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Back Pages

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Join Sky Sports News five times a week for a look at the stories making the headlines from the world of sport.

Featuring insight from the UK's top sports journalists, we tackle the biggest sports news of the day with episodes available every weekday evening.

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Episodes

Are Spurs open to Kane leaving? Should Bairstow be dropped? Could Henderson make Saudi move?

Julian Warren is joined by the Independent’s Miguel Delaney and the Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai to discuss the latest transfer news, focussing first on the potential of Harry Kane moving to Bayern Munich. Jordan Henderson is also discussed with talk of interest in a Saudi Arabia move and what will Manchester United do with David de Gea? There’s also a discussion on whether or not Ben Foakes should replace Jonny Bairstow as wicket keeper for England in the next Test of the Ashes.

Jul 10, 202319 min

Will Andy Murray ever play at Wimbledon again? | Can Stokes fire England to Test win? | England U21 stars one step from victory

The Sun's Charlie Wyett and Martyn Ziegler, chief sports reporter for The Times discuss a bad day for British hopes at Wimbledon as Andy Murray crashes out to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round. Plus, England captain Ben Stokes smashes an impressive 80 on day two of the third Ashes Test to keep hopes of a Headingley win alive and England's U21 stars prepare to face Spain in the final of the European Championships.

Jul 07, 202321 min

Does a hostile atmosphere await Australia at Headingley? | What will Mount bring to Man Utd? | Will Kane sign a new contract with Spurs?

Teddy Draper is joined by Football Correspondent from the BBC, David Ornstein, and Chief Football Writer from The Telegraph, Sam Wallace, to discuss the build-up towards the third Ashes test at Headingley. David and Sam also give their views on what Mason Mount will bring to Manchester United, and what Harry Kane's future looks like depending on whether he signs a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur.

Jul 05, 202321 min

Forest Green Rovers appoint new boss Hannah Dingley | How does Mason Mount's farewell message reflect his time at Chelsea?

Teddy Draper is joined by chief football writer at The Independent Miguel Delaney and chief sports reporter/columnist for The Guardian and The Observer Sean Ingle to discuss the 'landmark' appointment of Hannah Dingley for Forest Green Rovers. Miguel and Sean also give their opinion on Mason Mount's Instagram video aimed towards the Chelsea fans as the England midfielder edges closer to the completion of his transfer to Manchester United.

Jul 04, 202320 min

Pochettino's first day as Chelsea boss | Gerrard makes a move to the Middle East | Was Bairstow's dismissal unsportsmanlike?

Julian Warren is joined by the Mirror’s John Cross and the Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai to discuss Mauricio Pochettino becoming Chelsea's new boss as he had his first day at the club's training ground in Cobham. John and Riath also share their opinions on Steven Gerrard becoming the Al Ettifaq manager in the Middle East and England's lost at Lords as the Australians take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes.

Jul 03, 202319 min

Man Utd finally agree Mount deal | Are Spurs looking short-term or long-term this window?

The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and David Ornstein from The Athletic join Mark McQuillan to discuss the finer details of Manchester United's move for Mason Mount, if Tottenham should start planning for a future without Harry Kane and whether England's aggressive Ashes tactics are going to prove costly in the second Test against Australia.

Jun 29, 202319 min

Is Kane going to Bayern? | Cricket's damning report analysed | Second Ashes Test preview

Daily Mirror's Andy Dunn and The Telegraph's Jeremy Wilson join Teddy Draper to debate whether Tottenham's Harry Kane could be set to join Bayern Munich and discuss the report into cricket in England and Wales which has claimed discrimination within the sport is rampant. They also preview the second Ashes Test that begins on Wednesday, with England opting to pick Josh Tongue in an all-pace attack.

Jun 27, 202320 min

Bidding war for Rice? | Rehan gets Ashes callup | Man Utd make final bid for Mount

The Sun's Charlie Wyatt and cricket journalist Rafaelle Nicholson join Teddy Draper to discuss if West Ham are the big winners as Manchester City and Arsenal get into a bidding war for Declan Rice. Also on the agenda is Rehan Ahmed's callup, Manchester United's stance on Mason Mount and whether England can push on during day three of the Women's Ashes.

Jun 23, 202319 min

Ausball edges Bazball | West Ham reject Arsenal’s £90m bid for Rice

The Telegraph’s Sam Wallace and The Times’ Elizabeth Ammon join Teddy Draper to discuss Australia’s dramatic win over England in the opening Test of the Ashes, as well as West Ham rejecting Arsenal’s £90m offer for Declan Rice and Andy Murray’s hopes of being seeded at Wimbledon being dashed after losing at Queens.

Jun 20, 202320 min

The most anticipated Ashes in years | What England team will we see in Malta?

The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and Martyn Ziegler from The Times join David Garrido to discuss what we can expect from the most anticipated Ashes series in years, Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid at just 19 years of age, how England might line up in Malta and whether Arsenal will get their move for Declan Rice over the line.

Jun 16, 202320 min

Who can afford Mbappe? | Are Qatar using Harrods tactics to buy Man Utd?

Teddy Draper is joined by the Daily Mail's Craig Hope and The Independent's Miguel Delaney to discuss Kylian Mbappe's future after he suggested he won't sign a new deal at Paris St-Germain and who could possibly afford him. We also debate the tactics employed by the Qatari bid for Manchester United and if they're similar to the ones employed in the purchase of Harrods and we ponder if Jack Grealish will play a part in England's match in Malta.

Jun 13, 202320 min

Will Real be too big of a lure for Kane? | Can Ange bring Spurs fans the playing style they want? | Mac Allister a bargain for 45 million

Sky Sports News' David Fulton is joined by The Mirror's Chief Football Writer John Cross and the Mail on Sunday's Chief Football Writer Rob Draper to discuss Ange Postecoglou's appointment at Tottenham and the difference he can make to the club, if England's captain Harry Kane can be tempted by Real Madrid to move away from North London also Liverpool bringing in World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister and whether thatr can kick start their much needed rebuild within midfield.

Jun 05, 202319 min

Will Pep Guardiola’s goalkeeper selection pay off in FA Cup final? | Jose Mourinho charged by UEFA after confrontations with Anthony Taylor

Sky Sports News' David Fulton is joined by Miguel Delaney from The Indepndent and Riath Al Samarrai from the Daily Mail to discuss all the latest headlines across the sporting world. Stories include Pep Guardiola’s ‘gamble’ choice ahead of the FA Cup final, Manchester United’s motivation and Jose Mourinho’s charge by UEFA after confrontation with referee Anthony Taylor during the Europa League final.

Jun 02, 202320 min

Anthony Taylor confronted by Roma fans at airport | Would Postecoglou be the right man for Spurs?

Sky Sports News' David Fulton is joined by Tom Roddy from The Times and Jonathan Liew from The Guardian as the trio discuss all the latest headlines across the sporting world. Stories include Roma fans confronting English referee Anthony Taylor following their Europa League final defeat, England's chances at the Ashes this summer and whether Ange Postecoglou is the right man for Tottenham Hotspur following the Celtic boss' links with the Spurs job.

Jun 01, 202321 min
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