December, 2025

England trail by 46 runs as 20 wickets fall on hectic first day

England put in another disappointing batting display by failing to chase down Australia’s opening tally of 152, as day one of the fourth Ashes Test closes with the home side leading by 46 runs in Melbourne.

Detroit crumble and a Kelce farewell? – Christmas Day in the NFL

The Detroit Lions suffer a defeat that ends their play-off hopes while Denver beat Kansas City in what could be Travis Kelce’s final home game for the Chiefs.

Newcastle stadium plans in limbo – Howe

Eddie Howe says Newcastle’s stadium and training ground plans are “in limbo” and there is a “99.9% chance” he will not be in charge when they are realised.

Wiegman: How England won the Euros – again

As Sarina Wiegman reflects on Euro 2025, a smile spreads across her face.

‘Coolest thing I’ve done’ – Lowry on Ryder Cup win after ‘horrific’ leaderboard

Shane Lowry secured Team Europe’s historic Ryder Cup title defence in New York, having been concerned about victory slipping through their grasp during a nail-biting Sunday.

Chelsea vs Aston Villa live on Sky: Delap & Estevao back in contention

The stories that defined sport in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Sky Sports looks back at the sporting stories that defined the year, including Rory McIlroy finding the missing piece to the puzzle, Luke Littler’s unrelenting ascent, Lions and Lionesses roaring, and so much more.

Sunderland vs Leeds live on Sky: Longstaff and James out, Nmecha could return

‘England must stir themselves to find a Christmas miracle’

England must stir themselves and move on from investigations and social media videos if they want to avoid a potential 5-0 Ashes whitewash, writes chief cricket report Stephan Shemilt.

Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz

We’ve built five quizzes to celebrate five BBC shows – but only those with the biggest football trivia brains can beat them all.
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