Match of the Day pundits Theo Walcott and Joe Hart look at how Manchester City's backline were able to hold off Crystal Palace before Erling Haaland and Phil Foden went on to win the game at Selhurst Park.

How Man City were able to beat a spirited Crystal Palace

Match of the Day pundits Theo Walcott and Joe Hart look at how "composed and confident" Morgan Rogers "set the tone" for Aston Villa in their 3-2 comeback win over West Ham.

How 'influential' Rogers sets the tone for Aston Villa

Match of the Day pundits Theo Walcott and Joe Hart analyse how Sean Dyche has turned Nottingham Forest into a potent attacking side.

How Dyche has Forest's forwards firing

Yvonne Haber says the Jewish community has been fearful of an attack like the one in Bondi.

Woman standing on street corner being interviewed in Bondi Beach, Australia

Bondi Beach shooting 'so distressing,' local Jewish resident tells BBC

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says criticism from legendary former players is to be expected because the club is "underachieving".

Manchester United have lost one of their last nine games

'Not good enough' - Amorim admits he and Man Utd are 'underachieving'

Three-time Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes will not play in the NFL post-season for the first time in his career as the Kansas City Chiefs are eliminated from play-off contention.

Travis Kelce looks disappointed as he leaves the field following the Kansas City Chiefs' defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers

Chiefs to miss NFL play-offs for first time in 11 years

Miguel Freckleton on St Mirren's League Cup final victory over Celtic and viewing family messages before the big game.

Family videos inspire St Mirren to cup glory

After the humiliation of clients leaking her intimate images, Madelaine decided to take action.

Madelaine Thomas is sitting at a desk, turned towards the camera smiling. She is wearing a black and white striped shirt dress and sheer black tights. She has short dark hair with a blonde streak at the front and is wearing oversized reading glasses. On the desk there is a lamp with a blue base and a cream shade and a white mug. 

Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn

Manchester United might block midfielder Kobbie Mainoo from moving in January, Tottenham could wait until next summer to sign Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, while three teams target Brentford's Igor Thiago, plus more.

Kobbie Mainoo and the BBC Sport Gossip logo

Man Utd could block Mainoo move - Monday's gossip

Dragons are hunting more scalps after a morale-boosting European Challenge Cup comeback against Lyon earned a first win of 2025.

Angus O'Brien applauds supporters after Dragons beat Lyon in the Challenge Cup

A 364-day wait for a win - now Dragons are hungry for more 

Surrey Police received reports of a stabbing near the Wheatsheaf pub, on Kingston Road.

The outside of the Wheatsheaf pub - a white brick building with a pitched black roof. There are Christmas lights lining the roof.

Boy, 15, charged with murder after alley death

Anthony Albanese promises to eradicate the 'scourge' of antisemitism following the Bondi shooting.

Anthony Albanese with white hair in front of press wall.

Bondi shooting was 'act of pure evil' - Australian PM

Michael Jolley steps down as manager of non-league side Bury after just two days following a backlash against his appointment. 

Jolley steps down two days after fan backlash at Bury

Manager Stephen Robinson revels in a half-time change and his motivational methods as St Mirren sweep Celtic aside to win the Premier Sports Cup.

St Mirren Manager Stephen Robinson celebrates with the Premier Sports Cup Trophy at full time during a Premier Sports Cup Final match between St Mirren and Celtic at Barclays Hampden

Tears & a tactical tweak - how Robinson hatched St Mirren triumph

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer both scored this weekend - but Morgan Rogers showed why he remains England's first-choice number 10.

Palmer & Foden on target - but Rogers 'has to start' at World Cup

Mia Tretta was shot in the 2019 mass shooting at Saugus High School in California. 

Mia Tretta sits in front of a window in her dorm in Brown University with a street in the background with white snow on the ground. She is wearing a jumper and gold hoop earrings.

'Everyone says it'll never be me' - Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings

Her professional partner said Davies had endured "so much hate" but continued with a "big smile".

