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Arsenal kick off title defence with thumping win over Coventry

Arsenal made a flying start to their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 thumping of newly-promoted Coventry City in the season opener at the Emirates Stadium.

McIlroy heads back to range after slipping off BMW Championship pace

Rory McIlroy was heading straight to the driving range after slipping off the pace during round two of the BMW Championship in St Louis.

Man Utd agree £70m deal for Baleba

Manchester United have agreed a £70m deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.

Stokes makes impact with bat and ball for Durham

Ben Stokes hit a half-century and took two wickets for Durham against Derbyshire on day two in the Rothesay County Championship.

Inter Milan sign Jones from Liverpool

Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of Curtis Jones in a £30m (€35m) deal from Liverpool.

Root: England's bowlers don't know how good they can be

Joe Root was thrilled by the performances of his bowlers as England's pace attack dismissed Pakistan for 135 before tea, to seal a statement three-day victory in the first Test at Headingley.

Kevin Blake's York tips: Ebor Festival day four picks

Sky Sports Racing's Kevin Blake reveals a trio of picks as York's Ebor Festival concludes with yet another wildly-competitive card on day four on Saturday.

Brighton reject £60m Liverpool bid for Minteh

Brighton have rejected a £60m bid from Liverpool for winger Yankuba Minteh.

Hussain: Not trying to emulate Stokes - Root was just Root

Nasser Hussain praised Joe Root’s poised return to the captaincy after England secured a thumping three-day victory over Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley.

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Bacio blazes a trail to win York's Nunthorpe Stakes

American raider Bacio blitzed his rivals from the front to provide Wesley Ward with a first victory in the Coolmore City Of Troy Nunthorpe Stakes at York.

Russell: Sprint pole a good reminder that 'I've still got it'

George Russell admitted it was "good to remind myself I've still got it" after returning to form by taking Sprint pole for the Dutch Grand Prix.

Draper ruled out of US Open as injury absence continues

British star Jack Draper has been ruled out of the US Open as he continues to battle a bone bruise in his dominant left arm.

Doyle: Ebor test should suit Klassleader

Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle shares her expert views on the best of the action at York and Chester on Saturday, including the £500,000 Ebor Handicap.

Chelsea to host Shakhtar's Champions League home games amid ongoing exile

Shakhtar Donetsk will play their Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge this season after coming to an agreement with Chelsea to host their European matches while they remain in exile from their Donbas Arena home.

Russell claims Dutch GP Sprint pole with Antonelli, Hamilton on back foot

George Russell made the ideal start to his attempt to mount a championship fightback in the second half of the 2026 F1 season by claiming pole position for Saturday's Dutch Grand Prix Sprint as nearest title rivals Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton qualified outside the top four.

England romp to three-day win as new Test era starts in style

Joe Root won his first Test back as permanent England captain by an innings and 103 runs with Pakistan rolled for 135 before tea on day three at Headingley.

'If I replicate that, everyone is stuffed!' - Wade makes dream start in Aus

Brody Klinge set up a quarter-final showdown against Gian van Veen at the KenoGo Australian Darts Masters after a shock victory over Ross Smith in Wollongong.