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Ronnie O’Sullivan will spend Christmas in China after winning his eighth UK title (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan fires parting shot at WST chiefs before jetting off to China

A general view of play during the Adam Johnson Memorial Game at the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham. Picture date: Saturday November 18, 2023.

Neck guards to become compulsory in ice hockey, governing body announces

England’s Chloe Kelly, left, and Scotland’s Samantha Kerr battle for the ball in September’s meeting (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The talking points ahead of England’s Women’s Nations League trip to Scotland

Sarina Wiegman’s England take on Scotland looking to claim top spot in Nations League Group A1 – and stay in contention to secure Olympic qualification for Great Britain (Steve Welsh/PA)

Sarina Wiegman: No chance Scotland will let England win to aid GB Olympic hopes

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal face ‘huge marathon’ to try and dethrone Man City

Kevin Sinfield arrived at Murrayfield on Monday (Jane Barlow/PA)

Kevin Sinfield pays tribute to Doddie Weir after Edinburgh leg of MND challenge

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, goalkeeper Ederson (left) and Ruben Dias (right) react to referee Simon Hooper (centre) (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City charged by FA after players surround referee against Spurs

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United is very likely to be confirmed early next week (Peter Byrne/PA)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Man Utd share purchase set to be announced early next week

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Mauricio Pochettino believes Enzo Fernandez will take confidence from finally scoring his first Premier League goals (John Walton/PA)

Mauricio Pochettino wants Enzo Fernandez to ‘build confidence’ from Brighton win

Ronnie O’Sullivan added another UK Championship to his record-breaking collection (Mike Egerton/PA)

A look at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record as oldest and youngest UK champion

Manchester City’s players were incensed over a late decision in their draw with Tottenham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ref made ‘very bad’ decision but we should have killed game – Bernardo Silva

Manchester City’s players were incensed over a late decision in their draw with Tottenham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ref made ‘very bad’ decision but we should have killed game – Bernardo Silva

Fran Williams has been named as England captain to face South Africa (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England captaincy honour ‘out of the blue’ to face South Africa – Fran Williams

Manchester City’s players were incensed over a late decision in their draw with Tottenham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ref made ‘very bad’ decision but we should have killed game – Bernardo Silva

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Former England captain Bob Willis, with Ian Botham, left, and Allan Lamb, centre (Rui Vieira/PA)

On this day in 2019: Bob Willis dies at age of 70

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool fought back to beat Fulham (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool’s late win over Fulham was ‘game you will never forget’ – Jurgen Klopp

Trent Alexander-Arnold stole the show for Liverpool in their win against Fulham (Peter Byrne/PA)

The sporting weekend in pictures

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino saw his captain Conor Gallagher sent off in the first half (John Walton/PA)

I’m so proud – Mauricio Pochettino delight as Chelsea win despite first-half red

Erling Haaland (centre) was incensed by the decision (Martin Rickett/PA)

Erling Haaland criticises referee Simon Hooper on social media after City draw

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How Jos Buttler utilised his bowling resources on Sunday was scrutinised (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

Rehan Ahmed rejects Sir Alastair Cook’s criticism of Jos Buttler’s captaincy

Api Ratuniyarawa (David Davies/PA)

Top rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa facing jail after admitting sexual offences

Manchester City’s players were incensed over a late decision in their draw with Tottenham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ref made ‘very bad’ decision but we should have killed game – Bernardo Silva

Gardner Minshew led the Indianapolis Colts to a fourth straight win (George Walker IV/AP)

Indianapolis Colts snatch overtime victory against Tennessee Titans

Maia Bouchier (left) and Danielle Gibson have been given England contracts (Joe Giddens/Nigel French/PA)

Maia Bouchier and Danielle Gibson handed their first central contracts by ECB

Mark Frost became his oldest son’s carer when a heart attack at the age of just 18 months resulted in the loss of his leg.

