Day Headlines in Sports News: 2025-12-20
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Could 'massive' Munyua win spark darts boom in Kenya? (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 08:45:28)
David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.
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Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 08:25:04)
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?
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'Give him 24 hours to sign a contract' - Joshua calls out Fury (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 08:10:29)
Anthony Joshua says he is ready to take on fellow Briton Tyson Fury in his next fight, after beating Jake Paul.
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Lyon and Cummins put Australia on verge of Ashes victory (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 08:09:48)
England are on the brink of an Ashes series defeat after Australia's Nathan Lyon breaks their resistance late on the fourth day of the third Test in Adelaide.
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'Most attacking keeper in league' - why Raya is key for Arsenal (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 07:42:39)
David Raya has been described as the most attacking goalkeeper in the league by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. BBC Sport analyse the importance of the Spaniard.
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'Paul was sitting there waiting to get hit' - Lewis leads big-name reaction (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 07:35:59)
Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis believes Jake Paul 's fitness played a role in his sixth-round stoppage defeat against Anthony Joshua.
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Lyon puts Australia on brink of Ashes win (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 07:19:27)
England are on the brink of an Ashes series defeat after Australia's Nathan Lyon broke their resistance late on the fourth day of the third Test in Adelaide.
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'Lovely bowling' - Lyon beauty removes Stokes (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 06:50:50)
Nathan Lyon gets the better of Ben Stokes with a sharp turning delivery as the England captain is bowled for five, leaving his side on 189-5 on day three of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
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Paul goes to hospital with suspected broken jaw (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 06:32:11)
Jake Paul has gone to hospital with a suspected broken jaw after he was stopped by Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight contest in Miami.
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'Oh no, what's he done?' - Brook bowled after reverse-sweep attempt (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 06:25:17)
Nathan Lyon bowls Harry Brook for 30 runs after the England batter's attempt at a reverse sweep is missed, leaving England on 177-4 on day four of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
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Mancini, sibling rivalry and wanting to excite fans - the Yaya Toure story (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 05:57:09)
Yaya Toure reflects on a glittering career at clubs such as Barcelona and Manchester City as well as with his country, Ivory Coast.
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Toure 'delighted' to prove doubters wrong (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 05:48:24)
Yaya Toure says his motives were scrutinised when he joined Man City, leaving him determined o prove the sceptics wrong.
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Joshua stops Paul in six rounds in Miami mismatch (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 05:18:52)
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua needs six rounds to stop boxing novice Jake Paul, who spends much of the contest in survival mode.
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Joshua stops Paul in sixth round of Miami mismatch (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 05:18:52)
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua needs six rounds to stop boxing novice Jake Paul, who spends much of the contest in survival mode.
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'Absolutely sensational' - Labuschagne catch removes Pope (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 03:10:40)
Marnus Labuschagne reacts sharply to take a brilliant diving catch at second slip to dismiss Ollie Pope for 17, as England fall to 31-2 on day four of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
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'Absolutely sensational' Labuschagne catch removes Pope (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 03:10:40)
Marnus Labuschagne reacts sharply to take a brilliant diving catch at second slip to dismiss Ollie Pope for 17, as England fall to 31-2 on day four of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
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'He could have left that' - Duckett dismissed early (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 02:36:24)
Pat Cummins draws an edge from Ben Duckett as the England batter is caught at second slip by Marnus Labuschagne for four, as the visitors lose their first wicket in the second over of the innings on day four of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
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Carse takes two wickets in two balls (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 01:35:46)
Brydon Carse takes the wickets of Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon in consecutive deliveries as Australia fall to 344-9 on day four of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
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Dubois drops & outclasses Panatta to retain WBC title (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 00:39:36)
Caroline Dubois produced a commanding performance on her American debut, outpointing Camilla Panatt to retain her WBC lightweight title in Miami.
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England make breakthrough as Head falls for 170 (BBC Sport 2025-12-20 00:37:34)
Zak Crawley does well to take a catch in the sun to end Travis Head's brilliant 170-run innings, to leave Australia on 311-5 on day four of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.