The Queen: Events across the UK are postponed or in doubt as sporting legends pay tribute to Her Majesty

England's second day of the final test against South Africa has been postponed and tributes continue to pour in as the sporting world reacts to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday that Her Majesty died peacefully at the age of 96, with members of the Royal Family traveling to Balmoral to be by her side.

The Queen was the longest reigning monarch in the UK.

Here, Stats Perform summarizes the impact of his death on sporting events and selects tributes from some of the biggest names in sport.

Postponements announced, with weekend fixtures likely to be impacted

The England and Wales Cricket Board have confirmed that the second day of the third Test against South Africa will not take place on Friday.

There was no game on Thursday at The Oval due to inclement weather, and the tiebreaker will not resume on Friday as scheduled.

The ECB said an update would be provided "in due course" for weekend matches and beyond.

Friday's game at the BMW PGA Championship has also been suspended, with no word yet on whether the tournament will continue over the weekend.

The Europa League matches involving Manchester United and Arsenal, as well as West Ham's Europa Conference League match all took place on Thursday. Each match featured a moment of silence, while the players wore black armbands in tribute.

There has been no confirmation as to whether Premier League games will take place this weekend, although the English Football League canceled two games on Friday as a 'show of respect'.< /p>

Norwich City were due to visit Burnley in the Championship on Friday, while Tranmere Rovers and Stockport Country were due to meet in League Two.

Northampton Saints' Premiership Rugby Cup clash with Saracens on Thursday has been postponed, but Leeds Rhinos' Super League game against Catalans Dragons on Friday is still scheduled.

Leading bodies and teams announce "one of the most respected personalities in the world"

The Premier League said it was "deeply saddened" to learn of the Queen's passing, while England's biggest football clubs expressed their grief.

A statement from Manchester United reads: "Manchester United shares the grief of the whole nation. The club recognizes his immense contribution to public life, including sport, here in the UK, across the Commonwealth and the world."

Premier League champions Manchester City expressed their "sincere condolences" to the Royal Family and said "Her Majesty's dedication and service has been exemplary".

Chelsea said they "joined those in mourning in the UK and around the world", while Liverpool also expressed sadness at the Queen's death.

The Football Association (FA) also joined in the tributes.

The Queen presented the Jules Rimet Trophy to Bobby Moore after England's World Cup final triumph over West Germany at Wembley in 1966.

Meanwhile, she recently told the women's football team - the Lionesses - that their home triumph at Euro 2022 would be "an inspiration to the girls and women of today , and for future generations".

The FA issued a statement on Twitter: "We have sent our deepest condolences to our Chairman, HRH The Duke of Cambridge and the entire Royal Family on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join our nation in mourning its loss."

In tennis, a minute of silence will be held at the US Open, while the ATP and WTA tours will pay tribute.

The US Open will pay tribute to Her Majesty with a photo montage and a minute's silence ahead of the first women's singles semi-final between Ons Jabeur and Caroline Garcia at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Meanwhile, the ATP and WTA tweeted: "We are saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We are grateful for her contribution to tennis, and our thoughts and condolences go out to the British royal family."

Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali offered his "deepest condolences" to the Royal Family, while UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said: "UEFA and European football are truly saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one of the most respected personalities in the world."

Beckham and Pelé lead sports tributes

The sports world was quick to pay tribute to the Queen, with the likes of Pelé, Roger Federer and David Beckham all sharing their memories of her.

Pelé, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, tweeted: "I've been a huge fan of Queen Elizabeth II since the first time I saw her in person, in 1968, when she came to Brazil to show our love for football and experience the magic of a jam-packed Maracana.

"His deeds marked generations. This legacy will last forever."

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