Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to help their local communities – and find new ways to amuse themselves – during the coronavirus pandemic.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from May 9.
Football
Old Trafford had a mobile coronavirus testing unit in operation over the last few days, a Department of Health & Social Care led project, operated by Army personnel.
Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire welcome a baby girl into the world.
Leicester and England midfielder James Maddison won the ePremier League by thrashing Sheffield United’s John Egan 5-1 in the final.
He just had to score with himself! 😂@Madders10 nets #lcfc's 5️⃣th in the #ePremierLeague Final 🔵 pic.twitter.com/7KqVAg2v1p — Leicester City (@LCFC) May 9, 2020
Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi was training hard.
A career in management beckons for former striker Peter Crouch.
5a side between spurs and Liverpool players from my time Gomez king modric bale van der vaart Sub – Defoe Reina Carragher Gerrard Alonso Torres Sub- Fowler Who wins ? — Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) May 9, 2020
Something his former England team-mate Gary Neville had little joy with…
Asking the wrong bloke mate. https://t.co/ttMHD08jk0 — Gary Neville (@GNev2) May 9, 2020
Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure was reminiscing about his time at the club, two years after leaving.
A day I will never forget ☺️ I can’t wait to come back to see everyone 💙 https://t.co/e60oHz6wFS — Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) May 9, 2020
Liverpool duo James Milner and Andy Robertson reveal their love for sitcom Gavin & Stacey.
Is this list tidy, or are we both plonkers? You decide 😂#thistimenextyear#sitcomgoatlist Full video: https://t.co/zQBq1CBlfc pic.twitter.com/1HF61OvUaF — James Milner (@JamesMilner) May 9, 2020
Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie is excited for the return of UFC tonight.
Anyone else buzzing for the ufc tonight?? Card is stackedddd😍 — Oli McBurnie (@oli_mcburnie) May 9, 2020
Arsenal defender David Luiz turned into Mr Motivator.
https://t.co/07Xj0b6bFqThe Geezer Workout live – Sabadão — David Luiz (@DavidLuiz_4) May 9, 2020
Watford defender Christian Kabasele was sticking to Government guidelines!
No one #SocialDistanacing 🤷🏾♂️ https://t.co/NN3OvGnOoF — Christian Kabasele (@chriskabasele27) May 9, 2020
Cricket
England and Surrey all-rounder raised over £3000 for the NHS through an auction with a range of prizes, including a net session with himself for four people.
Winning Bid is – £3120 Raised for the amazing @HelpThemHelpUs_ Thank you for your generosity. Stay Safe Everyone 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/vftngUGJQ2 — Sam Curran (@CurranSM) May 9, 2020
Kevin Pietersen was swinging hard, this time with a golf club and not a cricket bat!
PURE #SwingWell #TrainWell pic.twitter.com/ir5pIEVR00 — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) May 9, 2020
Golf
Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston was on his bike, doing a virtual ride from Tottenham to Arsenal for charity.
And I’m off! 🚴 Virtually cycling the Tottenham to @Arsenal leg of the @WorldinMotion_ #CycleThe92 charity bike ride 💪 pic.twitter.com/7mvvLypJC8 — Andrew 'Beef' Johnston (@BeefGolf) May 9, 2020
Tennis
Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Garbine Muguruza was enjoying the weekend.
WeekendFinde pic.twitter.com/ZuinPjccW8 — Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) May 9, 2020
