Man City boss Pep Guardiola is pleased with the intensity of the pressing of his forward players and his defence as well after his side comfortably beat West Ham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says his side were denied a “stonewall” penalty in their 2-2 draw with Chelsea – so, does he have a point?

Exeter score three late tries in a fightback to beat Saracens at StoneX Stadium and go top of the Prem table.

England star – and BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 runner-up – Ellie Kildunne scores a sensational solo try as Harlequins beat Bristol Bears at Allianz Stadium.

Seeded players Dave Chisnall and Dirk van Duijvenbode both suffer second round exits at the 2026 World Darts Championship on Saturday.

Champions Linfield lose ground in the Irish Premiership title race as they suffer a shock 2-1 defeat by bottom side Glenavon at Mourneview Park.

Glasgow Warriors take a big step towards winning the 1872 Cup for the fourth year running with a bonus-point first-leg victory over Edinburgh at Hampden.

The Stormers preserved their unbeaten URC record after surviving sustained Lions pressure in a tense local derby in Cape Town on Saturday.

Fact To File, Gaelic Warrior and Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man head the confirmations for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028, switching away from biennial finals.

American Lindsey Vonn claims third podium finish in four World Cup races this winter ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Maluleka has explained why he left Naturena and joined Mamelodi Sundowns in 2020

India have drop Test and one-day international captain Shubman Gill from their squad for the T20 World Cup.

South Africa tactician Hugo Broos stands out among the 24 coaches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says there is no time for “wallowing” after losing 24-20 to Leinster in the United Rugby Championship.

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Morocco on 21 December and wraps up on 18 January 2026.

Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel celebrates a double triumph after he guides his side to a URC Welsh derby win on the same day as his sister got married.

Premier Soccer League side Stellenbosch FC have confirmed Steve Barker’s exit. His next destination? Simba SC in Tanzania.

Mohamed Salah’s angry outburst is “in the past” and “just part of wanting to be a winner”, says his Liverpool team-mate Curtis Jones.

Opener Zak Crawley suggests he was not aware of comments made by Ben Stokes when the England captain said his dressing room is “not a place for weak men”.

David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.