Jamie Smith falls short of reaching 50 after being caught by Scott Boland on 46 off the bowling of part-time bowler Marnus Labuschagne, as England fall to 323-6 just before lunch on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

The Denver Broncos clinched the No 1 seed in the AFC playoff standings, while victory for the Atlanta Falcons saw the Carolina Panthers win the NFC South division title on the final day of the NFL regular season.

Joe Root scores his second century of the 2025/26 Ashes series as England move on to 265-5 against Australia on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

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Martyn, who played 67 Test matches from 1992 to 2006, was diagnosed with meningitis late last month.

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Match of the Day pundit Shay Given analyses Harrison Reed's superb late goal that rescued a point for Fulham as Gary O'Neil highlights his disappointment with Liverpool's defence.

Harry Brook falls short of his first century in Australia, as he adds just six runs to his overnight score before being caught for 84 by Steve Smith to end a 169-run partnership between Brook and Joe Root, leaving England on 226-4 on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

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Aberdeen have sacked Jimmy Thelin after 18 months in charge as the Swede paid the price for the club's dismal run of form.

Tunisia sack coach Sami Trabelsi a day after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 defeat by Mali on penalties.