England vs Pakistan: Joe Root era given ideal start by Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue

First Rothesay Test, Headingley (day one of five)

Pakistan 171 all out: Shafique 61; Tongue 5-46, Robinson 5-51

England 112-2: Root 37*, Gay 33; Abbas 1-34

England are 59 runs behind

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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs target Man City duo Savinho and Marmoush as search for three new forwards gathers pace

Tottenham are in talks with Manchester City over a potential double deal for Savinho and Omar Marmoush.

Sky Sports News reported on Wednesday that Spurs want to sign Savinho, Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo and a centre-forward before the deadline, with Marmoush also one of their options.

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Ezri Konsa transfer news: Arsenal agree deal with Aston Villa to sign England defender

Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.

The Premier League champions have been looking for a new defender with William Saliba out for an extended period of time and Jurrien Timber also sidelined with a long-term groin problem.

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Irish Premiership: Cliftonville 'not a plaything for TIG' - Conor Devine

New Cliftonville director Conor Devine believes Champions League nights at Solitude are "not too far away" after the Toronto Investment Group‘s [TIG] takeover of the club.

Cliftonville members voted in favour of a TIG takeover on Monday, and the group have said they will invest £3million in first 36 months.

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Sheffield United could face points deduction after High Court decision

Sheffield United could incur a 12-point deduction after the company used to buy the club was placed into liquidation by the High Court on Wednesday.

COH Sports Bidco Limited (CSBL) agreed to purchase the Championship club for just over £100m in December 2024 but about £35m was still owed on the deal.

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Jamal Musiala: What is happening to Bayern Munich forward?

Bayern have confirmed there were signs of Musiala's condition before the World Cup, but they had yet to affect him playing football.

Speaking to Sky Sports, honorary president Uli Hoeness said: "We have been aware of the problems for some time. But last weekend against Leipzig was the first time it happened on the pitch and was visible to everyone.

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Los Angeles Lakers: Jeanie Buss contests siblings' plans to sell ownership stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is contesting her siblings' plans to sell the family's remaining 17.8 per cent ownership stake in the team.

Josh Kushner, the brother of US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared, and former Disney chief executive Bob Iger agreed a deal earlier this month to buy the controlling interest in the Lakers at a valuation of $12.5bn (£9.3bn) - a record for a professional sports team.

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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua negotiations enter critical week with ongoing talks about staging fight in New York

Negotiations for the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight have entered a 'critical week' with talks ongoing about staging the heavyweight clash in New York.

The British stars are set to finally share the ring this year, although an official announcement has been delayed over discussion about the location of the fight, with Madison Square Garden now emerging as the likely venue.

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Guglielmo Vicario transfer news: Juventus sign Spurs goalkeeper on loan as Emi Martinez alternative

Juventus have signed Guglielmo Vicario on an initial season-long loan from Tottenham.

The agreement also includes an £8.5m (€10m) option to buy the Spurs goalkeeper permanently.

Juventus had previously been targeting Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez but cooled their interest after a £8.5m offer was rejected by the Premier League club.

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Rodri joins Barcelona from Man City in £65m deal

Spain World Cup winner Rodri said he is ready to "feel that excitement again" after completing his move to Barcelona from Manchester City.

The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Nou Camp after Barcelona agreed to pay a fee in the region of £65m, returning to Spanish football for the first time since he left Atletico Madrid in 2019.

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