Amber Davies in a black suit in front of a Strictly backdrop with blue stobe lights 

West End actress sidesteps criticism to reach Strictly final

Having lost the League Cup final to St Mirren, Celtic are "a diminished team with an uncertain manager, a furious support and a haunted board", writes Tom English.

'Nancy a symptom of malfunctioning Celtic machine'

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Arouca vs Alverca in the Primeira Liga

A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

Arouca v Alverca

The three remaining couples will compete for the glitterball trophy in the final next weekend.

The four remaining couples line up on the ballroom floor. Karen Carney is wearing a blue dress. George Clarke and his partner Alexis Warr wear red. Balvinder Sopal is in an orange dress and Amber Davies wears a dark ballgown.

Strictly finalists confirmed after dance-off decider

Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson pays tribute to former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota after scoring in Sunday's draw against Leeds - his first Premier League goal since 2021.

Jordan Henderson holds out his hand to celebrate scoring a goal

Henderson's Jota tribute after first league goal in four years

Beata Olsson's late goal rescues Liverpool by earning a priceless point at West Ham in the meeting of the Women's Super League bottom two at Chigwell Community Stadium.

Olsson goal earns Liverpool huge point away at West Ham

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes says the manner of the derby loss against Sunderland was "so embarrassing".

Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players applaud the away end after the defeat over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light

'We have a better team than them' - Newcastle 'sorry' for derby defeat

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ibrahim Sangare combine for three goals as Nottingham Forest outclass Tottenham at the City Ground.

Forest pile more pressure on Frank after comfortable win at City Ground

Kylian Mbappe on target as Real Madrid record a much-needed win at Alaves in La Liga.

Real ease pressure on Alonso with win at Alaves

Erling Haaland scores twice to help Manchester City dispatch Crystal Palace and maintain the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Haaland scores twice as Man City win at Crystal Palace

Aston Villa came from behind to win against West Ham, a Morgan Rogers beauty completing the comeback to keep up Villa's fine form.

Villa keep pressure on top two thanks to Rogers double

Dominic Calvert-Lewin continues his fine scoring run to rescue a point for Leeds against Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium.

Calvert-Lewin header earns Leeds draw at Brentford

Nick Woltemade puts through his own net as Sunderland enjoy a derby win to remember against arch-rivals Newcastle United.

Woltemade own goal gives Sunderland win over Newcastle

There was a Wrexham penalty shoot-out win and a derby day thrashing in two of the Adran Trophy quarter-final matches.

Wrexham celebrate winning their penalty shoot-out against Aberystwyth Town.

Genero Adran Trophy Quarter-Final results

Janina Leitzig saves a stoppage-time penalty as Leicester beat London City Lionesses to claim their first Women's Super League victory in three months.

Leicester end eight-game winless run as London City miss late penalty

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Bologna vs Juventus in the Serie A

Bologna v Juventus

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Marseille vs Monaco in the Ligue 1

Marseille v Monaco

Khadija Shaw scores four goals as Manchester City beat Aston Villa to ensure they will take a six-point lead in the Women's Super League into 2026.

Shaw scores four as Man City thrash Aston Villa

Leeds manager Daniel Farke praises goalscorer Dominic Calvert-Lewin after the striker rescues a point against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Farke delighted with 'unbelievable human' Calvert-Lewin

Stories include trees being ripped up by vandals and a North East bus cap remaining at £2.50. 

A row of recently re-planted conifer trees with spades in the ground next to them. Loose dirt is covering the cycle path next to the trees.

Teesside and County Durham stories from this week

As the Women's Super League pauses for its winter break, BBC Sport looks at how the title race is shaping up - and who looks most likely to finish bottom come May.

Manchester City's Khadija Shaw and Liverpool's Ceri Holland

How does the WSL stand at the winter break?

Brentford manager Keith Andrews says a point each was deserved after their 1-1 draw with Leeds at Gtech Community Stadium.

'Fair result' - Andrews on Brentford draw with Leeds

Bristol Bears make it two wins from two in the Champions Cup pool stage, scoring nine tries in a comfortable home victory against French club Pau.

