England bowler Atkinson set for scan on hamstring
Seamer Gus Atkinson adds to England’s injury problems by leaving the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
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Stokes proud England 'held firm' after criticism
England captain Ben Stokes is proud of the way his players "held firm" to win the fourth Ashes Test after a wave of criticism in the build-up.
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MCG madness! How England ended long wait for Test win in Australia
27-Dec-2025 - Source: Sky Sports
I had eye surgery as a child - Littler
World champion Luke Littler reveals he had surgery when he was "four or five" to correct strabismus - a condition where the eyes do not align.
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England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne
England end an 18-match winless streak in Australia and avoid an Ashes clean sweep with a four wicket victory to wrap up a frenetic two-day Test in Melbourne.
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The best wonderkids outside big five leagues
There are plenty of wonderkids catching the eye outside of Europe's big-five leagues - BBC Sport takes a look at the top 10 as ranked by the CIES Football Observatory research group.
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What can we expect from the 2026 road racing season?
BBC Sport NI assesses the prospects for the 2026 road racing season after a year which brought its fair share of excitement, frustration and controversy.
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Stokes 'over the moon' as England win at MCG and avoid Ashes whitewash
27-Dec-2025 - Source: Sky Sports
Returning to NI squad 'a main goal' for McMenamin
St Mirren's Conor McMenamin says regaining his place in the Northern Ireland squad for March's play-off against Italy is a priority for him.
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England win first Test in Australia in 15 years after thrilling two-dayer at MCG
England avoided any danger of an Ashes whitewash after ending an 18-Test and 15-year winless streak in Australia with a two-day victory in a remarkable match at Melbourne to cut their hosts' lead to 3-1 with one game to go.
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'Has a touch of genius' - Ashes player ratings
Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the fourth Test in Melbourne.
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Van Gerwen: I don't care about two Lukes right now
Michael van Gerwen says he "does not care" about Luke Littler and Luke Humphries until he faces one of the two title favourites at the World Darts Championship.
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England win staggering two-day Test in Melbourne
England beat Australia by four wickets in a remarkable two-day match in Melbourne to claim their first Ashes Test win down under since 2011.
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When Billie Jean beat Bobby - the Battle of the Sexes that defined an era
When Aryna Sabalenka faces Nick Kyrgios, it will be under the banner of the Battle of the Sexes - but the stakes will not be as high as those that faced Billie Jean King 52 years ago.
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How Guardiola made Man City title contenders again - tactical analysis
After their Premier League domination came to an abrupt end last season, how has Pep Guardiola changed things tactically to bring about Manchester City's recent revival?
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'The noise is extraordinary' - Duckett ramps for six
Ben Duckett goes on the attack, ramping Michael Neser for six over as England start aggressively in their pursuit of 175 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test on day two in Melbourne.
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Extra ball allows Carse to remove Neser and Starc in same over
Brydon Carse takes two wickets in three deliveries, as Michael Neser and Mitchell Starc are both dismissed for a duck to leave Australia 121-9 on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.
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'Big wicket!' - Carse bowls Head for 46
Travis Head gets a higher pitched Brydon Carse delivery wrong as the Australian batter is bowled for 46 runs to leave his side 82-4, with a lead of 124, on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.
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Seamer Atkinson adds to England injury worries
Seamer Gus Atkinson adds to England’s injury problems by leaving the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
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Weatherald bowled leaving a Stokes delivery
Ben Stokes punishes Jake Weatherald's decision not to play his delivery, as the ball nips back inside before hitting the off stump as Australia fall to 40-2 on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.
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