Atkinson’s early exit follows the withdrawals of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer

A crazy back-and forth battle in San Francisco even broke NFL records - it was the first game in history that was tied 7-7, 14-14, 21-21, 28-28, 35-35 - before the Niners finally came out on top.

Govers gave a bombshell interview with new boyfriend Robert to Dutch television after Van Gerwen broke his silence in his own interview in the wake of their separation in May.

The MCG has been handed one demerit point after the ICC deemed the Boxing Day Test match pitch 'unsatisfactory'. 

The Reds lack a defensive rock and could turn to a Gunners’ star

With the 2025 season wrapped up, we hand out the gongs more highly prized than rainbow jerseys

Michael Schumacher suffered a near-fatal skiing accident in the French Alps in 2013 and the Formula 1 legend has remained out of public view ever since.

Antoine Semenyo's representatives are due in Manchester to finalise contract terms as Manchester City open talks with Bournemouth over his £65m release clause.

Kawhi Leonard equals the Los Angeles Clippers record for most points in a game to help his side beat the Detroit Pistons 112-99.

2025 saw its far share of ignominy

Extraordinary golf was often overshadowed by Donald Trump, colourful fans, crazy MCs and tempers flaringI was out by the practice green late afternoon on the Monday of the Ryder Cup and so was Bryson DeChambeau. He was on his own, signing autographs for the handful of people on the other side of the railings, and there was this one woman leaning over towards …

The Guardian sport photographer selects his favourite images he has taken this year and recalls the stories behind themThis is a selection of some of my favourite pictures taken at events I’ve covered this year, quite a few of which haven’t been published before. Several have been chosen for their news value, others purely for their aesthetic value, …

2025 may have been Elliot Anderson’s breakout year but it’s been a long time coming.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal.

The Guardian’s fans’ network on 2025-26 at the halfway stage: best games, worst setbacks, and their January window wish listsStory so far It would be pretty churlish to be anything other than super-chuffed, with those displays over Bayern Munich and our neighbours among the highlights. But, as we know, there are no prizes for being top at Christmas. Our …

The two nations meet just two months on from their goalless draw in World Cup qualification

Egypt are already assured of top spot in Group B

There are no dead rubbers in the Ashes and the difference between 4-1 or 3-2 could be significant for both England and Australia, writes Glenn McGrath.

With title rivals Arsenal and Aston Villa facing off, and Manchester City facing Sunderland's stingy defence, this is a great week to look elsewhere for punts.

Michael van Gerwen says there is "room for fireworks" when he faces Gary Anderson in the most exciting match of the World Darts Championship yet in the fourth round on Tuesday night.