Commonwealth Games talking points with new sports and home hopes in Birmingham
The 2022 Commonwealth Games get underway at the end of July as Birmingham prepares to welcome 72 nations across two weeks of action.
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Chases and turns: Five talking points from Sri Lanka-Pakistan series
Here are the five talking points from the Pakistan tour: 1) Skipper Babar Azam extended his prolific run of form to almost single-handedly drive the tourists in the two-match series. Azam's knocks of 119 and 55 powered the team to an opening win after they chased down a Galle record of 342. He hit 81 in Pakistan's mammoth chase of 508 in the second Test but it was a lone fight against an inspired Sri Lankan spin attack.
Fourth time lucky for England? – Talking points ahead of Sweden semi-final
England face Sweden on Tuesday for a place in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley five days later.
Formula E's coming home - 5 talking points ahead of World Championship's London double-header this weekend
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship comes rolling into London this week for the electric-racing Championship’s flagship race in the capital. The Championship is set to bring the wheel-to-wheel action to London’s Docklands with a unique track which will go through the ExCeL London.
5 talking points | How brave Banyana Banyana conquered the continent
Bayana Banyana were crowned deserved winners of the Women's African Cup on Saturday evening in Rabat, Morocco when they defeated the hosts 2-1 in the final of the competition.
Friday's Super League talking points
We take a look at the team news and what is being said as Hull FC take on Castleford Tigers while Warrington Wolves welcome Hull KR. Hull FC vs Castleford Tigers, Sky Sports Arena, 8pm
Chelsea 1-1 Charlotte FC (3-5 pens): 5 talking points as Sterling makes his Blues bow
Raheem Sterling netted his first Chelsea goal but saw his side beaten 5-3 on penalties by Charlotte FC.
Arsenal beat Orlando City as Gabriel Jesus' new role becomes clear - 5 talking points
Arsenal continued their perfect pre-season with a hard fought 3-1 victory over Orlando City.