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Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka is set to deputise for the injured Nick Pope (Martin Rickett/PA)

Eddie Howe backs ‘brilliant shot-stopper’ Martin Dubravka to replace Nick Pope

Emma Raducanu is waiting to find out whether she will be given an Australian Open wild card (Steven Paston/PA)

Emma Raducanu faces Australian Open wait as Caroline Wozniacki handed wild card

Declan Rice scored a late winner as Arsenal won at Luton (Joe Giddens/PA)

Declan Rice says Arsenal ‘never stop believing’ after late winner at Luton

Peter Wright gets in the festive spirit every year at Ally Pally (Steven Paston/PA)

Peter Wright not expecting ‘monster’ Luke Humphries to win world title just yet

Hwang Hee-Chan scored a first-half winner against Burnley. (Nigel French/PA)

Gary O’Neil hails ‘very impressive’ Wolves match-winner Hwang Hee-chan

Fulham’s Joao Palhinha (left) and Manchester United’s Mason Mount battle for the ball (PA)

Football rumours: Race hotting up in pursuit of Joao Palhinha

Declan Rice, right, scored Arsenal’s last-gasp winner at Luton (Joe Giddens/PA)

A special night – Mikel Arteta savours late Declan Rice winner

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Dame Kelly Holmes retired on this day in 2005 (Phil Noble/PA)

On this day in 2005: Dame Kelly Holmes announces retirement

England manager Sarina Wiegman left disappointed despite 6-0 win over Scotland (Steve Welsh/PA)

I don’t know what to say – Sarina Wiegman stunned by Nations League finale

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Susie Wolff was appointed F1 Academy managing director in March (Nigel French/PA)

Susie Wolff denies report she shared confidential details with her husband

Redknapp, who has managed clubs including West Ham, Tottenham, and Portsmouth, will take the reins at Cwm Albion

Redknapp makes return to football to help UK’s worst-performing team

Declan Rice, bottom, was Arsenal’s hero in stoppage time (Joe Giddens/PA)

Declan Rice earns dramatic last-gasp win for Arsenal at Luton

Lauren James, right, scored twice in England’s win over Scotland (Steve Welsh/PA)

England hammer Scotland but miss out on Olympic qualification chance

Chris Wilder is back in charge of Sheffield United (PA)

Chris Wilder feels back to his best as he starts second Sheffield United spell

Harry Brook, left, is still finding his feet in ODIs (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

Harry Brook blocks himself from ‘negativity’ by withdrawing from social media

Jurgen Klopp, left, has been talking about Trent Alexander-Arnold (Peter Byrne/PA)

He will play where it is best for us – Jurgen Klopp on Trent Alexander-Arnold

Pep Guardiola has led Manchester City to three successive Premier League titles (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola: I feel Manchester City are going to win the Premier League again

Kevin Sinfield during his Dublin ultra-marathon (Niall Carson/PA)

Kevin Sinfield praised as ‘inspiration’ on day five of ultra-marathon challenge

Match-going fans must benefit from the Premier League’s record-breaking TV deal, the FSA has said (Barrington Coombs/PA)

FSA urges Premier League to ‘make sure supporters rewarded’ by record TV deal

Chris Wilder returns as Sheffield United manager after Paul Heckingbottom exit

Chris Wilder returns as Sheffield United manager after Paul Heckingbottom exit

Paul Heckingbottom has been sacked (John Walton/PA)

A look at Sheffield United’s recent record following Paul Heckingbottom’s exit

Paul Heckingbottom has been sacked by Sheffield United (Nick Potts/PA)

Sheffield United sack Paul Heckingbottom with Chris Wilder expected to return

There will again be six sprint weekends in 2024 (Tim Goode/PA)

Formula One confirms six sprint locations for 2024 season

Sophie Ecclestone is ready to return for England (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Sophie Ecclestone set for England return in T20 opener in India – Heather Knight

Retired Lioness Scott has been inducted into National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame (Jane Barlow/PA)

Ex England midfielder Jill Scott added to National Football Museum Hall of Fame

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Marcus Rashford has endured a difficult season (Martin Rickett/PA)

Marcus Rashford: The stats behind the Manchester United forward’s struggles

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (Phelan M Ebenhack/AP)

Cincinnati Bengals upset Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in overtime

Jockey Frankie Dettori was banned for six months on this day in 2012 (David Davies/PA)

