December 24th, 2021
Resurgent Watson has title in his sights
Form is temporary, but class is permanent. A familiar old adage often attributed to sports stars who emerge from tough times to achieve great things and it certainly resonates with young jockey Jason Watson.
Everton’s match at Burnley off due to Covid and injuries
Everton’s Boxing Day match at Burnley has been postponed due to Covid-19 cases and injuries at the Merseyside club.
Van Bronckhorst: Rangers were against moving winter break
Giovanni van Bronckhorst admits Rangers were against the idea of bringing the Scottish Premiership’s winter break forward but says the club “respect” the decision.
Elliott ‘sweet’ on Farouk D’alene
Rising star Jordan Gainford could steal the limelight at Limerick on Sunday when he partners Farouk D’alene in the BoyleSports Faugheen Novice Chase.
Green light for Shishkin at Kempton
Nicky Henderson has confirmed Shishkin an intended runner in the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton Park on Monday.
Vunipola brothers sign new deals with Saracens
Billy and Mako Vunipola have both signed new contracts at Saracens.
Burnley-Everton postponed because of Covid cases
The Premier League postpones Everton’s match at Burnley on Sunday because of coronavirus cases and injuries.
Ashes: England need to be brave, show trust and eradicate ‘quite basic’ mistakes, says Joe Root
England have to be brave, show trust and eradicate “quite basic” mistakes in the third Ashes Test in Melbourne, says captain Joe Root.
Harbhajan Singh: India, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings spinner announces retirement
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh retires from all forms of cricket, making the announcement in a social media post.
Premier League & Covid: Spurs boss Conte says managers meeting ‘like talking to a wall’
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says Thursday’s meeting between managers and the Premier League to discuss issues around the Covid-19 pandemic was like talking to a brick wall.