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It has been quite a year for Welsh sport – here are a dozen questions to see how well you remember some of the stories, personalities and quotes from 2024.

Dave Helman sits down with Ben Arthur to preview the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers! Within the discussion, the duo discuss whether Jordan Love or Sam Darnold has more to prove and whether the Minnesota Vikings can pull out the victory against the Green Bay Packers! (edited)

Dave Helman brings on Tyler Dragon to talk about the game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons. Within the segment, the duo preview the QB battle between Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels! They also make sure to discuss whether the Atlanta Falcons could win this game and what it could mean for the NFC South division!

Two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson says he plans to watch superstar Beyoncé perform during halftime on Christmas Day when his team faces the Texans in Houston.

A member of Switzerland’s national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers offered an unusually curt response Tuesday when asked about Jets owner Woody Johnson — boosting the perception of a rift between them.

Heat guard Dru Smith, who was averaging a career-high 6.3 points per game, has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN.

Zion Williamson (hamstring) is expected to return to full practice next week, while Brandon Ingram (ankle) will be reexamined in around two weeks.

Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to play in the Alamo Bowl.

Tests on Packers wide receiver Christian Watson’s left knee showed no structural damage, coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday.

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy have discussions about the future, just not necessarily the coach’s future with the organization.

Cal transfer quarterback Fernando Mendoza has committed to Indiana, sources told ESPN.

Santa Colin Cowherd hands out Christmas presents to several NFL teams this holiday season, including the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers.

J-Mac is back with his mock 2025 NFL Draft. Find out which teams he predicts will select some of college football’s biggest names on Night 1 of next year’s draft.

After losses to Notre Dame and USC, the Huskies’ path to a 1-seed got a whole lot harder.

The undefeated Vols make their way into our top 16, while JuJu Watkins and USC are in the top five after a thrilling win over UConn.

Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA

Joel Embiid was ejected during the Philadelphia 76ers win over the San Antonio Spurs after receiving two 2nd Quarter technical fouls. Nick Wright discusses the ejection and what went into it.

Throughout Gunnar Esiason’s journey with cystic fibrosis, the sport of hockey has always been huge part of his family. See their story on E60 (7 p.m. ET, ESPN).

We have top storylines, bold predictions, game-plan keys and fantasy X factors for two Christmas games.

The grueling stretch comes at a time when Baltimore, Houston, Kansas City and Pittsburgh’s games could determine the AFC playoff landscape.

Transfer season is in full swing again in college football, and some standout players are already on the move. Here’s what we know.

J-Mac is back with his NBA best bets. Find out where he’s placing his money on the Christmas Day marquee matchups.

Enzo Maresca has said Mykhailo Mudryk needs to “disconnect” from Chelsea as he awaits the outcome of a Football Association (FA) investigation into a failed drugs test.

Ruben Amorim has warned Marcus Rashford that he will remain exiled until he begins to meet the standards expected of a Manchester United player.

Sam Barrott’s meteoric rise through the refereeing ranks has continued with promotion to the international lists of FIFA and UEFA.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has defended star striker Erling Haaland and said the team must “use him better” to help fix his form slump.

LAFC signed forward Jeremy Ebobisse to a three-year contract with a club option for 2028.

An Amsterdam District Court Tuesday sentenced five men to up to six months in prison on Tuesday for violence that erupted around a UEFA Europa League match between the Dutch side Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel-Aviv in November.

Arsenal suffered a major blow on Monday after Mikel Arteta confirmed winger Bukayo Saka has been ruled out with “many weeks” with a hamstring injury.

The world soccer players’ union, FIFPRO, disagreed with FIFA’s interim amendments to transfer rules, implemented following a European Court of Justice ruling against some existing regulations.

How high did the Cowboys rise and how far did the Eagles fall? Plus, we pick rookies of the year on every team.

Before Week 17 of the NFL season kicks off, check out Tom Brady’s latest Power Rankings to see who made the GOAT’s top five teams!

Tom Brady lists his top 5 teams for Week 16 which include the Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills and more!

The highlights have included long runs, towering leaps and big scores. Can Love now lead the Fighting Irish to their first title since 1988?