Ben Grondona celebrates a try for Bristol

Bristol far too strong for Pau in Champions Cup

England beat Jamaica 81-30 to complete a 2-0 victory in the Horizon Series with another dominant performance at London's Copper Box Arena.

England secure dominant series win over Jamaica

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Legia Warszawa vs Piast Gliwice in the Ekstraklasa

Legia Warszawa v Piast Gliwice

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Panathinaikos vs Volos NFC in the Super League 1

Panathinaikos v Volos NFC

Stories include a boy with cancer becoming a firefighter for a day and a piano relay record attempt.

A young girl plays a piano. She has shoulder-length black hair with a thin hairband. She is wearing a pink outfit. She is playing a brown wooden piano and some people are in the background watching on.

Wearside stories you may have missed

Michael Wheatley-Ward says saving the venue is important for the community.

Outside the entrance of a community theatre venue.

New owner of community theatre hall is named

The man was found in North Road by a member of the public, who flagged down an ambulance.

Google streetview of cars driving on North Road with trees on left and shops and properties on right

Cyclist critical after suspected hit-and-run

Eleven people were killed in the shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, as crowds attended an event to celebrate Hanukkah. 

A still image of a man in a white t-shirt tackling a gun from a shooter 

'Hero' who wrestled gun from Bondi shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed

Nick Woltemade's own goal was enough to give Sunderland a win over Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby since 2016.

Sunderland players and coaching staff pose for a picture at the end of their win over Newcastle

Sunderland recreate Newcastle team photo after 'special' derby win

The Scunny Bikers group rode in convoy to the Disney Ward to "put a smile on children's faces".

A motorcyclist dressed in a red and white Santa Claus outfit, including a red hat placed over his helmet, rides a red and black bike, decorated with gold tinsel, through a car park. Two other bikes follow him. Cars can be seen in the background.

Santa swaps Rudolph for two wheels in hospital run

"It's pretty evident if no-one gets the time, no-one can turn it around," says Thomas Frank as Spurs beaten at Nottingham Forest.


'Burning, annoying' - Frank calls for time after 'very bad' Spurs loss

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Werder Bremen vs Stuttgart in the Bundesliga

Werder Bremen v Stuttgart

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Genk vs Westerlo in the First Division A

Genk v Westerlo

Chelsea end their four-game winless streak in the Women's Super League with a comfortable 3-0 away victory against Brighton.

Chelsea back to winning ways with dominant win over Brighton

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Moreirense vs Benfica in the Primeira Liga

Moreirense v Benfica

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Aris vs Olympiakos in the Super League 1

Aris v Olympiakos

Follow live text coverage of week 15 of the NFL season, with scores, results and live commentary as the Kansas City Chiefs miss the play-offs, Phiilip Rivers returns and a Bills comeback stun Patriots.

NFL: Rams & Broncos clinch play-off spots, Smyth kicks winner for Saints

Changes include an hourly fast service between Leeds and Sheffield and reduced journey times.

A high-speed train, with a sleek, streamlined front cab, passing through countryside. It is a red and white and says LNER on the side. Green grass and trees and electricity lines look blurred in the background, demonstrating the speed at which the train is travelling.

Timetable revamp means more trains for Yorkshire

Unai Emery applauds his "maturing" Aston Villa side after Morgan Rogers scores twice in the second half as they came from 2-1 down to win at West Ham.

Emery believes in quality of superb Rogers

Firearms officers were sent to two properties targeted in Sheffield on Saturday night.

A narrow urban street lined with mid-rise buildings on both sides, featuring a mix of brick and modern facades. On the left, there are stacked recycling bins and a large tree with green foliage. On the right, a convenience store and a parked black van.

Shots fired at building with child inside

In a new BBC documentary, six fearless women take on a huge challenge drawing on their sisterhood, resilience and unbreakable bonds.

Six women sat on the edge of a orange lifeboat wearing swimming costumes, swim caps and goggles. They are preparing to enter the water. Three crew members are stood operating the boat. 

'If I can fight depression for 40 years, I can swim the Irish channel'

Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche is delighted his side's pressing that left the manager "very pleased" following their 3-0 win over Tottenham at the City Ground.

