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West Ham United boss Moyes ‘disappointed’ with no VAR check on Tarkowski tackle

Yesterday, 21:42 Jacob Ranson

West Ham United manager David Moyes (left) looks dejected as he goes to shake the hand of Burnley manager Sean Dyche after the Premier League match at London Stadium

West Ham United manager David Moyes is ‘disappointed’ with yet another VAR decision going against his side as they lost 1-0 to Burnley.

Premier League: West Ham United 0 Burnley 1

Yesterday, 20:25 Steve Blowers at London Stadium

West Ham United goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski looks at the ball in the net after Burnley's Jay Rodriguez (not pictured) scores at London Stadium.

The Hammers were left looking warily over their shoulders at the dreaded drop-zone following this disappointing defeat at London Stadium, where Jay Rodriguez’s 38th-minute header secured victory for the Clarets.

Buttler: England happy to support West Indies

Yesterday, 19:48 PA Sport

England's Dom Sibley (right) takes a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement during day one of the Test Series at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton.

England vice-captain Jos Buttler hopes his side’s decision to join their West Indian opponents in taking a knee sends a “very powerful message” about cricket’s support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Match preview: West Ham United v Burnley

Yesterday, 15:00 Jacob Ranson

West Ham United manager David Moyes speaks to his players during a drinks break

West Ham will be desperate to continue their recent form as they take on Burnley in the claret and blue derby this evening (Wednesday).

Leyton Orient defender Ekpiteta departs for Blackpool

Yesterday, 10:41 Jacob Ranson

Marvin Ekpiteta and Theo Robinson battle it out (pic Simon O'Connor)

Leyton Orient can confirm that defender Marvin Ekpiteta has left the club following the expiration of his contract to join League One outfit Blackpool.

West Ham United not expected to rotate squad for Burnley clash

Yesterday, 10:00 Jacob Ranson

West Ham United's Aaron Cresswell (left) and Newcastle United's Joelinton (behind) battle for the ball

West Ham United manager David Moyes is not expected to rotate the squad for this evening’s clash with Burnley as he looks to build on current momentum.

Soucek was becoming crucial prior to Covid-19 lockdown says West Ham boss Moyes

Tue, 16:30 Jacob Ranson

West Ham United's Tomas Soucek (right) celebrates scoring his side's second goal

West Ham United boss David Moyes believes Tomas Soucek was already becoming crucial to the team prior to the suspension of the Premier League.

West Ham are expected to remain without Haller and Anderson for Burnley clash

Tue, 15:30 Jacob Ranson

West Ham United's Sebastien Haller celebrates scoring against Southampton at London Stadium

West Ham United will most likely remain without striker Sebastian Haller and attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson for the clash with Burnley but the spirit among the squad is high.

West Ham United boss Moyes insists Antonio has so much to offer the club

Tue, 14:37 Jacob Ranson

West Ham United's Michail Antonio (centre) celebrates scoring his side's second goal

West Ham United manager David Moyes insists Michail Antonio has so much to offer the club and is hoping he can continue finding the back of the net.

Striker Harrold loved O’s championship winning season despite finding it hard at times

Tue, 12:00 Jacob Ranson

Matt Harrold sweeps home Leyton Orient's second goal against Walsall (pic Simon O'Connor)

Striker Matt Harrold has fond memories of the 2018/19 season when Leyton Orient were crowned National League champions to return to the Football League after a two-year exile.

Hammers have a ‘renewed’ belief says striker Antonio

Tue, 11:00 Jacob Ranson

West Ham United's Michail Antonio challenges for the ball with Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka (right) during the Premier League match at St James' Park

Attacker Michail Antonio says West Ham United have renewed belief in front of goal after scoring five times in their last two Premier League matches.

Boxing returns with behind-closed-doors BT Studios bill

Mon, 15:00

Light middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz (pic: Scott Heavey/PA)

Boxing is back, after a lockdown lasting longer than expected, with some exciting championship clashes at the BT Studios in east London on Friday.

West Ham Women to move to Chadwell Heath base

Mon, 14:41 Josh Bunting

West Ham United Women will have a new training base for the 2020-21 Super League season.

FOOTBALL

West Ham United boss Moyes ‘disappointed’ with no VAR check on Tarkowski tackle

Yesterday, 21:42 Jacob Ranson

West Ham United manager David Moyes is ‘disappointed’ with yet another VAR decision going against his side as they lost 1-0 to Burnley.

Premier League: West Ham United 0 Burnley 1

Yesterday, 20:25 Steve Blowers at London Stadium

Match preview: West Ham United v Burnley

Yesterday, 15:00 Jacob Ranson

West Ham will be desperate to continue their recent form as they take on Burnley in the claret and blue derby this evening (Wednesday).

