A sombre and sobering end to the year – Bunce on fatal crash
BBC Radio 5 Live’s boxing analyst Steve Bunce on the fatal car accident that killed two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends.
Archer named in England T20 World Cup squad
Jofra Archer is named in England’s squad for the T20 World Cup despite missing the last two Ashes Tests.
Littler booed during and after win over Cross
Defending champion Luke Littler thanks booing crowd for “paying my prize money” as he battles past previous winner Rob Cross to reach PDC World Championship quarter-finals.
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.