Legendary American football coach Bill Belichick returns to the game after a year out but not as a coach in the NFL.
Sports Personality contender Littler’s year in photos
BBC Sport takes a look back at Sports Personality of the Year nominee Luke Littler’s year in five photos.
What will a Saudi 2034 World Cup look like?
The men’s football World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with the promise of “one of a kind” stadiums and organisers insisting everyone is welcome – but what will it look like?
Man City in danger of exit – how Champions League stands
Manchester City are in danger of Champions League elimination, while Liverpool make it six wins from six and Arsenal and Aston Villa are flying.
‘Scary how good he will be’ – ‘special’ Saka inspires Arsenal
Bukayo Saka is enjoying a superb season with Arsenal and proves his worth again with an inspirational display in their Champions League win over Monaco.
‘Never seen a Guardiola team this bad’ – Man City under ‘real pressure’
With one win in 10 games in all competitions and facing a real battle to progress in the Champions League, Manchester City are described as “under real pressure”‘ to turn their form around.
Liverpool eye Brighton’s Joao Pedro – Thursday’s gossip
Liverpool prioritise signing Joao Pedro, Manchester United set Marcus Rashford price and Real Madrid lose hope on Alphonso Davies.
Six countries, two hemispheres – how will 2030 World Cup work?
Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 men’s World Cup – BBC Sport takes a look at how the tournament will work.
Manager Gleeson to leave Republic of Ireland role
Republic of Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson will not be offered a new contract by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) after the side failed to qualify for Euro 2025.
Griezmann helps Atletico sweep aside Slovan Bratislava
Watch the highlights as Atletico Madrid comfortably beat Slovan Bratislava with help from star strike partnership Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann.
