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Aston Villa v Sheffield United will kick off the Prjoect restart in the English Premier League tonight.It is the first of 92 league games that will be packed into a frantic 40 days before the season concludes on 26 July.Fixtures will be played behind closed doors as one of a host of measures to prevent any further cases of the virus.A minute's silence to remember those who have died with coronavirus will be held before the first matches, while heart-shaped badges in tribute to frontline NHS staff will also be worn on kits.For the first 12 matches of the restarted campaign, all player names on the back of shirts will be replaced by "Black Lives Matter".

Real Madrid resumed their campaign by marking boss Zinedine Zidane's 200th game in charge with a win over Eibar in somewhat unusual surroundings.

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In your Sunday morning sport, the Blues get one over the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Aotearoa, Xander Schauffele leads by one going into the final round at the Charles Shwarb Challenge and good luck to all those taking on the virtual Comrades Marathon today!

Super Rugby returns with a bang

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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury bout tipped to be a classic

In your sport this morning. Golf courses around the country will reopen this morning after the Department of Sport and Recreation gave them the green light and Super Rugby Aotearoa gets underway today when the Highlanders face the Chiefs this morning.

In your 17h30 update - Government has essentially given the PSL and its teams the green light to return to training. Football Return to Training Protocol has been approved, although clubs will have to adhere to strict hygiene and safety protocols. Teams and staff will have to undergo Covid-19 tests before resuming training at their respective grounds.

Players and coaching staff will not be required to a wear mask at stadiums when the Premier League restarts.

In your 17h30 update - 2019 Comrades Marathon winner Edward Mothibi says he's disappointed to miss out on a chance to defend his title this year but he's looking forward to getting involved in the virtual Comrades Marathon this weekend. Lastly John Smit will be involved in a Zoom chat with Author and Historian Dr Dean Allen this evening.

Lisbon is the favourite to host an eight-team Champions League knockout tournament in August, if it is given the go-ahead by governing body Uefa.