All your weekend’s sport on the box, in one handy place.
Saturday
Pre-season friendly, Melbourne v Manchester City, Sky Sports 1, 7.55am
Judging how a team is going to perform in an upcoming campaign based on their performances in pre-season has proved dodgy in the past, but you can be sure loads of us will fall into that trap again this year.
Man City take on Melbourne on Australia’s Gold Coast and you can catch it all on Sky Sports 1 if you’re up early enough.
The Open Championship, BBC One, 10am
It’s moving day at St Andrews, where weather conditions could play a major role in determining who’s set up nicely for a shot at the title on Sunday.
The Beeb’s coverage of the tournament will come to an end next year so you might as well make the most of Ken Brown, Peter Alliss and company while you can.
Could listen to Pete Alliss all day long he's a dying breed #legend
— Jason Mcateer (@MCATEER4) July 16, 2015
Live Rugby Championship, Australia v South Africa, 10.30am
While Ireland and the other northern hemisphere countries prepare in camp, the big guns Down Under are gearing up for the Rugby World Cup with some highly competitive, high-stakes rugby a couple of months before the big event.
If this one goes anything like the Wallabies’ 24-23 victory over the Springboks in Perth, then it should be a cracker.
The Ashes Live, Sky Sports Ashes, 10.30am
Day Three of the second test at Lord’s and if you’re into it you better get comfy because coverage lasts for a good seven and a half hours on Sky’s dedicated channel.
Tour de France Live, TG4, 1.10pm
We’re onto stage 14 of one of the most gruelling sports events on the planet and it’s not getting any easier for the participants, who today face into a 178km trek from Rodez to Mende.
2015 Barclays Premier League Trophy Final, Arsenal v Everton, Sky Sports 1, 1.30pm
Again, we wouldn’t go reading too much into the effect their performances in Singapore will have on the new season, but it will be interesting to see how their new signings are adapting to their new surroundings.
That game is preceded by a Singapore Select XI taking on Stoke. Coverage starts on the same channel at 10.45am.
All-Ireland Football Qualifiers, Tipperary v Tyrone, Galway v Derry, Sky Sports 5, 2.30pm
Tipperary and Galway have home advantage against Ulster opposition in two very interesting looking qualifier ties, which will leave the winners only one win away from a place in the last eight.
Former Mayo manager James Horan is an interesting addition to the Sky panel and will join Senan Connell and Peter Canavan on analysis.
Racing, 2015 Darley Oaks, RTE 2, 4.05pm
Live coverage of a Saturday meeting at the Curragh, with a card that features the Darley Oaks at 5.50.
Munster Final Replay, Kerry v Cork, RTE 2, 6.15pm
The big two in Munster meet again after a thrilling draw in Killarney a fortnight ago.
Ongoing renovations at Páirc Uí Chaoimh mean that the Rebels must return there again to try and finish a job they really should have finished the first day out, but a Kerry side featuring four changes from the last day is likely to be a completely different animal this time around.
MLS: LA Galaxy v San Jose Earthquakes, Sky Sports 5, 7pm
Another chance to see how Robbie and Stevie G are getting on in LA Galaxy colours. If Robbie can produce another first touch like this then we’ll all be very, very happy.
Live Fight Night, Sky Sports 1, 7pm
Scott Quigg’s bout with Bernard Dunne’s old friend Kiko Martinez is the main focus of attention tonight.
There will be plenty of interest in Anthony Crolla’s return to the ring after a long injury absence arising from him being hit on the head with a concrete slab by burglars outside his home.
Real Madrid v Roma, Midnight
A decent encounter for those of you who haven’t got enough of a sporting fix from what’s gone before on Saturday. Rafa, Ramos and of course, Ronaldo, there’s plenty of storylines to keep us interested.
Sunday
The Ashes Live, Sky Sports Ashes, 10am
Another long day of cricket in store for Ashes fans on day four of the second Test. Sky have you covered until 7pm.
The Open Championship, BBC Two, 11am, BBC One 12.15pm
All the action from the final day at St. Andrews, where the winner of the third major of the year will be crowned.
Could Jordan Speith make it three out of three?
Tour de France Live, TG4, 1.10pm
After their 178km route yesterday, Sunday is no day of rest for the Tour competitors, who face into a 183km journey from Mende to Valence in today’s stage.
The Sunday Game Live, Ulster Final – Monaghan v Donegal, Connacht Final – Mayo v Sligo, RTE 2, 1.30pm
Donegal and Mayo will look to retain their provincial crowns in Ulster and Connacht respectively in what is shaping up to be a cracking day’s action on RTE 2.
The Ulster clash promises to be the more titanic battle of the two, but Sligo will take stopping out west following their impressive victory over Roscommon last-time out.
The Sunday Game, RTE 2, 9.30pm
Highlights of all the big games from the weekend, with Kevin McStay, Eamon O’Hara and Dessie Dolan joining Des Cahill to provide some expert analysis.
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