December 28th, 2022
Griner’s and wife Cherelle ‘still figuring out’ how to move on
The Phoenix Mercury Center had been playing for the Russian Premier League basketball team UMMC Ekaterinburg during her offseason when she was stopped at an airport, charged with smuggling illegal drugs, tried and then sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison colony.
Why Mudryk is in demand
At the start of last season he was an unknown outside of Ukraine with a transfer value of under £1m. Now he is one of the most coveted young players in Europe. Following an explosive rise, Mykhailo Mudryk looks destined for big things.
Williamson: Endometriosis nearly scuppered my Euros campaign
Leah Williamson has revealed a flare-up of endometriosis nearly ruined her chances of participating in England’s victorious 2022 European Championship campaign.
NFL Stats: Packers QB Rodgers extends Christmas win streak
Sky Sports statistician – and big Buffalo Bills fan – Benedict Bermange picks out the best stats the NFL has to offer from Week 16, including yet another win on Christmas Day for Aaron Rodgers, as the Green Bay Packers also extend their December win streak under head coach Matt LaFleur…
Murray astonished by Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s ‘incredible story’ watching Wimbledon
Andy Murray has expressed his astonishment at Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s “incredible” story of watching his 2016 Wimbledon triumph in solitary confinement in an Iranian prison.
‘Rashford a huge asset but Man Utd still need striker’
In-form Marcus Rashford is scoring goals for Manchester United, but Alan Shearer and Michael Owen explain why the club should still buy a striker.
Australia in sight of series win over South Africa
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey scores a maiden century as Australia keep pushing for a series-sealing victory over South Africa in Melbourne.
Nazanin: Murray win brought joy to my prison cell
The former detainee tells the tennis star how she watched his second Wimbledon triumph in 2016.
What are the big tennis questions for 2023?
Before the new season starts, we consider the big tennis questions for 2023 and correspondent Russell Fuller gives his verdict.
Meet the England legend touring Australia in her 80s
England World Cup winner Enid Bakewell is aged 82 and tells BBC Sport about spending part of her winter playing cricket in Australia.