Fan protests, struggling form and goalless runs. Not the ideal preparation for Scottish teams returning to European action.

Great Britain’s Sonay Kartal recorded the biggest win of her career with a three-set victory over world No 5 Mirra Andreeva in the last 16 of the China Open.

Paul Merson says he is concerned that the buzz and excitement is being taken out of football as he calls for former footballers to help improve VAR decisions after another weekend of controversial calls in the Premier League.

England are on the “right track” for the “pinnacle of the women’s game” ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa, insists head coach Charlotte Edwards.

McLaren get their second – and more straightforward – chance to clinch the 2025 Constructors’ Championship in the Singapore Grand Prix as they bid to make up for their disappointing showing in Azerbaijan.

This week’s Between the Lines weighs up whether Liverpool’s back-to-back defeats against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray are merely a blip or a sign of more serious issues.

Wigan Warriors have claimed Leigh Leopards do not intend to fulfil Friday’s Super League semi-final due to a dispute over ticket allocation.

Jannik Sinner secured his second China Open title in three years and third tournament victory of 2025 with a straight-sets win over a game Lerner Tien in Beijing.

Sky Sports’ Charles Dagnall has his say on England’s prospects at the Women’s World Cup, saying the return to fitness of Heather Knight is key and hailing the development of seamer Lauren Bell.

French veteran Gael Monfils has announced he will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season.