TEN SOVEREIGNS (9-2) proved he's the real deal with a stunning victory in the July Cup. Fast ground and front-running did the trick for Aidan O'Brien's speedster, who turned Royal Ascot form around with Advertise in extraordinary fashion. Smashed into 9-2 from 9-1 last night, backers would never have had a moment's doubt as the son of No Nay Never catapulted away […]

MANCHESTER UNITED have lost teenage goalscoring sensation Mipo Odubeko – after the youngster snubbed a new deal. The Republic of Ireland Under-17 international scored 35 goals for United's academy side last season. Seen as one of the club's hottest prospects, the Nigerian-born 16-year-old was due to sign a new contract on July 1. But after talks with the club the […]

AARON WAN-BISSAKA has been left on the bench for Manchester United's opening pre-season clash. But club captain Ashley Young and defender Phil Jones have been given the nod for the game against Perth Glory. United fans were hoping to see their new £50million summer signing in action for the first time following his arrival from Crystal Palace. His summer exploits […]

Tottenham are challenging north London rivals Arsenal for Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba. The Gunners were set to secure a 30m euro (£27m) deal for the 18-year-old that was to see him loaned back to the Ligue 1 club next season. The deal was in instalments and would not have had a big impact on Arsenal’s restricted £45m summer budget. But […]

Sky Sports analyst Jamesie O’Connor looks ahead to Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final between Cork and Kilkenny. In all my time following hurling, I don’t ever remember a team scoring 40 points. But that’s exactly what the Rebels did in last weekend’s 1-40 to 0-20 win over Westmeath. That’s some shooting. We saw last year that third spot isn’t a bad place […]

NOVAK DJOKOVIC is just two matches away from retaining his Wimbledon title as he faces Roberto Bautista Agut. Victory over the Spaniard on Centre Court would set up a much anticipated final against either Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer. When is Djokovic vs Bautista Agut? Djokovic takes on Bautista Agut on Friday, July 12. Play is scheduled to start at […]

FIFA is doubling its minimum ban for racist incidents to 10 games and will allow players to make victim statements and participate in the proceedings, world football's governing body has announced. Stricter punishments against racism and other discriminatory behaviour was a key part of FIFA's updated disciplinary code which takes effect from Monday. FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Football’s governing body […]

ONE of football’s most famous nicknames has been consigned to the dustbin — certainly inside Chelsea’s dressing room. Frank Lampard, the man formerly known as Lamps, is now very much the boss. Cesar Azpilicueta, 29, starred alongside Lampard during his Chelsea playing days and started the new gaffer’s first match, a 1-1 draw against Bohemians in Dublin on Wednesday. Asked […]

THE glorious caravan rolls on as Newmarket hosts the second day of its July Meeting. It's the turn of the flying fillies with the Group 1 Falmouth taking centre stage, and we've got all you need know right here. Race 1 – 1.50 Bet365 Handicap There's nothing like a minefield to get punters off to the most puzzling of starts, […]

LEE BOWYER took Charlton on a night out in Marbella after their bizarre pre-season friendly. The Addicks, newly promoted to the Championship, attended the luxury La Sala restaurant after farcical scenes in their first warm-up match. Bowyer's side are currently based in Malaga for their training camp. And Charlton took on Romanian top-flight team Gaz Metan Medias to get into […]