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The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) says it has tentatively approved December 22 as the start date for the 2020/21 season with a reduced 72-game schedule.

Phil Foden has been recalled to the England squad by manager Gareth Southgate, but Mason Greenwood’s exile continues.

Neil Lennon conceded there needs to be a culture change at Celtic after his side suffered an “unacceptable” 4-1 defeat at home to Sparta Prague to leave their Europa League hopes hanging by a thread.

As far back as 2016 when Anthony Joshua first became world heavyweight champion there were talks about how he could unlock the door to a Chinese audience, a largely unrealised potential market where boxing is a developing industry.

Manchester United looked to be heading upwards when they qualified for the Champions League following a strong end to the 2019/20 season. Fast-forward three months and they are 15th in the Premier League and reeling from an embarrassing defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir.

Over-by-over commentary and in-play video clips from Qualifier 1, in Dubai. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.

Saudi Arabia will join the Formula 1 calendar with a night race in the 2021 season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer retains the support of Manchester United and is still seen as a long-term appointment, Sky Sports News has been told.

Sheffield Wednesday have had their points deduction for breaching EFL spending rules halved from 12 to six.