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Captain Joe Root says England’s ability to win the first Test against Pakistan despite a below-par display for the first three days has swelled the squad’s confidence.

Hull FC’s fixture against Castleford Tigers this weekend has been postponed after their positive tests for coronavirus, while Salford’s game against Catalans Dragons has also been postponed by the Super League.

The Masters will go ahead in November without patrons lining the course at Augusta National.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed that this summer’s shortened domestic season will culminate with Vitality Blast Finals Day at Edgbaston on Saturday, October 3.

Captain Joe Root says James Anderson is ‘likely’ to play in the second Test for England, who have included uncapped seamer Ollie Robinson in a 14-man squad.

Dillian Whyte’s mandatory right to a WBC title shot against Tyson Fury can’t be “dismissed” and the fight “has to happen” in 2021, says promoter Eddie Hearn.

Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara would love to play for Jurgen Klopp, reports Kaveh Solhekol, but Liverpool are not currently looking to strengthen in midfield.

Neil Lennon has strongly condemned Boli Bolingoli’s “selfish” behaviour after his trip to Spain resulted in Celtic’s next two Scottish Premiership fixtures being postponed.

West Ham have dismissed reports they have received a £50m bid from Chelsea for Declan Rice.

Women’s sport is ripe for incredible growth and the disruption from coronavirus will be just a short-term “blip”, says UK Sport chief executive Sally Munday.