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Gogglebox star June Bernicoff dies aged 82

Gogglebox star June Bernicoff has died at the age of 82 after a short illness.




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Legendary music executive who discovered Diddy dies aged 59 - reports

Andre Harrell, the legendary music executive who discovered Sean "Puffy/Diddy" Combs and Mary J Blige, has reportedly died.




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Rock 'n' Roll founding father Little Richard dies aged 87

Little Richard, one of the founding fathers of rock 'n' roll, has died at the age of 87, according to reports in the US.




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Five key points to be discussed at Premier League's 'Project Restart' meeting

A date of June 12 has been put forward as a suggestion for when fixtures can resume, but there are still a number of factors yet to be resolved before football can return




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Premier League stars to receive coronavirus test results before key workers

NHS staff must wait between 48 and 72 hours to hear back whether or not they are carrying coronavirus, but Premier League clubs and players will receive their results the following day




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Neville's ex-teammates Ince and Stam disagree over Man Utd chances next season

Neville's former United teammates don't agree that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are currently in a position to get closer to Liverpool at the top




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Chelsea's Pulisic sends message to Liverpool boss Klopp

The American international broke through at Borussia Dortmund when Klopp was still in charge, and was introduced to first-team training by the now Liverpool boss




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Kofi Kingston's message to WWE fans as he opens up on family life

EXCLUSIVE: The WWE star and dad-of-two talks about silver linings of lockdown, keeping in touch with The New Day, how the NSPCC can help families and his plans for fans




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PL's all-time Argentine XI after Angel Di Maria saga including two Man Utd stars

In the wake of Di Maria's wife's explosive rant against the city of Manchester and Gary Neville's response, Mirror Sport has assembled the ultimate Argentinian Premier League XI




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Solskjaer sets sights on Chelsea in Man Utd Champions League prediction

Manchester United are three points behind Chelsea with nine games of the season still to play when football resumes after the coronavirus pandemic




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Maguire welcomes second child as Man Utd skipper shares news with adorable post

The England international defender became a father for the first time in April 2019 but his clan has now expanded after confirming partner Fern Hawkins had given birth again




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Un hommage bien sanglant

Il fallait du cran pour s’attaquer au cultissime Rabid de David Cronenberg. Ça tombe bien, car les sœurs Soska n’en manquent pas. Loin de là.




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Hommage: le Dédé qu’on a aimé

Pour lui rendre un hommage hautement mérité, les membres de l’équipe des Arts et spectacles du Journal a choisi une chanson coup de cœur des Colocs.




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Quick Answers to Quick Questions: Ryan Maguire, CTO & VP, KIN + Carta

Ryan Maguire is CTO & VP of emerging capabilities and partnerships at Kin + Carta. Prior to navigating our way through social distancing, Ryan and I connected about his work at Kin + Carta, a business "built for the 2020's" - with a collaborative ecosystem of 1,600 strategists, engineers, and creatives across four continents. When we last checked in, like so many of us, Ryan and his teams are spending their time closely monitoring and manoeuvring the impacts COVID-19 on their business, clients and investors. However, here is the conversation we had in early March.

Keep on reading: Quick Answers to Quick Questions: Ryan Maguire, CTO & VP, KIN + Carta




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M.R. Asks 3 Questions: Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D., Managing Partner, Blue Dots Partners LLC.

For those of you who find yourselves with more time to read over the next few weeks, Managing Partner at Blue Dots Partners LLC., Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D., explains how his research and strategies help businesses stay aligned while working to survive a time of uncertainty.

Keep on reading: M.R. Asks 3 Questions: Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D., Managing Partner, Blue Dots Partners LLC.




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To CIOs: A message from your engine room

CIOs often end up trying to manage complex browsers with traditional management or cobbled-together tools. Why is this a problem?

Keep on reading: To CIOs: A message from your engine room




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Javid proposes different lockdown rules based on age to reopen economy

Britain must turn its attention to the economy now it is through the peak of the coronavirus crisis, Sajid Javid has told Sky News.




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Face-Aging Selfies Help Modify Risky Skin Behaviors for Teens

(MedPage Today) -- Witnessing ultraviolet (UV) radiation-induced facial aging firsthand may be a useful tool to convince youth to slather on the sunscreen, a new study suggested. In a randomized trial of high school teens in southeast Brazil...




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COVID-19 Update: CDC Reopening Plan Shelved; Trump Exposed Again?

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The Trump administration has decided not to implement a CDC-backed plan to reopen America, including step-by-step advice for mass transit, day care facilities, schools...




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COVID-19 Testing Lags in Prisons and Jails

(MedPage Today) -- This story, the second on incarcerated individuals, is part of a MedPage Today series examining the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations. Previous reports focused on the homeless, immigrants in detention, the undocumented...




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MAGA Babe, Hillary Toilet Paper and Al Gore: The Weird World of the Virtual 2020 Campaign

The Trump-Biden fight is already underway, and it's totally online. What it's like to spend seven days following their whirlwind all-digital faceoff.




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Scallywags on tasty mission

A FUN children’s show featuring former Junior MasterChef star Jack Lark features a serious message about healthy eating.




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Wellington Phoenix commit to Australian stay but call for A-League to be postponed

A-League championship contenders Wellington Phoenix believe the competition should be suspended because of coronavirus as they prepare to go into self-isolation in Australia.




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A-League and W-League games to continue behind closed doors

The A-League and W-League seasons will continue despite the coronavirus outbreak, the FFA says, but games will take place behind closed doors and the Wellington Phoenix will be based in Australia.




