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The catalyst for Johan Bakayoko’s summer move to Leipzig was a conversation with Red Bull’s head of global sport. “When I had the talk with Jurgen Klopp, that was like the trigger point for me,” he explains. “Before, I wanted to go. But now, I have to go.” Bakayoko smiles when asked what exactly Klopp said to persuade him to …

The Bundesliga is back and you can watch the best of the action live on Sky Sports or stream with no contract with NOW. Every 5.30pm kick-off on Saturday – considered to be the top match in the Bundesliga – will be shown exclusively live on Sky Sports, starting with St Pauli hosting title hopefuls Borussia Dortmund – who added …

Right-handed batter Haider Ali speaks during an interview at Kent County Cricket Ground. — Screengrab via Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoard/File LONDON: Pakistan batter Haider Ali has been given a two-week bail extension by the Greater Manchester Police after a British-Pakistani woman reported him for the alleged rape at a local hotel. Haider Ali was set to appear before the police on August 20, …

England white-ball captain Harry Brook hailed Sonny Baker’s ability to put top players under pressure as the fast bowler looks to make his international debut in the ODI series against South Africa. Hampshire quick Baker has received a call-up for the three 50-over games at home to the Proteas on September 2, 4 and 7 and marked that selection with …

Worcester is our only domestic venue on Wednesday with a competitive seven-race card, live on Sky Sports Racing… 5.25 Worcester – My Gift To You and Deep Purple clash A cracking edition of this Chris Coley Big Birthday Year Handicap Chase sees My Gift To You and Deep Purple lock horns. James Owens saddles My Gift To You who bounced …

The Sky Sports Tennis experts have their say on who will come out on top at the US Open and whether Emma Raducanu could challenge. Watch the tournament exclusively live on Sky Sports between August 24 and September 7. Men’s and women’s champions Image: Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner are strong favourites to retain their US Open titles Martina Navratilova: …

England Women have taken extra motivation and inspiration from the Lionesses’ European Championship success this summer as they prepare to get their Women’s Rugby World Cup challenge on home turf under way this week. The Red Roses begin the tournament this Friday against USA with an extra spring in their step as they look to continue what has already been …

Martin Hardy from The Times and Ian Ladyman from the Daily Mail react to Alexander Isak’s latest comments on social media – a story that dominates Wednesday’s back pages. Source link

Rehan Ahmed impressed with ball and bat to fire Trent Rockets to a one-sided seven-wicket victory over Manchester Originals. The home side dominated from the outset at Trent Bridge with captain David Willey taking 3-11 – including the wickets of Jos Buttler and Rachin Ravindra – inside the first 30 balls. Ahmed then removed Phil Salt and Heinrich Klaasen as …

After Alexander Isak’s statement in response to not being allowed a move, Clinton Morrison criticised the forward’s handling of the situation and feels there is no way back for him at Newcastle. Source link