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England player ratings: Tongue, Robinson share top spot and a ball
England player ratings: Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue take top marks after three-day victory over Pakistan in first Test Joe Root was excellent on his return to the captaincy while Harry Brook batted with maturity and Jordan Cox looked the part after replacing the injured Jacob Bethell at No 3; watch second Test, at Lord's, live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10am on Thursday (11am first ball) We rate England's players after the thumping innings win over Pakistan at Headingley as Joe Root's side took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series...
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Lazy Griff bids to bounce back at Chester
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Chester, Lingfield and Newton Abbot feature live on Saturday In Saturday's feature race on Sky Sports Racing, Lazy Griff and By The Book clash in a fascinating renewal of the Listed Chester Stakes on the Roodee; we also have competitive action from Lingfield and Newton Abbot, live from 1.55pm We have a busy day's racing on Saturday with action from Chester, Lingfield and Newton Abbot, live on Sky Sports Racing...
Wallaroos on wrong side of another Black Ferns drubbing in lopsided rivalry
Australia defeated by New Zealand 66-19 in rugby Test in Auckland Sevens star Maddison Levi unable to help end 32-year losing streak Maddison Levi has been unable to inspire the Wallaroos to a hoodoo-busting victory, the Australians falling flat in an ugly 66-19 defeat to New Zealand. At Auckland’s Go Media Stadium on Saturday, the Wallaroos – playing in their 100th Test match – were looking to beat the Black Ferns for the first time since their initial game against their rivals in 1994. Continue reading...
How much do you really know about football? Keep scrolling to beat all three of BBC Sport's daily quizzes. Today's questions, clues and answers have been set by Joe Rindl. Today's Who Am I? Guess the footballer in as few attempts as possible. After each wrong guess, you unlock a new clue. The fewer clues you need to get the right answer, the more points you score. Give us five correct answers inside five minutes. Guess today's fiendishly difficult question. You have five lives before the answer is revealed.
Fab Four and Fleming on the phone - England's first-Test takeaways
England's crushing victory over Pakistan was the ideal start to Joe Root's second reign as Test captain. The home side could not have wished for a more straightforward beginning to a new era as they look to move on from the chaos of the past year. England's innings win comes with the context of a desperate performance from Pakistan, so any judgements on progress should be reserved for now. Still, Headingley taught us some things. Here are the takeaways. Fab Four keep England in the fast lane England are rebuilding their bowling attack for two reasons.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison discusses life under boss Roberto de Zerbi and how the distraction of having five children under five at home kept him busy while he was out with a long-term injury.
Second set of twins a good distraction from injury - Maddison
The Football Interview will be available on BBC One at 12:45 every Saturday during the Premier League season, as well as on BBC iPlayer, BBC Football YouTube and the BBC Sport website and app. The first episode of the new season, available on Saturday, 22 August, sees Kelly Somers sit down with Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison. Tottenham midfielder James Maddison said he and his partner have been "in the trenches" at home with five children aged four and under during a period when he was sidelined from football with a serious knee injury.
Will Howard's two picks could jeopardize his roster spot in Pittsburgh
The Steelers' crowded house at quarterback may now have reason to become less crowded. Will Howard, a sixth-round pick in 2025 who performed well in his NFL debut a week ago, threw two interceptions on Friday night in a 17-0 loss to the Jets. For the night, Howard completed 10 of 15 passes for 74 yards in four drives. The two efforts that didn't end in turnovers were three-and-outs. "I felt really comfortable in the pocket," Howard said after the game, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN.
Rolly vs. Teofimo Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event
MMA Fighting has Rolly vs. Teofimo results for the Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez fight card and more for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on Saturday night. When the main event begins around 11 p.m. ET, check out our Rolly vs. Teofimo live round-by-round updates for our live blog of the main event. Rolly Romero puts his WBA welterweight championship on the line against Teofimo Lopez Jr., who has won six of his past seven fights. Check out Rolly vs. Teofimo results below. Rolly vs. Teofimo Main Card (DAZN PPV at 8 p.m.
Brenda Song to make Los Angeles Rams color analyst debut
The Los Angeles Rams already delivered a shakeup to their NFL preseason television booth, with Jourdan Rodrigue and Rob Havenstein taking over the color commentator duties previously held by Mina Kimes and Maurice Jones-Drew. And now, the Rams are stepping up their creativity with the analyst contributions. Stu Jackson, a beat writer for the team’s official website, reported on Friday night that actress Brenda Song will make her debut as a color analyst alongside Rodrigue, Havenstein, and play-by-play announcer J.B. Long for the Rams’ preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday.