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Football
Sarri calls on Chelsea players to keep up winning ways
The Blues followed a win over Manchester City with victory in the Europa League but will hope the focus against Brighton is not on off-field problems.
Hasenhuttl aware of Aubameyang’s threat
The Gunners striker has scored six times against teams managed by Hasenhuttl.
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Man UtdReal Madrid coach Solari happy to end 2018 on winning noteResult: Cristiano Ronaldo nets the winner from the spot for unbeaten JuventusLee Johnson felt Norwich midfielder Alex Tettey should have seen redRanieri bemoans Fulham’s failings after West Ham defeatResult: Norwich hit back to take point at Bristol CityResult: More defensive woe for Fulham as West Ham win againBenitez lauds players after important victory at HuddersfieldResult: Real Madrid up to third with narrow Rayo win
Smith admits Villa fortunate to take draw against StokeReport: Neymar to snub Barcelona returnChris Smalling signs new Manchester United contractHodgson relieved to see Vardy miss as Palace hold on for rare win without ZahaInter willing to accept £45m for Perisic?Lambert hopes Ipswich can build on Wigan winNeil knows Preston need scrappy wins to climb Championship tableMauricio Pochettino: Everything is possible this seasonJavi Gracia wants to see Gerard Deulofeu maintain his high standard every week
Rugby Union
Result: Leinster keep pace with Toulouse after mauling Bath in Dublin
Toulouse are still two points clear but the defending champions will have a chance to pass them.
Result: Toulouse move step closer to Champions Cup quarter-finals with Wasps win
The English side, who lost 42-27, are out of the qualification equation.
Result: Saracens storm on with win over CardiffResult: Exeter turn tables on Gloucester to breathe life into Champions Cup campaignSteve Hansen’s glittering reign as All Blacks coach to end after 2019 World CupPremiership Rugby ‘on track’ for deal to change face of the domestic gameIreland fly-half Johnny Sexton signs contract extension with IRFUResult: Saracens show class with second-half fightback against Cardiff
Itoje injury spells trouble for Saracens and EnglandWigglesworth signs new Saracens dealEngland refuse to rule out bringing Stuart Lancaster back to coaching set-upRFU interim boss Melville calls Premiership ring-fencing 'wishful thinking'Result: Cokanasiga stikes late to deny Sale victory at rain-sodden RecResult: Saracens maintain 100 per cent record with win over Wasps
Tennis
Manchester joins London on shortlist to host ATP Finals
Current host London is in the running along with five other candidate venues.
ITF boss Haggerty compares reaction to Davis Cup changes to Brexit
The International Tennis Federation president was booed by fans at last month’s Davis Cup final in Lille.
Murray plays down his chances of Citi Open returnMarin Cilic leads Croatia to Davis Cup titleThe lowdown on London tennis champion Alexander ZverevResult: Zverev stuns Djokovic to win ATP FinalsResult: Zverev stuns Djokovic to win ATP Finals
Alexander Zverev says sorry after controversial win over Roger FedererRoger Federer puts thought of 100th title to back of his mindResult: Zverev beats Isner to set up ATP Finals semi against FedererResult: Federer into London last four with Anderson winResult: Kei Nishikori admits to a poor week despite toppling Roger Federer
Cricket
England turn to Giles as Strauss’ replacement
Former spinner is leaving Warwickshire to run England’s men’s team
England selector Ed Smith refuses to rule out Jofra Archer for 2019 World Cup
Archer is eligible for England selection next year after the England and Wales Cricket Board revised residency requirements.
Stokes sorry after accepting CDC sanctions for Bristol incidentJoe Root commits his future to YorkshireJoe Root commits his future to YorkshirePlunkett replaces Parkinson for Melbourne Stars in Big BashBen Stokes backs Keaton Jennings' charity head shave
Cameron Bancroft set for return to professional cricketCameron Bancroft set for return to professional cricketTeenager hits six sixes in an over on his way to rapid double centuryTeenager hits six sixes in an over on his way to rapid double centuryFormer New Zealand cricketer denies his own death after internet rumours
Off The Pitch
The contenders for the 2018 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
Geraint Thomas, Harry Kane and Tyson Fury are among the favourites.
Thomas, Kane and Fury among favourites to win revamped SPOTY
Mo Farah won last year's award.