On this day in 2012: Frankie Dettori given six-month ban after failing drug test

Pep Guardiola’s side have drawn their last three games (Peter Byrne/PA)

We’ll win the Premier League – Pep Guardiola sends message to Man City’s rivals

Hwang Hee-chan scores the winner against Burnley (Nigel French/PA)

Hwang Hee-chan continues fine goalscoring run with Wolves winner over Burnley

Erik ten Hag believes there is still “unity” at Manchester United (Owen Humphreys/PA)

We are together – Erik ten Hag confident he retains backing of Man Utd players

Hibernian manager Nick Montgomery takes them to Celtic on Wednesday (Jane Barlow/PA)

Nick Montgomery wants Hibernian ‘up there challenging’ ahead of Celtic test

Erik ten Hag has told doubters to look at record as Manchester United boss (Owen Humphreys/PA)

‘See my record’ – Erik ten Hag insists he is right man to lead Manchester United

Mauricio Pochettino believes his Chelsea players deserve more credit (John Walton/PA)

Mauricio Pochettino buoyed by desire and unity shown by Chelsea in Brighton win

Maurico Pochettino is trying to address Chelsea’s yellow card record (John Walton/PA)

Difficult to understand new rules – Mauricio Pochettino

Aaron Ramsdale, right, has found first-team action hard to come by under Mikel Arteta recently (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists he wants to keep goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale

Manchester Storm’s C.J. Garcia (left) and Nottingham Panthers’ Myles McGurty battle for the puck during the Adam Johnson Memorial Game at the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham. Picture date: Saturday November 18, 2023.

Neck guards to become compulsory in ice hockey, governing body announces

Ronnie O’Sullivan will spend Christmas in China after winning his eighth UK title (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan fires parting shot at WST chiefs before jetting off to China

England’s Chloe Kelly, left, and Scotland’s Samantha Kerr battle for the ball in September’s meeting (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The talking points ahead of England’s Women’s Nations League trip to Scotland

Sarina Wiegman’s England take on Scotland looking to claim top spot in Nations League Group A1 – and stay in contention to secure Olympic qualification for Great Britain (Steve Welsh/PA)

Sarina Wiegman: No chance Scotland will let England win to aid GB Olympic hopes

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal face ‘huge marathon’ to try and dethrone Man City

Kevin Sinfield arrived at Murrayfield on Monday (Jane Barlow/PA)

Kevin Sinfield pays tribute to Doddie Weir after Edinburgh leg of MND challenge

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, goalkeeper Ederson (left) and Ruben Dias (right) react to referee Simon Hooper (centre) (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City charged by FA after players surround referee against Spurs

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United is very likely to be confirmed early next week (Peter Byrne/PA)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Man Utd share purchase set to be announced early next week

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Mauricio Pochettino believes Enzo Fernandez will take confidence from finally scoring his first Premier League goals (John Walton/PA)

Mauricio Pochettino wants Enzo Fernandez to ‘build confidence’ from Brighton win

Ronnie O’Sullivan added another UK Championship to his record-breaking collection (Mike Egerton/PA)

A look at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record as oldest and youngest UK champion

Manchester City’s players were incensed over a late decision in their draw with Tottenham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ref made ‘very bad’ decision but we should have killed game – Bernardo Silva

Manchester City’s players were incensed over a late decision in their draw with Tottenham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ref made ‘very bad’ decision but we should have killed game – Bernardo Silva

Fran Williams has been named as England captain to face South Africa (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England captaincy honour ‘out of the blue’ to face South Africa – Fran Williams

Manchester City’s players were incensed over a late decision in their draw with Tottenham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ref made ‘very bad’ decision but we should have killed game – Bernardo Silva

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Former England captain Bob Willis, with Ian Botham, left, and Allan Lamb, centre (Rui Vieira/PA)

On this day in 2019: Bob Willis dies at age of 70

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool fought back to beat Fulham (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool’s late win over Fulham was ‘game you will never forget’ – Jurgen Klopp

Trent Alexander-Arnold stole the show for Liverpool in their win against Fulham (Peter Byrne/PA)

The sporting weekend in pictures

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino saw his captain Conor Gallagher sent off in the first half (John Walton/PA)

I’m so proud – Mauricio Pochettino delight as Chelsea win despite first-half red