What Happens if Pro Athletes Refuse to Return During the Pandemic?

Leading British athletes have hit out at the reduction of drug testing during the Covid-19 crisis.UK Anti-doping (UKAD) announced in March a reduced testing programme due to the lockdown caused by the ongoing pandemic.Despite this, UKAD chief executive Nicole Sapstead had warned that athletes and coaches were "strongly mistaken if they believe the rules can be broken amid the coronavirus outbreak".Some stars have described the decision on testing as 'frustrating' and 'disheartening', with leading sprinter Adam Gemili calling the reduced levels 'ridiculous'.Gemili, who is a reigning 4x100m relay world champion, admits athletes have concerns about being tested in line with social distancing guidelines - but have no choice but to agree if

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine has opened up about her family's experience during lockdown in a new interview with , revealing that during their quarantine, her youngest daughter Vivienne's beloved pet bunny had died. The mother-of-six said: "Like most parents, I focus on staying calm so my children don't feel anxiety from me on top of all they are worrying about.

Free school meal vouchers should be given throughout the summer to prevent children going hungry, Salford's MP has said.Rebecca Long Bailey, Labour's Shadow Education Secretary, is demanding the government reverses a decision to withdraw funding for the vouchers over the summer holidays.She says that with the coronavirus pandemic causing financial hardship for families it is crucial they are given extra support.In 2018 the MEN reported how a food bank for children was set up in Little Hulton, Salford, after youth workers realised many youngsters who relied on breakfast clubs and school meals during term time were not eating properly during the summer break.Nearly 1.3 million children in England are eligible for free school meals which are

the new social distancing and hygiene guidelines that retail stores must implement when shops reopen on Monday.We can expect a limit on the number of people in store at any one time, markers to help us maintain social distancing, and clear ‘sneeze guard’ screens at till points. We may also be asked to use hand sanitiser before touching any merchandise, to wear masks or have our temperaturnes taken, depending on individual stores’ policies.But what will happen if we don’t follow the rules? Most sensible people will, of course, but it’s inevitable that some will simply forget that they can’t pick up a shoe from a display and slip it onto their foot.

Manchester United will step up their bid to sign Jack Grealish in a £75m deal - after being told to wait another 12 months to land Jadon Sancho.

Alicia Keys has a "two week rule" with her husband. The 39-year-old musician - who has sons Egypt, nine, and Genesis, five, with her partner Swizz Beatz - refuses to go more than a fortnight without seeing the 41-year-old hip hop artist despite their busy careers which sees them touring the world.

The return of greyhound racing at Towcester for the first time since 2018 is highly anticipated after the pandemic put a delay to the start of proceedings - and some of the nation's quickest racing dogs will descend on the Northamptonshire track for the historic day on Sunday.

City are one of the four Premier League clubs to kick off the restart on Wednesday when they take on Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

Angelina Jolie has opened up about her family's experience during lockdown in a new interview with Harper's Bazaar, revealing that during their quarantine, her youngest daughter Vivienne's beloved pet bunny had died. The mother-of-six said: "Like most parents, I focus on staying calm so my children don't feel anxiety from me on top of all they are worrying about.

Jade Thirlwall confessed she "literally s*** herself" onstage while performing on Little Mix 's Glory Day tour. The Geordie lass opened up about the embarrassing incident, and explained she was suffering from a poorly tummy which led to an ill-fated fart.Speaking to Mel C and Courtney Act on the latest episode of her MTV series, Served! With Jade Thirlwall, the Black Magic hitmaker explained that prior to her stage entrance, she was unable to rush to the toilet.She recalled: "My worst ever stage experience, for me, was on Little Mix’s Glory Days tour.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes his former side could regret missing the chance to sign RB Leipzig star Timo Werner.The forward had been heavily linked with a move to Anfield this summer though now appears set to join Premier League rivals Chelsea.Reports had suggested that Werner may be concerned about his amount of game-time were he to join Liverpool with Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane their regular attack force.Though with a potentially busy season next time out, Carragher believes the extra man-power would have been a benefit to Jurgen Klopp."Without the pandemic, I'm sure Liverpool would have signed Werner," Carragher told Goal.

warned his former club that this Gunners side will be a tougher nut to crack."I think that for City it will be won in attack. I don't think the scoreline will be that high, as Arteta has done a great job since he has come in.

coronavirus pandemic stemmed from its sudden imposition of a ‘new normal’. In late March, streets up and down the country became catatonic with fear and caution.

Donald Trump insists he will not watch the NFL should players decide to take a knee when the national anthem is played.Trump has been critical of NFL players for kneeling during the national anthem since Colin Kaepernick began the practice during the 2016 season.The then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback was protesting police brutality and other social and racial injustices.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell recently admitted the league should have listened more closely in the past to players who complained about racism.Though Trump has said he will turn his back on players who continue to kneel while the Star-Spangled Banner anthem is played before matches.While quote tweeting a post that was talking about how the US soccer team won’t stand for

Meet the former Premier League striker who now earns more as a corporate keynote speaker in 45 minutes than he did in a week as a player.

Ammika Harris made her fans happy when she shared a bunch of new pics in which she’s showing off her natural beauty. Check out the latest photos that she shared on her IG account below.

EPSN, Meyer said: "We demand that you inform us of your plans by close of business on Monday, June 15." With MLB later responding: "We are disappointed that the MLBPA has chosen not to negotiate in good faith over resumption of play after MLB has made three successive proposals that would provide players, Clubs and our fans with an amicable resolution to a very difficult situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic."That comes after Commissioner Rob Manfred announced his certainty that baseball will return this year, despite the firm stance of players.He had stated: “Unequivocally we are going to play Major League Baseball this year.”League bosses have said that billions of dollars would be lost and even more if fans were not allowed back into

Arsenal face a defining run-in as they target a strong finish to the Premier League season.

Michelle Keegan has opened up about her marriage to Mark Wright, and admitted she's the "bit of rough" in the relationship.The pair first met while they were enjoying separate holidays in Dubai in 2012, and kept their romance alive when the returned to the UK.In 2015 they wed in a glitzy ceremony, and held their reception at Hengrave Hall in Suffolk.Discussing the dynamics of her relationship with the former TOWIE star on the Brassic podcast, she said: "I’d definitely say I am the bit of rough. I’d like to say I'm a bit of posh totty but I’m not!"When I tell my husband stories of how I’ve grown up, he can’t relate to it."She added: "I like it though, yeah, it’s a badge of honour.