Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.
Sri Lanka's decision to bat first backfired when they were all out for 236 on Day 1 of the first Test.
English Premier League leaders Manchester City and Chelsea slugged out a magnificent 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 propelled England to a 23-run lead over Sri Lanka on day two of the opening Test on Thursday
Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday.
Neither the weather nor the anti-climax of the ceremony taking place the day after the FA Cup final defeat by arch-rivals Manchester United 2-1 could dampen the spirits as flags, bananas and even a blow-up Jack Grealish dummy were held aloft in triumph.
His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Former Barcelona defender Alba to sign for Inter Miami
Images from the football matches played on Tuesday.
IMAGES from the FA Cup final played between Manchester City and Manchester United, at Wembley Stadium, London, Britain, on Saturday
Ollie Pope reckons England can make 600 Test runs in a day's play
Manchester United bolstered their squad with a flurry of transfer deadline day signings, Manchester City and Liverpool also splashed out while ambitious Brighton & Hove Albion sealed an audacious loan deal for Barcelona's Ansu Fati on Friday.
All the action from La Liga and Serie A matches played on Monday
Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new captain of Manchester United, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
David De Gea has left Manchester United following the end of his contract after 12 seasons with the Old Trafford side.
The 44-year-old politician, who was among the final three contestants in the Labour Party's leadership contest against her boss in January 2020, has been serving in his shadow cabinet ever since.
Round-up of matches from the opening weekend of the English Premier League 2024-25
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will remain in the job for next season and has entered into talks with the Old Trafford club over a contract extension
Johnson sidelined for Aus tour of UK
Nine players from the Premier League have been called up including Ruben Dias, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Diogo Jota. Goncalo Inacio is the only Sporting player in the squad.
Manchester United have appointed their former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as an assistant to manager Erik ten Hag
Gareth Southgate said he is confident that fans will come to be captivated by the "different" squad
Manchester United's miserable season continued with a 3-2 home defeat by Galatasaray.
While most of his rivals prepared for the 50 kilometre race walk at the 2019 Doha world championships by warming up in full track suits in the 32 degrees Celsius heat, Evan Dunfee did the polar opposite.
Arsenal reclaim provisional top spot with 1-0 win at Man United
Sachin Tendulkar received a standing ovation from the capacity crowd at Centre Court
Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City stepped up their bid for a fourth Premier League crown in a row with a ruthless 4-0 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday.
While England boast a formidable attacking threat, there are concerns about their defence which is perhaps why Southgate is prepared to look at new candidates before he has to make his final call for the tournament.
Australia retained the urn after no play was possible on day five at Old Trafford due to the wet weather
Manchester United will be back in action in next season's Champions League after they hammered Chelsea 4-1.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday
Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.
India start as the big favourites in both the white ball series and it will take a Herculean effort from Sri Lanka to upset the odds.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente left Barcelona's 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi and midfielders Marcos Llorente and Aleix Garcia out of his 26-man squad
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Wednesday.
A summary of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage action, on Wednesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo capped his first full Saudi Pro League season in style as he broke the record for the most goals scored in one campaign.
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