The death of Queen Elizabeth II, who was Britain’s longest-serving monarch, was announced by Buckingham Palace on Thursday evening. Sports stars and government bodies paid tribute to Her Majesty and event organizers considered the best course of action. Worldwide Tributes Abound For ‘Extraordinary’ Queen Updates – Live Updates Although many have already announced their decisions, the Premier League is yet to reveal its plans, with an update expected on Friday morning. Here are all the sporting events that have been postponed: Horse racing Arguably the Queen’s favorite sport, racing events have also been postponed this weekend. Games in Southwell and Chelmsford on Thursday night were abandoned after news of her death. The British Equestrian Authority announced that meetings scheduled for Friday – including the third day of the St Leger meeting at Doncaster – have been cancelled. Image: The Queen watches her horse Free Agent win the Chesham Stakes at Ascot Football The English Football League postponed two matches scheduled for Friday – Burnley v Norwich in the Championship and Tranmere v Stockport in League Two. The Scottish Professional Football League has also postponed the Championship match between Dundee and Cove Rangers as a mark of respect. Manchester United’s Europa League home clash with Real Sociedad took place on Thursday night, with the club saying: “Following FA and UEFA guidelines, tonight’s UEFA Europa League match against Real Sociedad will be played as was scheduled at Old Trafford”. A minute’s silence was observed before kick-off, both teams wore black armbands and flags at Old Trafford were flown at half-mast as a mark of respect. The Football League of Northern Ireland has announced that Friday night’s games between Cliftonville and Glentoran and Larne and Dungannon have been postponed. Rugby Northampton have announced the postponement of their Premiership Rugby Cup clash against Saracens scheduled for Thursday evening. The Scottish Rugby Union has delayed all domestic competitive matches this weekend as a mark of respect and the women’s summer international between Scotland and Spain on Sunday is also off. The RFL has postponed Friday’s Betfred Championship game between Sheffield Eagles and Dewsbury Rams, but the first Super League elimination game between Catalans Dragons and Leeds will go ahead as it takes place in Perpignan, France. Further announcements about the weekend’s fixtures at all levels were to be made “as soon as possible”, the governing body said. Cricket The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced that Friday’s match in the men’s third Test between England and South Africa at the Oval will not take place. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 17:36 The Queen’s life Golf Play was suspended on the first day of golf at the PGA Championship at Wentworth when news of the Queen’s death broke and the European Tour confirmed there would be no play on Friday. “Out of respect for Her Majesty and the Royal Family, play has been suspended at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club for the remainder of Thursday and flags at Wentworth Club will be at half-staff,” a Tour statement said. “In addition, no matches will be played at the BMW PGA Championship on Friday and the golf course and practice facilities will be closed. Further updates on the resumption of play will be provided in due course.” Cycling Friday’s Tour of Britain stage was immediately canceled and later on Thursday afternoon the rest of the Tour, which was due to finish in the Isle of Wight on Sunday, was canceled altogether. Formula one The Italian Grand Prix will go ahead as scheduled on Sunday, with a minute’s silence scheduled before Friday practice and another expected before the race.
