Sports events in Britain called off following death of queen

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, several sporting events in Britain were called off as a mark of respect.

The announcement of the queen's death caused the organizers of the BMW PGA Championship to suspend play. Practice facilities and the course will be closed Friday.

The second test between England and South Africa at the Oval will not happen on Friday according to the England and Wales Cricket Board.

The governing body of horse racing in Britain decided to suspend the meetings on Thursday and Friday in order to remember her.

Rugby games in England and Scotland won't be played this weekend.

The final two stages of the Tour of Britain will take place over the weekend, with Friday's stage canceled.

The league said it was sad to hear of the queen's passing. It didn't say if the games would go on.

The English Football League, which runs the three divisions below the premier league, called off its games that had been scheduled to be played Friday evening and said a decision would be made on Friday morning about weekend games.

Hours after the queen's death was announced, the Manchester United game took place. Both teams wore black and the flags at the stadium were lowered as a sign of respect for the fallen.

Digital advertising was switched off and there was no pre- match music.

In other European games, a minute's silence was held.

There will be a moment of silence for Queen Elizabeth II before the first U.S. Open women's semifinal match.

People paid their respects as well.

Since 1968, when he met the queen in person at the Maracana, Brazil's greatest soccer player has had a deep admiration for her.

She has marked generations with her actions. The legacy will last a long time.

The queen undertook her duties with great wisdom, dignity and charm for 70 years.

The Welsh Rugby Union thanked the queen for her many years of service.

That's right.

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