December, 2021
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.
Premier League festive predictions: Lawro v Tears for Fears’ Manchester United fans Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal
Mark Lawrenson takes on Tears for Fears’ Manchester United fans Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal to make predictions for the festive Premier League fixtures.
Gerhard and Hollow headline Mullins team
Sir Gerhard, Ferny Hollow and Chacun Pour Soi are all among Willie Mullins’ squad for the first two days of Leopardstown’s Christmas Festival.
Five arrests made at Spurs-West Ham match
The Metropolitan Police said they made five arrests during Tottenham’s Carabao Cup clash with West Ham on Wednesday.