Spurs stadium facing further delays?Alexis Sanchez 'complains about fridge'Sterling accuses newspapers of 'fuelling racism'Stokes sorry after accepting CDC sanctions for Bristol incidentNeil Warnock eager for 'I'm A Celebrity' jungle stintArsenal release firm statementGary Lineker makes Kilmarnock title promise
Potteries derby ends in 11 arrests after seats ripped out and windows smashedMan City to get World Cup cash boost as UEFA considers opening new FFP caseKick It Out has ‘serious concern’ over tweet by new Wimbledon manager DownesAndy Murray: Sexism levels in sport are 'unreal'Mike Ashley hoping to sell Newcastle 'before January transfer window'Mike Ashley hoping to sell Newcastle 'before January transfer window'Former New Zealand cricketer denies his own death after internet rumours
Formula 1
Raikkonen 'motivated' for Sauber - Giovinazzi
Antonio Giovinazzi thinks his 2019 teammate Kimi Raikkonen will help him at Sauber next year.
Ferrari to reveal 2019 car on February 15
Ferrari will reveal its 2019 challenger on February 15, team boss Maurizio Arrivabene said on Thursday.
Golf
Rose one shot off lead as bad weather halts first round in Indonesia
The Englishman is bidding to end the year top of the world rankings.
Oosthuizen claims victory at his home Open in Johannesburg
The 2010 Open champion finished six shots clear of Frenchman Romain Langasque.
Smith surges into lead in the Australian PGA ChampionshipPhil Mickelson defeats Tiger Woods in 22 holes to take £7million prizeShowdown between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson 10 years too late – Jon RahmMickelson v Woods: Multimillion-dollar prize pot creates pressure for usMickelson v Woods: Multimillion-dollar prize pot creates pressure for us
Danny Willett pleased to be back on an upwards curve after Dubai winDanny Willett wins DP World Tour ChampionshipFrancesco Molinari wins European Tour’s Race to DubaiWillett admits 'despising golf' at times during his own version of Groundhog DayMatt Wallace shrugs off slow-play fine to set pace in Dubai
Rugby League
Tony Adams to become new president of Rugby Football League
The 52-year-old has forged close links with the RFL through his Sporting Chance charity.
Leeds bring in Australian Test forward Trent Merrin on four-year deal
The 29-year-old prop has secured a release from the last two years of his contract with Penrith Panthers.
Bennett warns England could go backwards without mid-season game5 mouth-watering Super League matches to look out for in 2019Tom Makinson lauds Wayne Bennett after England see off New ZealandTom Makinson treble helps England wrap up series win over New ZealandLuke Thompson relishing chance to fill in for injured Sean O’Loughlin
Boxing
Anthony Joshua lays down the gauntlet to Deontay Wilder
Wilder recently drew with Tyson Fury.
Frampton aims to put Josh under the cosh
Carl plans to follow in the footsteps of McGuigan and leave a legacy.
Result: Kell Brook labours to victory against Michael ZerafaTyson Fury hopes potential rematch with Wilder can happen at Old TraffordJoshua ready to fight Wilder or Fury – when they are readyShould Tyson Fury have won on points against Wilder? We score the Los Angeles boutWarren says potential Fury-Wilder rematch has ‘good chance of coming to London’
Frank Warren to launch complaint about the scoring in Tyson Fury's drawHoly hand helped me get back to my feet, says Tyson FuryThe fights that brought the glamour back to the heavyweight divisionLennox Lewis hits out at judges after Tyson Fury is denied stunning winLennox Lewis hits out at judges after Tyson Fury is denied stunning win
Snooker
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s cross-sport comparisons
Roger Federer’s 20 majors in tennis were cited as one comparison, along with Jack Nicklaus’ 18 in golf and Phil Taylor’s 16 darts world titles.
Ronnie views to keep on entertaining after record-breaking York victory
O’Sullivan has established himself at the top of the sport’s all-time list.
Ronnie O’Sullivan: I don’t want to stop here5 of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s best centuriesRonnie O’Sullivan wins record-breaking seventh UK Championship titleResult: Ruthless O'Sullivan sweeps aside Ford to book final showdown with AllenResult: Ruthless O'Sullivan sweeps aside Ford to book final showdown with Allen
Barry Hearn to talk with Ronnie O'Sullivan over 'damaging' commentsJudd Trump and Ding Junhui suffer shock defeats at UK ChampionshipJudd Trump and Ding Junhui suffer shock defeats at UK ChampionshipRonnie O'Sullivan turned down Jungle to concentrate on UK ChampionshipShaun Murphy calls on Ronnie O’Sullivan to discuss gripes ‘professionally’
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