Bethell century gives England Ashes silver lining
Jacob Bethell's majestic maiden century gives England a lead of 119 after day four but Australia look on course to win the fifth Ashes Test.
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'Why Fletcher could be what Man Utd fans have been waiting for'
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why Manchester United's interim manager Darren Fletcher would be the perfect choice to take the job on a longer-term basis.
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'Nobody can get hold of him' - what happened to David Batty?
England midfielder David Batty vowed to have "nothing to do with the football industry" after retirement. As his former clubs Newcastle and Leeds prepare to meet, BBC Sport asks: What happened to him?
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O'Neill can inspire Celtic to success - Craigan
Celtic "stand a better chance" of retaining the Scottish Premiership with Martin O'Neill's appointment as manager until the end of the season, according to former Northern Ireland international Stephen Craigan.
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Fletcher on 'surreal' week, unbelievable Bruno and bringing positivity back to Man Utd
07-Jan-2026 - Source: Sky Sports
Bethell hits sublime maiden Test ton to give England slim hope in Sydney
Jacob Bethell scored a sublime maiden first-class century to give hope to an England fightback in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney before a late wobble on the fourth evening left the tourists eight wickets down and with a lead of 119.
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Money grab? Opponents? Legacy at risk? Fury's retirement U-turn Q&A
Tyson Fury is coming out of retirement and has promised that his return to the ring will be the biggest and best event of 2026.
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Commentator Hartley struggles to understand 'Stupid' Jacks dismissal
Will Jacks' "Stupidity" leads to a two-ball duck and frustration in the Test Match Special commentary box as the batter holes out to leave England on 219-5 on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
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How Welsh sides can secure knockout Euro rugby
The state of play as Scarlets chase knockout rugby in the Champions Cup and Cardiff, Dragons and Ospreys bid to progress in the Challenge Cup.
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'Born to play international cricket' - how Bethell came of age
Jacob Bethell looks "born to play international cricket" and came of age with his maiden Test century in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
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Lingfield hosts live racing on Wednesday
Don't miss a moment from Lingfield, with every race live on Sky Sports Racing.
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3343 days at world No 1? Littler sends warning to rivals
Luke Littler has revealed he wants to surpass Phil Taylor's record of most days as world No 1 in the future.
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No Mahomes, no Chiefs - the time is now for Josh Allen's Bills
With a 'nearly' reputation in sport comes mounting, ever-intensifying year-on-year pressure. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills return to the NFL playoffs desperate to quash their own 'nearly-men' anguish - this has to be their moment, their time.
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'Magnificent innings' - Bethell makes first Test century
Watch the best of Jacob Bethell as he makes his maiden first-class century on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
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England captain Stokes suffers groin injury in final Ashes Test
England captain Ben Stokes limped from the field with a groin injury on day four of the final Ashes Test against Australia.
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Crawley trapped lbw in first over playing no shot
Mitchell Starc strikes in the first over yet again as Zak Crawley is trapped lbw for one, having made no attempt at playing a shot, to leave England 4-1 on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
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'An impossible task?' Winless run leaves West Ham facing drop
Booed off the pitch after conceding a late winner at home against their relegation rivals and on a 10-game winless run - these are desperate times for West Ham.
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Late Gibbs-White penalty sinks helpless Hammers
A late Gibbs-White penalty gave Nottingham Forest a crucial away victory over West Ham, leaving the London side seven points adrift of safety.
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Papers: Rashford unlikely to make Man Utd return despite Amorim exit
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
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Interim boss Fletcher sought Ferguson 'blessing'
Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club.
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