September 1st, 2021
Tamim opts out of T20 World Cup
Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has opted out of this year’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, citing a lack of game time as he continues to recover from a knee injury.
Top 100 dunks of 2020-21
The NBA off-season is still trudging on. Trade rumours have dwindled (unless you’re Ben Simmons) and free-agent signings have all but dried up.
Racing League finale: Key title match-ups
It is all still to play for in the Racing League as the inaugural team-based competition enters the final round at Newcastle on Thursday, live on Sky Sports Racing.
How to follow the WSL on Sky Sports
The Barclays FA Women’s Super League has a new home this season on Sky Sports with up to 35 games shown exclusively live. The deal covers the next three seasons and has seen the WSL added to Sky Sports’ flagship offerings.
Ronaldo: I’m so happy to be home
Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his delight to be back “home” at Manchester United and is hungry to create more history with the club.
England v India: Virat Kohli faces questions over batting and captaincy
Virat Kohli’s aggressive leadership inspires India at times, but it looks childish when it doesn’t come off, says cricket journalist Suresh Menon.
Barcelona sign Sevilla’s Luuk de Jong as Antoine Griezmann rejoins Atletico Madrid
Summer of upheaval ends at Barcelona as Antoine Griezmann rejoins La Liga champions Atletico Madrid and striker Luuk de Jong join from Sevilla.
Kylian Mbappe: Paris St-Germain keep striker, but face losing him on a free next summer
Real Madrid failed in their attempt to sign France striker Kylian Mbappe this summer, but Paris St-Germain face losing him for nothing next year.
Transfer deadline day: Premier League spending tops £1bn but is down on previous year
Cristiano Ronaldo’s move back to Manchester United on transfer deadline day helps to push Premier League clubs’ spending past £1bn – but overall outlay has dropped.
Eduardo Camavinga: Real Madrid sign France teenager from Rennes
Real Madrid sign highly-rated France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes on a six-year deal.