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World Test Championship  
‘Chokers? This win squashes that’: Bavuma hopes victory can unite South Africa
‘Chokers? This win squashes that’: Bavuma hopes victory can unite South Africa
Premiership final  
Russell inspires Bath to title despite late Leicester fightback
Tennis  
Raducanu pulls out of Berlin Open with ‘lingering’ back problem
Football  
Gyökeres ready to snub Manchester United for ‘dream’ Arsenal move
Formula One  
Verstappen lashes out at critics after Russell snatches Canadian GP pole
US Open  
McIlroy says he ‘didn’t really care’ about making cut at Oakmont
The best of the week
The reader interview  
Luke Rowe on life in the peloton, cobbles and training ride cafes
Luke Rowe on life in the peloton, cobbles and training ride cafes
World Test Championship  
Bavuma’s brave team make giant leap for South African Test cricket
Bavuma’s brave team make giant leap for South African Test cricket
David Squires on …  
Infantino’s Club World Cup buildup in the land of Trump
Infantino’s Club World Cup buildup in the land of Trump
Athletics  
How Kipyegon hopes to make history and run sub-four minute mile
How Kipyegon hopes to make history and run sub-four minute mile
Media  
Sky Sports News’ golden age at an end as rival platforms turn up the volume
Sky Sports News’ golden age at an end as rival platforms turn up the volume
French Open  
Paris triumph is proof of Gauff’s maturity on the biggest stages
Paris triumph is proof of Gauff’s maturity on the biggest stages
 
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Comment and analysis
Postecoglou’s triumphant sacking holds key to modern football
Postecoglou’s triumphant sacking holds key to modern football
Jonathan Liew
The Australian’s fluctuating fortunes at Spurs expose how much the game has become an act of persuasion
Need for speed: how sport’s risk takers recognise deadly danger and do it anyway
Emma John
The worst sports film? I asked Blatter about United Passions
Sean Ingle
Watch and listen
Tuchel: Bellingham can intimidate teammates and leave my mum repulsed
Football  
Tuchel: Bellingham can intimidate teammates and leave my mum repulsed
Thomas Tuchel has praised Jude Bellingham's ability but said that he also wants the Real Madrid midfielder to channel his 'fire' correctly
Football Weekly Extra  
Is football ready for the Club World Cup?
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