New Year's Eve football

Man Utd and Chelsea suffer shock defeats on a busy New Year's Eve of football, while Tottenham are held by Swansea and Arsenal edge past QPR. 1753: Time for a recap of today's events in the Premier League. And no, I'm not all this up - it really did just happen...

January transfer window shopping

Buying and selling in this year's January transfer window is not expected to reach the records of last season, but that has not stopped Chelsea and Arsenal sounding the starting gun before December is out.

Challenge Cup final highlights - Wigan 28-18 Leeds

Highlights of Wigan Warriors' 28-18 Challenge Cup final victory over Leeds Rhinos at Wembley.

Chris Paterson appointed MBE in New Year's honours list

Scotland's most-capped rugby player has been awarded an MBE days after announcing his international retirement.

Hull FC to keep forward Martin Aspinwall

Hull FC back row forward Martin Aspinwall will keep his job despite being found guilty of being drunk and disorderly by Hull Magistrates.

Novak Djokovic beats David Ferrer to win Abu Dhabi exhibition

Novak Djokovic beat David Ferrer 6-2 6-1 to win the World Tennis Championship exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

OBE for Darren Clarke and MBE for Rory McIlroy in New Year Honours list

Golfers Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy have received awards for their 2011 success in the New Year Honours list.

Blackburn 3 - 2 Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson suffered the ignominy of watching his Manchester United side lose to basement club Blackburn on his 70th birthday.

Fernando Torres Euro 2012 place in doubt says Spain coach

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says Chelsea striker Fernando Torres must turn his season around if he is to ensure selection for Euro 2012.

David Beckham extending his spell Los Angeles Galaxy deal

David Beckham is leaning towards extending his spell with Los Angeles Galaxy Sport understands.

Drugs ban for ex-Hull FC player Martin Gleeson

Former Hull FC centre Martin Gleeson, chief executive James Rule and coach Ben Cooper have all been banned for anti-doping rule breaches.

FC Sion Deducted 36-point penalty ends Man Utd by Swiss Football Association

FC Sion have been deducted 36 points by the Swiss Football Association (SFV) for fielding ineligible players.

Durban 2nd Test Sri Lanka Record Win Against South Africa by 208 Runs

Sri Lanka ended a run of 15 Tests without a victory to claim their first ever win in South Africa by 208 runs at the second Test in Durban.

Tennis Star Rafael Nadal Take a Rest When He Will finish Australian Open

World number two Rafael Nadal plans to take several weeks off after the Australian Open to properly recover from a nagging shoulder injury.

Celtic 1 - 0 Rangers

Celtic leapfrogged Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premier League thanks to Joe Ledley's second-half header.

Luis Suarez admits misconduct charge after gesture

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been suspended for one match, fined £20,000 and warned as to his future conduct after admitting a Football Association charge of improper conduct.

Arsenal's Arsene Wenger tight-lipped over Thierry Henry re-signing

Arsene Wenger has refused to comment on speculation that Thierry Henry may be on his way back to Arsenal.

QPR manager Neil Warnock criticises referee Lee Probert

QPR manager Neil Warnock was left fuming by the performance of referee Lee Probert after what he described as a "cruel" decision.

Norwich 0 - 2 Tottenham

Gareth Bale struck twice to underline Tottenham's title credentials with a comfortable 2-0 win over Norwich.

Sheffield United edged past Notts County to move second in League One

Notts went ahead when Alan Judge's 30-yard free-kick floated over the Blades' defence, but Ryan Flynn slotted home the equaliser before half-time.

Berbatov hat-trick puts United level

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov scored a hat-trick as Manchester United thrashed 10-man Wigan Athletic 5-0 at Old Trafford to draw level with rivals Manchester City at the top of the English Premier League.

Sachin Tendulkar short of 100th ton in Boxing Day Test

Sachin Tendulkar is still seeking a historic 100th international century after being dismissed 27 runs short on the second day of the first Test against Australia in Melbourne.

Richie Myler to miss Super League opener with injury

Warrington's Richie Myler is set to miss the start of the Super League season after dislocating an elbow in a Boxing Day friendly win over Widnes.

Bolton 0 - 2 Newcastle

Newcastle scored twice in two second-half minutes to condemn Bolton to their eighth home defeat of the season.

