Teenager could become youngest winner since 1958 Hodgkinson, Yee, Bellingham, Root and Storey included Luke Littler will have a shot at becoming the youngest winner of the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award for more than 60 years, after being named on a six-strong shortlist headed by the Paris...
Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be ratified by Fifa despite rights violations
Gulf state awarded the tournament amid accusations of ‘sportswashing’ over exploitation of its migrant workforce Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid victory is a crushing defeat for migrant workers’ rights Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the men’s World Cup in 2034 will probably lead to “severe and widespread rights violations”, say human...
Juan Soto reportedly signs $765m deal with Mets, richest contract in sports history
26-year-old chooses Mets over rivals Yankees Contract will keep Soto with Mets for 15 years The New York Mets have reportedly signed superstar outfielder Juan Soto, holding off competition from the cross-city rival Yankees, in a deal worth $765m, the richest contract in sports history. Speculation has been rife for...
‘We are not ready’: Enzo Maresca plays down title talk after fightback at Spurs
Chelsea head coach hails ‘perfect’ 4-3 away victory ‘The fans can dream … the important thing is we improve’ Enzo Maresca continued to play down Chelsea’s title chances after they heightened the pressure on Ange Postecoglou by fighting back from 2-0 down to beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday. Maresca’s improving...
Scottie Scheffler ends dominant year with Hero World Challenge success
World No 1 surges to six-shot victory in the Bahamas Tom Kim second as Scheffler earns ninth win of 2024 Another Scottie Scheffler procession. The world No 1’s year ended in fitting fashion, with a five-shot lead on the 18th tee at the Hero World Challenge. Scheffler cantered to a...
NFL roundup: Five-star Darnold shines as Cousins slumps in Minnesota return
Saquon Barkley sets Eagles’ single-season rushing record Steelers easily hand Jameis Winston and Browns Sam Darnold completed 22 of 28 passes for 347 yards and a career-high five touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away for a comfortable win over the Atlanta Falcons. Continue reading...
WSL roundup: Chelsea equal winning record as Alessia Russo inspires Arsenal
Chelsea match record of nine victories at start of season Manchester City, United and Arsenal all earn 4-0 wins Sjoeke Nüsken scored twice as Chelsea equalled the record for consecutive wins at the start of a Women’s Super League season with a 4-2 victory over Brighton. Sonia Bompastor’s side matched...
Sam Prendergast double eases Leinster to victory against Bristol
Bristol 12-35 Leinster Jordie Barrett impresses during Leinster debut Much is expected of Leinster’s new All Black recruit signing Jordie Barrett but it was the Irish province’s young home-reared fly-half Sam Prendergast who stole the show in the chilly west country on Sunday night. Prendergast has already made his mark...
‘Greatest honour of my life’: Lewis Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes
Hamilton admits ‘turbulent year’ was a challenging one Lando Norris feels ‘incredibly proud’ of win for McLaren Lewis Hamilton described his time with Mercedes as the greatest honour of his life after the seven-time champion bowed out with his final race for the team at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix....
Spot-on Palmer earns comeback win for Chelsea in seven-goal thriller at Spurs
It was Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham in microcosm. A couple of steps forward; more in the opposite direction. Where it left the manager was the biggest question as Chelsea roared back from 2-0 down to win yet again, surging into second place in the Premier League table. They are ahead of...