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Leyton Orient and Tottenham Hotspur’s Carabao Cup tie postponed

16:00 Jacob Ranson

A view of the Breyer Group Stadium, home to Leyton Orient.

Leyton Orient’s third round Carabao Cup clash with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur is not taking place this evening as scheduled. Discussions are ongoing between the relevant stakeholders in regards to the implications of the fixture not taking place tonight and a further update will be provided in due course. Leyton Orient, the EFL and the relevant authorities are conducting a thorough review of the club’s covid-19 secure procedures with the view to re-opening the stadium and training ground as soon as possible.

Leyton Orient expecting tie with Spurs to be replayed

12:46 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient players undergoing Covid-19 testing following the Mansfield Town draw (Pic: Jacob Ranson)

Leyton Orient chairman Nigel Travis expects the Carabao Cup fixture against Tottenham Hotspur to be replayed after the club revealed a number of their first-team squad had tested positive for COVID-19 on the eve of their clash with Spurs.

Porter expects Essex to tussle with Somerset ‘for years to come’

12:39 PA Sport

Aaron Beard (L) and Jamie Porter of Essex celebrate with the Essex fans after clinching the Championship during Somerset CCC vs Essex CCC, Specsavers County Championship Division 1 Cricket at The Cooper Associates County Ground on 26th September 2019

Essex seamer Jamie Porter expects to be tussling for titles with Somerset for years to come but is desperate to stay on top in the rivalry by winning this week’s Bob Willis Trophy final.

Dagenham & Redbridge could have season start date delayed further

09:00 Jacob Ranson

West Ham United and Arsenal players take a knee prior to kick-off during the Barclays FA WSL match at The Chigwell Construction Stadium, London.

Dagenham & Redbridge could have their season start date further delayed as it is understood that the new National League season will not start on October, 3 if fans are not able to attend.

Lord’s final ‘will be special’ says Essex all-rounder Walter

08:27 PA Sport

Paul Walter of Essex celebrates taking the wicket of Hardik Pandya (pic Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Essex all-rounder Paul Walter is looking forward to a special feeling of playing a red-ball final at Lord’s and says everyone at the club is eager to continue their success in the longest format this week.

A number of Leyton Orient players test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Spurs clash

Yesterday, 13:32 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient have received formal confirmation which shows that a number of our first-team squad have tested positive for COVID-19.

Emotional cup tie with Tottenham excites Leyton Orient defender Josh Coulson

Yesterday, 13:30

Josh Coulson of Orient during Northampton Town vs Leyton Orient, Friendly Match Football at the PTS Academy Stadium on 22nd August 2020

Leyton Orient centre-back Josh Coulson is excited ahead of an emotional Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham and believes the club have benefited from a clean slate this season.

Tottenham to donate match-worn shirts to Justin Edinburgh Foundation

Yesterday, 12:35

Justin Edinburgh celebrates after Leyton Orient clinched the National League title at Brisbane Road after a goalless draw with Braintree Town (pic: Mark Kerton/PA Images).

Tottenham will auction their signed match shirts from Tuesday’s Carabao Cup game with Leyton Orient, with proceeds being donated to the JE3 Foundation, set up in the memory of Justin Edinburgh.

T20 holders Essex suffer at hands of Sussex Sharks

Sunday, September 20, 2020 ECB Reporters Network

Paul Walter in batting action for Essex Eagles (pic Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Sussex booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Vitality Blast 20/20 competition after beating defending champions Essex by six wickets with 10 balls to spare at Chelmsford.

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Leyton Orient and Tottenham Hotspur’s Carabao Cup tie postponed

16:00 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient expecting tie with Spurs to be replayed

12:46 Jacob Ranson

Dagenham & Redbridge could have season start date delayed further

09:00 Jacob Ranson

Dagenham & Redbridge could have their season start date further delayed as it is understood that the new National League season will not start on October, 3 if fans are not able to attend.

A number of Leyton Orient players test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Spurs clash

Yesterday, 13:32 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient have received formal confirmation which shows that a number of our first-team squad have tested positive for COVID-19.

Emotional cup tie with Tottenham excites Leyton Orient defender Josh Coulson

Yesterday, 13:30

Leyton Orient centre-back Josh Coulson is excited ahead of an emotional Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham and believes the club have benefited from a clean slate this season.

Tottenham to donate match-worn shirts to Justin Edinburgh Foundation

Yesterday, 12:35

Tottenham will auction their signed match shirts from Tuesday’s Carabao Cup game with Leyton Orient, with proceeds being donated to the JE3 Foundation, set up in the memory of Justin Edinburgh.

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal were lucky to come away with West Ham victory

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah (centre) celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game with his teammates during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London.

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal were lucky to scrape a narrow victory over West Ham as Eddie Nketiah came off the bench to score the winner on a poor day at the office for the hosts.

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Cricket

Porter expects Essex to tussle with Somerset ‘for years to come’

12:39 PA Sport

Essex seamer Jamie Porter expects to be tussling for titles with Somerset for years to come but is desperate to stay on top in the rivalry by winning this week’s Bob Willis Trophy final.

