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Rory McIlroy was delighted to revive his hopes of a second US Open title as a high-quality 68 hauled him into realistic contention on day three at Winged Foot.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis and Denver Nuggets’ pass-master Nikola Jokic are two distinctly different types of ‘unicorn’, writes Sky Sports NBA analyst Mark Deeks.

Chelsea and Liverpool has been a heated rivalry during the Premier League era but the appointment of Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge appears to have added extra spice given his exchanges with Jurgen Klopp, on the touchline and in the media, in recent months.

Liverpool have agreed a £45m deal for Wolves forward Diogo Jota, with the 23-year-old set to head to Melwood on Saturday to undergo a medical before completing the deal.

“Here comes the bride” bellows Tyson Fury from his kitchen, cue laughter from his kids and from the latest addition to his home, Sugarhill Steward.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are “working hard” in the transfer market and could make more signings before the window closes on October 5.

The latest from the first match of Dream11 IPL as defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.

Patrick Reed will go into the weekend of the 120th US Open with a one-shot lead as Winged Foot bared its teeth on a high-scoring second day in New York.

Will the United States Golf Association be tempted into a brutal course set-up after some great scores in the first round at Winged Foot? Nick Dougherty doubts it, and insists the course will be tough enough without interference…

Justin Thomas led a rare day of good scoring at Winged Foot as Rory McIlroy also made an encouraging start to the 120th US Open.