Premier League games off as ‘mark of respect’ to queen

Published September 9, 2022 2:54 AM

By STEVE DOUGLAS
AP Sports Writer

The English Premier League has postponed its round of matches as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. That adds to the cancellation of high-profile golf, cricket and horse racing events across Britain on Friday. England’s top-flight clubs held a meeting on Friday and said they wanted to “pay tribute to Her Majesty’s long and unwavering service to our country.” The English Football League — the three divisions below the Premier League — also called off their games scheduled for the weekend.

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