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Coronavirus: Dr Oz admits he 'misspoke' when calling school reopenings an 'appetising opportunity'

'I've realized my comments on risks around opening schools have confused and upset people'




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Summer of nothing? What can TV do to help bereft sports fans?

The Euros, Olympics and Wimbledon have all been postponed or cancelled, and finding things to replace them for viewers is a big problem. Sport's reliance on unknown outcomes, live atmosphere and shared excitement makes it almost impossible to replace, but the TV companies are trying. Alex Pattle reports on their plans




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Alexis Martin: Governor commutes sentence of sex trafficking survivor supported by Kim Kardashian West

Alexis Martin was serving 21 years to life behind bars




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Disney+ reportedly working on new 'female-centric' Star Wars series from Russian Doll's Leslye Headland

Report suggests the series takes place in a whole new part of the Star Wars timeline




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Normal People's Paul Mescal: 'I was really nervous portraying Connell's depression – there were three suicides at my school'

The actor bringing Sally Rooney's smash-hit novel to life talks to Ellie Harrison about experiencing tragedy at a young age, how Normal People's depiction of sex is the antidote to porn and Hollywood, and what it's like to promote the biggest role of his life in lockdown




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Tiger King's Joe Exotic reportedly set to ask Trump for a presidential pardon

US president had previously suggested he would 'take a look' at the scandalous case




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Phillip Schofield shares family photo during lockdown, appears to contradict reports he's moved out

TV presenter, wife Stephanie and their daughters played a game of Murder Mystery







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Sport documentaries: readers recommend their favourite films

From skateboarding to Sunderland, here are the documentaries you suggested to get through live sport’s long shutdown

We recently recommended 12 sports films to watch during lockdown, and asked readers for their favourite documentaries. Here are some of your selections:

Available on Curzon Home Cinema (UK) and Prime Video (US); watch trailer here

Available on Netflix or to rent from YouTube/Google Play/Prime Video

Related: Missing live sport during lockdown? Here are 12 sporting films to watch

Available on Prime Video (free in UK)

Available to buy via Curzon (UK) and Beamafilms; watch the trailer here

Available to rent on Apple/Google Play/YouTube; watch the trailer here

Available via Starz on Prime Video (US) and on DVD; watch trailer here

Available on DVD and online; watch trailer here

Available on ESPN Player; watch the trailer here

Available on Prime Video (UK) and to rent on YouTube. Watch trailer here

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Bridget McKenzie was told to seek Scott Morrison's 'authority' for sports grants program

Australian National Audit Office evidence to Senate appears to contradict Morrison’s claim that he provided no authorisation

The prime minister’s office asked Bridget McKenzie to seek Scott Morrison’s “authority” for intended recipients of $100m of sports grants and coordinate the announcement with Coalition campaign headquarters, according to new evidence to the sports rorts inquiry.

The evidence from the Australian National Audit Office to the Senate inquiry contradicts Morrison’s claims that McKenzie, the former sports minister, was the ultimate decision-maker for the grant program, and that changes were not made after parliament was dissolved.

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Desperate times call for desperate measures: how far sport will go to resume play | Scott Heinrich

From hosting the remainder of the Premier League season in Perth to the UFC Fight Island concept, ideas have ranged from bold to crazy

“When you’re going through hell, keep going.” Winston Churchill might not have had the coronavirus pandemic in mind when trotting out that particular gem, but trust him to find the right words almost a century before the fact. The Churchillian equivalent of “keep calm and carry on” is a mantra embraced by much of society right now, and sport is no different.

While health remains the primary concern in all walks of life, sporting bodies the world over have found themselves engaged in sessions of radical thinking to stave off looming economic ruin. In what predicament other than a global crisis could the term “NRL Island” be anything other than a genius concept for reality television?

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Johnny Depp joins Instagram and thanks fans for 'unwavering support'

The actor amassed more than a million followers in one hour




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McFly rerecord their classic hit All About You in support of the NHS

The group originally released the chart-topping track in 2005




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Dawn O'Porter pays tribute to the late Caroline Flack: 'That laugh, That humour, That loyalty'

O'Porter and Flack were good friends




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Mike Beckingham: My brother Simon Pegg is 'incredibly supportive' of my acting career

Beckingham's older brother Pegg has been a "sound board" for him as he navigates the industry




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Gigi Hadid shares new Vogue photoshoot while keeping schtum on pregnancy reports

Gigi and Bella Hadid have posed for a photoshoot at the family farm they're isolating in




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Harrison Ford investigated after incident at California airport

Harrison Ford is under investigation following an incident at a small US airport.