Walk-ons could become a thing of the past, but the Longhorns might not be in the playoff without theirs.

Colin Cowherd unveils his Week 17 Nice List aka Herd Hierarchy, featuring the Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Chargers returning to the Top 10. Agree with Colin’s list?

Liz Loza delivers the gift of five players you can feel good about starting in your fantasy football lineups.

LeBron vs. Steph and Wemby’s Christmas Day debut — our NBA insiders preview the five-game holiday slate (starting at noon ET on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+) by answering each team’s biggest questions.

Keyshawn Johnson opens up about the time legendary coach Bill Parcells tried to lure him out of retirement and back to the NFL as both an Assistant General Manager and wide receiver with the Miami Dolphins.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Riley Leonard’s unique skills and potential. Freeman explains what makes Leonard stand out among college quarterbacks and why he believes Leonard has the tools to excel at the next level.

In this special bonus clip of “All Facts No Brakes,” Keyshawn Johnson plays Santa Claus for the NFL, handing out Christmas gifts to each of the league’s 32 teams! Whether they’re celebrating, struggling, or just hoping for better days ahead, Keyshawn has a gift for every team and fan base this holiday season.

BBC Sport answers your top darts questions: what height is a dartboard? And what weight darts do professionals use?

The Green Bay Packers beat the New Orleans Saints 34-0 in a game that clinched a playoff spot for the Packers. Colin Cowherd discusses what makes the Packers so special.

“It was crazy, I had no idea that was coming,” Castle said. “They kind of flipped the switch on me.”

David Helman sorts out the NFL’s hierarchy after every week of the 2024 season.

Conor McGregor is planning to fight one Paul brother, but not the one you think. Still, Sammy P spoke to oddsmakers to break down the hypothetical “biggest fight for boxing.”

The NFL has seen loads of talented punters in its history. But who are the best? FOX Sports Research breaks down the top 10.

Emmanuel Acho dives into who is at fault for the San Francisco 49ers missing the playoffs.

In the spirit of the holiday season, Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, James Jones and Chase Daniel hand out gifts to the best QB, WR, RB, defense, o-line and coach, including Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow-Ja’Marr Chase and Andy Reid.

James Jones explains why his Green Bay Packers are a Super Bowl team after accomplishing the season’s first shutout: a 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints.

There are two new teams tied at the top of the Super Bowl oddsboard. Check out the latest movement ahead of Week 17, with expert insight from Bucky Brooks.

The first round of the inaugural 12-team CFP is in the books! Joel Klatt shares what stood out to him the most this weekend.

The Houston Texans, who need help at receiver after losing Tank Dell to a season-ending knee injury, are taking a flyer on Diontae Johnson.

From North Carolina to Rutgers and more, these 10 squads need to step up to change their postseason fortunes.

The SEC continued to dominate in this week’s edition of Bracketology, but is Duke making a run toward a top seed?

Danny Parkins gives his power rankings for Week 17, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs.

The Green Bay Packers shut out the New Orleans Saints 34-0 on Monday night, and clinched a playoff spot with the win. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth debate whether or not the Packers are a Super Bowl team.

We’ve got you covered on all the major signings and trades.

Trading for a superstar — and then dealing away an MVP? Here’s the Cubs’ plans for 2025 — and beyond.

Did your favorite team disappoint you this year? We break down how mad you have a right to be.

Who’s in and who’s out for Week 17. Plus weather reports, Jake Ciely’s waiver wire advice.

Saquon Barkley is having a career year in Philadelphia and proving he deserves to be the first running back to win NFL MVP since 2012.

Ahead of the traditional full round of festive Irish Premiership fixtures on Boxing Day, BBC Sport NI previews each of the six games.

The yet-to-be appointed new coach of Wales women is to report into a women’s rugby lead, a role the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) intends to establish in 2025.

Heading into the CFP quarterfinals, the odds tell an interesting story regarding the at-large teams vs. the conference champs. What does it say about the Playoff format?

Miami’s Cam Ward is closing in on Shedeur Sanders to go No. 1 in next year’s NFL draft. Check out the latest lines, with insight from Rob Rang.

