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Cummins, Hazlewood and David named for India and Sri Lanka event Matt Kuhnemann included in spin-heavy 15-player team Matthew Kuhnemann is in line for a World Cup debut after being included as the biggest surprise selection in Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup. As expected, Australia have named superstar pacemen Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, as well as swashbuckling Tim David, despite inj…

British boxer is released on New Year’s Eve in Ikeja Joshua can ‘recuperate at home’ after treatment The British boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, Nigerian authorities said on Wednesday night. The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a car accident near Lagos on Monday which killed two of his close associates and team members. The 36…

This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match Jannik Sinner will be aiming to become only the second man in the Open era, after Novak Djokovic, to win three consecutive Australian Open singles titles, while in the women’s draw Madison Keys will be seeking to defend the title she landed via a shock victory over Aryna Sabalenka in last ye…

Manager praises his team’s turnaround in past 12 months January arrivals also hailed for making a key difference Pep Guardiola has praised Manchester City for turning their form around to become the best-performing Premier League team in 2025 and warned rivals they will improve once Rodri returns to full fitness. Despite a rare trophyless season, City go to Sunderland on New Year’s Day with 2025’…

Brisbane coach’s red card ignites drama on New Year’s Eve Central Coast coach Warren Moon calls opposition disgraceful Central Coast interim coach Warren Moon has labelled the conduct of Brisbane’s staff an embarrassment and a disgrace, revealing even police had to get involved at half-time of the Roar’s drama-filled 2-1 win. Brisbane forward Justin Vidic headed home a 92nd-minute winner to spark…

Holders come from two goals down to win 3-2 Burkina Faso beat Sudan as both sides progress Côte d’Ivoire came from two goals down to beat already eliminated Gabon 3-2 in Group F at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday as the teenager Bazoumana Touré’s headed winner in added time in Marrakech handed them top spot in the pool. The Ivorians finished on seven points from their three games, ahead of…

‘Worst 48 hours’ comment and league form are problems Palmer substitution and Bournemouth result were booed Enzo Maresca will be in danger of losing his job as Chelsea’s head coach if he cannot improve results before the end of January. The Italian, who was booed by home supporters during the disappointing 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, is under mounting pressure after a…

Barmore accused in alleged August incident Patriots say they informed NFL at the time Arraignment scheduled for early February New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor domestic assault charge stemming from an alleged incident on 8 August in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Barmore, 26, was in a relationship with the alleged victim, according to court documents cite…

Costs for Strand Larsen high, with Wolves wanting £40m Gil Vicente’s Pablo has nine goals in Portuguese top flight West Ham are in advanced talks over a deal for the Gil Vicente forward Pablo after having second thoughts about bidding for the Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen. Nuno Espírito Santo, whose side are at major risk of relegation from the Premier League, wants attacking reinforcements…

US men and women win World Cup races same day Schumacher and Diggins sweep new 5km event Tour de Ski milestone for American cross-country American cross-country skiing reached a milestone on Wednesday when, for the first time, an American man and an American woman won World Cup races on the same day. Gus Schumacher and Jessie Diggins delivered the historic double at stage three of the Tour de Ski…

England scrum-half returned from injury to a side on the crest of a wave and will hope to catch Steve Borthwick’s eye Harry Randall and Bristol enter the new year with high hopes. The scrum-half has returned to fitness ahead of schedule after hamstring surgery and marked his 150th Bears appearance in the win against Newcastle last Saturday . Pat Lam’s side approach the Prem encounter with Sale at…

Striker has scored nine goals since joining on loan Champions League qualification brings obligation to buy The Napoli sporting director, Giovanni Manna, considers Rasmus Højlund’s permanent transfer from Manchester United a “formality”. Højlund joined the Serie A champions on loan last summer and the Denmark striker has scored nine goals in 20 appearances, including a double in Sunday’s 2-0 win …

The Guardian sport photographer selects his favourite images he has taken this year and recalls the stories behind them This is a selection of some of my favourite pictures taken at events I’ve covered this year, quite a few of which haven’t been published before. Several have been chosen for their news value, others purely for their aesthetic value, while some are here just because there’s a nic…

Max Rushden is joined by Will Unwin, Paul Watson and Dan Bardell as Arsenal stroll past Aston Villa to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League Continue reading...

Liverpool head coach’s new full-backs have struggled Slot expects improvement as squad and signings settle Arne Slot has said Liverpool remain “a work in progress” in both full-back positions but backed Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez to make their mark as his team stabilise. Slot admits Liverpool are still adjusting to the end of the Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson era with injuries …