Football
Gordon Cowans keen to savour good times during Alzheimer's battle
Gordon Cowans won the European Cup, the First Division and the League Cup with Villa.
Ljungberg insists Ozil could still fit into Arsenal XI
Former player and caretaker boss Freddie Ljungberg claims that Mesut Ozil is still capable of making an impression at Arsenal this season.
Hansi Flick demands more from Leroy SaneBarcelona 'agree pay cut with players'Saturday's Serie A predictions including Juventus, Inter Milan, Atalanta BCSaturday's Bundesliga predictions including Bayern Munich, Borussia DortmundSaturday's Ligue 1 predictions including PSG vs. BordeauxSaturday's Arsenal transfer talk: Szoboszlai, Calhanoglu, BerbatovSaturday's Championship fixtures including Reading vs. Bristol CitySaturday's Transfer Talk Update: Wan-Bissaka, Dalot, DembeleSaturday's La Liga predictions including Real Madrid vs. Alaves
Saturday's Liverpool transfer talk: Schuurs, Van Dijk, GaraySaturday's Premier League predictions including Brighton vs. LiverpoolSaturday's Man Utd transfer talk: Wan-Bissaka, Dalot, DembeleMerson: 'Arsenal look a mid-table Premier League team'Barca candidate promises to sign "two top players", including NeymarArsenal 'weighing up January move for Isco'Newcastle boss Steve Bruce delighted for Joelinton following Palace goalQPR boss Mark Warburton furious with officials following Brentford defeatGuardiola: 'January will be a quiet month for Man City'
Rugby Union
George Ford warns England to prepare for "best possible" Wales performance
George Ford and his England teammates are wary of a backlash from a Wales side who lost six matches in a row before beating Georgia.
Alun Wyn Jones urges Wales to focus on themselves rather than England
England are clear favourites to topple Wales at Parc y Scarlets.
David Moyes: 'Stadium will feel extremely empty with 2,000 fans'Jonathan Joseph warns England not to underestimate struggling WalesA closer look at the impact of Government tiers on spectatorsThe key talking points ahead of Wales' clash with EnglandAndy Farrell: 'Stuart McCloskey must not be too desperate'Marcelo Bielsa leads criticism of regional fan return
Eddie Jones warns Wales about qualities of England trioJames Botham: 'It is a dream come true to take on England'Arsenal to have fans in attendance for clash with Rapid ViennaAndy Farrell wants Billy Burns to "run the show" against GeorgiaEddie Jones warns England ahead of Wales clashWales boss Wayne Pivac expecting tough test against England
Tennis
Australian Open 'likely to be delayed by at least a week'
Covid-19 quarantine restrictions in the country would make holding the first grand slam of 2021 in its planned slot logistically difficult.
Andy Murray calls for mandatory coronavirus vaccine for tennis players
The former world number one hopes players would prioritise the good of the sport.
Johanna Konta reunites with coach Dimitri ZavialoffSir Andy Murray echoes calls for Lewis Hamilton knighthoodMedvedev triumphs in London as 2021 season shrouded in uncertaintyDaniil Medvedev determined to build on ATP Finals successResult: Daniil Medvedev beats Dominic Thiem to win ATP Finals title
A look at the state of men's tennis as Djokovic, Nadal both loseATP Finals roundup: Djokovic, Nadal both exit in semi-finalsAustralian Open dates to be finalised "as soon as possible"Result: Daniil Medvedev launches impressive fightback to overcome Rafael NafalResult: Dominic Thiem downs Djokovic to reach final of ATP Finals
Cricket
On This Day in 2012 - Ashley Giles named England limited-overs head coach
Team director and Test boss Andy Flower was keen to reduce his own workload and Ashley Giles seized the opportunity.
Jonny Bairstow credits "calmness and composure" for South Africa performance
Jonny Bairstow hit a wonderful 86 not out as England won the first Twenty20 international in South Africa.
Result: Jonny Bairstow leads England to victory in first T20 against South AfricaFaf du Plessis hits half century as South Africa set England 180 targetLeicestershire chief dismisses "weakest of the bunch" suggestionsEoin Morgan admits he is still figuring out best England XIQuinton de Kock pays tribute to "top-class player" Ben Stokes
Tom Curran behind decision for cricket to keep on innovatingEoin Morgan unsure of England's best Twenty20 sideEngland's Joe Root shortlisted for ICC Cricketer of the DecadeJason Roy: 'England in strong batting position for T20 World Cup'Chris Silverwood: 'Stokes-Buttler swap will not muddy the waters'
Off The Pitch
Manchester United assisted by UK cyber security agency following attack
As of Thursday night, club staff still did not have access to email, and some other functions were also unavailable.
Man Utd 'being held to ransom for millions by hackers'
Hackers who infiltrated Manchester United's computer systems last week are reportedly threatening to release sensitive information unless a ransom is paid.