Leyton Orient defender Ekpiteta departs for Blackpool

Yesterday, 10:41 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient can confirm that defender Marvin Ekpiteta has left the club following the expiration of his contract to join League One outfit Blackpool.

West Ham United not expected to rotate squad for Burnley clash

Yesterday, 10:00 Jacob Ranson

West Ham United manager David Moyes is not expected to rotate the squad for this evening’s clash with Burnley as he looks to build on current momentum.

Cricket

Buttler: England happy to support West Indies

Yesterday, 19:48 PA Sport

England reveal squad for first Test against West Indies

Saturday, July 4, 2020 PA Sport

Dan Lawrence hits out watched by Keaton Jennings during day one of an England warm-up match at the Ageas Bowl.

England have named a 13-man squad for their long-awaited return to Test cricket against the West Indies next week, preferring Joe Denly to the uncapped Dan Lawrence and confirming Dom Bess as number one spinner.

Coronavirus: Recreational cricket cleared to resume on July 11

Friday, July 3, 2020 PA Sport

A player balancing bails onto the stumps

Recreational cricket is set to resume next weekend after Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared to back-track on his earlier claim that issues surrounding communal teas and dressing rooms made the sport unsafe.

Cricket: England boosted by Curran’s negative test

Friday, July 3, 2020 PA Sport

A general view of play during day three of England's inter-squad warm-up match at the Ageas Bowl

England’s final preparations for the long-awaited return of Test cricket were boosted on and off the field on Friday, with Sam Curran testing negative for Covid-19 and a handful of key batsmen spending important time at the crease.

Curran awaits Covid-19 test at Ageas Bowl

Thursday, July 2, 2020 PA Sport

Social distancing signage is seen around the ground during day two of a warm-up match at the Ageas Bowl

England all-rounder Sam Curran is awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test after being placed in self-isolation at the Ageas Bowl, casting a shadow over the second day of the intra-squad clash.

Rugby

Premiership Rugby clubs to start contact training on Monday

Friday, July 3, 2020 PA Sport

Saracens Alex Lewington is tackled by Northampton's Dan Biggar

Premiership Rugby clubs can return to contact training on Monday in “significant milestone” towards the league’s planned resumption on August 15.

RFU to review ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ history

Thursday, June 18, 2020 PA Sport

England and Wales line-up for the national anthems before the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium in March

The Rugby Football Union is undertaking a review into the “historical context” of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot – a favourite song among England supporters which has roots in American slavery.

Rugby: Player strike ‘would be foolhardy’ says Lord Myners

Saturday, June 13, 2020 PA Sport

Lord Myners has warned rugby union players it would be “foolhardy” to feel they need to go on strike after his review prompted clubs to announce a substantial cut to the salary cap from next season.

Premiership rugby stars ‘could go on strike’

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 PA Sport

Saracens players lift the trophy following victory in the Gallagher Premiership Final at Twickenham Stadium, London.

Premiership rugby stars could go on strike over contractual issues arising from the league’s expected confirmation of a reduction of next season’s salary cap by up to 25 per cent.

RFU chief Sweeney considers switching to summer sport

Monday, June 8, 2020 PA Sport

The British & Irish Lions celebrate their series win in Australia (David Davies/PA)

RFU chief Bill Sweeney has pointed to the success of rugby league to show that union could work as a summer sport.

Other Sport

Boxing returns with behind-closed-doors BT Studios bill

Mon, 15:00

Boxing is back, after a lockdown lasting longer than expected, with some exciting championship clashes at the BT Studios in east London on Friday.

Basketball: London Lions to play in Champions League

Saturday, July 4, 2020 Lee Power

London Lions players discuss tactics (pic Graham Hodges)

London Lions are looking forward to playing in basketball’s Champions League next season.

Coronavirus: Assurances given to British Olympic, Paralympic bosses

Friday, July 3, 2020 PA Sport

A general view of the Olympic rings near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London

British Olympic and Paralympic sports governing bodies have been given assurances over their short and longer-term financial future.

British Gymnastics announces ‘Step Forward Plan’ for sporting community

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Lee Power

British Gymnastics has announced a package of support for delivery providers, participants and the wider community to return to the sport safely and with confidence, when the Government give the green light for indoor sporting activity to resume

London’s gymnastics community is set to receive support from British Gymnastics, with the governing body announcing a number of significant measures to support delivery providers, participants and the wider community to return to the sport safely and with confidence.

Four influential sportswomen to watch post-lockdown

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Delilah Kealy Roberts

Dina Asher-Smith celebrates (pic Simon Cooper/PA)

Like with many aspects of our society, the world of sport has historically assumed a ‘male default’.

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