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40 updates01TopFormer world champion Ruiz Jr loses comeback fightAmerican heavyweight Andy Ruiz Jr, who shocked Anthony Joshua in 2019 to take his world titles, loses comeback fight to Poland's Damian Knyba.02TopTaylor v Pili - Irish icon's farewell fight predictionsFigures from the boxing world give their predictions for Katie Taylor's farewell fight against Flora Pili in Dublin on Saturday. .03TopIs 'disruptor' Antonelli winning hearts in Italy, where Ferrari is F1?BBC Sport heads to Monza to find out if Italians want Kimi Antonelli to win the F1 title or if it is all about Ferrari.04FootballFlex your football brain with our daily quizzesTest your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.05TopAJ's ex-trainer on wait for Fury clash: 'It's not anybody else's business!'Anthony Joshua's former trainer Robert McCracken insists it's not "anybody else's business" whether the former unified world champion wants to proceed with a heavyweight super-fight against Tyson Fury.06TopHeyzoom looks to bounce back to winning ways at AscotWe have a busy day’s racing on Saturday with flat action from Ascot and Newcastle, live on Sky Sports Racing...07FootballMan Utd made midfield recruitment summer priority - what happens now?Michael Carrick says Manchester United have balance in their midfield following a £150m summer recruitment campaign - so who plays?08FootballPutellas debut as London City beat Man Utd in openerAlexia Putellas makes her London City Lionesses debut as the home side beat Manchester United 2-1 in the first game of the Women's Super League season.09TopWilliams sisters’ US Open return ends in heartbreak with third-set tie-break defeatAmerican duo lose 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(7) to Maya Joint and Chan Hao-chingSerena and Venus crash out of women’s doubles in first roundIn the end, after so much toil and admirable fight, defeat came swiftly for one of the greatest doubles teams to ever share a tennis court. Upon their return to prime time in New York, Venus and Serena Williams fought desperately to overturn the various deficits they found themselves in over three hours inside a thunderous Arthur Ashe Stadium.They came close. The Williams sisters had clawed their way back into the match after trailing a 1-4 in their final set against Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint, and they established a 5-0 lead in the third set tie-break. Just as they appeared to be on the verge of victory, they were brushed aside, losing 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (7) in the first round of the US Open. Continue reading...10TennisWilliams sisters exit US Open but excite - what does future hold?Serena and Venus Williams may have lost in their US Open doubles return, but the veteran pair proved they can still compete on an entertaining night in New York.11TennisWilliams sisters exit US Open but excite - what does future hold?Serena and Venus Williams may have lost in their US Open doubles return, but the veteran pair proved they can still compete on an entertaining night in New York.12BasketballBen Simmons handed NBA lifeline in one-year deal with Sacramento KingsAustralian returns on AU$4.9m contract after season on sidelinesFormer No 1 pick hopes to reignite basketball career with fourth clubAustralian former No 1 overall draft pick Ben Simmons has taken a significant step towards resurrecting his NBA career, agreeing a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.The Melbourne-born guard returns on a US$3.5m (AU$4.9m) contract after sitting out the entire 2025-26 campaign while rehabilitating back and leg injuries that have hampered him in recent years. Continue reading...13TennisSerena and Venus Williams suffer agonising US Open doubles defeatSerena and Venus Williams fell to defeat to Maya Joint and Chan Hao-Ching in a heart breaking US Open women's doubles first-round clash.14TennisUS Open scores: Fritz, Gauff, Swiatek in action from 4pm15TopCameron Myers shines in star-studded field to win 1500m at Diamond League finalAustralian beats Olympic champs Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Cole HockerPole vaulter Kurtis Marschall soars over 5.82m to finish third in BrusselsMiddle-distance runner Cameron Myers has become only the eighth Australian to win a Diamond League final crown with victory in the men’s 1500m in Brussels.The 20-year-old claimed one of the biggest wins of his career to date as he beat a star-studded field that included Olympic champions Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Cole Hocker to continue his own meteoric rise. Continue reading...16TopGreaves becomes first woman to win match on European TourBeau Greaves makes darts history by beating Daryl Gurney at the Czech Open to become the first woman to win a match on the European Tour.17TopGreaves becomes first woman to win match on European TourBeau Greaves makes darts history by beating Daryl Gurney at the Czech Open to become the first woman to win a match on the European Tour.18TennisImproving Alcaraz underlines title credentials in wide-open drawDefending champion Carlos Alcaraz underlines his US Open title credentials by sweeping aside Wu Yibing to reach the fourth round as the draw opens up further.19TennisImproving Alcaraz underlines title credentials in wide-open drawDefending champion Carlos Alcaraz underlines his US Open title credentials by sweeping aside Wu Yibing to reach the fourth round as the draw opens up