Unai Emery gives orders during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 16, 2018
Arsenal boss Unai Emery handed FA fine for bottle-kicking incident at Brighton
Spaniard kicked a water bottle into the crowd as his side drew at the Amex Stadium.
Dec 31, 16:54
Floyd Mayweather knocks down Tenshin Nasukawa on December 31, 2018
Floyd Mayweather makes light work of Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa
The exhibition lasted only two minutes and 20 seconds.
Dec 31, 16:39
Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring for Chelsea against Bournemouth in the EFL Cup on December 19, 2018.
Chelsea announce record profit and turnover
The Blues turnover was a club record of £443.4million
Dec 31, 16:10
Dominic Solanke in action for England under-21s on October 11, 2018
Quiet transfer window on the cards for Premier League's top clubs
Sport finance expert Dr Rob Wilson believes most spending will come from teams in the relegation battle.
Dec 31, 16:02
Brighton manager Chris Hughton pictured on December 29, 2018
Hughton expecting quiet transfer window at Brighton
Chris Hughton celebrated four years at Brighton this week.
Dec 31, 15:16
Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 4, 2018
5 talking points ahead of the midweek Premier League fixtures
Liverpool start 2019 seven points clear of Manchester City who they face at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Dec 31, 15:12
Ramadan Sobhi in action for Stoke City on April 1, 2018
Rajiv Van La Parra joins Middlesbrough on loan from Huddersfield
The Dutchman had made only five Premier League starts for the Terriers this season.
Dec 31, 15:10
Mason Holgate in action for Everton on August 28, 2018
Everton defender Mason Holgate joins West Brom on loan
Holgate had only made six appearances for the Toffees this season.
Dec 31, 14:45
Alfredo Morelos in action for Rangers on December 29, 2018
Rangers to wait on disciplinary decision regarding Morelos
The Colombia striker was involved in several incidents during the derby victory against Celtic.
Dec 31, 13:56
Bernd Leno in action for Arsenal against Liverpool on December 29, 2018
Quick return good for Gunners after Liverpool loss, says Bernd Leno
Arsenal back in action on New Year's Day looking to bounce back from Anfield drubbing.
Dec 31, 13:37
Jordan Pickford in action for Everton on December 29, 2018
Jordan Pickford: Consistency is key for Everton
The Toffees were thrashed by Spurs, thumped Burnley themselves, then narrowly lost to Brighton.
Dec 31, 13:32
Alastair Cook in action for England on August 2, 2018
Sir Alastair Cook to take to the mic for England tour
Cook retired from international cricket in September.
Dec 31, 13:09
Michael van Gerwen in action in March 2016
Van Gerwen determined to see hard work pay off in World Darts Championship final
Van Gerwen and Smith contested the 2018 Premier League final which the Dutchman won 11-4.
Dec 31, 13:09
Peter Thompson in action for Liverpool in 1970
Former Liverpool and England winger Peter Thompson dies
Signed by Bill Shankly from Preston in 1963, Thompson went on to become a mainstay on the left flank for the Reds.
Dec 31, 12:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Livingston's Jack Hamilton wins appeal against red card
The 18-year-old was sent off by referee Bobby Madden for violent conduct.
Dec 31, 12:47
Harry Maguire in action for Leicester City on December 29, 2018
Harry Maguire hoping Leicester bounce back at Everton
Leicester lost to Cardiff on Saturday after beating Manchester City and Chelsea.
Dec 31, 12:19
Vincent Kompany in action for Manchester City on December 30, 2018
Kompany demands City 'pull everything out of the locker' against Liverpool
The Premier League's top two meet at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Dec 31, 12:04
Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring against Cardiff City on December 22, 2018
Paul Pogba is enjoying football again at Manchester United – Jesse Lingard
The former Juventus midfielder has been in fine form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over.
Dec 31, 12:01
Hugo Lloris in action for Tottenham Hotspur on August 13, 2018
Hugo Lloris hoping to lift silverware with Spurs in 2019
Tottenham's trophy drought stretches back to their League Cup triumph in 2008.
Dec 31, 11:57
N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on September 15, 2018
N'Golo Kante relishing new attacking role with Chelsea
Kante's switch from a defensive role has divided opinion.
