December 27th, 2021
Icare Allen makes favourable impression
Icare Allen made a winning debut on Irish turf when taking the Paddy Power “We Love A Good Christmas Jumper” 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle for Willie Mullins.
NFL Week 16 best bits: Burrow haunts Baltimore again
Joe Burrow came back to haunt the Baltimore Ravens once again, four more teams clinched playoff spots as the Kansas City Chiefs won a sixth straight division title, Dak Prescott was back to his best for the Dallas Cowboys and Davis Mills’ Houston Texans shocked the Los Angeles Chargers.
Irish Arkle next for Ferny Hollow
The Irish Arkle is likely to be next on the agenda for Ferny Hollow after he starred in a double for Cheveley Park Stud on the opening day of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown.
Anderson: No rifts in the England team
James Anderson says England’s Ashes struggles will not open up a rift between batters and bowlers as Australia close in on an unassailable 3-0 series lead.
Ashes in a nutshell: Anderson immaculate, top order toppled – again
Jimmy Anderson was in fine fettle for England but Australia ended the day within touching distance of the urn. Here are the notables from a day that promised so much but ended in all-too familiar disappointment for the tourists…
England hope all-but snuffed out by electric Australia
At one stage on day two of the third Ashes Test, England had a glimmer.
My Drogo out for season; lame Chacun misses Envoi clash
Dan Skelton has been forced to rule his exciting novice chaser My Drogo out for the remainder of the season due to heat in a tendon.
Ashes: Australia seize control of third Test after ruthless bowling display
England are facing Ashes defeat after a dramatic second day of the third Test in Melbourne sees England close on 31-4 – still 51 runs behind Australia.
Ashes: Did the final hour on day two of third Test in Melbourne seal the series for Australia?
Did England’s dismal performance in the final hour on day two of the third Ashes Test in Melbourne seal the Ashes for Australia?
Anthony Martial: Manchester United striker tells club he wants to leave
French striker Anthony Martial tells Manchester United that he wants to leave the club.