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Richard JollyFootball

Wolves draw sums up Man Utd’s season: one giant missed opportunity

Without the burden of European football this season and after a £230m summer spending spree, a Champions League place feels like United’s for the taking - but a dismal end to the year could cost them dearly

<p>Despite some improvements on the 2024/25 season Manchester United have been largely woeful</p>

<p>Florian Wirtz celebrates his first Liverpool goal with Hugo Ekitike, the only one of Liverpool's new recruits that can be classed as a success over the first half of the season </p>

Richard JollyFootball

Liverpool’s £450m spree, examined: This is an underwhelming experiment

Arne Slot expects to see more from his expensive recruits in the second half of the season - and he will be judged on what they deliver

<p>Where will Antoine Semenyo end up by the end of the transfer window?</p>

Transfer news live: City close on Semenyo, Salah update, Guehi latest

Borussia Dortmund open to loan move for Man City’s Bobb

<p>Gabriel opened the scoring in an emphatic title statement from the Gunners</p>

at the emirates

Why ‘Big Gabi’ is so important to Arsenal’s title chances

<p>Anthony Joshua was rushed to hospital after he suffered minor injuries in the crash</p>

Anthony Joshua latest: Boxer ‘shocked’ after crash, eyewitness says

In depth

<p>Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka celebrate with their trophies at the end of the Battle of the Sexes exhibition</p>

This ‘Battle of the Sexes’ was unwatchable – we do not need it again

<p>Semenyo and Guehi could move in January</p>

The real January advantage isn’t signings – it’s another type of data

<p>The PDC World Darts Championship stage at Alexandra Palace</p>

Hidden mics and ‘the spotter’: How the darts is beamed to our screens

ACFC

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>

Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

<p>Guglielmo Vicario challenged by Raul Jimenez of Fulham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>

Brainless goalkeeping is saving football – one 40 yard lob at a time

<p>Arsenal’s injuries could actually be helping them on their march to the Premier League title</p>

Arsenal are going to win the league, and musical theatre proves it

<p>England's Harry Kane and Phil Foden celebrate</p>

Phil Foden didn’t deserve his England call-up, because nobody does

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Independent TV

<p>Anthony Joshua, pictured, defeated Jake Paul less than a fortnight ago (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>

Anthony Joshua’s speech about ‘how fast life will go’ resurfaces

<p>Littler hit back at the fans during an on-stage interview (John Walton/PA)</p>

Luke Littler’s three-word response to boos from Ally Pally crowd

Anthony Joshua trainer shared post on enjoying life days before crash

Anthony Joshua plays table tennis in video hours before Nigeria crash

Sport deals

<p>Adidas’s bestselling styles will see you through years to come</p>

Save up to 50% on trainers and more with these adidas deals

<p>Get ready for your next adventure with Mountain Warehouse savings</p>

Mountain Warehouse discount codes December 2025 – how to save 20%

<p>Shop the latest styles at Nike with our round-up of the best discount codes</p>

Nike discount codes for December 2025 – how to get 50% off

<p>I’ve rounded up the best deals on Airpods Pro, AirPods 4 and AirPods Max to shop right now</p>

Best AirPods deals November 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

Football

Rodri in action against Bournemouth (Martin Rickett/PA)

Rodri in line for Man City return as Guardiola questions title talk

<p>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates (John Walton/PA)</p>

Arteta says ‘sacrifices’ paying off in Arsenal’s title push

Curtis Jones has been key to Liverpool’s return to form (Danny Lawson/PA)

Slot lauds key star that has helped turn Liverpool’s fortunes around

Visit the USA

Here’s how to travel the US inspired by 7 recent Super Bowl champs

Hail Maryland: football, food and festivals in Baltimore and beyond

A sports lover’s guide to one week in Tennessee

Fandom in Florida: sports and city breaks in the Sunshine State

Rugby Union

<p>Zoe Stratford of England takes the Women's Rugby World Cup Trophy to her family in the stands</p>

Stratford hails Red Roses after New Year Honours recognition

<p>England triumphed on home soil at the Women’s Rugby World Cup</p>

Springboks, Red Roses and Bielle-Biarrey: The 2025 Rugby Union Awards

<p>Henry Slade’s try ignited wild celebrations</p>

Exeter go top after ending eight-year wait for win at Saracens

<p>Jac Morgan will leave Ospreys at the end of the season</p>

Morgan and Lake to leave Ospreys in blow to crisis-hit Welsh rugby

<p>The Red Roses have been shortlisted for Sports Personality Team of the Year</p>

Red Roses shortlisted for SPOTY team of the year

Toulon overpower Bath in Champions Cup thriller

Athletics

<p>Josh Kerr triumphed at the Philadelphia leg of Grand Slam Track</p>

Court papers reveal Grand Slam Track owes Josh Kerr $218,000

<p>Tebogo won gold in the 200m in Paris as well as silver in the 4x400m relay</p>

Olympic champion claims three countries tried to buy his citizenship

<p>Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track has filed for bankruptcy</p>

Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy

Cycling

<p>Pogacar won his second world title this year, alongside basically everything else</p>

Cycling awards 2025: Best rider, breakout star, and ones to watch

Sir Chris Hoy speaking to the press (Robert Perry/PA)

Sir Chris Hoy convinced fundraising stumps Olympic achievements

<p>The 2027 Tour de France will begin in Scotland</p>

Scottish government confirms cost bringing Tour de France to Edinburgh

US Sport

<p>USA gymnastics has been rocked by abuse scandals in recent years</p>

New investigation reveals failings in gymnastics coach abuse case

<p>Nikola Jokic may have suffered a significant knee injury</p>

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic set for MRI scan after injury blow

<p>LeBron James went off clutching his back on Sunday night</p>

LeBron James suffers fresh injury blow as LA Lakers snap losing streak

Betting

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Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

Best Betting Offers and Free Bets UK (December 2025)

<p>Our betting writer Chris Wilson has tested the best new bookmakers on the market</p>

The best new betting sites August 2025

<p>We’ve tested out dozens of reputable UK betting apps and ranked the best ones</p>

The best betting apps for sport