Joey Logano wins his third NASCAR Cup Series title, holding off Penske teammate Ryan Blaney in the season finale
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Joey Logano wins his third NASCAR Cup Series title, holding off Penske teammate Ryan Blaney in the season finale.
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The IndependentLewis Hamilton picked his Ferrari moment perfectly – but one man deserved better
Hamilton reminded the world of his race prowess in Abu Dhabi on his final outing for Mercedes
- The Telegraph
Ruud van Nistelrooy keeps impressive unbeaten run going after Leicester comeback
It is now 22 matches unbeaten for Ruud van Nistelrooy in this new chapter of his career as a manager, and he is clinging onto that record like the defenders who used to man-mark him.
- The Telegraph
Max Verstappen brands FIA stewards ‘stupid idiots’ after latest crash
Max Verstappen unleashed another tirade at the stewards during Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by branding them “stupid idiots” after being hit with a 10-second penalty for an opening-corner collision with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.
- The Telegraph
Referee David Coote sacked after ‘German c---’ video and claims of snorting white powder
David Coote has been sacked after his position as a Premier League referee was “deemed untenable” following the unprecedented scandal to engulf him.
- The Telegraph
Dan Ashworth leaves Manchester United after failing to gel with football operations team
Manchester United axed Dan Ashworth as sporting director after just 159 days because he lost the faith of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and failed to gel with the club’s new football hierarchy.
- People
ESPN Reporter Goes Viral and Gets Marriage Requests — Fans Disappointed to Learn She’s Already Off the Market
Ashley ShahAhmadi caught the attention of viewers while appearing during a broadcast of the Georgia-Texas college football game on Saturday, Dec. 7
- The Telegraph
Pictured: Mario Lemina wrestles with Jarrod Bowen as Wolves implode after West Ham defeat
Wolverhampton Wanderers players and staff had to be separated from fighting amongst themselves as tempers flared after their latest disappointing defeat. Captain Mario Lemina and assistant manager Shaun Derry appeared to clash in the aftermath of the 2-1 Premier League loss to West Ham United, which may prove to be the last game in charge for Wolves manager Gary O’Neil.
- The Telegraph
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has surgery on broken leg following horror crash
West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has undergone surgery after he broke his leg in a road traffic accident on Saturday.
- The Telegraph
How Fulham’s shrewd recruitment has fuelled their rise
Back in the summer, as Fulham looked ahead to this campaign, the club’s leading figures were braced for turbulence. Change was in the air at Craven Cottage, and the key decision-makers knew that those crucial off-season months would not be easy to navigate.
- The Guardian
Arne Slot confirms ‘outstanding’ Alisson fit to start for Liverpool against Girona
Alisson has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since October, but Arne Slot intends to field his strongest team as he looks to avoid the Champions League playoff round
- Cosmopolitan
A Mysterious Elf Has Been Spotted Backstage on the Final Night of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
A mysterious elf has been spotted backstage at the final night of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour—but who is he?
- The Telegraph
Ange Postecoglou: Desperate players made mistakes that led to goals
Ange Postecoglou admitted Tottenham Hotspur’s players are becoming increasingly desperate as they slumped to another defeat, having won just one of their past seven games.
- The Guardian
Manchester United’s latest costly decision in an era of costly decisions
In today’s Football Daily: Ten months to remember for Jim Ratcliffe at United
- The Independent
F1 2025: When does the new season start? Full calendar and testing schedule
The 2025 F1 season is scheduled to stage 24 races once again, from March to December
- The Guardian
How Chelsea became unexpected Premier League title challengers
Enzo Maresca’s team started the season in chaos and uncertainty. But that was the case the last time they claimed the league crown
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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal ‘cannot cry’ after title push dented by Fulham draw
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal “cannot cry” or feel sorry for themselves after they squandered the chance to move to within four points of Liverpool in the race for the Premier League title. William Saliba cancelled out Raul Jimenez’s first-half opener for Fulham before Bukayo Saka looked to have handed Arsenal a fifth straight win when he converted Gabriel Martinelli’s cross in the 88th minute. However, the England international’s last-gasp was ruled out following a VAR intervention with Martinelli just offside in the build-up as the match finished 1-1.
- Associated Press
Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid
Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 on Sunday night without LeBron James. With James missing his first game of the season because of a left foot contusion, Max Christie started his second game for the Lakers and scored four points with four rebounds. Rui Hachimura scored 23 points for Los Angeles, which ended a three-game losing streak.
- The Telegraph
Lewis Hamilton’s worst F1 season raises two big questions
When Lewis Hamilton won two grands prix in the space of three weeks in July, few would have thought his Mercedes swansong could end so painfully.
- Associated Press
Lando Norris wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal constructors' title for McLaren
Lando Norris ended McLaren's 26-year wait for the Formula 1 constructors' title as he won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. There was drama at the start as champion Max Verstappen collided with Oscar Piastri's second-place McLaren at the first corner, sending both cars into a spin. With Piastri dropped to the back of the field, McLaren's title hopes depended on race leader Norris.
- The Guardian
Referee David Coote sacked after Klopp comments and second video allegations
The Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked by PGMOL, which described his position as untenable