Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day.

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic breaks nine-year Steph Curry record in the Denver Nuggets' win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Bo Nix found RJ Harvey in the end zone on a late go-ahead touchdown pass to propel the Denver Broncos past the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 in the final game of the NFL's Christmas schedule.

Simon Mann and guests review the opening day of the 4th Test.

Ruben Amorim facing fresh selection dilemma after injury blow

Ruben Amorim and Eddie Howe both in need of positive result in Boxing Day clash

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton react to day one of the fourth Ashes Test, which saw 20 wickets fall on a pitch which is raising questions.

England put in another disappointing batting display by failing to chase down Australia's opening tally of 152, as day one of the fourth Ashes Test closes with the home side leading by 46 runs in Melbourne.

England bowled out for 110 as Australia hold second-innings lead of 46 after almost farcical day at the MCG

The four-time women’s world champion, ranked the No 2 all-time woman after the retired Judit Polgar, showed that she retains her skillsHou Yifan, the all-time No 2 woman grandmaster after the retired Judit Polgar and currently ranked women’s world No 1, showed that she retained her brilliant skills when she made a rare appearance in the Global Chess …

The Detroit Lions suffer a defeat that ends their play-off hopes while Denver beat Kansas City in what could be Travis Kelce's final home game for the Chiefs.

Spurs beat Thunder for third time in two weeksJokic’s 56-point triple-double powers NuggetsAnthony Davis leaves with injury in Mavericks lossKnicks rally from 17 down in fourth quarter to winDe’Aaron Fox scored 29 points, and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder for their third win over the defending NBA champs in the past two …

Full-back is energised by club’s driving ambition under Red Bull while harbouring his own aspirations as an artistThe Newcastle full-back Elliott Obatoyinbo tells a revealing story about his time as an academy player that taught him the difference between rugby in England and New Zealand.“I’d had a year at Saracens so I was learning the kicking …

Jannik Sinner dominated for three hours and 43 minutes, but the Spaniard somehow prevailed in an adrenaline-filled fifth set and all-time classicIt was not until what appeared to be the dying moments of the French Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz that I realised it could be worth taking a photo of such a monumental occasion. This was, …

On Christmas Day of 1875, Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian met for the very first time.

Sir Alastair Cook says the bowler-friendly MCG pitch on day one of the Boxing Day Ashes Test made for an "unfair contest", while Michael Vaughan called it a "shocker".

Fourth Test, day one: Australia 152 & 4-0; England 110Bowlers feast on green-tinged pitch on day one at MCGA record 94,199 spectators turned up to the MCG on Boxing Day and none will forget what they witnessed. An extraordinary 20 wickets fell on a pitch offering lavish movement and it left Cricket Australia fearing a second multimillion-dollar loss in this …

A former darts world champion recounted his regret regarding his friendship with Phil Taylor.

Australia secured a first-innings lead despite being bowled out for 152 at the MCG