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Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd offered top Arsenal target in swap deal

The winter window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

<p>With Spurs and Newcastle in midweek Carabao Cup action, players must meet the demands of challenging for a trophy </p>
Miguel DelaneyFootball

The cost of football’s packed schedule is a double-edged sword

Balancing a desire to win trophies with preparation time on the training ground takes its toll both physically and mentally

<p>Diogo Dalot played a more offensive role against Liverpool</p>
Richard JollyFootball

The tactical tweaks Amorim used to revive Man Utd at Anfield

<p>Nottingham Forest have lofty ambitions – and Morgan Gibbs-White is key to it all</p>
Football

The overlooked star at the heart of Nottingham Forest’s wonderful rise

Darts

Premier League Darts 2025 line-up revealed including Littler and more

<p>West Ham are fortunate not to be in danger of relegation </p>
Football

West Ham, the great underachievers, are worse than under Moyes

Football

American among those detained over tragedy chants at Liverpool-Man Utd

<p>Jai Opetaia after beating Jack Massey in October to stay undefeated</p>
Boxing

Opetaia can bring the unlikely ‘unknown’ that Usyk needs

<p>Ethan Nwaneri is set to face a period out of action </p>
Football

Arsenal suffer another injury blow with young star ruled out

<p>Joshua Zirkzee is attracting interest from Europe </p>
Football

Zirkzee and Antony wanted on loan by European clubs

<p>Dan Evans will not play at the Australian Open 2025 after falling in qualifying </p>
Tennis

Evans crashes out of Australian Open qualifying as British duo advance

<p>England have been urged to boycott their Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan </p>
Cricket

Farage and Corbyn call on England to boycott Afghanistan clash

Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia in 2022 (Peter Byrne/PA)
Tennis

Djokovic reveals ‘trauma’ returning to Australia following deportation

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<p>A radical plan for Test cricket would allow India, Australia and England to schedule series against each other more often </p>
Cricket

Vaughan backs radical plan to split Test cricket into two divisions

<p>Kagiso Rabada and co eventually broke Pakistan’s resistance in Cape Town </p>
Cricket

South Africa battle past valiant Pakistan to continue winning streak

<p>Northampton Saints players celebrate after Fin Smith kicks the match-winning penalty</p>
Rugby Union

Smith’s last-gasp penalty helps Saints sink Bath in pulsating clash

Bristol Bears’ Ilona Maher after the Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby match at Ashton Gate, Bristol. Picture date: Sunday January 5, 2024.
Rugby Union

Maher admits to nerves ahead of much-anticipated Bristol debut

<p>Danni Wyatt-Hodge is hopeful England can challenge Australia in The Ashes </p>
Cricket

Wyatt-Hodge explains key to beating ‘ruthless’ Australia in Ashes

<p>Eddie Howe does not care what people outside Newcastle think about his team</p>
Football

Howe hits back at criticism of Newcastle: ‘We are here to win’

Bristol Bears’ Ilona Maher after the Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby match at Ashton Gate, Bristol. Picture date: Sunday January 5, 2024.
Rugby Union

Maher admits to nerves ahead of much-anticipated Bristol debut

<p>Danni Wyatt-Hodge is hopeful England can challenge Australia in The Ashes </p>
Cricket

Wyatt-Hodge explains key to beating ‘ruthless’ Australia in Ashes

<p>Eddie Howe does not care what people outside Newcastle think about his team</p>
Football

Howe hits back at criticism of Newcastle: ‘We are here to win’

In depth

<p>The protagonists of boxing’s heavyweight division in 2024</p>
Boxing

After sparkling 2024, heavyweight is boxing’s glamour division again

<p>South Africa celebrated a remarkable win over Pakistan to end the year </p>
Harry Latham-Coyle

South Africa’s great revival caps year that gave Test cricket new life

<p>Abbi Pulling was crowned the 2024 F1 Academy champion </p>
F1

Abbi Pulling: ‘This is what it will take for a woman to race in F1’

Independent TV

<p>Luke Littler reveals David Beckham's message after World Darts win</p>
Sport

Luke Littler reveals David Beckham’s message after World Darts win

<p>Luke Littler gets emotional after historic World Darts final win</p>
Sport

Luke Littler gets emotional after historic World Darts final win

Sport

Olympian Laura Kenny announces pregnancy after ‘heartbreaking’ battle

Sport

Chris Hoy’s three-word message of hope in terminal cancer update

Football

LiveFootball

Transfer news LIVE: Lopetegui to be sacked by West Ham

Football

New interest emerges for Rashford as Italian club want loan deal

Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham have suffered recent heavy defeats (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham future in doubt as technical director stays away

