Plus: which European champions were top at Christmas, players giving each other presents and other festive triviaMail us with your questions and answers“Just reading a book about Christmas No 1s,” begins Paul Savage. “The section about Wham!’s Last Christmas says Andrew Ridgeley was watching football at George Michael’s parents on a Sunday, when …

If action is taken, the so-called ‘banter’ used to victimise women who take part in the sport will soon diminishAfter six days in which a former player was held accountable in court for sexist comments and a current manager was charged by the Football Association with using sexist language, are we seeing a change in how that behaviour is tackled?For …

Some monikers are a perfect fit for the audience and reflect a player’s style of play; others are just too hot for TVIt’s September 2017, and a humble Challenge Tour quarter-final at the Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan is about to change the course of darting history. Luke Humphries and Martin Lukeman are two promising young throwers making their way …

Alex Carey hit 106 off 143 balls to help Australia recover from 94-4 to 326-8 at stumps on the opening day of the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide, in a must-win match for Ben Stokes' side if they're to keep the series alive.

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Bruno Fernandes has opened up on his future at Manchester United, admitting he would be open to moves elsewhere.

FIFA have changed their minds on tickets for the 2026 World Cup and Keir Starmer has now called for more action.

England's Ashes struggles in Australia mean that it's judgement day for three stars as the tourists prepare to bat in the third Test match of the series

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Steph Curry pulled off the ridiculous by making this shot from well off the court!

Cooper Flagg scored 42 points in the game against the Utah Jazz, making history as the first 18-year-old to score the most points ever in NBA history.

Third Test, day one: Australia 326-8Usman Khawaja digs in for 82 while Archer has 3-29After the pandemonium of Perth and Brisbane’s pink-ball palooza came an outbreak of more familiar looking Test cricket at Adelaide Oval. For the locals it was one to savour as their boy, Alex Carey, delivered a sparkling century at his home ground that saw Australia edge …

Cottagers bid to knock the holders out and reach final four

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Jake Paul claims to be a "better boxer" than Anthony Joshua in his pre-fight media conference.

Thierry Henry will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday.

England battle hard to stay in the Ashes as Alex Carey’s century leads Australia to 326-8 on the first day of the third Test.

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Australia ended the opening day of the third Test on 326 for eight after winning the toss.

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Man City out to join Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final

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