Day Headlines in Sports News: 2025-12-09
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Son, Simons and mini Spurs revival lift Frank's spirits (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 23:29:53)
Son Heung-min's emotional return sets the tone for another significant step forward for Spurs and head coach Thomas Frank, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. -
'Amazing' Stafford to win MVP - Schecter (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 22:27:43)
Former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter gives her top five players to win this season's most valuable player award. -
Salah top priority for Saudi league - Wednesday's gossip (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 21:52:47)
Saudi Arabia keen to bring Mohamed Salah to league in January, Antoine Semenyo prefers Liverpool move but Arsenal and Manchester City also interested. -
'A really dangerous circle' - Arteta on Arsenal injuries (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 21:15:01)
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta say the injuries his squad are suffering this season are not a result of overtraining. -
NHL players will skip Winter Olympics if ice unsafe (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 20:42:17)
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly is "cautiously optimistic" issues over ice at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina will be resolved. -
The Whole 10 Yards (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 20:00:51)
Who will be crowned the league's most valuable player? -
Egypt's FA wants World Cup 'Pride Match' plans cancelled (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 19:58:37)
The Egyptian Football Association says it has sent a formal letter to Fifa requesting that LGBTQ+ "Pride Match" celebrations in Seattle at one of their 2026 World Cup matches against Iran are cancelled. -
Maresca, Salah & Motherwell - story of Maswanhise's rise (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 19:36:16)
From release by Leicester City to the Scottish Premiership's top scorer, BBC Scotland charts the rise of Motherwell's Afcon-bound striker, Tawanda Maswanhise. -
Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 19:20:12)
Gianni Infantino is accused of breaking Fifa rules by a campaign group after giving United States President Donald Trump a peace prize. -
Norris reflects on F1 title triumph - extended interview (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 18:49:53)
BBC Sport sits down with new Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris. -
Spurs move Pride flag over 'security concerns' (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 18:35:28)
Tottenham's LGBTQI+ supporters group criticises Champions League opponents Slavia Prague after the Czech club requests the relocation of a flag. -
'Not nice' for Hobinger to be named in stalking case (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 18:14:07)
Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor is unhappy midfielder Marie Hobinger was named as the victim in a stalking case but says she is doing "OK" following her ordeal. -
Man charged after Bournemouth's Semenyo racially abused (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 18:13:03)
The Bournemouth forward reported racial abuse during his side's Premier League game at Liverpool. -
Messi wins historic back-to-back MLS MVP awards (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 18:10:20)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi becomes the first player in MLS history to win back-to-back Most Valuable Player awards. -
Ashes history offers little statistical hope for England - Zaltzman (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 18:00:55)
Comedian and BBC cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman looks at how stats suggest England have little chance of winning this Ashes - but also offers some straws to clutch. -
More clubs could face European expulsion after Uefa ruling (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 17:26:59)
More teams could be thrown out of European competitions after Uefa said it would continue its hard-line position on multi-club ownership. -
Chelsea 'not in crisis', says defiant Bright (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 17:15:18)
Chelsea captain Millie Bright says the defending Women's Super League champions are not facing a crisis after losing 1-0 to Everton on Sunday - their first league defeat since May 2024. -
In-form Ulster 'must keep foot on pedal' (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 16:30:40)
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy urges his side to "keep the foot on the pedal" after returning from the autumn break with a couple of thumping home wins. -
Iniesta's cycling team 'meaningful on many levels' (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 15:31:52)
Spain's World Cup winner Andres Iniesta says owning his new World Tour cycling team is "meaningful on many levels". -
Crusaders v Cliftonville postponed by Storm Bram (BBC Sport 2025-12-09 15:18:07)
Tuesday's north Belfast derby between Crusaders and Cliftonville at Seaview has been postponed due to Storm Bram.