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The Independent says Australian Open organisers insist world number one Novak Djokovic has not benefited from “special favour” after being granted a medical exemption from being vaccinated against Covid-19.

The Metro says Liverpool have requested for their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Arsenal on Thursday to be postponed due to rising Covid cases.

BBC News says Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says Harry Kane is “totally involved” in his project at the club after it appeared the striker would leave last summer.

The Daily Record says Scotland’s top flight are considering an emergency plan to bring back the ‘five substitutes’ rule for the second half of the season amid fears that Covid could wreak havoc with the remaining fixture list.

The Independent says Andy Murray has jested with doubles partner Liam Broady about a comment he made about the British star while practicing with Emma Raducanu.

Sky Sports says Luke Shaw has questioned Man United’s intensity and motivation after its defeat to Wolves while Jamie Redknapp described the performance as “so poor”.

BBC Sport says Peter Wright produced a sensational comeback to beat Michael Smith in a thrilling final of the PDC World Darts Championship.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Antonio Brown has sensationally left the team after he walked out of their game against the New York Jets.

Last night’s Chelsea v Liverpool match was a thrilling return to football at its finest, but despite a flurry of goals in the first half, there were no winners at the end of the match.

Pep Guardiola says the Premier League title race is far from over despite Wednesday’s win over Brentford seeing Man City go eight points clear. 

The NFL announced that John Madden age was 85 died in his sleep and those who knew him have led with tributes to NFL legend.

The Independent says England surrendered the Ashes in embarrassing fashion in Melbourne blitzed for 68 all out in their second innings to slump 3-0 behind in just 12 days of cricket.

Most people spend the morning rushing around getting ready for work, or sleep until the last minute before they have to wake up – but others choose to go for a run.

The Year In Review 2021 – December – Diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics

The Year In Review 2021 – July – Tokyo 2020 Olympic fever and Europe’s deadliest floods! The month was defined by sport and climate tragedies – including Europe flooding.

The Year In Review 2021 – June – England’s Euro 2020 glory! June was dominated by football as England made it all the way to the finals of the Euros 2020.

The Year In Review 2021 – May: The month saw a drastic escalation in the Israel-Palestine deadly violence & Chelsea beat Man City to win the Champions League.

The Year In Review 2021 – April – The month was defined by the European SUper League (ESL) as well as the deaths of Prince Philip and screen legend Helen McCrory.

A look back on the biggest, most shocking sporting moments of 2021 – with many 2020 Sports Events finally happening following a year of Covid-related postponements.

The Guardian says Barcelona have agreed an initial €55m (£46.7m) deal to sign Ferran Torres from Manchester City, with additional clauses that could take the fee to €65m.

BBC News says Arsenal will face Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, while Chelsea will meet Tottenham.

The Guardian says the NHL will not send its players to compete in the men’s ice hockey tournament at the Beijing Olympics due to Covid-19.

The Independent says Thomas Tuchel has urged the public not to start a witch hunt against unvaccinated Premier League players.

The Metro says Mikel Arteta says it was a ‘beautiful moment’ to see Charlie Patino score on his Arsenal debut in their 5-1 win over Sunderland.

SKY Sports says Eddie Nketiah scored a hat-trick to steer Arsenal past Sunderland and into the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 5-1 victory.