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Millie Bobby Brown supports 'nation's heroes' with £15,000 donation to NHS charities

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown told NHS staff to "keep up the brilliant work" as she made a £15,000 donation to staff on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.​




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Rebecca Adlington shuts down reports she's spending lockdown with ex-husband and boyfriend

The former couple are co-parenting their daughter Summer




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Apple dominates the smartwatch market as sales rise despite COVID-19 pandemic, report says

Apple holds 55% market share in the smartwatch category followed by Samsung and Garmin. Sales rose despite the coronavirus pandemic.

      




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Tinto: new social app uses AI to match up like-minded mums for support

Tinto wants to help mums dealing with post-natal depression and loneliness in Covid-19 and beyond




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Legendary Amalfi Coast hotels offer 40 luxury getaways to support COVID-19 vaccine

The iconic Italian properties have joined forces to help end the Coronavirus crisis




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Candice Carty-Williams and Dawn O'Porter longlisted for 2020 Comedy Women in Print Prize

The Comedy Women in Print Prize is the only award in the UK and Ireland to recognise work by funny women




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Start-up Resilience programme launches to support female and BAME founders during Covid-19

The new scheme wants to ensure diverse founders are still standing once things are back to normal




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Met Gala Challenge: Billy Porter is encouraging you to recreate your favourite Met Gala looks in new Instagram challenge

Lockdown is about to get considerably more fash-un




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Meet the health tech apps supporting the NHS during Covid-19

From video chats with your doctor to prescription deliveries, these start-ups are here for your healthcare needs




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David Beckham quits fashion label Kent & Curwen as it reports losses of £18 million

The retired footballer had been a business partner at the label since 2015




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How Normal People highlights the importance of speaking about men's mental health

The new BBC show tackles male mental health in a carefully nuanced way. Laura Hampson explains why it's compulsory viewing




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Lockdown Letters: Forbidden fireworks become shining symbol of NHS support

In the latest instalment in our series of thoughts and reflections during lockdown, Megan C. Hills watches a neighbourhood nuisance become a local hero




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WeFarm: the social network keeping farmers connected and providing support through coronavirus

With over two million farmers on the platform, WeFarm has an essential place in the food supply chain




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London after Lockdown: Swabs for passengers will be 'new normal' at airports

Passengers may have to collect sealed "grab and go" meal bags before they board planes to reduce their contact with cabin crew on flights under a range of options for the post lockdown era being considered by aviation bosses.




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Katherine Hamnett updates her 'CHOOSE LOVE' slogan tee in support for NHS

Choose our carers




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Reach for the stars to support midwives in this star jump challenge

Time to get moving again





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Kim Jong-un's retreat was over coronavirus concerns and not heart surgery, report says





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Canada’s major record companies announce support for Unison Benevolent Fund

April 29th, 2020, Toronto: In response to the impact on the lives of artists and their teams caused by COVID-19, Canada’s major record companies, Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Universal Music Canada and Warner Music Canada have announced direct financial support for the Unison Benevolent Fund, Canada’s leading music community support program. Unison is a non-profit, […]

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Music Monday @ Home shines a spotlight on the importance of equitable access to music education

Today marks Music Monday, an annual event in which thousands of Canadians come together in song and in support of music education. Hosted by the Coalition for Music Education, Music Monday unites musicians in communities from coast to coast to make a powerful statement about the importance of equitable access to quality music education for […]

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Chris Hemsworth: 'Fatherhood is much more important than Hollywood'

Chris Hemsworth admits that being a father is his priority and means more to him than being a movie star.




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Google Stadia will support “a variety of business models”

But the streaming gaming revolution "is not going to happen overnight."




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Easter sports highlights: Sky Sports TV schedule - what to watch this weekend

With the Easter weekend approaching and lockdown in full swing, fans of all sports are scratching their heads wondering just what there will be to do.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League players to raise funds for NHS, Southampton agree wage deferrals

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Pogba, Bellerin, Martial, Beckham and more footballers sporting buzzcuts during coronavirus lockdown

If there is one thing footballers have in common with fans during the coronavirus pandemic, it is that when it comes to hairstyles, they are all very much in the same boat.




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Tottenham Supporters' Trust fears club's furlough decision has 'exhausted any future goodwill' from fans

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust (THST) has warned that the board's decision to furlough staff has potentially "damaged the club's reputation" and "exhausted any future goodwill" from fans.




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Who is Joe Rodon? Manchester United and Manchester City reportedly tracking Swansea starlet

Swansea City defender Joe Rodon is a name those outside of the Championship may not be too familiar with but the youngster is making an impact in Wales.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Kenny Dalglish tests positive for Covid-19, West Ham players defer part of wages

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Sir Kenny Dalglish's family thank fans for 'humbling' support after Liverpool hero tests positive for Covid-19

The family of Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish have thanked football fans around the world for their messages of support after the 69-year-old was diagnosed with coronavirus.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: International Champions Cup cancelled, Kenny Dalglish tests positive for Covid-19

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.