A dog is not just for Christmas. Chocolate is not just for Easter. Low-alcohol beer is not just for Dry January - at least, that appears to be the case when it comes to sales trends.

A growing army of workers have gone 'flexi.' That is, they work part of the week in an office and part at home already, potential coronavirus pandemic or not.

One positive from this devastating coronavirus pandemic, is the willingness for more people to get in the kitchen to cook and adapt recipes for the ingredients they have knocking around.

More younger people are investing thanks to the rise of the simple stocks and shares Isa - are they worried about recent market volatility? We find out.

Wladimir Klitschko is into the final stages of his preparations for taking on Anthony Joshua, and is keeping his friends and allies closer than ever as he trains in the mountains of Austria.

JEFF POWELL: Britain’s world champion has rehearsed mentally how he will apply the pressure of youthful strength on the Ukraine legend who ruled heavyweight boxing for more than a decade.

JEFF POWELL: The video stick displaced Klitschko’s first idea of sealing his prediction in an envelope and handing it to Joshua before their battle, with a note saying: ‘Not to be opened until after the fight.’

JEFF POWELL: Wladimir Klitschko is sewing into the ring robe he will wear at Wembley a video stick containing his detailed predictions as to how his mega-fight with Anthony Joshua will pan out.

The wait is nearly over as Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko prepare to do battle in a highly-anticipated bout at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.

Anthony Joshua has boldly predicted a seventh-round victory over Wladimir Klitschko ahead of his IBF world heavyweight title defence at a packed-out Wembley on Saturday night.

Is Anthony Joshua the real deal? Is Wladimir Klitschko too old? Can the Ukrainian defy father time or will AJ prove too strong? Ahead of the Wembley blockbuster, Sportsmail tries to find some value in the markets.

The Brit overcame his toughest opponent to date to successfully defend his IBF title for the third time when he stopped Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round in a colossal heavyweight clash.

Anthony Joshua overcame the challenge of Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley on Saturday evening in one of the most highly anticipated and hard fought bouts in the last few decades.

Patrice Evra, the former Manchester United full-back, has now offered his prayers to those affected, posting an image of himself on Instagram in front of what appears to be a shrine.

Anthony Joshua's trainer criticised his performance in the Wladimir Klitschko fight on his first morning back in the gym. The WBA and IBF champion became Britain's darling with the 11th-round win.

WARNING - OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE: In front of a post-war record crowd of 90,000 in London, 'AJ' climbed off the canvas to stop the former unified heavyweight champion and extend his perfect record.

Ricky Hatton fears that his friend Tyson Fury may never be able to regain the peak form which swept him to his sensational world heavyweight championship triumph over Wladimir Klitschko.

The Nashville star was spotted holding hands with the hunk last week while on a dinner date at celebrity-friendly haunt Craig's in West Hollywood.

Tom Schwarz has vowed to retire if he inflicts a first defeat on Tyson Fur on Saturday. The 25-year-old German fights out of Europe for the first time on Saturday at Las Vegas' MGM Grand.

Wladimir Klitschko and his family were caught up in a terrifying early-morning sea drama after their luxury yacht caught fire off the coast of Mallorca.

Fury shocked the world after he out-pointed Wladimir Klitschko in Hamburg in 2015, but the super stardom took its toll on the fighter, leading to weight gain, depression and drug use.

The British heavyweight, who had been dethroned by the Mexican-American in June, received a telephone call from the 43-year-old Ukrainian during his preparations for the highly-anticipated rematch.

In 2017, AJ said Fury, 'boxed 12 rounds and ran... I don't respect that,' yet himself used similar tactics in beating Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Now, Miller has had his say.

JORDAN SEWARD: There were plenty of ifs and buts before, but by the end of his fight with Klitschko, it was resounding and unanimous: In Anthony Joshua, we were looking at a bona fide superstar.

COMMENT BY MARTIN SAMUEL: It's known as the Brawn Drain. The depressingly predictable exit of the best rugby talent from the Pacific Islands to the biggest, richest nations.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Owners have been immersed for too long in the fight to reach the Premier League. They've lived in a world of extreme, desperate expenditure.

Soccer Aid 2019 kicks-off tonight in what will be the seventh edition of the tournament raising money for Unicef. Find out date, time and location plus channel, ticket availability and the teams.

Louisa Johnson was proudly displaying her toned abs in chic white co-ords on Wednesday, as she enjoyed dinner at Usain Bolt's restaurant in Spitalfields.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: He was long scripted as the heir to Usain Bolt but as of Thursday it was rather more difficult to predict the line of succession to which Christian Coleman will eventually belong.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON: Christian Coleman, the world's fastest man for the last three years, is fighting for his reputation over an alleged series of missed drugs tests.

From Christian Coleman winning 100m gold to Dina Asher-Smith picking up Great Britain's first-ever medal in a women's sprint event, each individual achievement has been undermined in Qatar.

Usain Bolt is continuing to enjoy his retirement after being spotted drinking a stein of beer at an Oktoberfest party in Munich alongside his former doctor, Hans Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt.

Usain Bolt, 34, wore lederhosen with a checked green and white shirt as he enjoyed a night at Oktoberfest in Munich on Friday night. While there he jumped on stage and posed for selfies.

Former Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt is rumoured to be returning to the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday and will be sponsored by champagne brand Mumm.

Usain Bolt made quite an entrance at Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse via private helicopter in Melbourne on Thursday.  

Usain Bolt shared a sweet Valentine's Day message to his girlfriend Kasi Bennett over the weekend on Instagram.

Lionel Messi, Serena Williams, Usain Bolt and Michael Jordan all inspire greatness and the four sporting icons have come together to do so in a new advert.

Monaco boss Roberto Moreno has come to the defence of midfielder Cesc Fabregas by insisting the Spaniard is 'not Usain Bolt' following criticism from his own supporters. 

The pop icon, 38, took to Instagram to share a screenshot of a timer that recorded her run as taking 5.97 seconds, a full four seconds faster than Usain Bolt's 9.58 second record.

Liverpool superstar Sadio Mane has been dealt an African Cup of Nations blow after picking up a suspension ahead of Senegal's opening match.

All eyes will be on Mohamed Salah and his Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane during the biggest AFCON to date... but who could make a name for themselves in the next 29 days?

Trezeguet scored the only goal as hosts Egypt opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe in Cairo on Friday.

DR CONGO 0-2 UGANDA: Headers from Patrick Kaddu and Emmanuel Okwi gave Uganda a 2-0 victory against DR Congo in their opening group game at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Francois Kamano struck from the spot after Anicet Andrianantenaina and Carolus Andriamatsinoro goals early in the second half had put the debutants ahead.

Hosts Egypt began their African Cup of nations campaign in fine style by beating Zimbabwe 1-0 at the Cairo International Stadium, but it was their fans who earned most praise in the aftermath.

Clarence Seedorf insists his Cameroon side are fully focused as they prepare to begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title.

Mali opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a resounding 4-1 triumph over Mauritania at the Suez Stadium.

Sadio Mane has admitted he would swap the Champions League win with Liverpool to claim AFCON glory with his beloved Senegal. 

Youcef Belaili fired Algeria into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with the only goal of a bad-tempered 1-0 victory over Senegal in Cairo in the Group C clash.

Amr Warda has been reinstated in Egypt's African Cup of Nations squad, the country's FA has confirmed. Warda had originally been dropped for after claims made by model Merhan Keller.