The latest from our NBA experts on deals and extensions ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

A brief look at the why and how behind Netflix’s big NFL bet, plus: What a win means for each Christmas team and good vibes in Washington.

First-round byes and seeds are still up for grabs and several teams can still earn a spot in the playoffs this weekend.

The 10-team tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are the gold medal favorites and players set to break out.

Zach Harper catches you up on leaguewide news.

With the holiday break upon us, let’s dig into three of the more overlooked stories of the Jets’ season so far.

This post was originally published on Autosport Last Christmas, Autosport afforded this writer an opportunity to write about a much-loved hobby: Scalextric. Little did I know it would lead to a year spent racing 1/32 scale slot cars competitively…Following the publication of last year’s double issue, an email from reader Callum Norris landed suggesting that… Continue reading Inside the thriving world of miniature motorsport

Switzerland’s Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in an avalanche aged 26, the Swiss-Ski federation said on Tuesday.

It’s never to late to shore up your roster on the waiver wire, even during Week 17 fantasy football championship week.

Former two-star recruit from Miami is in position to replace Kurtis Rourke as IU’s starting quarterback.

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

Auburn is looking to flip the script in 2025 after 6-7 and 5-7 finishes in Hugh Freeze’s first two seasons at the helm

Week 17 fantasy football strength of schedule by position matchup, including playoffs — positional defensive matchup ranks

What do you get a team like the Cavaliers or Thunder that has everything? How about some Windex?

This post was originally published on Autosport The World Rally Championship could benefit from hosting exhibition-style events such as the Monza Rally Show, according to Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala.All three WRC Rally1 teams attended a revived Monza Rally Show earlier this month, which acted as a celebration of the 2024 season, while also paying tribute… Continue reading Latvala: More events like Monza Rally Show would be “nice” for WRC

The NFL is teaming up with Netflix for a Christmas Day doubleheader. The Chiefs and Ravens are favored in their respective matchups.

The Buckeyes were dominant in their first-round matchup with Tennessee. Now they’re turning their attention to the College Football Playoff’s top seed.

With 22 wins over two years and a CFP appearance, SMU redefined the program and changed its identity for future generations.

India will face Pakistan in Dubai on 23 February as the International Cricket Council releases the Champions Trophy 2025 fixtures.

Take our quiz to see how much you remember about what has happened across the English Football League in 2024.

Some scouts had a second-round grade on Onianwa for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Ruud Van Nistelrooy has confirmed Brian Barry-Murphy will be coming in as his assistant coach at Leicester City.
The former Manchester City Under-23 coach is set to be confirmed as part of Nistelrooy’s backroom team before the Boxing Day trip to face Liverpool.
Like previous Leicester manager Enzo Maresca, Barry-Murphy spent three years working with Manchester City’s young talents under Pep Guardiola but left his position in the summer.
The Irishman began his playing career with hometown club Cork City in the League of Ireland, before being signed by David Moyes at Preston North End.
He…

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is expected to be out for up to four weeks after a setback in his return from a groin injury.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner had been hopeful that Wharton would return after the 3-1 win over Brighton on December 15, but he will now be absent for longer than expected after his surgery on that groin problem.
Although Glasner would not put an exact timeframe on the 20-year-old’s recovery, he said in his press conference before the Boxing Day match with Bournemouth that it would be “more like four weeks than two weeks,” which is likely to rule him out…

After an 11-point win over the Wizards on Saturday, the Bucks put together a 21-point win over the Bulls on Monday. Their stars missed both.

Ruben Amorim has reminded Marcus Rashford that he has a “big responsibility” to help turn Manchester United’s fortunes around amid his continued omission from matchday squads.
Rashford was initially dropped for the 2-1 victory in the Manchester derby on December 15, after which Amorim suggested the 27-year-old was not meeting the standards required of a United player.
In an interview with journalist Henry Winter, Rashford subsequently said he is “ready for a new challenge” and prepared to take the “next steps” in his career away from Old Trafford.

