Day Headlines in Sports News: 2024-12-18
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'You have to ride the wave' - Russo resurgence continues (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 23:30:33)
Alessia Russo is being rewarded for hard work under interim boss Renee Slegers and her fine form continued in Arsenal's final game before the winter break.
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Ferrari 'not worried' by Hamilton's recent form (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 23:10:35)
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says he is "not worried" about Lewis Hamilton's struggles in his final season with Mercedes.
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RFU to review executive pay as grassroots rebellion grows (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 23:07:55)
RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.
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RFU to review controversial executive pay as rebellion grows (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 23:07:55)
RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.
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Man City hold Guehi interest - Thursday's gossip (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 22:52:59)
Manchester City consider a move for Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, Marcus Rashford interests Atletico Madrid and Saudi Pro League clubs, plus more.
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Lowry 'so focused' as Ulster aim to end losing run (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 22:34:35)
Michael Lowry says he is so focused on ending Ulster's poor run of form against Munster on Friday that Christmas is a "second priority" for him.
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Management harder job than prime minister - Postecoglou (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 22:30:12)
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says football management is the "hardest job in any walk of life" - including being prime minister.
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'He has rebuilt Arsenal' - now Arteta must clear 'hardest hurdle' (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 22:27:11)
As Mikel Arteta approaches his fifth anniversary as Arsenal manager, BBC Sport take a closer look at his time in charge.
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Kist beaten after nine-darter at World Championship (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 22:07:32)
Christian Kist hits a nine-darter but loses his PDC Championship first-round match against Madars Razma.
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Coach suggests Fury's father will not be in corner (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 22:06:26)
SugarHill Steward, coach of Tyson Fury, suggests the heavyweight's father John will not be in the corner for the fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
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Kist hits nine-darter at PDC World Championship (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 21:14:40)
Christian Kist hits a nine-darter in his PDC Championship first-round match against Madars Razma.
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Reports of assaults on grassroots referees rise 32% (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 19:32:39)
Serious allegations relating to the assault and attempted assault of a match official in grassroots football last season increased by 32% from 2022-23, according to new FA data.
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Perez and Red Bull agree to end contract early (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 18:46:27)
Sergio Perez is to leave Red Bull with two years left on his contract, after reaching a termination agreement with the team.
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Grassroots coup could topple RFU chiefs by February (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 18:35:53)
RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.
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Peel expects Ospreys reaction after Booth exit (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 17:00:55)
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel is braced to face an emotional Ospreys side in Saturday's United Rugby Championship west Wales derby.
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World Athletics offers 25 athletes online abuse support (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 16:46:35)
World Athletics will offer 25 athletes AI protection on some social media platforms after they were identified as highly targeted for abuse.
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Tiatia to remain Dragons boss until end of season (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 16:15:57)
Dragons have said they intend to keep Filo Tiatia in the head coach role until the end of the season.
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Busby Babes, scaring Bayern and Harry Kane - Shamrock Rovers in Europe (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 16:13:55)
For Shamrock Rovers, the first League of Ireland side to play in the European Cup, Thursday's trip to Stamford Bridge is the latest in a long list of glamour fixtures.
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'Not overly disruptive' - Haveron on Larne restructure (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 16:08:02)
Larne head coach Gary Haveron says the recent restructure at the club which saw him become first team head coach and Nathan Rooney move to the position of head of football.
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Mini Super Bowls & Christmas games - NFL's bid to become 'truly global' (BBC Sport 2024-12-18 15:26:51)
BBC Sport looks at why the NFL has moved away from the prospect of an overseas franchise or Super Bowl, to focus on staging more international games.