Award-winning volunteer from Ilkeston continues to go above and beyond

AFC Telford put out the call for help from local community

AFC Telford put out the call for help from local community

Ascot United won promotion to the Pitching In Isthmian League Division One South-Central and enjoyed a winning Wembley trip that saw them lift the FA Vase in May

Ascot United volunteer royalty revelling in club's recent success

Ryan Day says his health implications do not affect his love for the game

Margate FC volunteer giving back to club after sight loss

Ronnie O’Sullivan celebrates with the trophy (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with eighth UK title but admits lack of ‘buzz’

Joao Felix (left) scores for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid (Joan Monfort/AP)

Joao Felix sinks parent club Atletico Madrid as Barcelona move third

Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed his eighth UK snooker title in York (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with eighth UK title but admits lack of ‘buzz’

Callum McGregor is relishing the Euro 2024 opener (Robert Perry/PA)

Callum McGregor excited at chance to open Euro 2024 against hosts Germany

Ronnie O’Sullivan celebrates with the trophy after winning a record-extending eighth UK Championship (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history by beating Ding Junhui in UK Championship final

England captain Jos Buttler and team-mates walk off the field after losing the opening ODI (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

England suffer four-wicket defeat to West Indies in opening ODI in Antigua

Tiger Woods finished level par at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas (Fernando Llano/AP)

I’ve knocked off a lot of rust – Tiger Woods pleased with progress in comeback

Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring for PSG (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Kylian Mbappe helps 10-man PSG to victory against Le Havre

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Kevin Sinfield is looking to raise funds and awareness for motor neurone disease (Danny Lawson/PA)

Kevin Sinfield’s latest MND fundraiser passes £300,000 mark on ‘horrendous’ day

Dejan Kulusevski (left) celebrates scoring Tottenham’s equaliser (Martin Rickett/PA)

Dejan Kulusevski snatches Tottenham a point in Manchester City thriller

Harry Brook top-scored for England (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

Harry Brook helps England set West Indies 326 as Jos Buttler struggles continue

Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring a last-minute equaliser (Steven Paston/PA)

Unai Emery praises ‘strong’ Ollie Watkins after late equaliser at Bournemouth

David Moyes saw his side denied a fifth straight win in all competitions (Gareth Fuller/PA)

West Ham boss David Moyes laments ‘terrible’ defending as Palace gifted leveller

Rory McIlroy believes “elite pros” are to blame for a possible shorter golf ball being introduced (David Davies/PA)

Rory McIlroy says rule change ‘will make no difference to the average golfer’

Ollie Watkins scored a late equaliser (Nick Potts/PA)

Ollie Watkins rescues a late point for Aston Villa at Bournemouth

Crystal Palace’s Odsonne Edouard scores Palace’s equaliser (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Odsonne Edouard gifted equaliser as Crystal Palace secure point at West Ham

Ding Junhui fought back to level after the first session of the UK Championship final in York (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ding Juhui fights back in opening session of final against Ronnie O’Sullivan

Mitchell Johnson (left) played 26 Tests alongside David Warner (David Davies/PA)

Mitchell Johnson: Does David Warner deserve to sign off from Tests on own terms?

Arsenal will host Liverpool in the FA Cup third round (Adam Davy/PA)

Arsenal host Liverpool and Newcastle face FA Cup derby clash at Sunderland

Gareth Southgate insists England must have the humility to start again ahead of Euro 2024 (Adam Davy/PA)

Gareth Southgate: England must have humility to start again in Euro 2024

Steve Clarke is preparing for a tough test of Scotland’s credentials in the opening match of Euro 2024 against Germany (Adam Davy/PA)

Scotland boss Steve Clarke will not underestimate Germany at Euro 2024

Gabriel Martinelli is determined Arsenal hold on to top spot this season (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Gabriel Martinelli desperate for Arsenal to stay at Premier League summit

Defender Harry Maguire has admitted Manchester United deserved to lose at Newcastle (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Harry Maguire wants Man Utd to be more aggressive to achieve ambitions

Newcastle’s match-winner Anthony Gordon (right) is congratulated by team-mate Matt Ritchie after the final whistle (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Eddie Howe believes there is much more to come from Anthony Gordon

Luka Modric won the Ballon D’Or in 2018 (Adam Davy/PA)

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or

Head coach Eddie Howe enjoyed the perfect end to a difficult week as Newcastle beat Manchester United 1-0 (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Eddie Howe salutes performance as Newcastle end gruelling week with Man Utd win