Dec 31, 11:50
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock on December 29, 2018
Warnock warns Cardiff players to be wary of diving stars
England captain Harry Kane was booked for simulation against Wolves on Saturday.
Dec 31, 11:45
Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley on December 15, 2018
Sean Dyche urges Burnley to kick on after Hammers victory
Goals from Chris Wood and Dwight McNeil got the Clarets back to winning ways.
Dec 31, 11:44
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring against Arsenal on December 29, 2018
Who would be in a Manchester City and Liverpool combined XI?
Liverpool are in control of the title race and could move 10 points clear with victory over Manchester City.
Dec 31, 11:35
Aboubakar Kamara argues with Fulham teammate Aleksandar Mitrovic on December 29, 2018
Fulham vow to take action after Aboubakar Kamara racially abused on social media
The forward was criticised for refusing to allow Aleksandar Mitrovic to take a spot-kick.
Dec 31, 11:20
Generic image of a locker room
Newcastle's request for more tickets for Sunderland Checkatrade Trophy clash rejected
The Magpies' initial allocation of 2,800 sold out quickly.
Dec 31, 11:09
Karl-Anthony Towns in action for Minnesota Timberwolves on December 30, 2018
Karl-Anthony Towns inspires Minnesota Timberwolves to victory
There were also wins for the Magic, Raptors and Mavericks.
Dec 31, 07:06
Nick Foles in action for Philadelphia Eagles on December 30, 2018
Nick Foles guides the Philadelphia Eagles into the play-offs
The play-off picture is now complete.
Dec 31, 06:51
Samir Nasri in action for Sevilla in 2016-17
Football rumours from the media
Solanke, Firpo and Holgate all make headlines.
Dec 31, 06:27
Toby Alderweireld in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 2, 2018
10 players who could be on the move in January
Clubs are getting ready for the January sales when the transfer window opens.
Dec 31, 06:01
England and Tottenham Hotspur teammates Dele Alli and Harry Kane celebrate during the international friendly with Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Ten things we learned about sport in 2018
A look back at what sport taught us over the past 12 months.
Dec 31, 06:01
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino celebrates with Mohamed Salah after scoring against Arsenal on December 29, 2018
The sporting weekend in pictures
There were important victories for Liverpool and Rangers on a thrilling weekend of sport.
Dec 31, 05:01
Generic image of a locker room
Premier League returns to drawing board as Dinnage withdraws from chief role
The TV executive was announced as the successor to Richard Scudamore in mid-November.
Dec 31, 04:41
Paul Pogba celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Bournemouth on December 30, 2018.
Hard-working, efficient, dangerous and no showboating – Solskjaer hails Pogba
The Frenchman scored twice as Manchester United swept aside Bournemouth.
Dec 31, 04:36
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Manchester City title bid hangs on Liverpool clash – Pep Guardiola
Guardiola believes City's fight to retain their title will be all-but over unless they beat leaders Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 31, 04:31
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri expresses his frustration at being downed by Wolves on December 5, 2018
Sarri says injury-hit Chelsea are 'in trouble' ahead of hectic fixture schedule
The Blues won 1-0 at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Dec 31, 04:31
Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton in action during the EFL Cup in 2018
Burnley boss Dyche admits he has 'big decisions' ahead after Heaton clean sheet
Hart had started all 19 of Burnley's Premier League games prior to Sunday's 2-0 win.
Dec 31, 04:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
The expected January deals as the transfer window opens in Scotland
The expected January deals as the transfer window opens in Scotland
Dec 31, 04:31
Paul Pogba celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Bournemouth on December 30, 2018.
Paul Pogba hails Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's attacking style at Manchester United
The Frenchman was instrumental in United's 4-1 win over Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Dec 30, 23:01
Tom Brady in action for New England Patriots on December 30, 2018
New England Patriots secure a bye in first round of NFL play-offs
Veteran Tom Brady threw for four touchdowns and 250 yards at Gillette Stadium.
Dec 30, 22:56
Michael van Gerwen in action in March 2016
Van Gerwen hits top gear to set up final meeting with Michael Smith
Van Gerwen defeated Gary Anderson, while Smith saw off the challenge of Nathan Aspinall.
Dec 30, 22:42
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