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Harry Brook apologises for late-night incident in NZ as England's Ashes fallout hits fever pitch

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Spurs boss Thomas Frank ‘didn’t notice’ he was drinking from Arsenal-branded cup

Updated 3 hrs ago

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Leeds great Terry Yorath dies aged 75

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Australia wrap up dominant Ashes success with five-wicket victory over England

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Yesterday

7th January 2026

New Era

Man United left frustrated by Burnley in Darren Fletcher's first game in charge

Elsewhere, Newcastle beat Leeds in an incredible seven-goal thriller.

14 hrs ago

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Premier League

Keane and Grealish sent off as Everton held by Wolves, Chelsea pay price in defeat at Fulham

14 hrs ago

5

overachievers

Caoimhín Kelleher saves penalty as Keith Andrews' Brentford go fifth

Elsewhere, Bournemouth beat Tottenham 3-2 and Aston Villa were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace.

14 hrs ago

5

Soccer

Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer

17 hrs ago

8

Road Safety

Senior garda says people risk 'distraction' if drinking a cup of coffee while driving

19 hrs ago

12

Venezuela

President Connolly says lives lost in Venezuela during US intervention ‘appalling’ and ‘overlooked’

19 hrs ago

18

Candidates

Man Utd set for further talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick

7 Jan

9

The Troubles

McEntee to meet Troubles victims and politicians in Belfast visit

7 Jan

12

Maduro

Trump says US to get 30 to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela

7 Jan

36

Los Angeles

Nick Reiner to appear in court charged with the murder of his parents

7 Jan

Tuesday

6th January 2026

Ukraine War

British troops to be deployed in Ukraine should peace be reached

6 Jan

Year end

Exchequer surplus of €7.1b last year as spending and taxation 'in line with expectations' for 2025

6 Jan

33

Racing

33-strong entry released for Cheltenham Gold Cup, Marine Nationale heads up Champion Chase possibles

6 Jan

1

Sidelined

Man City suffer another injury setback with Dias out for up to six weeks

6 Jan

21

HOOPS WAHEY

Martin O’Neill unsure he would ‘have the energy’ for full-time Celtic role

6 Jan

14

Broke Bling

Claire’s, the teen jewellery retail chain, has collapsed into administration

6 Jan

3

Ready to go

Chelsea appoint Liam Rosenior as head coach on six-year deal

Former Strasbourg boss succeeds Enzo Maresca at the Blues.

Updated 6 Jan

6

Venezuela

House speaker Johnson says US not engaged in 'regime change' after briefing on Maduro abduction

6 Jan

This week

4th January 2026 - 8th January 2026

Racing

Champion Hurdle winner could have Kingwell prep run, Arkle the ‘ultimate target’ for Irish Panther

5 Jan

France

Ten people have been found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

5 Jan

Cricket

Root helps England to highest score of the Ashes but not enough to hold down Australia

5 Jan

Awards Season

Kerry's Jessie Buckley scoops 'Best Actress' at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards

5 Jan

Match Report

Managerless Chelsea dent Manchester City's title hopes

Enzo Fernandez’s 94th-minute equaliser snatched a 1-1 draw at the Etihad.

4 Jan

9

Late Late Show

Reed's 25-yard screamer denies Liverpool in frantic finale at Fulham

Fulham and Liverpool play out a 2-2 draw in drama-filled stoppage time.

4 Jan

18

Boxing

Tyson Fury announces return from retirement - '37 years old and still punching'

4 Jan

9

Temple Street Children's Hospital

'Survival call': Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son’s treatment after Gaza evacuation

4 Jan

Last week

28th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026

Darts

Luke Littler thrashes Gian van Veen to clinch back-to-back world titles

The 18-year-old joins Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson in winning successive crowns.

Updated 3 Jan

38

Top Of The Tree

Declan Rice double helps Arsenal stave off Bournemouth in five-goal thriller

3 Jan

8

Premier League

West Ham in deep trouble after losing at Wolves, Brighton claim first win in seven

3 Jan

5

Under fire

Wilfried Nancy tells Celtic fans ‘we’re really close to turning things around’

3 Jan

8

le constellation

Investigation opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40

3 Jan

boo bhoys

Rangers ramp up pressure on Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy after Old Firm fightback

3 Jan

15

Premier League

Ollie Watkins scores again as Villa add to Forest’s woes

3 Jan

2

Mass Protests

Donald Trump says US is 'locked and loaded' if Iran kills protesters

3 Jan

Darts

Littler closes on World Championship title repeat, Van Veen beats Anderson in classic

Updated 2 Jan

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