This post was originally published on Autosport Valtteri Bottas may be excited about ‘what’s next’ for him in Formula 1, but there is no hiding the disappointment about how a ‘worst-case scenario’ left him on the sidelines.Having had high hopes about what a move to Alfa/Romeo Sauber in 2022 – then under the leadership of Fred Vasseur – could… Continue reading Why Bottas is not letting the “worst-case scenario” end his F1 career

Minnesota lost again on Monday as fans call for lineup changes. It’s a test for Finch’s usual steadiness.

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale ends speculation over his future by signing a new two-year deal with Ulster, keeping him at the club until 2027.

Manchester United weigh-up a January move for Victor Osimhen. Transfer Talk has the latest news.

The January transfer window is often a difficult one, with teams either forced to spend big or settle for temporary reinforcements. But who should each club be looking to sign?

This post was originally published on Autosport Oscar Piastri reckons his ability to manage tyres in Formula 1 has undergone a “night-and-day” improvement over his 2023 rookie season, but feels there is still room to grow further.Although Piastri impressed in his debut F1 season last year, the main criticisms of his maiden season involved his… Continue reading Piastri hasn't “mastered” F1 tyre management, but it's “night and day” over 2023

Watch highlights as Green Bay Packers seal play-off qualification with a 34-0 victory over the visiting New Orleans Saints, the first ‘shutout’ in this season’s NFL.

Opener Sam Konstas is set to become Australia men’s youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years in the Boxing Day Test against India.

This post was originally published on Autosport Factory HRC rider Joan Mir feels concessions brought no notable improvement in results for Honda in MotoGP this year.MotoGP revamped its concession system in 2024 to help Honda and Yamaha close the gap to European manufacturers, with the two fallen Japanese giants having slipped away considerably from competition the previous year.Read Also:… Continue reading 2024 concessions didn’t improve Honda’s MotoGP results, admits Mir

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is ejected from their 111-106 win against the San Antonio Spurs after confronting a referee.

The Green Bay Packers earn a dominant 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints to secure their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Take BBC Sport’s boxing quiz of 2024 to see how well you remember a year packed with action and incidents.

Sport takes a break around much of the world this Christmas, but not in the US where Netflix expects a record audience for its first festive NFL games and a half-time show by Beyonce.

Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.

England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months.

This post was originally published on Autosport RB Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies has said the team has collectively taken responsibility for failing to make Daniel Ricciardo’s final stint at the squad a success.Last summer Ricciardo was given a second chance by Red Bull as an experienced back-up option to potentially replace Sergio Perez… Continue reading RB: Whole team at fault over failing to get Ricciardo to click

Iain Carter embarks on a round to represent 2024 with, in no particular order, 18 of the key memories from the year.

This post was originally published on Autosport Christmas is supposed to be a time of goodwill and cheer. But there is precious little of that festive spirit in certain quarters of the national racing community at present following the launch of two new UK series set to feature TCR cars and the subsequent response from… Continue reading The fundamental question behind the current row over use of TCR cars in the UK

This post was originally published on Autosport Maverick Vinales has revealed he asked Aprilia to introduce only incremental updates to its MotoGP contender in 2024 instead of instigating a major overhaul.The Noale-based brand debuted a heavily-revised version of the RS-GP at the start of the year with an increased focus on aerodynamics as it set… Continue reading Vinales wanted Aprilia to continue with 2023 bike in MotoGP this year

This post was originally published on Autosport Kevin Turner sits with Gary Watkins and Haydn Cobb to review the 2024 World Endurance Championship season.In the studio, the trio discuss whether 2024 was the year the “Golden Age” of sportscars truly arrived as Toyota was joined in the winner’s circle by Ferrari and Porsche, and how… Continue reading Autosport Podcast: 2024 WEC season review

This post was originally published on Autosport 1. Stake F1 Team – Mechanic Prototype Workshop – HinwilThe Stake F1 Team is looking for a Mechanic Prototype Workshop.The job will consist of the preparation and further processing of wind tunnel parts, including the use of internal production software for parts booking and the pre-assembly of components… Continue reading Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

This post was originally published on Autosport Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel believes that the spectacular 2024 season ranks as “probably the best” in the championship’s history.With a title battle that went down to the wire, 18 different race winners and, for the first time in history, all teams taking at least one victory, it… Continue reading Was 2024 the best season in F2 history?

