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Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson breaks NFL rushing record for quarterbacks in Houston win

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Lamar Jackson broke the NFL career rushing record for quarterbacks in the Baltimore Ravens' victory over the Houston Texans on Christmas Day.

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‘Wales defeat will hurt for a long time’ – Amber Barrett on recovering from play-off woe and new Ireland boss

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The Christmas break in the season offers a chance to step back from club duties and a new year brings new challenges.

Wednesday, Dec 25

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Leopardstown Day 1 preview and tips: Better Days Ahead can score for Gordon Elliott

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It’s the racing Christmas dinner with every trimming imaginable around the table as 11 St Stephen’s Day meetings give punters all they could hope for, and more, with the 76-race marathon commencing at 11.40 in Wetherby before eventually…

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‘We are going there fully expecting to get a result’ – Everton bullish ahead of trip to faltering Man City

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James Tarkowski insists Everton’s players head to Manchester City expecting to get a result after some confidence-boosting results against Champions League-chasing teams.

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Festive blues for West Brom fans as Valencia announce Baggies boss as new manager on Christmas Day

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Valencia have announced West Brom boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach on a deal until June 2027.

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Who are the top 20 greatest Irish players of the Premier League era?

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The Premier League changed the face of football when it launched in 1992 and for a generation of Irish greats, a grand new stage awaited.

Tuesday, Dec 24

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Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot spends Christmas Eve helping the homeless

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Manchester United star Diogo Dalot has helped serve food to homeless people at a shelter in the city.

Three Six Nations in a row, World Cup progress, Lions tour and a European title – Irish rugby’s 2025 wish list

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From winning the Six Nations to Leinster losing the Champions Cup final, from Andy Farrell’s men losing to the All Blacks to Scott Bemand’s side beating the Black Ferns – 2024 was full of highs and lows for Irish rugby.

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What time, what channel and our predictions for the Premier League’s Christmas fixtures

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The Premier League’s festive fixture list is always crammed with treats to keep us entertained and this year’s offering is waiting to be unwrapped.

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F1 Academy winner Abbi Pulling – ‘This is what it will take for a woman to race in Formula One’

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As has often been the case in the Formula One paddock throughout 2024, Abbi Pulling is in a buoyant mood. Reflecting on a historic season of success, the 21-year-old from Gosberton in Lincolnshire ponders where her expectations were at the…

Watch: Jose Mourinho provides health update ahead of surgery in Portugal

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Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has taken to social media to tell fans that he is well amid news that he will undergo surgery over the Christmas holidays.

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Enzo Maresca embracing pressure of Chelsea title challenge but says ‘Manchester City at the end will be there’

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Enzo Maresca has backed Manchester City to bounce back into Premier League title contention and said it is “just reality” that Chelsea are not in the hunt themselves.

Ruben Amorim says he’s not distracted by Rashford absence but admits Man United at one of its ‘lowest moments’ in history

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Defiant Ruben Amorim insists Marcus Rashford’s absence is not a distraction and that he knows what he is doing as the head coach seeks to get the best out of the forward and turn Manchester United around.

‘He is so important for us’ – Pep Guardiola defends Erling Haaland and says Man City problems ‘not about one player’

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Pep Guardiola has stressed Manchester City’s current malaise is not down to one player as he again defended Erling Haaland.

‘Proud Ulsterman’ Jacob Stockdale signs fresh two-year deal with province

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Ulster star Jacob Stockdale has signed a new two-year deal that will keep him at Ravenhill until 2027.

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‘We are lucky to have him’ – Cody Gakpo hopeful ‘very special’ Mohamed Salah will agree new Liverpool deal

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Cody Gakpo is keeping his fingers crossed that Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah will extend his stay at Anfield.

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Everton boss Sean Dyche won’t under-estimate struggling Manchester City

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Everton manager Sean Dyche is wary of under-estimating a woefully out-of-form Manchester City, despite his side's growing confidence.

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‘I feel like I have a lot more to give’ – Robbie Henshaw motivated by sense of ‘unfinished business’

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Robbie Henshaw has revealed that ending his World Cup heartache was a prime motivation in recommitting to Irish rugby after confirming he had penned a new contract extension that will take him to the end of the 2027 tournament.

‘I don’t really think about the Olympics anymore’ – Ireland’s gold star Daniel Wiffen has already parked Paris and is eyeing LA 2028

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Daniel Wiffen takes a white sock from his bedside locker at home in Loughborough and pulls out his Olympic gold medal from inside it.

Arsenal ready to move for ‘something unbelievable’ in January following Bukayo Saka injury

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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are looking internally for solutions to cope with Bukayo Saka’s absence – but they will move in the January transfer window if “something unbelievable” becomes available.

Monday, Dec 23

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Manchester United’s hygiene rating slashed after mice infestation at Old Trafford

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Manchester United have had their hygiene rating slashed after a mice infestation at Old Trafford.

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Why Jim Ratcliffe’s second year in charge at Manchester United will be even more painful

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It is exactly 12 months on Christmas Eve since Jim Ratcliffe agreed a deal with the Glazers for an influential minority stake in Manchester United - and to suggest it has been a turbulent past year for the club would be a gross…

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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim questions ‘choices’ of ‘people around’ Marcus Rashford

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Ruben Amorim has questioned the “choices” of people surrounding Marcus Rashford while offering his support to the Manchester United striker.

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Alex Nankivell set for lengthy spell on sidelines in major injury blow for Munster

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Munster are set to be without Alex Nankivell for an extended period following the hamstring injury that he suffered during last week's bonus point win over Ulster at Ravenhill.

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Arsenal hit with injury blow as ‘really emotional’ Bukayo Saka ruled out for ‘many weeks’

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Arsenal have been dealt a major injury blow after Mikel Arteta revealed a “really emotional” Bukayo Saka has been ruled out for “many weeks” with a hamstring tear.

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Interpro team news: Jamie Osborne set for Leinster return in Friday’s derby clash with Munster

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Jamie Osborne is in line for a return against Munster in Thomond Park this Friday after returning to training while they also hope Max Deegan, Jordan Larmour, Tommy O’Brien and Jack Conan will also be available as they seek to maintain…

Liverpool have been top at Christmas seven times – but have won Premier League once

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After Sunday’s dismantling of Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool lead the Premier League by four points with a game in hand and there is a growing sense the title is already theirs to lose.

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Gary Neville calls for ‘cultural overhaul’ at Manchester United after latest embarrassment

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Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has reiterated the need for a “cultural overhaul” at the club after Ruben Amorim’s side fell to another humbling defeat at the weekend.

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Connacht coach stands by Mack Hansen, claiming ref comments ‘born of a feeling of inconsistency’

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Connacht coach Pete Wilkins has stood by the club’s Irish winger Mack Hansen after his astonishing outburst following their side’s Dublin defeat to Leinster last weekend as he waits to hear whether any further action will be taken against…

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Rumours swirl amid claims Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah will sign new Liverpool contracts

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Liverpool are riding high at the top of the Premier League heading into Christmas, but three big concerns remain for manager Arne Slot and the club’s supporters.