From first-class football, to international cricket and a big boxing showdown, there's a jam-packed bill of great sport coming up on Sky Sports this week. We've picked out 20 must-watch clashes...
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Brighton v Newcastle, Championship, Sky Sports 1 HD, 7.30pm Tuesday
The Championship's top two go head-to-head on the south coast this week in a mouth-watering contest which could have a major impact on who goes on to win the second-tier title. Rafa Benitez's men trail Championship leaders Brighton by one point and will be aiming to return to the summit on Tuesday night.
Juventus v Napoli, Coppa Italia, Sky Sports 4 HD, 7.40pm Tuesday
Two of the top three in Italy's Serie A clash on Tuesday night when Juventus host Napoli in the Coppa Italia semi-finals. The home side - who bought striker Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli last summer in a huge £75.3m deal - look assured of yet another league crown, but the club from Naples will be hoping to upset the odds in the first leg of this cup tie.
Andy Murray's return, Dubai Tennis Championships, Sky Sports 2 HD & Sky Sports Mix from 10am, Tuesday
Andy Murray returns to action this week, live on Sky Sports, alongside Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The world No 1 has not played since his surprise fourth-round defeat to Mischa Zverev at the Australian Open in January and will hope to come back with a bang at a tournament he is yet to win.
Inverness v Celtic, Scottish Premiership, Sky Sports 1 HD, 7.30pm Wednesday
Celtic have won 25 of their 26 league games this season and lead the Scottish Premiership by an enormous 24 points. Their only hiccup came in a 2-2 draw at Inverness in September - and they'll be hoping to put that record straight at the Caledonian Stadium on Wednesday night.
Barcelona v Sporting Gijon, La Liga, Sky Sports 2 HD, 6pm Wednesday
Despite perceived problems, Barcelona remain just a point behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid, and have the opportunity to put the pressure on the capital club in the early evening fixture with Sporting Gijon. Tune in to see whether Lionel Messi and co can, temporarily, go top of the table.
Real Madrid v Las Palmas, La Liga, Sky Sports 2 HD, 8.25pm Wednesday
Real Madrid will take on Las Palmas later on Wednesday, already knowing the outcome of Barcelona's game with Sporting Gijon. They had to come back from 2-0 down at Villarreal last time out, and will hope for a more straightforward victory over Las Palmas to finish the evening top of the table.
Lazio v Roma, Coppa Italia, Sky Sports 4 HD, 7.40pm Wednesday
Two giants of Italian football meet on Wednesday when Lazio and Roma clash in the other Coppa Italia semi-final. The venue, the Stadio Olimpico, is the home ground for both teams but Lazio are the nominated hosts for the first leg and will hope to get off to a fast start against their high-flying opponents.
Sevilla v Athletic Bilbao, La Liga, Sky Sports 5 HD, 8.25pm Thursday
Sevilla continue to snap at the top two's heels in La Liga this season, and Jorge Sampaoli's impressive side will have the chance to continue their fine league form with this home game against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.
Premier League Darts, Sky Sports 1 HD, 7pm Thursday
The Premier League Darts roadshow rolls into Exeter this week, after a thrilling affair in Brighton. A Michael van Gerwen-Adrian Lewis 6-6 draw wowed the south coast crowd last time out and expect more nail-biting action this Thursday, when the undefeated Dutchman takes on James Wade, who is also yet to suffer a loss in this year's competition.
Castleford v Leeds, Super League, Sky Sports 2 HD, 7pm Thursday
We may be just two games in to the new season, but Castleford sit proudly top of the Super League table and will be planning to stay there come the end of Thursday night after hosting Leeds Rhinos.
Tshwane Open, European Tour, Sky Sports 4 HD, from 8.30am Thursday
After South African Darren Fichardt came out on top in the weather-affected Joburg Open last week, the European Tour shifts to Pretoria on Thursday, for the Tshwane Open. Charl Schwartzel took the crown in 2016.
Birmingham v Leeds, Championship, Sky Sports 1 HD, 7pm Friday
Gianfranco Zola's struggling Birmingham got a much-needed win at Wolves on Friday night, despite being reduced to 10 men, and the Italian manager will be hoping the Blues __can take that new-found form into a tough clash with promotion-chasing Leeds United at St Andrew's.
West Indies v England, 1st ODI, Sky Sports 2 HD, 1pm Friday
England return to limited overs cricket on Friday with the first of three one-day internationals in the West Indies. With the Champions Trophy to come later this year, it will be an ideal opportunity for Eoin Morgan's men to bounce back from their 2-1 loss in India.
St Helens v Wakefield, Super League, Sky Sports 3 HD, 7.30pm Friday
Wakefield have lost their first two in this season's Super League and will be aiming to get back on track at St Helens on Friday night. The home side, have their own problems to overcome, though, after losing last time out 24-16 at Leigh.
Man Utd v Bournemouth, Premier League, Sky Sports 1 HD & Sky Sports Mix, 11.30am Saturday
The newly-crowned EFL Cup champions return to Premier League action on Saturday, with an Old Trafford clash against Eddie Howe's struggling Bournemouth. The Cherries are without a win in 2017 and have lost their last six of their last seven in the top flight.
Huddersfield v Newcastle, Championship, 5.15pm, Saturday
Newcastle are in the midst of a tough run of fixtures, set to test their title-winning credentials. Their tricky schedule continues away to Huddersfield on Saturday, although the home side won't have manager David Wagner on the touchline, due to his two-game ban for clashing with Leeds boss Garry Monk.
Barcelona v Celta Vigo, La Liga, 7.30pm Saturday
If Barcelona's home game with Celta Vigo is anything like the reverse fixture, it will be must-watch TV. Celta won a seven-goal thriller 4-3 in October, after racing into a 3-0 first-half lead.
Haye v Bellew, heavyweight boxing, Sky Sports Box Office HD, 7pm Saturday
After all the build-up, the talking will stop on Saturday night when David Haye and Tony Bellew meet in the ring at the O2. The hotly-anticipated heavyweight contest has plenty of spice to it - and could propel the winner to within reach of a world title shot.
Tottenham v Everton, Premier League, Sky Sports 1 HD, 12.30pm Sunday
Some of the Premier League's top young talent will be on show when Tottenham host Everton on Super Sunday, while the goal-scoring form of Harry Kane and Romelu Lukaku should provide plenty of excitement. The opposing strikers have netted a combined 11 goals in their past three outings.
Sunderland v Man City, Premier League, Sky Sports 1 HD, 3.30pm Sunday
This may look on paper like a relatively straightforward fixture for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, but they needed a late, late Paddy McNair own goal to see off Sunderland on the opening day of the season. However, despite beating Crystal Palace 4-0 at the start of February, the Black Cats are on a wretched run of form, with their Premier League status once again under threat.
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