Antonin Kinsky in action for Slavia Prague (Vit Simanek/CTK via AP/PA)
Football

New Spurs signing available for Carabao Cup semi against Liverpool

Former Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane has been appointed Ferencvaros boss (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

Robbie Keane appointed head coach of Hungarian champions Ferencvaros

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk does not believe transfer speculation over Trent Alexander-Arnold played a part in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United (Laurence Griffiths/PA)
Football

Trent Alexander-Arnold not affected by Real Madrid approach – Virgil van Dijk

<p>Mikel Arteta is hunting Arsenal’s first trophy since 2020 </p>
Football

Arsenal vs Newcastle prediction: Semi-final stalemate

Nicolas Kuhn pleased with Celtic’s response to Ibrox defeat (Robert Perry/PA)
Football

Nicolas Kuhn pleased with Celtic reaction to Rangers defeat

England head coach Thomas Tuchel saw three Premier League games on his first weekend in the job (Peter Byrne/PA)
Football

5 players who impressed in front of new England boss Thomas Tuchel this weekend

<p>Mikel Arteta is hunting Arsenal’s first trophy since 2020 </p>
Football

Arsenal vs Newcastle prediction: Semi-final stalemate

Nicolas Kuhn pleased with Celtic’s response to Ibrox defeat (Robert Perry/PA)
Football

Nicolas Kuhn pleased with Celtic reaction to Rangers defeat

England head coach Thomas Tuchel saw three Premier League games on his first weekend in the job (Peter Byrne/PA)
Football

5 players who impressed in front of new England boss Thomas Tuchel this weekend

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Formula 1

F1

Hamilton and Leclerc tipped for ‘showdown’ to reveal Ferrari’s No 1

Lewis Hamilton has left Mercedes to join Ferrari (Andrew Matthews/PA)
F1

Hamilton outlines 2025 mindset after Ferrari spell officially begins

<p>Ollie Bearman has landed a drive with Haas next year (David Davies/PA)</p>
F1

Who are the drivers on the 2025 F1 grid?

F1

When does the 2025 F1 season start? Full calendar and testing schedule

<p>Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes to join rivals Ferrari</p>
F1

Ferrari F1 boss sends warning after Lewis Hamilton officially joins

F1

The five burning F1 questions heading into 2025 season

F1

My sports moment of the year: When Hamilton broke two-year win duck

<p>Martin Brundle has been honoured with an OBE in the 2025 New Year Honours list </p>
F1

Martin Brundle awarded OBE in 2025 new year honours list

Rugby Union

Ilona Maher has already made a mark on Premiership Women’s Rugby (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Ilona Maher ‘loves being a superstar’ as Bristol signing looks to grow the game

<p>Ilona Maher made her Bristol debut in front of a bumper crowd at Ashton Gate</p>
Rugby Union

Maher debut draws record crowd but Bristol beaten in PWR

<p>Llewellyn struck in each half</p>
Rugby Union

Llewellyn shines as Gloucester score five tries in ending Sale revival

Ilona Maher is set to make her Bristol Bears debut at Ashton Gate (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Rugby Union

Bristol ready for ‘exciting occasion’ with Maher set to make Bears bow

Maher could make her Bristol Bears debut on Sunday (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Rugby Union

Ilona Maher named on bench ahead of Bristol Bears debut

Ilona Maher is the world’s most-followed rugby player on social media (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Rugby Union

‘Trailblazer’ Ilona Maher showing the way, says World Rugby chief

Boxing

Boxing

Opetaia vs Nyika start time, live stream and undercard

Boxing

Opetaia vs Nyika start time, live stream and undercard

<p>Anthony Joshua (left) with his promoter Eddie Hearn</p>
Boxing

Hearn maps out timeline for Joshua vs Fury talks

<p>Joshua’s most recent fight saw him lose to Daniel Dubois </p>
Boxing

Joshua outlines priority for first fight in 2025

<p>Anthony Joshua (pictured) could face Tyson Fury next (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
Boxing

Hearn outlines Joshua’s two-fight plan for 2025

<p>Darren Till (second right) was due to box Tommy Fury (left) </p>
Boxing

Tommy Fury’s replacement named after boxer’s withdrawal from Till bout

<p>Darren Till (second right) was due to box Tommy Fury (left) </p>
Boxing

Tommy Fury’s replacement named after boxer’s withdrawal from Till bout

Boxing

Boxer Bamba dies aged 35 just days after last fight

<p>Tyson Fury following his fight with Oleksandr Usyk</p>
Boxing

Fury corner instructions vs Usyk spark intense debate: ‘Nonsense!’

