December 13, 2021
Real Madrid won for the 10th game in a row to beat neighbours Atletico Madrid
La Liga's top scorer Karim Benzema powered in a fantastic volley from Vinicius Jr's cross to give Carlo Ancelotti's side the lead. And Vinicius picked out Marco Asensio to slot home their second. Defending champions Atletico, who are 13 points…
December 11, 2021
New York City FC overcame Portland Timbers in penalty shootouts
New York City FC overcame Portland Timbers 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim the club's first MLS Cup triumph in dramatic fashion. Alexander Callens fired in the winning spot-kick at Portland's Providence Park as New York City's first final in…
December 9, 2021
Jamaica’s Thompson-Herah up for another sports award
Jamaican Olympic triple gold medallist Elaine Thompson-Herah is going up against an American football legend, an international tennis, a contender for a Formula 1 championship and a female Irish jockey who created history for the BBC’s World Sport…
December 8, 2021
WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, to face Dillian Whyte in title defence
Tyson Fury has been ordered to defend his heavyweight title against British rival Dillian Whyte. The World Boxing Council has named Whyte as Fury's mandatory challenger and the two parties have 30 days to agree a deal. Fury retained his title with…
December 5, 2021
Divock Orgi scores game winner for the Liverpool
Liverpool substitute Divock Origi scored a last-minute winner to sink Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux as the Reds continued their superb form in the Premier League. With seconds remaining, Origi latched on to a Mohamed Salah pass, smashing the…
December 3, 2021
Memphis Grizzlies maul Oklahoma City Thunder in record win
The Memphis Grizzlies ran up an NBA record for the biggest winning margin as they beat a dispirited Oklahoma City Thunder 152-79. The rout eclipses the previous mark set in 1991 when the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat by 68 points. Jaren…
December 2, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo pressing suggestions ‘maybe a myth’ – Michael Carrick
Suggestions Cristiano Ronaldo might be unwilling to press opponents are "maybe a myth", says Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick. Ralf Rangnick is expected to implement a high-pressing style of play when he becomes United's interim…
November 29, 2021
SCOREBOARD Sri Lanka vs West Indies – 1st day, 2nd Test
Scoreboard on the opening day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and West Indies at Galle International Stadium here Monday: SRI LANKA 1st Innings P Nissanka not out 61 *D Karunaratne c & b Chase 42 O Fernando not out 2 Extras (lb7, nb1) 8…
November 28, 2021
The Phoenix Suns beats the Brooklyn Nets increasing their streak and chance of overcoming their franchise record.
The Phoenix Suns beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-107 to stretch their winning streak to 16 games, one away from their franchise record. The Suns were led by Devin Booker's 30 points, with Chris Paul adding 22 and registering his 5,000th career rebound.…
November 24, 2021
Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson participates in first full practice
Golden State Warriors swingman Klay Thompson participated in a full team practice on Tuesday for the first time since tearing his left ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals and his right Achilles in November 2020. "It's so exciting," Thompson said.…