Manchester United 5 - 0 Wigan

Dimitar Berbatov scored a hat-trick as Manchester United thrashed 10-man Wigan to move level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Tottenham Hotspur's Rafael van der Vaart fit after hamstring scare

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has said Rafael van der Vaart has not suffered a hamstring tear as first feared.

Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean expects money to spend in January

"I told [the owners] I think we can get these players and let's push on and get them in the early part of the window so we can have a good amount of bodies and good competition for places once the other lads get out of the treatment room.

We'd only buy top quality, says Manchester United boss Ferguson

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists he is not prepared to buy in the January transfer window unless a top player becomes available.

Northampton 22-13 Bath

Northampton climbed to third in the Premiership - but missed out on a bonus point win - as they stretched Bath's losing run to four games.

Injured Maria Sharapova expects to be fit for Australian Open

Maria Sharapova is confident of being fit for January's Australian Open despite pulling out of the Brisbane International with an ankle injury.

Australia v India - Ed Cowan set for Boxing Day debut

Australia will hand a debut to opener Ed Cowan in Monday's first Test against India in Melbourne, while seamer Ben Hilfenhaus has earned a recall.

England cricketers win Team of the Year award

Captain Andrew Strauss's side won the final two Tests after Christmas to retain the urn with a 3-1 victory.

England centre Shontayne Hape believes his international career may be over.

Six Nations-Shontayne Hape expects to be left out of England squad.

Leeds Rhinos hand new contract to Chris Clarkson

Super League champions Leeds Rhinos have handed a new five-year contract to loose-forward Chris Clarkson.

Novak Djokovic wins overseas award

Tennis star Novak Djokovic who won three of the sport's four Grand Slams in 2011.

Arsene Wenger is considering re-signing Thierry Henry for Arsenal

Arsene Wenger is considering re-signing Thierry Henry for Arsenal on a two-month loan deal.
Henry, who is the Gunners' record goalscorer, has been training with the club since the end of the MLS season.

Liverpool Kenny Dalglish defends team over Luis Suarez support

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has defended his players after they were criticised for their public backing of Luis Suarez.

Alkmaar goalkeeper Esteban sent off for kicking pitch invader

AZ Alkmaar's goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado retaliates against a pitch invader during their Dutch Cup match against Ajax - and is sent off by referee Bas Nijhuis.

Sports Personality of the Year- Lauren Taylor wins Young award

The English teenager became the youngest winner of the Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship when she took the title in June aged only 16.

Judy's law- Murray's best to lead women's quest out of the wilderness

From a talent pool of two — her own sons —Judy Murray produced two world-class tennis players. From next year, with the whole country to work with, she will be trying to deliver some more.

England bad-boy Manu Tuilagi vows to do right thing after World Cup shame

Manu Tuilagi has vowed to avoid further trouble after an 'awesome and hectic' first year in professional rugby.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez decides to appeal race ban

Luis Suarez will appeal his eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.

Cricket legend Shane Warne immortalised in statue

Shane Warne cuts a svelte figure these days but his time as a more rotund player were recalled when a bronze statue of the spin-bowling great was unveiled at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Hull FC switch Mike Burnett from second row to prop

Hull FC forward Mike Burnett has been handed a new role for next season by coach Peter Gentle just months after having no future with the club.

Gavin Henson targets lengthy Cardiff Blues stay

Gavin Henson hopes his Cardiff Blues debut on Friday at home to the Dragons will eventually lead to a new contract.

Manchester City 3 - 0 Stoke

Two goals from Sergio Aguero helped Manchester City to a comfortable win over Stoke and ensured they will be top of the Premier League at Christmas.

Fulham 0 - 5 Manchester United

Manchester United shrugged off injuries to Phil Jones and Ashley Young to thrash a lifeless Fulham side.

Newcastle 2 - 3 West Brom

Paul Scharner's late strike handed West Brom victory as Newcastle failed to win for the sixth successive league match.

Liz Hurley outshines Shane Warne as spinner makes comeback

Liz Hurley provided the glamour and Shane Warne the glitz as the former Australia spinner made his comeback for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash T20 league.

Warney's still got it! Aussie spin legend predicts wicket

Shane Warne's mastery of the cricket ball has never been in doubt and now it seems his decision to cut short his retirement has been proven correct, too.