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Simon Birdat Stadium of Light

Sunderland’s rivalry with Newcastle brings back old school edge

Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle: A physical and tense battle on Wearside was decided by a bizarre moment from Nick Woltemade

<p>Sunderland took the spoils in the Tyne-Wear derby with a 1-0 win over Newcastle</p>

<p>Erling Haaland added two more to his tally at Selhurst Park</p>

Premier LeagueFootball

Haaland at the double as Manchester City battle past Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City: The Norwegian struck twice as Manchester City kept up their pursuit of Arsenal at the top of the table

<p>Mohamed Salah made his return for Liverpool against Brighton but could yet leave the club</p>

Richard JOllyFootball

The five unanswered questions left after Salah’s Liverpool return

Van Dijk reveals Salah talks and ‘hopes’ he remains at Liverpool

<p>Morgan Rogers netted a brace for Aston Villa</p>

Villa edge five-goal thriller to enhance title credentials

Archie Gray (right) and Tottenham team-mate Guglielmo Vicario react to gifting an opening goal to Nottingham Forest’s Callum Hudson-Odoi (Mike Egerton/PA).

Forest ease relegation pressure and inflict more pain on Spurs

In depth

<p>Slot says sporting director Hughes is working hard on deals (Peter Byrne/PA)</p>

Slot isn’t alone – should Liverpool’s hierarchy face more scrutiny?

<p>The Egyptian did not travel to Milan for the important Champions League match after his extraordinary tirade against his club</p>

Miguel DelaneyFootball

The true meaning behind Salah’s rant and how Liverpool can fix him

<p>Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has insisted he does not feel his authority has been undermined by Mohamed Salah's comments and said he is "a firm believer there is always a possibility to return for a player"</p>

Slot’s tough stance on Salah leaves Liverpool star with one option

ACFC

<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

<p>Sean Dyche has experience of avoiding relegation from the Premier League</p>

Sean Dyche eats Porto for breakfast, and possibly worms for lunch

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Independent TV

<p>Fans broke and hurled seats from the stands and climbed onto the track surrounding the pitch</p>

Chaos erupts during Messi’s India tour as fans chuck chairs on pitch

Non-league club’s incredible reaction to drawing FA Cup trophy holders

Ana de Armas awkwardly rejects Martin Brundle’s grid walk chat

Watch: Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s dramatic Aston Villa loss

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

Scott Parker heartbroken by Burnley fans’ reaction to Fulham defeat

<p>Manchester United host Bournemouth in the Premier League</p>

Is Man United vs Bournemouth on TV? Channel, time and how to watch

Ruben Amorim has been criticised for his handling of Kobbie Mainoo (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ruben Amorim accepts criticism from former players over Kobbie Mainoo handling

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

Red Roses shortlisted for SPOTY team of the year

<p>Bath overpowered Munster in their Investec Champions Cup opener</p>

How to watch every Investec Champions Cup match on TV this weekend

<p>Leinster were below their best but made it two wins from two</p>

Leinster scrap past injury-hit Leicester in tight Champions Cup tussle

<p>Lark Atkin-Davies was part of the England side that won the Rugby World Cup</p>

World Cup winner Atkin-Davies announces pregnancy

<p>Eben Etzebeth has apologised for his eye gouge</p>

Etzebeth apologises for eye gouge after receiving long ban

Saracens confirm Martin signing as England lock leaves Leicester

Athletics

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

Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy

Yee provides update on triathlon future after stunning marathon run

<p>Britian’s Alex Yee reacts after finishing in seventh place in the Valencia marathon</p>

Alex Yee stuns at Valencia Marathon to go second in British rankings

Cycling

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has suffered a broken leg in a mountain bike accident (Robert Perry/PA)

Worst crash I’ve ever had – Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in mountain bike accident

<p>Sir Chris Hoy broke his leg in the crash </p>

Hoy suffers ‘worst crash I’ve ever had’ as he battles prostate cancer

<p>Ineos Grenadiers' Geraint Thomas after the final race of his professional career</p>

Thomas given new role by Ineos Grenadiers after retirement from racing

US Sport

<p>Patrick Mahomes tore his left ACL on Sunday</p>

Patrick Mahomes suffers torn ACL as the Chiefs’ NFL playoff hopes end

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Betting

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

Betting Sign Up Offers and Free Bets (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