market reopens for business after the suspension of football for the coronavirus pandemic.




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Barcelona midfielder Arthur distances himself from Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus transfer rumours

Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo (in picture) says he has no intention of leaving the club for Tottenham or Juventus. The talented Brazilian has been discussed by Spurs and the Italian champions.




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Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool among clubs supporting their Women's teams during Covid-19

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The country's leading clubs have reaffirmed their commitment to women's football amid concerns over the impact of the coronavirus crisis on it.




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Tottenham dealt financial blow as NFL cancel all London games for 2020 season due to coronavirus

Tottenham have been dealt a significant financial blow by the news that the NFL London games have been cancelled. It was announced on Monday that the upcoming season will be played in the US.




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What does Prime Minister Boris Johnson mean for your finances?

Under normal circumstances, Boris's loosely defined policies would put a bit of swagger in the economy's step and be good for people's finances and investors. But then there's Brexit.




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Autumn Statement: Unions' fury as Osborne plans 'unfair' performance-related pay for teachers

The Chancellor provoked a backlash after saying that headteachers should be able to pay teachers more if they perform better in the job than colleagues.




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Autumn Statement: State pensions to rise 2.5% to £110 as Chancellor confirms 'triple lock' guarantee

A 'triple lock' commitment was made in 2010, when the state pension rises were controversially switched from the retail prices index (RPI) to CPI, which has historically risen at a slower pace.




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AUTUMN STATEMENT: Chancellor overhauls private finance initiative to attract investors for Britain's ageing infrastructure

The scheme will focus on s road improvements, housing and local infrastructure, regional growth and business, science, and schools and colleges.




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RUTH SUNDERLAND on AUTUMN STATEMENT: Chancellor's firepower to help firms fight back against the slump

George Osborne hoisted an 'Open for Business' sign over Britain with a multi-billion pound package to help firms fight back against the slump at home and the troubles in the eurozone.




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Osborne's Autumn Statement: key points at a glance

We round up the main announcements in the Chancellor's speech and explore the devil in the detail to see how tax and spending changes affect you.




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'Bungling Balls' has destroyed chances of leading Labour after lacklustre response to Osborne's Autumn statement, claims fellow opposition MP

Bassetlaw MP John Mann said the Shadow Chancellor’s response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement had damaged Mr Balls’s leadership prospects – and made Mr Miliband’s position secure.




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Chancellor George Osborne set to cut small firms' taxes in Autumn statement

Treasury sources said the Chancellor will have to ‘make a decision’ on what to do about business rate relief as it is due to expire next year.




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Autumn Statement 2013: Chancellor aiming to halt tax avoidance as he launches £9bn crackdown on schemes that scrimp the Treasury

George Osborne described the crackdown as the 'largest package of measures to tackle tax avoidance, tax evasion, fraud and error so far this parliament'.




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Autumn Statement 2013: George Osborne to plead for more time to fix nation's finances despite stronger economic growth

The Chancellor unveiled a raft of upbeat data pointing to the recovery gaining momentum, with record numbers in work, borrowing falling and house prices forecast to soar by 5.2 per cent next year.




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AUTUMN STATEMENT: Government to clamp down on firms hiring 'disguised' staff to avoid paying national insurance

Many employers are hiring staff on contracts where they are classed as self employed, even if they are full-time employees.




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Autumn Statement 2013: Is the Chancellor planning another raid on pension savers?

With this year's statement imminent, pension experts are pleading for a grace period for an industry that has undergone wide-ranging regulatory changes in recent years.




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Autumn Statement 2014: Will the Chancellor surprise us with a cut to inheritance tax or stamp duty?

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has very little room for manouevre in today's Autumn Statement.




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AUTUMN STATEMENT 2014 AT A GLANCE: Key points of George Osborne's speech

Income tax free personal allowance to rise to £10,600 rather than the planned £10,500 next year. Higher rate income tax threshold to rise to £42,385 next year.




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Nick Clegg 'snubs' crunch Autumn Statement for photo-call in Penzance

The Deputy Prime Minister spurned the chance to hear the Chancellor's statement in person and instead headed to Cornwall to announce funding for coastal defences.




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Measures in Autumn Statement to improve small firms' access to finance are 'drop in ocean', it has been claimed

Geoff Parkes, teaching fellow at Aston Business School in Birmingham, said: ‘Thus far, the scheme has accounted for less than two per cent of all lending to small firms.’




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Freelance staffing 'catastrophe' fears over workers forced onto payroll

IPSE, a body that represents the self-employed, believes the Chancellor could limit contracts to just a month for freelancers, after which they would be forced on to the client’s payroll.