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Everyone will be welcome at a Saudi World Cup in 2034, the country’s sports minister has said (Mike Egerton/PA)

Saudi Arabia sports minister says ‘everyone’s welcome’ at 2034 World Cup

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has received a one-match ban after being booked for the third time this season (John Walton/PA)

Mikel Arteta says he will still show emotion on touchline in future despite ban

Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy are considered Europe’s leaders at the Ryder Cup (David Davies/PA)

Rory McIlroy expects Ryder Cup changes after Jon Rahm’s LIV switch

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Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier will not dwell on his costly mistakes at Everton (Will Matthews/PA)

Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier keen to atone for Everton mistakes against Tottenham

Everton manager Sean Dyche saw his side claim a 3-0 win over Newcastle (Martin Rickett/PA)

Sean Dyche hails Everton unity after beating Newcastle to climb out of drop zone

Kevin Sinfield completed his latest challenge on Thursday (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Never say never – Kevin Sinfield needs rest before next MND fundraising mission

Jon Rahm has joined LIV golf (Scott Taetsch/AP)

Jon Rahm says switch to LIV Golf is the best for his family

Keaton Jennings made a century on his Test debut against India, on this day in 2016 (Mike Egerton/PA)

On this day in 2016: England’s Keaton Jennings makes century on his Test debut

Ange Postecoglou shows his frustration during Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to West Ham (John Walton/PA)

Ange Postecoglou urges Tottenham to bounce back from West Ham defeat

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (Gene J Puskar/AP)

New England Patriots snap five-game slide with win over Pittsburgh Steelers

Shaun Murphy admitted his heart was racing after landing the tournament’s first maximum break (Mike Egerton/PA)

Shaun Murphy makes Shoot Out history with first 147 break in opening-round win

Everton stunned Newcastle 3-0 (Martin Rickett/PA)

Everton out of relegation zone after stunning Newcastle at fired-up Goodison

James Ward-Prowse grabbed the winner for West Ham at Tottenham (John Walton/PA)

Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse earn West Ham victory at Tottenham

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has come under pressure this season (Kieran Cleeves/PA)

Erik ten Hag: People warned me not to take ‘impossible’ Manchester United job

Kevin Sinfield in Richmond Park on day seven of the 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Kevin Sinfield completes gruelling seven-stage ultramarathon fundraiser for MND

F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff rejected the allegations (Nigel French/PA)

FIA ends Toto and Susie Wolff inquiry after finding no conflict of interest

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Rehan Ahmed has caught the eye on England’s tour of the Caribbean (Mike Egerton/PA)

Liam Livingstone praises England spinner Rehan Ahmed as ‘exceptional talent’

Jack Draper will act as an ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jack Draper takes on Alzheimer’s Society role amid his grandma’s dementia fight

Former England player Ugo Monye joined a rugby session with youngsters in London. (Adam Davy/PA)

Children continue to fall short with their physical activity, survey reveals

Scott McTominay was United’s matchwinner against Chelsea (Martin Rickett/PA)

Scott McTominay says Manchester United must maintain standards of Chelsea win

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper was saluted by the travelling fans despite losing at Fulham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

I don’t think like that – Steve Cooper brushes off pressure on his job

Luca Koleosho, centre, faces a spell on the sidelines (Mike Egerton/PA)

Burnley dealt injury blow as Luca Koleosho faces several months out

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on the touchline during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Wednesday December 6, 2023.

Unai Emery keen to keep things balanced at upwardly mobile Aston Villa

Luton’s Chiedozie Ogbene has hit 23mph this season (Joe Giddens/PA)

Chiedozie Ogbene setting Premier League pace after studying Usain Bolt

Emma Raducanu will be back on court in 2024 (PA)

Emma Raducanu to make comeback from injury at Auckland event in January

Jurgen Klopp was not happy with a post-match interview (Danny Lawson/PA)

Jurgen Klopp calls Amazon Prime presenter ‘ignorant’ after Liverpool win again

Erik ten Hag’s side are sixth in the table (Martin Rickett/PA)

Crisis? Not for us – Erik ten Hag can see Man Utd progress after Chelsea win

England’s Sam Curran felt there was nothing to be gained from focusing on the negatives (John Walton/PA)