further.20FootballIsak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to LiverpoolHas the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?21FootballRicharlison omission not my decision - De ZerbiTottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says it was not his decision to leave Richarlison out of the club's Premier League squad.22FootballRicharlison omission not my decision - De ZerbiTottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says it was not his decision to leave Richarlison out of the club's Premier League squad.23FootballJosé Mourinho sick as a Parrott as Real Madrid sunk by Real Betis and Irish supersubMbappé sees late penalty saved by VallesPSG are beaten by league leaders MonacoReal Madrid’s perfect start in La Liga ended on Friday when Real Betis beat them 1-0, with the substitute Troy Parrott scoring nine minutes from time and goalkeeper Álvaro Valles saving a stoppage-time penalty from Kylian Mbappé.The clash began at a high tempo but the pace dropped after the interval in the heat in Seville. The Republic of Ireland star Parrott, introduced in the 68th minute, broke the deadlock in the 81st when he reacted quickly after Thibaut Courtois parried a header into his path. Continue reading...24Tennis'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smellAryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.25Tennis'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smellAryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.26FootballParrott fires Real Betis to win over Real MadridTroy Parrott scores the only goal of the game and Kylian Mbappe misses an injury-time penalty as Real Betis beat Real Madrid 1-0 in La Liga.27FootballParrott fires Real Betis to win over Real MadridTroy Parrott scores the only goal of the game and Kylian Mbappe misses an injury-time penalty as Real Betis beat Real Madrid 1-0 in La Liga.28FootballHow London City proved they can live up to the hypeThere was an expectation on London City Lionesses to live up to the hype and deliver in the Women's Super League's season opener - and they did.29FootballFirst win as Liverpool boss 'feels good' - IraolaLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said it "feels good" to pick up his first victory in charge as his side beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road.30TopLeigh seal top-six spot as St Helens fail to make play-offsLeigh Leopards secure a Super League top-six finish by thrashing St Helens, ending Saints' hopes of reaching the play-offs.31TopLeigh seal top-six spot as St Helens fail to make play-offsLeigh Leopards secure a Super League top-six finish by thrashing St Helens, ending Saints' hopes of reaching the play-offs.32Football'I thought we were excellent' - O'Neil on Liverpool defeatIpswich Town manager Gary O'Neil describes his team's performance as "excellent" despite their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Portman Road.33TennisUS Open tennis: Alcaraz beats Wu, Sabalenka, Pegula and Medvedev advance on day six – liveThe latest third-round updates from Flushing Meadows You can mail Billy and follow us on TikTok and BlueskyLeylah Fernandez has broken Pegula early, taking a 2-0 lead in the first. You might recall that Fernandez was Emma Raducanu’s opponent in the 2021 US Open final; since losing that match, the Canadian has only gone past the third round at a slam once (the 2022 French Open, where she made the quarter-finals) but has won five WTA Tour titles and is a consistent presence in the world’s top 30. So which career path would you prefer: hers or Raducanu’s?Sabalenka takes the first set 6-3, remaining dominant against an opponent who is playing decent stuff. Marta Kostyuk also claims the first set 6-3 over Alexandrova, while Sorana Cirstea has claimed the opener against Paolini by the same score. That feels like an upset, even though Cirstea is seeded higher – No 16 to Paolini’s 19. Continue reading...34Top‘Someone is smoking weed’: Sabalenka halts US Open match due to cannabis smell‘It’s tricky to handle when you’re trying to compete’Alcaraz into fourth round after straight sets victoryAryna Sabalenka briefly stopped her match at the US Open to complain about the strong smell of cannabis on her court as she comfortably reached the fourth round in New York.Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, continued her attempts to rebuild her form as she overcame a challenging test from Kamilla Rakhimova before winning 6-3, 6-4. Continue reading...35Top'Best bend I've ever run' - Hunt's strong season continues in BrusselsAmy Hunt's strong late-season form showed no signs of letting up as she clocked a season's best to finish third in the 200m at the Diamond League final in Brussels.36Top'Best bend I've ever run' - Hunt's strong season continues in BrusselsAmy Hunt's strong late-season form showed no signs of letting up as she clocked a season's best to finish third in the 200m at the Diamond League final in Brussels.37Top'Best bend I've ever run' - Hunt's strong season continues in BrusselsAmy Hunt's strong late-season form showed no signs of letting up as she clocked a season's best to finish third in the 200m at the Diamond League final in Brussels.38FootballIsak's early double gives Liverpool victory over IpswichAlexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.39FootballIsak's early double gives Liverpool victory over IpswichAlexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.40FootballIsak's early double gives Liverpool victory over IpswichAlexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.