December 16th, 2019
Diva set for Buttons clahs
Happy Diva is set to take on Lady Buttons in a post-Christmas cracker at Doncaster.
Howley hit with 18-month ban
Rob Howley has been banned for 18 months, nine of those suspended, for breaching World Rugby Anti-Corruption and Betting Regulations.
Ref Watch: Was De Gea fouled for Everton goal?
Dermot Gallagher returns with Ref Watch, and says decisions made by VAR for Bournemouth, Everton and Liverpool were all correct. Read on to see why plus more from the weekend’s action…
Coughlan to speak with Mansfield
Bristol Rovers have given Mansfield Town permission to speak to Graham Coughlan over their managerial vacancy.
CL: Man City draw Real, Chelsea face Bayern
Manchester City have drawn Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Chelsea will face Bayern Munich in a repeat of the 2012 final.
Champions League draw: Man City face Real Madrid, Liverpool draw Atletico
Manchester City face Real Madrid while holders Liverpool draw Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Lewis Hamilton wants to prove himself against new F1 generation
Lewis Hamilton says he sees 2020 as a fresh start and another chance to prove himself against F1’s new generation of drivers.
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal meet Man City coach over manager role
Arsenal hold a meeting with Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta to discuss the managerial vacancy at Emirates Stadium.
Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder ‘deceived by fake news’, says China
China invites Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil to visit the country, saying his criticism of the treatment of Uighur Muslims there was “influenced by untruthful remarks”.
Rob Howley: Ex-Wales backs coach banned for betting breach
Former Wales backs coach Rob Howley is banned for 18 months, with nine months suspended, after breaking the sport’s betting rules.