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BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win

From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their view on why each nominee is a worthy winnerNo sporting event in 2025 gripped England quite like the Lionesses’ Euros success and that euphoria would not have happened without Hannah Hampton’s saves. Long before Hampton dived the correct way…

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'This is ridiculous!' - Smith dismissed after more Snicko controversy

Confusion reigns on day two of the third Ashes Test with England's Jamie Smith at the centre of the controversy after he's given not out after review, only to be given out moments later in a separate delivery, due to a contentious use of the Snicko technology.

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'Give Australia the urn' - England in trouble as Cummins removes Root

Pat Cummins takes his second wicket of the innings as Joe Root is caught behind for 19 as England fall to 71-4 in their first innings, 300 runs behind Australia's 371, as the home side take control on day two of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

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Root gets lucky reprieve as England's batting struggles continue

Joe Root avoids being given out for one after review shows an edge behind drops just short of Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey, with England 42-3, still 329 runs behind Australia's first innings score of 371 on day two of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

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'England are crumbling' - Lyon removes Pope and Duckett in same over

In his first over of the match, Nathan Lyon removes Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett as England fall to 42-3, in pursuit of Australia's 371, on day two of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

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Joshua doubles down on vulgar 'kill' comments to Paul

Anthony Joshua doubles down on his controversial "kill" comments to Jake Paul after being challenged at a news conference in Miami on Wednesday before their upcoming fight.

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'Questions pile up at Celtic but only some are for Nancy'

At this point, it's not just Wilfried Nancy's Celtic team that's a hard watch, it's Nancy himself, writes Tom English.

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'Can be as good as anyone' - Miley steps up for Newcastle

Lewis Miley "can be as good as anyone in his position, whichever position he plays", says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after the teenage midfielder becomes a match-winning right-back against Fulham.

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Are English clubs ready for Champions League knockouts?

Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United remain in the hunt for Women's Champions League glory - but how are they set for the knockout stages?

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England to hold ICC talks after Carey DRS error

The England and Wales Cricket Board will meet with the game's governing body in an attempt to review and raise standards of the decision review system.

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'He cannot play left-back' - should Trafford 'stick it out' at Man City?

James Trafford is up against one of the best in the world in Gianluigi Donnarumma, but should he stick it out as number two at Manchester City?

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Raymond van Barneveld sunk by Swiss star Stefan Bellmont at PDC worlds

Bellmont: ‘This is great for all Swiss people’ James Wade cruises past Ryusei AzemotoThe five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld was left stunned after falling to a straight sets defeat by Switzerland’s Stefan Bellmont in their first-round clash at Alexandra Palace.Bellmont produced the perfo…

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The first post-EA FIFA soccer sim will be a Netflix Games exclusive

FIFA's first true soccer sim after the end of its EA partnership will be available exclusively on Netflix, the streaming service announced. This "reimagined FIFA football simulation game" will be developed and published by Delphi Interactive, and be available to Netflix subscribers next year, right …

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Celtic chair Peter Lawwell to stand down after ‘intolerable’ abuse from fans

Celtic winless in three under new manager NancyLawwell will leave club at the end of DecemberCeltic’s chair, Peter Lawwell, has announced he is to stand down, citing “intolerable” treatment from a section of the club’s support. Lawwell’s exit will intensify a sense of crisis around the Scottish cham…

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Which Premier League teams will be affected by the Africa Cup of Nations?

Six Sunderland players are off to the tournament but Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa are not losing anyoneBy Opta AnalystThe Africa Cup of Nations begins on Sunday in Morocco. Thirty-two Premier League players have been selected to represent their national teams at the tournament but some clubs wil…

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This is it - how England can keep Ashes alive on pivotal day

Whether the Ashes series remains alive beyond Christmas rests on how England bat on day two of the third Test in Adelaide.

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Fifa announces 50% increase in World Cup prize money with $50m for 2026 winners

All 48 competing nations to get minimum of $10.5mFifa Council approval comes amid ticket price rowFifa has announced a 50% increase in World Cup prize money for next year’s tournament, with the champions set to take home $50m (£37.5m) as a reward for their success.The news comes days after there was…

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Brendan Rodgers faces lofty demands on well-trodden path to Saudi Arabia

Latest Liverpool alumnus to join Saudi Pro League will not have to worry about a lack of funds at Al-QadsiahThe path from Liverpool to the east of Saudi Arabia is becoming increasingly well-worn, but Brendan Rodgers has a bigger job on his hands than Robbie Fowler, Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderso…

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How to watch South Florida vs. Old Dominion online for free

How to watch college football for free. Live stream South Florida vs. Old Dominion in 2025 without cable.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 17, 2025

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.