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Driver charged after Nigeria crash that killed two and injured Anthony Joshua — E3.365dm.com

Driver charged after Nigeria crash that killed two and injured Anthony Joshua

The driver of the SUV involved in a crash near Lagos that killed two passengers and injured boxer Anthony Joshua has been charged. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode has been charged on four counts: dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention, and driving without a

Jess Carter on confronting racist abuse, team solidarity and her Euro triumph — I.guim.co.uk

Jess Carter on confronting racist abuse, team solidarity and her Euro triumph

Jess Carter has been named The Guardian’s Footballer of the Year after publicly confronting racist social-media abuse and going on to win a second European Championship with England and her first National Women’s Soccer League title. Carter says she has long wrestled with when to speak up, torn

Subscribe to The Spin, the Guardian’s free cricket newsletter — I.guim.co.uk

Subscribe to The Spin, the Guardian’s free cricket newsletter

Sign up for The Spin to get the Guardian writers’ take on the biggest cricket stories, with analysis, weekly match round-ups and wider coverage of the sport. Subscribe to start receiving The Spin in your inbox and view the latest edition on the Guardian site. The Guardian also offers other

Jamaica’s rugby programme eyes 2031 World Cup as UK grassroots effort grows — I.guim.co.uk

Jamaica’s rugby programme eyes 2031 World Cup as UK grassroots effort grows

Jamaica’s rugby programme, driven by volunteers in the UK and the Caribbean, is expanding rapidly and aiming to qualify for the 2031 Rugby World Cup. Jamaica UK Rugby, under the Jamaican Rugby Football Union, now has about 500 members, with youth teams and pathways for sevens and 15s. Coaches

AFCON last-16 preview: key matchups and storylines — I.guim.co.uk

AFCON last-16 preview: key matchups and storylines

Here is a tie-by-tie preview of the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 matches, highlighting the key players, coaches and narratives to watch. Senegal v Sudan, Sat 4pm (GMT) — Reigning champions Senegal boast experience in Sadio Mané and the pace of Nicolas Jackson and are clear favourites. Sudan, coached by Kwesi

Researchers identify Luton v Manchester United as the match on when 'Last Christmas' was written — I.guim.co.uk

Researchers identify Luton v Manchester United as the match on when 'Last Christmas' was written

A reader asked which football match Andrew Ridgeley was watching when George Michael wrote Wham!'s Last Christmas. Contemporary accounts and scheduling records point to the only live Sunday game in February 1984: Luton 0-5 Manchester United on ITV, kicked off at 2.35pm on Sunday 12 February 1984.

Sehitler and Armstrong among 10 young women tipped for 2026 breakthrough — I.guim.co.uk

Sehitler and Armstrong among 10 young women tipped for 2026 breakthrough

The Guardian highlights ten young female footballers expected to break through in 2026, spanning Europe, North America, Africa and Australia. Alara Sehitler, 19, Bayern Munich and Germany: Sehitler has become an impactful creative midfielder for José Barcala’s Bayern, scoring three Frauen-Bundesliga goals this season and sparking a Champions League

Usman Khawaja’s farewell underlines cricket as expression of character — I.guim.co.uk

Usman Khawaja’s farewell underlines cricket as expression of character

Usman Khawaja’s Test retirement highlighted both his importance to Australian cricket and the quiet individuality of his game. He ranks 15th on Australia’s list of highest Test scorers and first emerged for Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where his first Test shot was a celebrated pull for

Ian Balding, trainer of Mill Reef and Lochsong, dies aged 87 — I.guim.co.uk

Ian Balding, trainer of Mill Reef and Lochsong, dies aged 87

Ian Balding, the trainer best known for guiding Mill Reef to victory in the Derby and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and later training the champion sprinter Lochsong, has died at the age of 87, his family said. On the Park House Stables Instagram page his family said:

Hints and Solutions for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle on Jan. 2, 2026 — Helios-i.mashable.com

Hints and Solutions for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle on Jan. 2, 2026

The New York Times Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 2, 2026 (No. 466) offers a mix of straightforward and tricky groupings. The daily Sports Edition is published by The Athletic and can be played in The Athletic's app or online. It does not appear in the NYT

Streaming Guide for NFL Week 18: Schedule, Broadcasts and VPN Advice — Helios-i.mashable.com

Streaming Guide for NFL Week 18: Schedule, Broadcasts and VPN Advice

The final weekend of the NFL regular season features decisive matchups that will determine division winners and playoff seeding, alongside a range of viewing options for fans at home or traveling. Two Saturday games carry immediate playoff implications, and the slate on Sunday includes afternoon windows across CBS and Fox

Littler advances to PDC semi-finals as Van Veen upsets Humphries — I.guim.co.uk

Littler advances to PDC semi-finals as Van Veen upsets Humphries

Luke Littler progressed to the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship after a dominant performance at Alexandra Palace, while Luke Humphries was eliminated by rising Dutch player Gian van Veen. Defending champion Littler produced a 5-0 victory over Poland's Krzysztof Ratajski to move into the last four. The

Individuals Turn to AI for Training Plans as Trainers Highlight Role of Human Connection — Static01.nyt.com

Individuals Turn to AI for Training Plans as Trainers Highlight Role of Human Connection

Some recreational athletes and gym users are turning to artificial intelligence tools to plan workouts and diets, reporting measurable gains while prompting discussion about the limits of automated coaching. Two users in Wales — one preparing for distance running and another rebuilding strength — described how AI-generated programmes fit their schedules and