Salah penalty puts Egypt into last 16 Hosts Morocco held by Mali in 1-1 draw Mohamed Salah scored a first-half penalty as 10-man Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash in Agadir to become the first team into the knockout stages of the...
England hold nerve to break Ashes drought in Australia with Boxing Day Test victory
Fourth Test, day 2: Australia 152 & 132, lose to England, 110 & 178-6 Tourists charge to four-wicket win inside two days at MCG Stop press. Hold the back page. Drag out the dusty bunting and book three more nights in Noosa. England’s men have won a Test in Australia...
Patrick Dorgu volley powers Manchester United into fifth as Newcastle misfire
Boxing Day’s sole Premier League fixture tingled the senses and was graced by Patrick Dorgu’s finish that moved Manchester United up to a season-high fifth. They could – and maybe should – have been limited to a draw because Newcastle United dominated the second period. The visitors’ problem was a...
The Jukebox Man can lead them a merry dance in vintage King George
The Harry Redknapp-owned chaser can foil a strong challenge from the all-conquering Willie Mullins yard There is a case to be made for seven of the eight runners in what promises to be a memorable renewal of the King George VI Chase, but the horse with the most appealing profile...
I was there: Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph was the ultimate moment
It felt like nothing would top Tiger Woods’s Masters win, but then the Northern Irishman completed his career grand slam on an extraordinary final day at Augusta At 7am on 14 April in an Augusta rental home, Rory McIlroy awoke and immediately spotted a Green Jacket draped over a chair....
Kobbie Mainoo is ‘the future of Manchester United’, insists Amorim
Midfielder has not started a league match this season Head coach says ‘everything can change in two days’ Ruben Amorim has claimed that Kobbie Mainoo is “the future of Manchester United” and that the 20-year-old’s versatility increases his chances of breaking into the team soon. Mainoo has a calf problem that...
Eddie Howe challenges Newcastle owners to end ‘limbo’ over stadium plans
Manager would like ‘clarity’ on future of facilities He wants show of ambition over academy setup Eddie Howe has challenged Newcastle’s owners to end the club’s “limbo” by declaring whether they intend building a new training ground and stadium and to show their ambition by revamping the academy facilities. Although...
Better late than never: fans relive watching their teams end a long wait for a trophy
Several teams got their hands on silverware at last in 2025. Here supporters talk about the pain and pleasure of finally winning 16 March 2025: Won Carabao Cup, beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley, their first trophy in 56 years Continue reading...
Prescott leads Cowboys past skidding Commanders as Lions eliminated with loss
Prescott ties Romo with fourth 30-TD season Lions eliminated after error-strewn loss to Vikings Broncos’ defense shines in win over Chiefs Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23 Thursday. Dallas (7-8-1)...
Australia edge wild Boxing Day with England as 20 wickets fall in fourth Ashes Test
Fourth Test, day one: Australia 152 & 4-0; England 110 Bowlers feast on green-tinged pitch on day one at MCG A record 94,199 spectators turned up to the MCG on Boxing Day and none will forget what they witnessed. An extraordinary 20 wickets tumbled on a pitch offering lavish movement...