Marcus Rashford lands BBC One documentaryHeavy D 'was found dead on kitchen floor by brothers'Celebrity Big Brother and Arsenal Fan TV star Heavy D dies, aged 47Aston Villa's Jack Grealish pleads guilty to careless driving chargeLewis Hamilton to be knighted in New Year?Tottenham's Harry Kane 'sees £100k Range Rover stolen'Marcus Rashford delighted at Government U-turn over free Christmas meals
Ben Chilwell opens up on mental health strugglesSporting Minds UK founder believes mental health stigma still existsRichard Caborn urges Government to reconsider amateur sport lockdownRyan Giggs "denies all allegations" after arrest on suspicion of assaultMan United legend Ryan Giggs 'arrested on suspicion of assaulting girlfriend'FA launches new code to boost diversity in football jobsPremier League expected to keep PPV TV arrangements for time being
Formula 1
Red Bull engine plan heading for 'compromise'
Ferrari and even Renault appear to be moving towards a compromise solution that would allow Red Bull to run its own Honda engines in 2022 and beyond.
Hulkenberg 'hot' for chance at 2021 Red Bull seat
Nico Hulkenberg has admitted he is "extremely hot" at the prospect of landing a plum Red Bull seat for his full-time return to Formula 1 in 2021.
Golf
Poland's Adrian Meronk opens up three-shot lead at Leopard Creek
Meronk became the first Polish player to share the lead at a European Tour event.
Robin Roussel claims a share of the lead at Alfred Dunhill
Scotland's Scott Jamieson lies a shot behind following a 66.
Paul Casey enters the 2021 Saudi InternationalResult: Joachim B Hansen wins Joburg Open to secure first European Tour titleWilco Nienaber posts strong first round at Joburg OpenPetition to exempt golf courses from lockdown to be debated next weekA look back at the winners and losers of this season's majors
Dustin Johnson sets sights on Major success haul before retirementDustin Johnson hopes Masters win is catalyst for more Majors successDustin Johnson admits Masters win still feels like a dreamMasters day four: Dustin Johnson secures title in record-breaking fashionDustin Johnson: 'Masters victory feels like a dream'
Rugby League
Kristian Woolf backs Grand Final hero Jack Welsby to star for England
The St Helens centre scored a dramatic winning try in the Super League Grand Final against Wigan.
Result: Jack Welsby scores last-gasp try as St Helens beat Wigan in Grand Final
The scores were level at 4-4 heading into the final minute, but Wigan were beaten at the death.
Hull FC appoint Brett Hodgson as new head coachA look ahead to the Grand Final between St Helens and Wigan WarriorsWigan without Ben Flower for Super League Grand FinalA look at what lies ahead for sport following Government announcementSports bosses welcome reintroduction of spectators to venues
Spectators set to return to sports venues in DecemberResult: Kevin Naiqama hat-trick propels St Helens to Super League Grand FinalHuddersfield Giants appoint Ian Watson as new head coachIan Watson leaves Salford Red Devils with immediate effectResult: Wigan Warriors win League Leaders' shield with victory over Huddersfield
Boxing
A look ahead to Mike Tyson's historic bout with Roy Jones Jr
Former world heavyweight champion Iron Mike, 54, takes on 51-year-old Jones Roy Jones Jr, considered one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in history.
David Haye: 'Joe Joyce will be chucked onto the scrapheap with Dubois defeat'
David Haye's former protege Joe Joyce fights Daniel Dubois, 12 years his junior, at London's Church House on Saturday night.
On This Day: Ricky Hatton announces retirement for second timeFrazer Clarke ready to 'eat guys for breakfast' in pro ranksLiverpool's Callum Smith to take on Saul Alvarez on December 19Tyson Fury reveals that he will not return to the ring until 2021Result: Katie Taylor remains world champion courtesy of commanding display against Miriam Guiterrez
Result: Terence Crawford stops Kell Brook inside four rounds in Las VegasKell Brook out to prove his worth against "best in the world" Terence CrawfordKatie Taylor: 'People have not seen the best of me yet'On This Day: Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe lock horns in Las VegasTyson Fury impressed with Anthony Joshua's response against Andy Ruiz Jr
Snooker
A closer look at the impact of Government tiers on spectators
A closer look at the impact of the new tier system on attendance at live sporting events.
Marcelo Bielsa leads criticism of regional fan return
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is among the most prominent critics of the Government's decision.
Ding Junhui hints he could withdraw from UK ChampionshipResult: Ronnie O'Sullivan breezes into second round of UK ChampionshipResult: Jimmy White secures spot in round two of UK ChampionshipStuart Bingham scores 147 at UK ChampionshipKyren Wilson pleased to advance after "really strange day of snooker"
Kyren Wilson fires 147 break in first-round match at Milton KeynesStephen Maguire cruises through to second round of UK ChampionshipMark Selby and John Higgins advance to second round at Milton KeynesFive talking points as the UK Championship begins in Milton KeynesHamilton and Day withdraw from UK Championship after positive coronavirus tests
