Summary

  • Zodiakos wins first UK horse race since 17 March as elite sport returns

  • Jockeys wearing masks for 10 races at Newcastle's all-weather course

  • Snooker also returns as Judd Trump competes in Milton Keynes

  • World number one Judd Trump secures a 3-0 win over David Grace

  • Both snooker and racing behind closed doors and following strict safety guidelines

  1. How snooker will make its returnpublished at 09:01 British Summer Time 1 June 2020

    Snooker is one of the first sports to return, with the Championship League in Milton Keynes starting today,

    Star names including world champion Judd Trump, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and Neil Robertson have all entered, with matches taking place behind closed doors and broadcast free-to-air on ITV4.

    BBC Sport has taken a look at some of the protocols that will be in place, have a read here.

    A snooker match with the audience looking onImage source, Getty Images
  2. Sport allowed to returnpublished at 08:56 British Summer Time 1 June 2020

    Domestic competitive sport behind closed doors will be allowed from Monday, the UK government says.

    The 'phase three' guidance paves the way for live sport to return on 1 June for the first time since mid-March.

    It is up to individual sports to assess the risk, and consult athletes, coaches and support staff.

    Horse racing and snooker will each resume competitive action on Monday, while the Premier League is due to restart on 17 June.

    Read more here.

    A footballer trainingImage source, Getty Images
  3. British Basketball League cancelledpublished at 08:53 British Summer Time 1 June 2020

    The British Basketball League (BBL) has cancelled the remainder of its season due to coronavirus with no winner of the championship title.

    According to a BBL statement, member clubs unanimously agreed “there was no viable option” to complete the season “in a safe and meaningful manner”.

    The season was postponed on 17 March with 37 BBL regular season games and 42 Women’s BBL games left to play.

    A basketball player shoots the ballImage source, Getty Images
  4. Welcomepublished at 08:50 British Summer Time 1 June 2020

    Good morning. We will bring you all the latest updates as elite sport is allowed to return behind closed doors.