Little bit of relief – Sam Curran and England bounce back in Antigua

Unai Emery’s side are third in the Premier League (David Davies/PA)

We are not contenders – Aston Villa boss Unai Emery not getting carried away

Jos Buttler impressed with the bat (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

Sam Curran and Jos Buttler return to form as England level series in Antigua

Steve Cooper’s side had a night to forget at Fulham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Steve Cooper not thinking about losing his job at Forest after Fulham loss

Scott McTominay bagged a brace (Martin Rickett/PA)

Scott McTominay the hero as Manchester United see off Chelsea

Leon Bailey’s goal downed Manchester City (David Davies/PA)

Aston Villa beat Manchester City to celebrate Unai Emery landmark in style

Shohei Ohtani, pictured in July 2023, is a “once-in-a-generation player”, according to Brandon Nimmo (Mark J Terrill/AP)

Brandon Nimmo hopeful ‘exceptional’ Shohei Ohtani could play for Mets in London

Kieffer Moore sealed the win for the Cherries (John Walton/PA)

Marcos Senesi and Kieffer Moore fire Bournemouth past Crystal Palace

Steve Cooper had a night to forget at Craven Cottage (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Fulham pile misery on Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper

Sam Curran shone with the ball for England (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

Sam Curran finds form as England bowl out West Indies for 202

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers believes the change to golf ball testing will have a “minimal” impact on recreational players (Jane Barlow/PA)

R&A boss says rule change to reduce golf ball distance is ‘proportionate’

The committee which imposed a three-year suspension on Luis Rubiales was tempted to impose a more severe sanction (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Committee considered tougher sanctions for ‘inexcusable’ Luis Rubiales conduct

Kevin De Bruyne has been out of action since August (Mike Egerton/PA)

Kevin De Bruyne named in Man City squad for Club World Cup

Susie Wolff has rejected the allegations “in the strongest possible terms”. (David Davies/PA)

Christian Horner: Red Bull have not complained to FIA about Susie or Toto Wolff

Andrew Flintoff will be in the Caribbean with England (John Walton/PA)

Andrew Flintoff set to return to England’s backroom staff for Windies T20 series

Tottenham have been without Cristian Romero (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ange Postecoglou has not had discipline talk with Cristian Romero after red card

Danni Wyatt starred on her 150th T20 international appearance (Simon Marper/PA)

Danni Wyatt stars on 150th T20I appearance as England begin India tour with win

Leah Williamson suffered an ACL injury earlier this year (Simon Marper/PA)

UEFA to investigate ACL injuries in women’s football

Kevin Sinfield will finish his gruelling schedule in London on Thursday (Adam Davy/PA)

Kevin Sinfield enjoys sunshine and blue skies in Brighton as challenge continues

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers believes the change to golf ball testing will have a “minimal” impact on recreational players (Jane Barlow/PA)

R&A boss says rule change to reduce golf ball distance is ‘proportionate’

Owen Farrell will play for Saracens against South African side the Bulls (Ben Whitley/PA)

Owen Farrell set for first Saracens appearance since announcing Test break

Golf’s governing bodies are revising how golf balls are tested to reduce the distance they travel (Jane Barlow/PA)

How driving distance in golf has increased as new rule reduces ball travel

Eddie Howe backs ‘brilliant shot-stopper’ Martin Dubravka to replace Nick Pope

Eddie Howe backs ‘brilliant shot-stopper’ Martin Dubravka to replace Nick Pope

Emma Raducanu is waiting to find out whether she will be given an Australian Open wild card (Steven Paston/PA)

Emma Raducanu faces Australian Open wait as Caroline Wozniacki handed wild card

Declan Rice scored a late winner as Arsenal won at Luton (Joe Giddens/PA)

Declan Rice says Arsenal ‘never stop believing’ after late winner at Luton

Peter Wright gets in the festive spirit every year at Ally Pally (Steven Paston/PA)

Peter Wright not expecting ‘monster’ Luke Humphries to win world title just yet

Hwang Hee-Chan scored a first-half winner against Burnley. (Nigel French/PA)

Gary O’Neil hails ‘very impressive’ Wolves match-winner Hwang Hee-chan