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<p>Calum McFarlane, Interim Manager of Chelsea, looks on after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea</p>

RICHARD JOLLYFootball

How Chelsea’s ‘nobody’ exposed Maresca as dispensable

Man City 1-1 Chelsea: A supposed nobody, Calum McFarlane impressed by showing tactical variety to frustrate Pep Guardiola and then change the game to secure a deserved point for the Blues, with Liam Rosenior expected to replace Maresca next week

<p>Man United boss Ruben Amorim reacts against Leeds</p>

Chris McKennaFootball

Bizarre Amorim comments spark fresh doubt in Man United soap opera

<p>Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk reacts after Fulham's Harrison Reed scored</p>

The warning Liverpool ignored to underline Slot’s alarming issue

<p>Joe Root and Harry Brook put together an unbeaten 154 on the first day of the Sydney Test </p>

Cameron Ponsonby

Root and Brook tease England with a glimpse of what could have been

In depth

<p>Clockwise from top left: Jake Paul beaten by Anthony Joshua, a tribute to Ricky Hatton, a victorious Lauren Price, a defeated Daniel Dubois</p>

A concerning boxing trend is gathering pace – fighters deserve better

<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

ACFC

<p>Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo (2ndR) shows the red card to English forward Wayne Rooney</p>

Football wishes it was darts – but darts wants to be pro wrestling

<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

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Independent TV

Will Ferrell dons referee outfit as he attends Los Angeles Kings game

<p>Gary Lineker makes dig at BBC bosses over impartiality</p>

Gary Lineker makes dig at BBC bosses over impartiality

<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

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 January 2026 – 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 January 2026 – 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

Calum McFarlane salutes the fans after the game (Martin Rickett/PA)

Calum McFarlane: I can’t speak highly enough about characters in Chelsea group

Gary Neville says Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is starting to ‘unleash’ due to tension behind the scenes at Old Trafford (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Gary Neville: Discontent with Man Utd hierarchy behind Ruben Amorim outburst

Leeds left ‘devastated’ after fan dies at game against Man United

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

Louis Rees-Zammit commits long term future to Bristol

<p>Rees-Zammit's return to rugby has been carefully managed after a long spell away</p>

Bristol Bears say Rees-Zammit ‘a lot better’ for failed NFL spell

<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

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 (January 2026)

<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