December 19th, 2024
How Fury will cope with first defeat
No professional opponent had defeated Tyson Fury, until Oleksandr Usyk’s brilliant display in May saw the Ukrainian become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Former owner Dance charged with nine offences in ‘serious’ fraud probe
John Dance has been charged with nine criminal offences in “one of the most serious and largest frauds ever investigated” by the UK’s financial regulator.
Essential Football podcast: Assessing Arteta’s five years in charge
Sky Sports’ Sam Blitz and Nick Wright take a look back at Arsenal’s five years with Mikel Arteta, who celebrates his anniversary as manager of the club this week.
Five years of Arteta: Arsenal transformed but what’s next?
From a club in disarray to major contenders again, Arsenal are transformed under Mikel Arteta. What comes next?
Friedkin Group completes Everton takeover
The Friedkin Group completes its takeover of Everton, ending the turbulent tenure of Farhad Moshiri.
Lawson replaces Perez at Red Bull for 2025
New Zealander Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen following the team’s decision to ditch Sergio Perez.
Why Rashford is ‘lightning rod for criticism’
BBC Sport columnist Nedum Onuoha explains why Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has always been judged differently to other players.
Draper out of season-opening event in Australia
Britain’s Jack Draper will miss the first event of the 2025 season with a hip injury but is “very positive” about competing at the Australian Open.
The questions facing England before Women’s Ashes
BBC Sport consider what England have learned from their tour of South Africa with the Women’s Ashes coming up in January.