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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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August 4 · 21 min
Infantino under pressure after crisis talks | Ben Stokes targets England coaching role | Caicedo backs Chelsea teammate Fernández to overcome criticism
Sky Sports’ David Fulton is joined by The Sun’s Charlie Wyett and The Independent’s Miguel Delaney on Paper Talk to discuss growing pressure on Gianni Infantino after he calls a crisis meeting with senior FIFA officials. They also react to a former England cricket captain outlining ambitions to coach the national side, before turning to Moisés Caicedo, backing Chelsea teammate Enzo Fernández to overcome criticism following a turbulent 2026 World Cup. - •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
August 3 · 21 min
Infantino's only hope is Trump!? | Vinícius Júnior set to stay? | Raducanu withdraws again
Sky Sports' David Garrido is joined by The Times' Martyn Ziegler and The The Telegraph's Sam Dean on Paper Talk to look at the future of FIFA President Gianni Infantino They discuss Arsenal's transfer targets Vinícius Júnior and Bruno Guimarães. The panel also discusses Emma Raducanu pulling out of the US Open. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Paper Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Paper Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Paper Talk". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
May 29 · 21 min
Champions League final preview | How will Gordon settle in at Barcelona? | Mourinho signs three-year deal to return as Real boss
Sky Sports Jess Creighton is joined by The Athletics David Ornstein and The Mirror's John Cross on Back Pages Tonight to look ahead to the Champions League final. They discuss Arsenal's line up to face PSG in the Champions League final and the confidence felt by The Gunners. The panel also discusses what Anthony Gordon's move to Barcelona, sharing their shock at his abilty to speak spanish, and talk about the news that Jose Mourinho has signed a three-year deal to return as Real Madrid boss - •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
May 28 · 20 min
Arteta contract 'utmost priority' as Arsenal arrive in Budapest for CL final | Gordon to Barcelona but what next for Rashford?
The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Times' Martyn Ziegler join Jessica Creighton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Arsenal's Kroenke owners' 'utmost priority' to keep Mikel Arteta at the club as the team looks ahead to their Champions League final game against PSG. The panel also discusses what Anthony Gordon's arrival at Barcelona might mean for Marcus Rashford’s future at the club. Plus, much more from the world of sport. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
May 27 · 21 min
Glasner exits on a high as Palace claim first European trophy! | Gordon set for medical after Barcelona and Newcastle reach agreement
The i’s Daniel Storey and The Sun’s Charlie Wyett join Jessica Creighton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Crystal Palace’s success at claiming their first European trophy, sending Oliver Glasner out on a high. The panel also discusses Barcelona’s agreement with Newcastle to sign forward Anthony Gordon. Plus, much more from the world of sport. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
May 26 · 21 min
What’s to blame for Spurs’ injury crisis? | Arsenal target Villa’s Rogers | Arteta adamant the Gunners can beat PSG
David Garrido is joined by ESPN’s James Olley and The Athletic’s Nick Miller to discuss Tottenham Hotspur’s investigation into whether their training pitches are contributing to the club’s injury crisis, Arsenal’s interest in Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, and Mikel Arteta’s claim that he believes his side can beat PSG in the Champions League final. Plus much more from the world of sport! •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
May 25 · 21 min
Spurs' great relegation escape discussed | Fernandes slams Keane 'lies' over PL assists record | Man City throw emphatic farewell gig for Pep!
The Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai and The Times' Charlotte Duncker join David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Tottenham Hotspur's great escape from relegation, the spat between Bruno Fernandes and Roy Keane over the Manchester United captain's Premier League assists record and Manchester City's farewell to Pep Guardiola. Plus, much more from the world of sport! •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
May 25 · 21 min
Spurs stay up, West Ham go down on Premier League final day
Mark McQuillan is joined by Henry Winter and David Ornstein on the latest episode of Back Pages. They analyse the action from the final day of the Premier League season where Tottenham secured their top-flight safety at the expense of West Ham. - •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
May 22 · 21 min
Tuchel makes bold calls with big stars left out of WC Squad | City confirm Pep departure | Carrick stays on permanently at Man Utd
Jessica Creighton is joined by Sam Dean of The Telegraph and Charlie Wyett from The Sun to discuss Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup with some major names left out, Manchester City confirming Pep Guardiola will leave after 10 years, and Manchester United announcing Michael Carrick will remain at the club permanently. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
May 21 · 20 min
Toney makes England squad with Palmer and Foden left disappointed
Jessica Creighton is joined by The Daily Mail’s Isaan Khan and The Athletic's Carl Anka to react to the biggest stories on the morning’s back pages. Stories include England's World Cup squad rumours, also discussed is Aston Villa's victory against Freiburg in the Europa Conference League. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
May 20 · 21 min
Aston Villa win Europa League | Southampton play-off appeal dismissed | New deal for Arteta?
Jessica Creighton is joined by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and The Times’ Martin Hardy to react to the biggest stories on the morning’s back pages. Stories include Aston Villa’s Europa League win, Southampton's appeal against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final as a result of the 'spygate' scandal being dismissed and a potential new deal for Mikel Arteta after Arsenal won the Premier League. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
May 18 · 19 min
Is Guardiola set for shock Manchester City exit? | Arsenal on brink of Premier League title after beating Burnley
David Garrido is joined by Henry Winter from The Football Boardroom podcast and The Sun’s Jack Rosser to react to the biggest stories on the morning's back pages. Stories include the Daily Mail’s report that Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City this summer, Arsenal on the brink of the Premier League title after beating Burnley, and they look ahead to Tottenham’s game against Chelsea as the fight for survival continues. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
May 14 · 20 min
Spy chaos casts play-final into doubt | Chelsea players favour Alonso as next head coach
Jessica Creighton is joined by John Cross from The Mirror and Miguel Delaney from The Independent to react to the biggest stories on the morning's back pages. Stories include the EFL's statement that an independent hearing will determine Southampton's Championship play-off final fate but the date of the match at Wembley four days later could be changed. Chelsea players favour Xabi Alonso as their next head coach. Arne Slot and Michael Carrick are both hopeful to be in charge of Liverpool and Man Utd, respectively. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink • Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports •You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages". •For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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