Scott Boland admitted that he would never have imagined that he would be opening the batting at the MCG during a Boxing Day Test against England.

Romeo Coolio produces a strong finish to win the Grade One Novice Chase on the opening day of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown.

Pep Guardiola says his players will have remained "incredibly disciplined" during the Christmas break to meet the standards Manchester City have set.

Morocco host the tournament and are also the favourites, ahead of Senegal and defending champions Ivory Coast

The Jukebox Man was a 7-1 outsider to win the Kempton Park showpiece and galloped ahead of defending champion Banbridge, Gaelic Warrior and Jango Baie in a vintage festive feature.

Jack Robinson rescued a point for Birmingham in a bad-tempered 1-1 draw against Derby which saw both teams finish with 10 men.

The Jukebox Man, carrying the colours of former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp, came out on top in an epic renewal of the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park.

Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man rallies at the last to clinch a thrilling victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park.

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Hibernian welcome Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts to Easter Road on Saturday trying to "kickstart" their season, while the visitors attempt to consolidate their title challenge.

There is a greater responsibility on the France international with Alexander Isak injured and Mohamed Salah on Africa Cup of Nations duty.

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship game between Birmingham and Derby.

Sir Gino proved his brilliance remains very much intact with a winning return in the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle at Kempton Park.

Jota had a successful spell at Wolves before he joined the Reds in 2020.

Pep Guardiola believes there are no limits to what Manchester City's mercurial Rayan Cherki can achieve at the highest level.

Exeter's Australia centre Len Ikitau is likely to be out for three months after injuring his shoulder.

Diogo Jota's two sons will join the matchday mascots for the Premier League meeting between the Portuguese star's two former clubs on Saturday.

Birmingham's Marvin Ducksch is denied a penalty after Derby's Matt Clarke appears to bring down the forward inside the box.

Watch the moment the Ashes crowd tips their caps in tribute to the late Shane Warne on Friday (26 December).