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Community rugby league clubs set to 'go under' as coronavirus leaves its impact at grassroots level

The impact of coronavirus is not just being felt in the NRL, as community and junior rugby league clubs struggle to stay afloat because of the current health crisis.




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Former English Premier League player Peter Whittingham dies aged 35 after pub fall

Former English Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham dies at the age of 35, nearly two weeks after an accidental fall.




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Middle-aged women are turning to bodybuilding — and they've got the edge on their younger rivals

The transformative nature of bodybuilding is particularly appealing to those already going through a transition period: middle-aged women.




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Suburban cricket finals go ahead against Cricket Victoria's 'strong recommendation'

A suburban Melbourne community cricket competition's finals matches are going ahead this weekend against the advice of the sport's state and national governing bodies and despite the concerns of some teams and players.




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Melbourne City captures W-League championship with grand final win over Sydney FC

The undefeated Melbourne City missed its supporters in the grandstand as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, but the W-League giant is celebrating another championship after beating Sydney FC 1-0 in the season decider.




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Warriors lose to Raiders on Gold Coast as Storm and Sea Eagles triumph

The Warriors go down to the Raiders during their indefinite NRL road trip in Australia caused by the coronavirus pandemic, while the Storm and Sea Eagles manage wins.




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AFL players apologise 'unreservedly' for night-long party against social-distancing advice

A group of North Melbourne footballers apologises for throwing a party at a Melbourne home last night, with the club saying it was "inappropriate in the current climate".




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We just don't know when we will be back at the footy again

What started as a feeling of tempered excitement as the weekend began, finished with a hollow acceptance that the world had changed, and Australian sport was not immune, writes Quentin Hull.




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NRL and AFL playing on only hurt the severity of coronavirus messaging

As ever the NRL's flea-infested tail wagged the dog but when it comes to professional sport taking place, those of us in the industry in this country have all let Australians down.




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The last domino to fall: A-League joins NRL, AFL in suspending season

The A-League becomes the final major sporting league in Australia to close its doors, joining the AFL and NRL in suspending operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Shrunken leagues, virtual Olympics and simulated crowds: What sport might look like post-coronavirus

Coronavirus has changed sport forever. But what will it look like when it comes back?




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Doctors slam 'mixed messages' sent by allowing racing to continue

The WA branch of the Australian Medical Association says horse and greyhound races should be put on hold during the coronavirus outbreak out of respect for the community.




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Motorsport engineers use fix-it mentality to design equipment for fight against coronavirus

From today, new masks and protective boxes are being shipped out to Australian medical staff to help protect them while treating coronavirus patients — and they're coming from an unlikely source.




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Wages of NRL and AFL players set to be paid by taxpayer thanks to JobKeeper scheme

The Government's proposed JobKeeper payment is set to move the goalposts in desperate negotiations between sporting codes and their players amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Here's who you should absolutely not support in the Belarus Premier League

With sporting competitions almost entirely shut down, fans who want to follow the Premier League can still do it — the Belarus Premier League, that is.




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NRL island idea remains 'in consideration' as league tries to keep game afloat during coronavirus

Rugby league faces a dangerous financial crunch due to the coronavirus shutdown, but players, clubs and the NRL are working together to ensure the game's future.




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Justin Langer vows to 'never, ever' take cricket for granted again amid coronavirus shutdown

As cricket's coronavirus shutdown continues, Australian coach Justin Langer suggests resuming games in empty stadiums when possible, saying he will never take for granted how lucky he and the team are again.




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Sports will reap the benefits of committing to women's leagues during the coronavirus pandemic

It would be a short-sighted and costly move for Australia's sporting bodies to abandon women's leagues to help them cope with the financial fallout caused by coronavirus, writes Richard Hinds.




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Professional sports clubs are counting on the JobKeeper package to save their jobs

With sport cancelled for the foreseeable future due to coronavirus, professional sports clubs are eyeing off the Federal Government's JobKeeper package to help keep players and administrators on the books.




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NRL season set to resume on May 28 as Nine Network accuses league of 'mismanagement'

The NRL announces it expects to restart the premiership season late next month, while the league comes under attack from one of its broadcast partners, who says it has "squandered" its finances.




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'You don't have to be a superstar rider': Equestrians encouraged to compete online

As coronavirus puts the brakes on many public events, equestrian competitions move with the times — and go online.




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British motorsport great Sir Stirling Moss dies aged 90

The winner of 16 grands prix and a four-time world championship runner-up, Sir Stirling is widely regarded as the greatest Formula 1 driver never to win a title.




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Footy clubs warned to keep players' welfare in mind as self-isolation drags on

Experts urge AFL and NRL clubs not to underestimate the potential effects of isolation on players, as the rugby league players' union calls for their mental health to be prioritised during the coronavirus shutdown.




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Chance for AFLW and other women's leagues to reboot after COVID-19

Women's sport, like most things, will look different post COVID-19 — but that isn't necessarily a negative, writes Kim Encel.




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Queensland open to NRL restart talks but Premier wants to hear from league

Annastacia Palaszczuk softens her stance on the NRL's attempt to restart the competition during the coronavirus pandemic, but says the league is yet to submit any plan.




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Are car rallies possible in the age of social distancing? Targa Australia thinks so

There might be no crowds at the start and finish lines, and drivers would get Zoom briefings, but Targa Australia says it hopes to still deliver its Far North Queensland tarmac rally in September if some restrictions are lifted.