Lord’s final ‘will be special’ says Essex all-rounder Walter

08:27 PA Sport

T20 holders Essex suffer at hands of Sussex Sharks

Sunday, September 20, 2020 ECB Reporters Network

Sussex booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Vitality Blast 20/20 competition after beating defending champions Essex by six wickets with 10 balls to spare at Chelmsford.

Kent’s Leaning inflicts loss on Essex

Friday, September 18, 2020 Mark Pennell

Ryan ten Doeschate of Essex celebrates scoring fifty (pic Nick Wood/TGS Photo)

An unbeaten county-best 55 by Jack Leaning helped Kent to hold their nerve and land a four-wicket win with only two balls to spare over south group rivals Essex Eagles in Canterbury.

Ilford captain Jacobs insists short season was beneficial to his young improving side

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Ilford captain Nigel Jacobs in action against South Woodford (Pic: Graham Hodges)

Ilford captain Nigel Jacobs believes the shortened season has been really beneficial to his side as they worked on weaknesses and found more consistency.

Aron Nijjar inspires Essex’s huge victory over Hampshire

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Essex Eagles' Aron Nijjar (left) celebrates after bowling out Derbyshire Falcons' Matthew Critchley during Semi Final 2 on Finals Day of the Vitality T20 Blast at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Aron Nijjar celebrated career-best bowling figures as Vitality Blast holders Essex Eagles thrashed Hampshire by 54 runs to keep their faint quarter-final dreams alive.

Wanstead win title with final day heroics

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Wanstead players pose for a socially distanced team photo after clinching the Gooch Division (Premier Tier) title during Brentwood CC vs Wanstead and Snaresbrook CC, Essex Cricket League Cricket at The Old County Ground on 12th September 2020

Wanstead & Snaresbrook were crowned Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division champions after a final-day win over title rivals Brentwood to the delight of captain Joe Ellis-Grewal.

Wanstead captain piles the pressure on Brentwood before last-day title decider

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Essex bag Bob Willis Trophy final spot with Middlesex victory

Beard topples Middlesex to put Essex on track for final

Sam Cook keep Essex’s Bob Willis Trophy final hopes alive against Middlesex

Rugby

British & Irish Lions confirm 2021 South Africa tour

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

British and Irish Lions' Owen Farrell with fans after the third test of the 2017 tour of New Zealand

The British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby have confirmed the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled.

Redfern: Woodford must learn

Thursday, July 9, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Woodford head coach Tom Redfern (pic: George Phillipou/TGS Photo)

Woodford player/head coach Tom Redfern says his side must learn from their experience in the London One North and continue their growth as a club after their relegation was confirmed.

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.

World Cup winner Bracken excited by Wanstead challenge

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Other Sport

Ilford AC runners tackled various events

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Jim Ernie and Danny Chingford (Pic: Ilford AC)

Ilford AC athletes are still trying to find track races before winter sets in with a number of runners taking part in different events.

Ilford Athletics Club finally back at racing events

Thursday, September 10, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Tom Gardner was the fastest runner for Ilford AC (Pic: Ilford AC)

With some covid restrictions being slightly lifted a few Ilford AC members have finally managed to get in a few races.

Phil Norman and Daniel Rowden produce a golden double for Woodford Green

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: In this handout image provided by British Athletics, Daniel Rowden and Jake Wightman of Great Britain take part in the Men's 800 Metres during Day Two of the Muller British Athletics Championships at Manchester Regional Arena on September 05, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Photo by British Athletics - Handout/British Athletics via Getty Images)

Phil Norman and Daniel Rowden produced a golden double for Woodford Green on day two of the British Championships in Manchester on Sunday.

Women’s Super League season preview

Thursday, September 3, 2020 Josh Bunting

Leonie Maier of Arsenal and Angela Addison of Tottenham during Arsenal Women vs Tottenham Hotspur Women, Friendly Match Football at Meadow Park on 25th August 2019

This weekend will see the new Women’s Super League season kick off with Aston Villa taking on Manchester City opening the new 2020-21 campaign on Saturday before the likes of Arsenal, West Ham and Tottenham start the following day.

Lee Ible appointed new Old Loughtonians men’s National League Coach

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Tom Wilson (left) is all smiles as Old Loughtonians score a goal against Havering (pic: George Phillipou/TGS Photo)

Old Loughtonians Hockey Club, who are entering their 100th competitive season, have appointed Lee Ible as the men’s 1st XI National League coach following an extensive recruitment process.

Ronnie O’Sullivain bags place in World Championship semi-finals

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Five-time winner Ronnie O’Sullivan blew a huge sigh of relief after overturning a 7-2 deficit to prevail against old rival Mark Williams and book a place in the [eurosport.co.uk/snooker] World Championship semi-finals.

Chalk change keeps O’Sullivan cool at World Championships

Monday, August 10, 2020

Ronnie O'Sullivan in action at the 2018 Dafabet Master (pic: Adam Davy/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan is sweating the small stuff at a sweltering Crucible and a change in chalk has helped him hack the heat of the World Championships.

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Ilford AC 5k Championships use new format due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic

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O’Sullivan launches World Championship bid in style

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