Australia tighten their grip on the Ashes as England continue to unravel, with dropped catches, soft wickets and little resistance beyond the usual suspects. In football, the managerial axe swings freely, Manchester United remain a work in progress, Arsenal keep scoring, and Manchester City quietly misplace points.
Elsewhere, the NFL delivers some welcome clarity as the Steelers book a playoff spot, the darts produces elite-level drama with Littler in full control, and Falkirk’s mixed bag of results leaves more questions than answers. We finish with one eye on Arsenal v Liverpool — and a Sickos Pick that probably says more about us than the sport.
