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Edinburgh and Leeds will host the opening stages of the men's and women's Tour de France in 2027, with the UK Government saying it will be "the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain".

John Higgins produces a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the Masters.

John Higgins produces a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the Masters.

John Higgins produces a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the Masters.

John Higgins produces a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the Masters.

The Princess of Wales hosts England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.

The Princess of Wales hosts England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.

The Princess of Wales hosts England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.

The Princess of Wales hosts England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.

Sunderland defender Daniel Ballard admits he had "doubts" that he would be able to step up to the Premier League, but says he has been "surprised" by his and the Black Cats' start to life back in the top flight.

Having cobbled together the basis of a functioning rugby league team in less than a month, Salford RLFC are ready to start the new season.

Having cobbled together the basis of a functioning rugby league team in less than a month, Salford RLFC are ready to start the new season.

Having cobbled together the basis of a functioning rugby league team in less than a month, Salford RLFC are ready to start the new season.

England internationals Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill and Guy Pepper return to the Bath line-up to face Edinburgh.

England internationals Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill and Guy Pepper return to the Bath line-up to face Edinburgh.

England internationals Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill and Guy Pepper return to the Bath line-up to face Edinburgh.

Wrexham's Tom O'Connor - currently on loan at Peterborough United - has been fined for breaches of the Football Association's betting rules.

Watch this spectacular Tommy Fleetwood putt in Dubai.

Watch this spectacular Tommy Fleetwood putt in Dubai.

Watch this spectacular Tommy Fleetwood putt in Dubai.