The Premier League and EFL have canceled their matches this weekend as professional football in England will be suspended as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. As the UK enters a period of national mourning, other sports are also deciding whether to postpone their events this weekend. Decisions on further postponements in the calendar are to be determined after consideration of official bereavement guidelines, to be issued by the Cabinet, but it is understood it will be left to individual sporting event organizers to decide how to proceed – with postponements not mandatory. On Thursday evening, following the announcement from Buckingham Palace, the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth was immediately suspended and Friday’s match was cancelled, while the ECB also called off the second day of the England-South Africa Test match at the Oval, which was scheduled. for Friday, before England captain Ben Stokes urged the remainder of the match to be played in “memory of the Queen”. Friday night’s pair of Gallagher Premiership games were called off, although the rest of the opening weekend of action in English rugby’s top flight will go ahead. Elsewhere, Friday and Saturday’s UK race meetings have been canceled and cycling’s Tour of Britain has been suspended, but F1’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza will go ahead with a minute’s silence in honor of the Queen. Follow all the latest updates on sports cancellations with our live blog below:
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The Huddersfield v Salford play-off will take place on Saturday
Rugby League’s Super League announcement reads: “Following the publication of the National Mourning Guidance and consultation with the Government, other sports and Rugby League bodies, including clubs and broadcasters, Super League can confirm that the Betfred Super League Eliminator between Huddersfield Giants and Salford Red Devils will go ahead as scheduled on Saturday. September 10 (start 13:00). “Due respect will be paid to Her Majesty before the two Eliminator matches, with a period of silence and where possible the playing of the National Anthem – while players and match officials will be asked to wear black armbands.” Michael Jones September 9, 2022 1:48 p.m 1662727207
Fantasy Premier League Rules: What Happens to FPL After GW7 Matches Cancelled?
The Premier League has canceled this weekend’s games following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with games now being played later in the season, and FPL headquarters have moved to clarify how the decision will affect their 10 million fantasy managers. The deadline for matchday 7 will be at 11 am. BST on Saturday as originally scheduled and each fantasy team will score 0 points – unless the coaches took hits by making signings this week, in which case they will unfortunately continue to pay the price of those moves and will receive -4 per hit.
What will happen to FPL after Premier League matches are cancelled?
FPL rules explained after matchday 7 matches postponed Michael Jones September 9, 2022 1:40 p.m 1662726907
Football is expected to be postponed next weekend as well
More rumblings that the Premier League is set to postpone next weekend’s games as well. It was suggested during the morning talks that there should be no matches directly preceding the State Funeral which is expected to take place on Monday 19th September. Michael Jones September 9, 2022 1:35 p.m 1662726607
Golf awaits PGA Championship decision
Players raced to Wentworth on Thursday for the BMW PGA Championship, but play was called off once the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced. There is no play on Friday and organizers have not yet decided whether the tournament will continue on Saturday. Yesterday’s statement from the European Tour read: “He has truly been an inspiration to people all over the world. 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-mast.’ Michael Jones September 9, 2022 1:30 p.m 1662726307
TalkSport ‘investigates’ Trevor Sinclair after ‘inappropriate’ tweet following Queen’s death
Former England international Trevor Sinclair is facing an investigation by his employer after he tweeted following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen died on Thursday afternoon, with many taking to social media to express their thoughts. Sinclair, who now works for TalkSport, played for QPR, West Ham United and Manchester City among others during a nearly two-decade career that also saw him earn 12 caps for the national team. However, his own tweet sparked outrage from listeners of the radio channel he works with after he suggested that “black and brown” people should not “mourn” the death of Elizabeth II as racism had been allowed to “thrive » under her reign. .
TalkSport ‘investigates’ Trevor Sinclair after ‘inappropriate’ tweet at Queen
Expert opines racism was ‘allowed to thrive’ during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign Michael Jones September 9, 2022 1:25 p.m 1662726034
‘A truly remarkable woman’: Gary Lineker and Harry Kane lead sporting tributes after Queen’s death
Buckingham Palace announced the news on Thursday night. “The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” they said in a statement. “The King and Queen will remain at Balmoral this evening and return to London tomorrow.” Sports, like the rest of the nation, joined in the mourning at an unprecedented time. Play in the ongoing BMW PGA Championship was immediately suspended for the rest of the day after the news broke, with matches at Southwell and Chelmsford following suit.
‘A truly remarkable woman’: Sport pays tribute after Queen’s death
Sport unites nation in mourning after Queen’s death announced by Buckingham Palace on Thursday Michael Jones September 9, 2022 1:20 p.m 1662725707
Premiership Rugby will continue on Saturday and Sunday
Rugby Union’s governing body have made their decision on this weekend’s fixtures and it’s good news for fans as the majority of games will go ahead. Only the two games scheduled for Friday night, Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks v Northampton Saints, have been postponed with the former being rescheduled for Saturday. In a statement published on the Premiership Rugby website they said: “Prime Minister’s Rugby pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her inspirational life of service and unparalleled contribution to the United Kingdom. “Following consultation with the RFU, DCMS and the PRL board, Premiership Rugby can confirm that as a mark of respect, the two Gallagher Premiership matches scheduled for today will be postponed. Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby will be played at 5.30pm. on Saturday and will update Sale Sharks v Northampton Saints as soon as possible. “The other matches scheduled for Saturday and Sunday will go ahead as planned, with Premiership clubs joining their supporters to recognize the life and service of Queen Elizabeth. There will be a minute’s silence before the start of each match. All players and coaches will be asked to wear black armbands.” Luke Baker9 September 2022 13:15 1662725407
Cricket, rugby and golf are yet to make postponement decisions
It is unclear whether England’s Test cricket against South Africa will go ahead, or whether Saturday’s PGA Golf Championship play will go ahead, although the assumption this morning was that it would. The Rugby Union Premiership season is set to kick off tonight with matches scheduled for 19:45 BST. Yesterday the governing body said there would be a statement on the weekend’s games today, but nothing has been released and as the day goes on the closer they get. Elsewhere, the British Elite Ice Hockey League said the weekend’s season-opening games would go ahead as planned. Michael Jones September 9, 2022 1:10 p.m 1662725107
Midweek football matches are expected to be held
Midweek European fixtures are set to go ahead despite postponements across the domestic football pyramid this weekend. Discussions are still taking place, but the current view is that if the games can practically go ahead, then they should. Michael Jones September 9, 2022 1:05 p.m 1662724807
BHA chief executive explains decision to extend race cancellation
Julie Harrington, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), explained why they decided to extend the cancellation of horse racing to include Saturday. He said: “Her Majesty the Queen’s affinity and connection with British racing has been enduring and unique, and many of our sport’s participants have a close, direct relationship with her. Out of respect for this, and in sympathy with her family, including King Charles III, the sport took the decision to continue the suspension until Saturday. “The return of racing on Sunday will see the running of the Cazoo St Leger, one of Britain’s five Classic races and a race won by the Queen on her Dunfermline filly in 1977. It will also give the sport and supporters of paying her respects to His Majesty, for the contribution she has made in highlighting the sport and for the match to express her deep gratitude and condolences to her family.” Michael Jones September 9, 2022 1:00 p.m
