December 31st, 2023
Nadal beaten on doubles return | ‘High percentage’ he retires after 2024
Rafael Nadal has refused to rule out the possibility of playing beyond the 2024 season but added there was also a “high percentage” chance he may not continue into 2025 as he made his competitive return to tennis.
Horner: Me missing a race would be like Fergie missing a match
What a difference a change of paddock makes. At the season’s end, Christian Horner swaps a paddock of vendettas, politics, cranky media, pampered celebrities and frenzied fans, for a grassy one with a few horses.
Boulter defeats Pegula but GB suffer United Cup loss to USA
Katie Boulter claimed her biggest career win to date, defeating American world No 5 Jessica Pegula in the United Cup in Perth, albeit Great Britain would go on to lose 2-1 to the USA in the best-of-three tie.
Clarke’s Euro 2024 prep plans: Hibernate in a room watching hours of football!
Steve Clarke went into 2023 with the aim of guiding Scotland to the European Championships in Germany. He did that, and in some style.
Dallas deny Detroit after late two-point conversion drama
The Dallas Cowboys edged out the Detroit Lions 20-19 in a nail-biting finish to their Saturday night clash, which saw Detroit score with 23 seconds left but denied the go-ahead two-point conversion.
Teenager Littler cruises past legend Van Barneveld
Luke Littler’s historic run at the PDC World Darts Championship continues as the 16-year-old stuns Raymond van Barneveld to reach the quarter-finals.
‘Inconsistent’ & ‘awful’ Man Utd are ‘back to worst’
Manchester United ended a dismal 2023 with defeat at Nottingham Forest as the pressure grows on manager Erik ten Hag.
If I’m not enjoying it, it could be my last year – Murray
A shoulder injury, illness and a bruised knee made for a “tricky” pre-season for Andy Murray, who accepts it could be the final one of his career.
Dennis charged with causing wife’s death – reports
Australian cyclist Rohan Dennis has reportedly been charged by police with the death of his wife after she was hit by a car on Saturday.
Kyogo stunner shows Rangers where they trail Celtic
While there is relief in victory for Celtic, defeat in the Old Firm derby highlights dead wood Rangers must cut adrift, writes Tom English.