HINCHCLIFFE: Can the impressive Ollie Bearman avoid the ‘Sophomore Slump’ in 2026?
In sport there is something called the Sophomore Slump. This is when an athlete in their rookie campaign performs at a high level, and when they return the following year the results don’t match expectations. This can occur for a variety or reasons. Perhaps the early success gave them a false confidence that negatively affected
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Southwell and Wolverhampton
We have a busy day’s racing on Tuesday with action from Southwell and Wolverhampton live on Sky Sports Racing... 8.30 Wolverhampton - Francesi, Mr Nugget and Aisling Oscar clash The final race at Wolverhampton on Tuesday is an intriguing one as three of the top 10 in the All-Weather Horse of the Year standings look
Tiger Woods to Return for Jupiter Links in TGL Finals
Tiger Woods has confirmed he will return to action for the final night of the TGL season on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports. Woods has held a non-playing role with Jupiter Links GC throughout the 2026 season, having not featured on the PGA Tour since July 2024 and undergoing back surgery last October. The 50-year-old
Merson: Arsenal will still win Premier League despite Cup loss
Sky Sports' Paul Merson believes Arsenal will still win the Premier League this season despite their Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City - but it's the only trophy the Gunners will lift this season. Two goals from Nico O'Reilly gave City a 2-0 win at Wembley, which ended Arsenal's pursuit of an unprecedented quadruple.
Hamilton: What Changed for Me in F1 2026
Lewis Hamilton is confident there is "more to come" from him in the 2026 season having finally broken his podium duck at Ferrari. On his 26th race weekend appearance for F1's most-famous team a fortnight ago in China, Hamilton raced strongly to claim third place behind the Mercedes drivers, and end what had become a
Horses to Follow for the 2026 Flat Season
Sky Sports Racing's Senior Form Analyst shortlists ten runners to add to your ATR Tracker for the coming campaign. It's that time of year in racing when pages, podcasts and platforms are flooded with horses to follow lists for the Flat, not that anybody is suggesting for a second that their considered collection should be
Why playing first matters in Scottish Premiership title race
Another weekend, another twist in the title race. After Hearts and Rangers took care of business on Saturday, champions Celtic fell to defeat away to Dundee United on Sunday. Perhaps not predictable, but certainly probable. Scottish Premiership games coming up live on Sky Sports Got Sky? Watch now on the Sky Sports app 📱 Not got
Jake Paul Eyes Francis Ngannou Fight
Jake Paul is looking to return to action, targeting a bout with Francis Ngannou next. Paul, the YouTube influencer turned professional prizefighter, shocked the boxing world not only when he took a fight with former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in December but lasted into the sixth round. Ngannou is an elite heavyweight mixed martial
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Becomes Highest-Paid NFL Wide Receiver
The Seattle Seahawks have signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension to make him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. The 2025 Offensive Player of the Year is guaranteed $120 million after helping the Seahawks to a Super Bowl and making his second consecutive Pro Bowl. Last season, he led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards
Jim Crowley hopeful to return by Royal Ascot
Legendary jockey Jim Crowley’s return from a broken leg and pelvis has met with a minor delay but the 47-year-old remains hopeful of being back in the saddle this summer in time for Royal Ascot. Crowley was injured in a serious fall at York in September last year when his mount Almeraq came down in