Jamie Lynch’s Futurity runner guide and big race verdict!
Ancient Wisdom and Diego Velazquez look a pair of smart two-year-olds and clash in Saturday’s epic Kameko Futurity Trophy at Doncaster. Source
Behind the Whistle: Bristol City, Derby, MK Dons decisions explained
A midweek special in Behind the Whistle, where former Premier League referee Chris Foy goes through a selection of key match decisions from the latest Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two action. Source
Wimbledon expansion plans approved by Merton Council
Wimbledon’s ambitious expansion plans – which involve building an 8,000-seater show court and 38 other grass courts – have been approved by Merton Council, who met to greenlight the move on Thursday night despite public disapproval. Source
Newcastle in limbo with Tonali still available to face Wolves
Newcastle are in an extraordinary state of limbo with midfielder Sandro Tonali set to travel with the squad for Saturday’s game against Wolves despite a 10-month ban from football hanging over him. Source
Howe: ‘We’re in limbo’ over Tonali
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the club has had no official confirmation from the Italian FA on Sandro Tonali’s 10-month ban for breaching better rules. Source
Merson says: Man Utd are a better team with Maguire in it
Paul Merson says Manchester United are a better team when Harry Maguire plays ahead of Sunday’s derby against Manchester City, live on Sky Sports (kick-off 3.30pm). Source
Why Wolves’ Neto is one of the Premier League’s top wingers this season
When Gary O’Neil began work at Wolves in August, there were doubts about winger Pedro Neto. Source
‘F1 Academy will be in front of the right people in 2024’
F1 Academy driver Abbi Pulling believes the increased pressure that will come with the series being more closely associated with Formula 1 teams next year will only be a long-term benefit, with the grid racing “in front of the right people” and a global audience in 2024. Source
Friday card at Doncaster abandoned; inspection for Futurity Trophy
Friday’s fixture at Doncaster has been called off following overnight rain, with a 3:30pm inspection called ahead of Saturday’s Futurity Trophy card. Source
World Cup scorecard/live text: South Africa chasing 271 vs Pakistan
Live text and scorecard from Pakistan vs South Africa in the Cricket World Cup. Source