December, 2025
Torvill & Dean and England boss Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours
Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women’s manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.
We’ll use AI to help GB athletes win medals, says UK Sport chair
Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic teams are going to need to harness AI and work together more closely in order to continue their success at recent Games, UK Sport chairman Nick Webborn says.
Melbourne Ashes pitch rated ‘unsatisfactory’ by ICC
The pitch from the two-day Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne is rated as “unsatisfactory” by the International Cricket Council.
Jobs can be saved in Sydney Ashes Test – McGrath
There are no dead rubbers in the Ashes and the difference between 4-1 or 3-2 could be significant for both England and Australia, writes Glenn McGrath.
Arsenal ‘actively looking’ at January signings
Arsenal will be “actively looking” at potential signings during the January transfer window, says manager Mikel Arteta.
Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal.
Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka – but what did ‘Battle of the Sexes’ achieve?
Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.
Silly to change England management – Root
Joe Root says the England players are “absolutely committed” to the team’s management and it would be “silly” to make changes following the Ashes series defeat.
Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest
Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order.