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Mark Critchley analyses the key talking points from Manchester United’s heavy home loss to Bournemouth

Follow live updates from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as league leaders Liverpool head to an unpredictable Tottenham in a mouthwatering clash

Follow for the latest updates around the league during Week 16 as playoff races continue.

The PDC World Darts Championship has become as much of a Christmas tradition in the UK as eating turkey and overcooked sprouts

After winning the NBA Cup on Tuesday, the Bucks still had work to do against Cleveland on Friday and Washington on Saturday.

Welcome to our 2024-25 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.

Usyk’s second win over Fury leaves the heavyweight division in an existential state – but new eras always emerge

Ohio State cruises past Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff and will face Oregon in the Rose Bowl.

With Luzardo, the Phillies could form one of the best — if not the best — rotations in baseball next season.

Submit your Week 16 fantasy football start/sit questions for Jay Felicio to answer in a chat, exclusively for The Athletic subscribers.

The NBA superstar called his younger counterpart his “brother” and said Cunningham was worthy of his first All-Star nod.

Texas defeated Clemson 38-24 in today’s CFP game in Austin, advancing to the Peach Bowl to face Arizona State in the quarterfinals

Penn State claims its first-ever CFP win by blowing out SMU.

Riley Leonard leads the Irish past the Hoosiers in the first game of the 12-team College Football Playoff era.

Micah Parsons’ comments about his next contract drew the Cowboys’ attention. Can Rico Dowdle top 100 yards for the fourth straight week?

The Lakers have played dominant defense during their last five games, helping them rise from 10th to fifth in the Western Conference.

Touched by a tribute in Dallas, Derrick Jones Jr. has struck the balance of being rewarded while staying hungry.

Tennessee looked the part of a good team all season but has yet to ascend to the sport’s upper crust.

All four first-round games in the first 12-team Playoff were decided by double digits. It’s unfortunate — but not a reason to panic.

Who’s in and who’s out for Week 16? Plus weather reports, last-minute free agency options, and Jake Ciely’s fantasy rankings.