This post was originally published on Autosport Kalle Rovanpera will kick off the 2025 season by making his 24 hour endurance racing debut in the Dubai 24 Hours ahead of the World Rally Championship opener in Monte Carlo.The two-time WRC champion will drive a Porsche 911 GT3 R for the Proton Huber Competition squad alongside… Continue reading Rovanpera to make endurance race debut at Dubai 24 Hours

This post was originally published on Autosport The second season of the Prototype Winter Series will feature LMP3 entries split across the outgoing second-generation LMP3 cars and first-generation cars will be included in a Gen 1 class.The four-round campaign will contain two 50-minute races per Prototype Winter Series weekend. There are mandatory pitstops, with the… Continue reading Gedlich's Prototype Winter Series returns for 2025

Irish challenger Spillane’s Tower heads the 11-strong field declared for Thursday’s King George VI Chase at Kempton.

This post was originally published on Autosport In the wake of last year’s Qatar Grand Prix, where drivers suffered in the heat and humidity, the FIA responded with the introduction of new rules to improve cockpit cooling.The first step happened this year with teams allowed to add another opening on top of the chassis, so… Continue reading Exclusive: Inside the secrets of F1’s new driver cooling kit

British number one Katie Boulter announces her engagement to Australian world number nine Alex de Minaur.

Watch all the best plays from this weekend’s NFL action starring Jonathan Taylor, Joe Burrow and the Dallas Cowboys defence.

This post was originally published on Autosport It was announced earlier this month that Zandvoort would hold its final Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix in 2026.With the current calendar seeming to be fixed at 24 races per year, this leaves a space for another track to host a GP in only a couple of years’… Continue reading What F1 tracks could replace Zandvoort after 2026?

BBC Sport assesses the heavyweight division after Usyk-Fury 2, including what could be next for the biggest contenders as well as the fights we want to see in 2025.

This post was originally published on Autosport George Russell “never expected to have so much on my hands and for it to be so political” in his Formula 1 role as a Grand Prix Drivers’ Association director. Since the start of the 2021 season, Russell’s third in F1, the Mercedes driver has been a director of… Continue reading Russell never expected GPDA F1 role to get “so political”

BBC Sport has launched a strong attack on Spanish manager Pep Guardiola, arguing that his success is primarily dependent on having the best players in the world at his disposal…

This post was originally published on Autosport Five-time British Touring Car Championship race winner Aiden Moffat will drive a West Surrey Racing-run BMW during the 2025 season.The 28-year-old Scot has been named as one of the two drivers for WSR’s LKQ Euro Car Parts stable of BMW 330i M Sport machinery, alongside two other cars.That… Continue reading Moffat joins WSR BMW line-up for 2025 season

Working out when to play Fantasy Premier League’s new Assistant Manager chip can be tough but BBC Sport is here to help you figure things out.

Manchester City is enduring one of its most challenging periods under Pep Guardiola, with 9 defeats in their last 12 matches—a statistic unworthy of a team that has dominated English and European football in recent years…

On a thrilling Premier League evening, Mohamed Salah delivered a sensational performance, leading Liverpool to a commanding 6-3 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur in the 2024-25 season…

Steven Finn looks back on a career of touring with England, including the low of being dropped on Christmas Day and the high of taking down South Africa.

Julien Alfred won Olympic 100m gold and 200m silver at Paris 2024 – but earlier this year, St Lucia’s history-maker feared she would not make it to the Games.

Five talking points from this weekend’s Premiership action, featuring thrilling counter-attacks, a rare shut-out and a potential England comeback.

This post was originally published on Autosport Almost half of the Formula 1 grid in 2025 will have come from the Red Bull Junior Team, making it one of the most successful academy programmes in motorsport.Jack Doohan, Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, Isack Hadjar, Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson and reigning world champion Max Verstappen… Continue reading What is the Red Bull Junior Team? A look at the unique F1 academy

After a 3-0 humbling by Bournemouth, Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim already has difficult questions to answer.

Watch the best of the action from Hampden Park as Glasgow Warriors convincingly beat Edinburgh 33-14 in the first leg of the 1872 Cup to consolidate second place in the United Rugby Championship.