Dyche praises mix of 'good football & work ethic'

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was disappointed with his side's "disjointed" display in their 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

Performance and result a 'step backwards' - Frank

Guernsey FC Women suffer the heaviest league defeat in their history as they lose 8-1 at league leaders Farnham Town. 

Guernsey FC Women suffer heaviest loss at leaders

For the first time in more than 40 years, supporters were able to buy drinks ahead of a match in the top flight of Scottish football. 

Three men, two of them wearing AFC hats raising a glass a beer inside a football stadium

Aberdeen fans allowed to buy alcohol at Premiership match

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reflects on a big win over Crystal Palace as his side stay within two points of top-of-the-table Arsenal.

Guardiola praises 'fantastic' players after win over Palace

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner feels his side played better against Manchester City in their 3-0 loss at Selhurst Park than they did when they beat Pep Guardiola's team in the FA Cup final last season.

Performance was better than FA Cup Final - Glasner

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Sparta Prague vs Slovan Liberec in the Czech Liga

Sparta Prague v Slovan Liberec

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Levante vs Villarreal in the Spanish La Liga

Levante v Villarreal

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Sporting Charleroi vs Union Saint-Gilloise in the First Division A

Sporting Charleroi v Union Saint-Gilloise

Dragons win for the first time in 2025 by beating Lyon 23-21 with a stunning comeback in the European Challenge Cup.

Dragons players celebrating their late win.

Dragons end wait for win with dramatic comeback against Lyon

George Hendy scores a hat-trick as Northampton make it maximum points from their opening two Champions Cup games with an eight-try hammering of the Bulls.

Hendy hat-trick as eight-try Saints hammer Bulls

Stories include a comeback for an arson victim and people share hardships of off-grid living.

Photo of red skies above the sea with hills in the background in the shadow. In the foreground are two people, hidden in darkness, holding hands and walking into the sea. The waves are reflecting the skies. 

Tyneside and Northumberland stories from this week

GymMad said its refurbishment means it can train hundreds more students across the region.

A group of young girls in gymnastic outfits of various colours. All are standing in a studio.

Gymnastic studio revamp to benefit more students

Nuno wants a "big effort" from West Ham players to control matches from winning positions in the wake of their defeat to Aston Villa.




West Ham have to control winning positions better - Nuno

English champions Bath battle hard but fall to a 45-34 defeat by Toulon in a nine-try Champions Cup contest at Stade Mayol.

Finn Russell tries to stop Toulon prop Kyle Sinckler

Bath edged out by Toulon in nine-try battle

Fridolina Rolfo scores a 94th-minute equaliser as Manchester Unitedfight back from 3-0 down to claim a 3-3 draw with Tottenham at the Progress with Unity Stadium Stadium.

Man Utd fight back from 3-0 down to draw with Spurs

Two other men were injured in the fire which broke out in a three-storey block of flats on Sunday morning.

A street in a small town with old buildings and a bus and van coming towards us.

Man dies in flat fire in Lochgilphead

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Trabzonspor vs Beşiktaş in the Süper Lig

Trabzonspor v Beşiktaş

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Genoa vs Inter Milan in the Serie A

Genoa v Inter Milan

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Samsunspor vs İstanbul Başakşehir in the Süper Lig

Samsunspor v İstanbul Başakşehir

A historic former railway bridge has been cordoned off by police after a section of it collapsed into the River Spey in Moray.

Drone image of a collapsed iron bridge, twisted and snapped in the middle, lying in a river.

Drone footage shows bridge collapsed into the River Spey

An 87-year-old man died a few hours after the collision near Sanday airport in Orkney on 5 December. 

A POLICE ACCIDENT sign by the side of a country road

Man arrested following fatal car crash in Orkney

Eddie Howe reflects on a game of "few chances" as Newcastle lose in the first Tyne-Wear derby in the Premier League since 2016.

'No excuses' - Howe accepts Newcastle 'didn't deliver' on derby day

Stories include a runner's 48-hour hill challenge and the happy ending to a search for a pub mascot.

14 December 2025