Dom Hyam heads back to Blackburn Rovers on New Year’s Day believing Wrexham must improve their away form in 2026 if they are to earn a Championship play-off place.

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Newcastle Red Bulls sign Argentina second row Franco Molina for the start of the 2026-27 season.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy admits rugby is “getting slow” but he does not feel the game is in need of a radical overhaul to ensure it is an exciting spectacle for fans.

Daine Klate has clapped for Orlando Pirates’ flying start to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns, but believes Kaizer Chiefs’ return would take SA football even higher.

Danny Rohl has Rangers “right in the mix” for the Scottish Premiership title before Saturday’s mouth-watering Old Firm derby at Celtic.

Celtic hirple into Saturday’s second league Old Firm derby of the season knowing Rangers can move level on points with a win.

BBC Sport picks out five highlights to keep an eye on in the New Year’s Day fixture list.

Rookie VJ Edgecombe scores with 1.7 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

How former European champion James Cook changed lives through his tireless work at one of London’s oldest youth clubs.

Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

The identities of the 16 teams that have made it to the knockout phase of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 are now confirmed.

Is Mbule’s Bafana place at risk?

Only Southampton’s Adam Armstrong has more second-tier goals this term than Swansea’s Slovenia international.

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Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Rob Green discuss how James Garner influenced Everton’s 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest.

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy analyses how Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba dominated in defence for Arsenal in their 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.

Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Rob Green discuss where Chelsea fell short in defending set pieces in their 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side were “outstanding” as they scored four second-half goals to beat Aston Villa 4-1.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says his side lacked imagination during their “strange” 1-1 draw with bottom side Wolves at Old Trafford.