Emma Raducanu admits her off-court duties cost her energy following her US Open breakthrough, but believes she has now found the right balance as she looks to move forward in 2025.

BBC Sport previews this week's NBA Cup final in Las Vegas, including which players to watch out for.

Four-time winners Manchester City will host rivals Manchester United in the Women's League Cup quarter-finals.

A confected contest featuring Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler taking on Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka is tasty enough to be worth watching, writes Iain Carter.

PSG loanee is really beginning to hit his stride after a slow start, moving above Lucas Paqueta in the midfield pecking order

Solid and improving back three lay the foundations for resurgence that continued with rousing win over rivals Brighton

The teenager is flying into London to complete his long-awaited move to Spurs

England’s seeding for the tournament is based on their results in qualifying

Raducanu admits that she gave too much time to off-court responsibilities after her shock US Open win in 2021 but has now struck the right balance ahead of the new season

Uefa confirmed prize money will be more than double what it was when England lifted the Women’s Euros in 2022

Comment: As Martin leaves the Saints bottom of the Premier League and seven points from safety, Richard Jolly analyses the cause of Saints’ issues and why they refused to deviate from their footballing ideology

The Lionesses and Wales face a blockbuster group as the Euro 2025 draw was made

Bebeto, Leonardo Bonucci and Siem De Jong were all part of the 197-strong voting panel to determine our ranking on the best talent in the worldThe year is drawing to a close and as always we have reached out to a wide array of former players, coaches and journalists around the world to rank the best male footballers of the year.It has been another momentous …

Thiago Motta’s reboot of the Turin giants is stalling even if they are yet to suffer a Serie A defeatSir Alex Ferguson diminished Arsenal’s Invincibles of 2003-04, who went an entire Premier League season without defeat, by accusing them of “too many draws”. What, then, would he make of this year’s Juventus? They are the only unbeaten team in Serie …

Club to cut losses but see easier way back for GarnachoAshworth exit part of willingness to take short-term painMarcus Rashford has been marginalised and put up for sale by Manchester United as part of a cultural reboot deemed necessary to transform the club after standards were allowed to decline for more than a decade.Sir Jim Ratcliffe is intent there can …

SAMI MOKBEL: It is understood the Serie A side are open to loan offers for the centre back, who moved to Italy in the summer for around £11million.

MATTHEW LAMBERT: 'December in London is my favourite time of the year,' says the 22-year-old, but on Friday she will swap baubles for barbies as she flies to New Zealand.

SIMON JONES: A Championship manager has emerged as the surprising frontrunner to replace Martin Russell at Southampton after the 38-year-old was sacked on Sunday.

Oleksandr Usyk, a symbol of both athleticism and Ukrainian pride, often incorporates elements of his heritage into his ring outfits and public appearances, showcasing his roots.

Manchester City are on a perhaps unprecedented 11-game run where they have won just once in all competitions, which naturally brings an increase in the pressure on Guardiola's position.