It has been a solid, if unspectacular, return to the Championship for Birmingham City.

Coco Gauff is in to her first WTA Tour semi-final since winning the French Open in June after defeating Eva Lys 6-3 6-4 at the China Open to remain on course for a successful title defence.

Lando Norris says the US team’s unexpected comeback to challenge on the final day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black underlines why never giving up in sport is crucial as he bids to energise his own title bid in F1.

Leigh Leopards head coach Adrian Lam is “not ready” for 2025 to be over just yet as his side look to make more history by making it to the Super League Grand Final for the first time in the club’s existence with a semi-final victory over Wigan Warriors. 

Emily Fox plays a specialised role at Arsenal. On paper she is part of the team’s defensive unit, but more often than not her greatest contribution is to the attacking phase of games. She operates more like a winger.

Coco Gauff ended a rally with Eva Lys with an incredible drop shot to break the German in the opening set of their China Open quarter-final.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal’s strength in depth makes them better equipped to go even further in this season’s Champions League.

Team USA would “most probably” have gone on to win the Ryder Cup had Shane Lowry not sunk an emotional birdie putt at Bethpage Black on Sunday…

Ange Postecoglou could barely believe the scene during his first training sessions at Nottingham Forest. “John McGovern was running around chasing balls today and I’m going, ‘What are you doing, John? You are a legend, you don’t have to do that.’”

We have a busy day’s racing on Thursday with competitive action from Newcastle, Southwell and Chantilly live on Sky Sports Racing…