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Flo Clifford
This abominable ‘Battle of the Sexes’ is the sequel no one wanted
Miguel Delaney
The real January advantage isn’t signings – it’s another type of data
Lawrence Ostlere
Hidden mics and ‘the spotter’: How the darts is beamed to our screens

Anthony Joshua latest: Boxer ‘badly shaken’ with two dead in car crash

Former two-time world heavyweight champion rushed to hospital after collision while on holiday recovering from fight against Jake Paul

<p>Anthony Joshua has been rushed to hospital following a car crash in Nigeria that has reportedly killed two people</p>

South Africa face Zimbabwe in group decider and Salah rested for Egypt

South Africa are hoping to join Egypt as the second team from Group B to qualify for the Afcon knockouts

<p>Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka celebrate with their trophies at the end of the Battle of the Sexes exhibition</p>

Jamie BraidwoodTennis

This ‘Battle of the Sexes’ was unwatchable – we do not need it again

Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka to win controversial ‘Battle of the Sexes’

<p>From US Ryder Cup fans to Anthony Joshua fighting Jake Paul, 2025 also had its moments to forget</p>

From Bazball to Fifa, these were the villains of the sporting year

Man City move ahead of Liverpool in Antoine Semenyo battle

In depth

<p>Jake Paul (right) repeatedly dived at the legs of Anthony Joshua</p>

Alex PattleBoxing

Disappointed in Anthony Joshua? Sorry, you’ve got it completely wrong

<p>Alexander Isak scores Liverpool's opening goal as he is injured by Micky van de Ven's challenge</p>

Jamie BraidwoodFootball

Liverpool, Isak and a six-second glimpse of a £300m future cut short

<p>The latest edition of the 'Battle of the Sexes' will be contested by Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios</p>

Flo CliffordTennis

This abominable ‘Battle of the Sexes’ is the sequel no one wanted

ACFC

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>

Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

<p>Guglielmo Vicario challenged by Raul Jimenez of Fulham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>

Brainless goalkeeping is saving football – one 40 yard lob at a time

<p>Arsenal’s injuries could actually be helping them on their march to the Premier League title</p>

Arsenal are going to win the league, and musical theatre proves it

<p>England's Harry Kane and Phil Foden celebrate</p>

Phil Foden didn’t deserve his England call-up, because nobody does

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Independent TV

Anthony Joshua plays table tennis in video hours before Nigeria crash

Anthony Joshua pulled from wreckage after deadly crash in Nigeria

Players address negative comments around ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match

<p>The sons of Liverpool's late Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, Dinis and Duarte, and other family members take part in pre-game activities</p>

Diogo Jota’s children lead tributes before Liverpool match at Anfield

Sport deals

<p>Adidas’s bestselling styles will see you through years to come</p>

Save up to 50% on trainers and more with these adidas deals

<p>Get ready for your next adventure with Mountain Warehouse savings</p>

Mountain Warehouse discount codes December 2025 – how to save 20%

<p>Shop the latest styles at Nike with our round-up of the best discount codes</p>

Nike discount codes for December 2025 – how to get 50% off

<p>I’ve rounded up the best deals on Airpods Pro, AirPods 4 and AirPods Max to shop right now</p>

Best AirPods deals November 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

Football

<p>Ollie Watkins, right, turned the game on its head (Adam Davy/PA)</p>

Arsenal vs Aston Villa prediction: Gunners to end Villa winning streak

<p>Andy Carroll playing for Reading in January 2023</p>

Andy Carroll to appear in court after non-molestation order charge

<p>Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca</p>

Maresca out for answers to why Chelsea keep surrendering leads

Visit the USA

Here’s how to travel the US inspired by 7 recent Super Bowl champs

Hail Maryland: football, food and festivals in Baltimore and beyond

A sports lover’s guide to one week in Tennessee

Fandom in Florida: sports and city breaks in the Sunshine State

Rugby Union

<p>England triumphed on home soil at the Women’s Rugby World Cup</p>

Springboks, Red Roses and Bielle-Biarrey: The 2025 Rugby Union Awards

<p>Henry Slade’s try ignited wild celebrations</p>

Exeter go top after ending eight-year wait for win at Saracens

<p>Jac Morgan will leave Ospreys at the end of the season</p>

Morgan and Lake to leave Ospreys in blow to crisis-hit Welsh rugby

<p>The Red Roses have been shortlisted for Sports Personality Team of the Year</p>

Red Roses shortlisted for SPOTY team of the year

Toulon overpower Bath in Champions Cup thriller

<p>Leinster were below their best but made it two wins from two</p>

Leinster scrap past injury-hit Leicester in tight Champions Cup tussle

Athletics

<p>Josh Kerr triumphed at the Philadelphia leg of Grand Slam Track</p>

Court papers reveal Grand Slam Track owes Josh Kerr $218,000

<p>Tebogo won gold in the 200m in Paris as well as silver in the 4x400m relay</p>

Olympic champion claims three countries tried to buy his citizenship

<p>Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track has filed for bankruptcy</p>

Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy

Cycling

<p>Pogacar won his second world title this year, alongside basically everything else</p>

Cycling awards 2025: Best rider, breakout star, and ones to watch

Sir Chris Hoy speaking to the press (Robert Perry/PA)

Sir Chris Hoy convinced fundraising stumps Olympic achievements

<p>The 2027 Tour de France will begin in Scotland</p>

Scottish government confirms cost bringing Tour de France to Edinburgh

US Sport

<p>LeBron James went off clutching his back on Sunday night</p>

LeBron James suffers fresh injury blow as LA Lakers snap losing streak

<p>For most of the Thunder squad, this will mark a Christmas Day debut; only Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso have previously scored in a holiday fixture</p>

NBA Christmas Day schedule – when and where to watch all five games

<p>The Pop-Tarts Bowl has become an internet sensation among college football fans. It has mascots, edible giant treats and an 11-foot tall toaster. </p>

How Pop-Tarts became the biggest brand partner in football bowl games

Betting

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Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

Best Betting Offers and Free Bets UK (December 2025)

<p>Our betting writer Chris Wilson has tested the best new bookmakers on the market</p>

The best new betting sites August 2025

<p>We’ve tested out dozens of reputable UK betting apps and ranked the best ones</p>

The best betting apps for sport