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Australia name the same squad for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, meaning Steve Smith will again captain the side in Pat Cummins’ absence. Source link

Double World Cup-winning South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus says the global game needs a strong Wales rugby nation. Source link

The Kansas City Chiefs’ play-off hopes are hanging by a thread after losing at the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, while the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions. Source link

After Shaqueel van Persie was given his senior debut by his father Robin, BBC Sport picks out other father-son duos in football. Source link

Rangers captain James Tavernier insists his side can still reach the knockout stages of the Europa League despite taking just one point from their opening five fixtures. Source link

Paddy Pimblett will fight Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on 24 January as champion Ilia Topuria reveals he will not compete in the first quarter of 2026. Source link

Exactly a month on from being appointed interim manager, Martin O’Neill has steered Celtic out of choppy waters and set the stage for Brendan Rodgers’ permanent successor. Source link

Real Madrid move closer to a new contract for Vinicius Jr, Liverpool might face competition from Manchester City for Antoine Semenyo, Manchester City join Arsenal in wanting Rodrigo Mendoza, plus more. Source link

Lithuania snatch a thrilling 89-88 victory against Great Britain to inflict a painful defeat on the hosts in the opening match of their 2027 Fiba World Cup qualifiers campaign in London. Source link

The Lionesses have won back-to-back European titles but can the youngsters coming through replicate their success? Source link