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Jenny Shin took a five-shot lead at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open on Friday, as Lottie Woad, Charley Hull and Nelly Korda again toiled with the windy conditions at Dundonald Links.Lauren Coughlin, who had joined Shin as the overnight co-leader at six under par, also struggled, going two over par in her front nine holes, before returning to the clubhouse at level par, to move to four under through 36 holes. Despite a bumpy start, posting a bogey on the first, Shin, capitalised on her momentum from what was a sensational opening-round 66, to shoot a five-under par 67…

Formula 1 bosses are in talks with organisers of the Malaysian Grand Prix to see the Sepang race make a surprise return to the calendar this year as a stand-in event.Sky Sports F1 understands F1 was close to announcing the Bahrain Grand Prix back onto the schedule in early October, only for conflict in the Middle East to increase in recent weeks. Given the current situation, F1 is now considering slotting Malaysia into the schedule on October 4 – in between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 26 and the Singapore Grand Prix on October 11. Sepang Circuit organisers were…

Former Australia batter Aaron Finch likened England’s recent coaching and captaincy upheaval to a ‘circus’ and says many Australians have been watching things unfold from afar ‘giggling’ at their old rivals.Ben Stokes sensationally announced his retirement from international cricket during his side’s final Test match of their series defeat by New Zealand in June, with head coach Brendon McCullum later dismissed as head coach of the red-ball side. The Test side are therefore set for major changes amid a slump in form, having lost seven of their last nine matches. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player…

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the FA with misconduct and potentially bringing the game into disrepute over the ‘Spygate’ scandal.The EFL expelled Southampton from the Championship play-offs in May and handed the club a four-point deduction for the 2026/27 season after they admitted “multiple breaches” relating to the unauthorised filming of their opponents’ training, including before their semi-final against Middlesbrough. Southampton beat Middlesbrough and were due to play Hull City in the play-off final before Boro were reinstated. Southampton appealed the decision, but the punishments were upheld by a League Arbitration Panel. During the Spygate hearing,…

Mardle: Menzies' greatest moment – he knows he can handle anything now

With the sixth season of The Hundred getting under way on Tuesday, live in full on Sky Sports, here is the key info about each team and some of the players to look out for…Birmingham PhoenixHead coaches: Shane Bond (men) / Ali Maiden (women)Captains: Jacob Bethell (men) / Ellyse Perry (women)Home ground: Edgbaston Women’s squad (overseas players in bold): Alice Capsey (£130,000), Ellyse Perry (£100,000), Linsey Smith (£100,000), Lauren Filer (£95,000), Tammy Beaumont (£70,000), Davina Perrin (£50,000), Alana King (£37,500), Jemima Spence (£37,500), Eva Gray (£30,000), Emma Lamb (£27,500), Phoebe Brett (£27,500), Esmae MacGregor (£16,000), Annerie Dercksen (£15,000), Eve O’Neill…

Sam Burns leads by two heading into the final round of The Open, with the likes of Bryson DeChambeau and defending champion Scottie Scheffler among the chasing pack; Rory McIlroy resumes eight behind as he searches for a second win of the season; watch The Open live on Sky Sports

Highlights from the second round of The 154th Open Championship from Royal Birkdale.

Live Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler looking to build on solid starts at The Open; Rory McIlroy chases a better second round at Royal Birkdale; watch live throughout the week on Sky Sports Golf, with bonus coverage on Sky Sports+

Thomas Tuchel says he will stay on to lead England into Euro 2028 despite their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.England were denied a spot in the nation’s first World Cup final since 1966 as Argentina came from behind to beat Tuchel’s side in Atlanta. Anthony Gordon put England in dreamland before Argentina took control, with Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez breaking English hearts late on. Tuchel, who was appointed head coach in January 2025, penned an extension on his initial deal earlier this year through to Euro 2028. The tournament will be co-hosted by England, Wales, Scotland and…