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Nathan Lyon takes two wickets in an over to reduce England to 42-3

Alex Carey’s century on his home ground countered Jofra Archer’s excellent bowling to leave the third Test in the balance after day one in Adelaide

<p>Rayan Cherki, right, scored a superb opener to set up City's quarter-final win</p>

Richard Jollyat the etihad

Cherki shows superstar potential as City breeze into Carabao Cup semis

Manchester City 2-0 Brentford: Cherki scored a stunner to put City on course for victory while usual bagsman Erling Haaland watched from the bench

<p>The draw for the Carabao Cup semi-final took place tonight</p>

Carabao Cup draw as Chelsea could face Arsenal in semi-finals

When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Time, teams and how to watch

<p>Lewis Miley wheeling away in celebration after scoring the winner at St James’s Park</p>

Newcastle keep Carabao Cup defence alive with added-time Miley winner

<p>Fifa has responded to the backlash over extortionate World Cup ticket prices</p>

Fifa starts World Cup climbdown after uproar over ticket prices

In depth

<p>Fans will have to pay more than £5,000 even for the cheapest tickets if they want to watch every England game at next summer’s World Cup</p>

The FA’s move to show it’s not spineless in World Cup ticket crisis

<p>Luke Littler is the man everyone wants to beat at Alexandra Palace over the coming weeks</p>

Littler returns to defend world title with a target on his back

<p>Mohamed Salah made his return for Liverpool against Brighton but could yet leave the club</p>

The five unanswered questions left after Salah’s Liverpool return

ACFC

<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

<p>Sean Dyche has experience of avoiding relegation from the Premier League</p>

Sean Dyche eats Porto for breakfast, and possibly worms for lunch

Explore news for you

Independent TV

<p>Fans broke and hurled seats from the stands and climbed onto the track surrounding the pitch</p>

Chaos erupts during Messi’s India tour as fans chuck chairs on pitch

Non-league club’s incredible reaction to drawing FA Cup trophy holders

Ana de Armas awkwardly rejects Martin Brundle’s grid walk chat

Watch: Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s dramatic Aston Villa loss

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

Eddie Howe (right) embraces Lewis Miley after the teenager’s match-winning role (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Lewis Miley’s goal a ‘reward’ for reaction to right-back role – Eddie Howe

<p>Abdukodir Khusanov was fortunate not to be sent off against Brentford</p>

Why was Khusanov not sent off for Man City against Brentford?

<p>Oscar Bobb hobbles off against Brentford</p>

Man City dealt gutting injury blow as winger forced off in Carabao Cup

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>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>Scotland's Darcy Graham is consoled by Rory Darge after the defeat</p>

Scotland booed off after spectacular collapse against Argentina

<p>Ellis Genge (centre) and the rest of England's front row were praised by Maro Itoje after the win over New Zealand</p>

Itoje hails England’s scrum ‘weapon’ after win over New Zealand

England back up bark with bite to show they are World Cup contenders

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

Scottish government confirms cost bringing Tour de France to Edinburgh

<p>Sir Chris Hoy is a six-time Olympic champion (Stephen Pond/PA)</p>

Chris Hoy’s wife reveals children’s heartbreaking response to cancer

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has suffered a broken leg in a mountain bike accident (Robert Perry/PA)

Worst crash I’ve ever had – Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in mountain bike accident

US Sport

<p>Luis Suarez (right) has committed his future to Inter Miami</p>

Luis Suarez signs new deal to stay at Inter Miami with Lionel Messi

<p>Patrick Mahomes will not be involved in this season’s NFL playoffs</p>

New NFL era dawns as Mahomes and two other legends to miss playoffs

<p>Terry Rozier is facing gambling charges</p>

NBA chief gives Miami Heat update amid ongoing Rozier gambling case

Betting

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

Betting Sign Up Offers and Free Bets (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