The sporting world is set for an action-packed Friday with several key events scheduled across the UK.

Belgian Grand Prix
The first and second practice sessions for the Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps will take place. Lando Norris of McLaren faces a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding the allowed number of engine parts, specifically fitting a fourth new battery this season. Qualifying kicks off at 12pm on Sky Sports F1, with the second practice session starting at 3.35pm.

The Open Championship
At Royal Birkdale, Robert MacIntyre begins day two of The Open after a solid first round, scoring three-under 67. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, which included four birdies and one bogey. Coverage starts at 6.30am on Sky Sports Golf.

Super League Matchup
In Super League action, St Helens will clash with Catalans Dragons at the BrewDog Stadium. This mid-table matchup is set for 7.55pm, also broadcast on Sky Sports Action.

Cricket Highlights
Cricket fans can catch Surrey facing The Blaze in the Women’s Vitality Blast semi-finals at 10.45am on Sky Sports Cricket, followed by Hampshire Hawks against Durham at 2.15pm, with the final match commencing at 6.30pm.

On This Day in History

• 1975: Sebastian Coe ran his first sub-four-minute mile.
• 1998: Liverpool announced Gerard Houllier would share managerial duties with Roy Evans.
• 2011: Darren Clarke became the oldest Open champion since 1967 at age 42.
• 2016: Henrik Stenson won the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon.
• 2021: Tadej Pogacar secured his second consecutive Tour de France title.