Cricket

Cricket

Australia hold nerve to seal series victory over India

Cricket

Australia hold nerve to seal series victory over India

<p>Rohit Sharma says he will decide when the time is right to retire and plans to play on after being dropped for the Sydney test against Australia</p>
Cricket

Rohit Sharma provides update on retirement rumours

<p>Cameron Bancroft (left) and teammate Daniel Sams collided heavily</p>
Cricket

Cricketer Sams stretchered off after horrific collision with Bancroft

Cricket

Bumrah gives India hope after Australia seize control in fiery day one

<p>Kwena Maphaka surpasses Paul Adams as South Africa’s youngest Test cricketer </p>
Cricket

Who is Maphaka? South Africa’s youngest ever Test cricketer

<p>Kwena Maphaka surpasses Paul Adams as South Africa’s youngest Test cricketer </p>
Cricket

Who is Maphaka? South Africa’s youngest ever Test cricketer

<p>India captain Rohit Sharma is struggling with the bat</p>
Cricket

India coach coy on picking captain Rohit Sharma

<p>Australia's Mitchell Starc appeals for LBW against India's Yashasvi Jaiswal on day five of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground </p>
Cricket

Starc in race to be fit for decisive Test match versus India

Tennis

<p>Cruz Hewitt enters the first round of Australian Open qualifying </p>
Tennis

Who is Cruz Hewitt? 16-year-old son of Lleyton set for Australian Open

<p>Jacob Fearnley has earned a call-up to GB’s Davis Cup team for the upcoming tie with Japan </p>
Tennis

Impressive run of form earns Jacob Fearnley a Davis Cup call-up

<p>The Australian Open returns in January </p>
Tennis

Australian Open start date, TV channel and how to watch online

<p>Jannik Sinner won the first major of his career in this tournament last year </p>
Tennis

When is the Australian Open draw? Start time, seeds and more

Tennis

Gauff outclasses Swiatek to lead dominant USA to United Cup crown

<p>Naomi Osaka was forced to retire in Auckland </p>
Tennis

Osaka sparks injury fears ahead of Australian Open

<p>Barbora Krejcikova will miss the year’s first grand slam </p>
Tennis

Wimbledon winner Krejcikova ruled out of Australian Open

<p>Rybakina is a former Australian Open finalist </p>
Tennis

Rybakina defends former coach after ban: ‘He never mistreated me’

Golf

Rory McIlroy is one of the public faces of the new TGL, a new high-tech golf tournament (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

TGL: How will the Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods-backed indoor golf event work?

Golf

TGL: How will the Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods-backed indoor golf event work?

Rory McIlroy is one of the public faces of the new TGL, a new high-tech golf tournament (Zac Goodwin/PA)
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Golf

McIlroy says new Tomorrow’s Golf League is ‘golf reimagined’

<p>Hideki Matsuyama recorded a new 72-hole low score on his way to victory at The Sentry</p>
Golf

Matsuyama breaks PGA Tour record in season-opening win

<p>Hideki Matsuyama registered 11 birdies to set a new 54-hole record in Hawaii </p>
Golf

Matsuyama and Morikawa set up final-round shootout at The Sentry

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches a missed putt at the third hole (Matt York/AP)
Golf

Hideki Matsuyama off to fast start to new season

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches a missed putt at the third hole (Matt York/AP)
Golf

Hideki Matsuyama off to fast start to new season

Open champion Xander Schauffele is favourite to win The Sentry (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Xander Schauffele hoping to get back into swing of things at The Sentry

<p>Scottie Scheffler injured his hand while cooking Christmas dinner (Zac Goodwin/PA)</p>
Golf

Scheffler to miss season opener after suffering bizarre injury

Athletics

<p>Keely Hodgkinson poses with the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award</p>
Olympics

Hodgkinson crowned Sports Personality of the Year after Olympic glory

<p>Keely Hodgkinson delivered one of the moments of the Olympic Games for British fans</p>
Olympics

Hodgkinson: ‘Armani put his hand on my cheek and called me bella’

<p>BBC Sports Personality of the Year has come round again </p>
Sport

Sports Personality of the Year: Who is the favourite & how do I vote?

Cycling

Laura Kenny, right, with husband Jason at the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards (Martin Rickett/PA)
Cycling

Dame Laura Kenny announces that she is expecting third child

<p>Mark Cavendish celebrates after clinching a record 35th Tour de France stage </p>
Cycling

How Cavendish became a Tour legend – according to rivals and teammates

<p>Katy Marchant was treated in hospital after a heavy crash at the UCI Track Champions League in London</p>
Cycling

London velodrome to reassess safety after horror Marchant crash

US Sport

<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup glory </p>
NBA

Antetokounmpo reveals key reason why Milwaukee Bucks won NBA Cup

<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo was named MVP </p>
NBA

Milwaukee Bucks beat Oklahoma City Thunder to win NBA Cup

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Fitness and wellbeing

Best gym shorts for men 2025, tested by a fitness writer

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