Chelsea will put their faith in the kids for sub-freezing 7,000-mile round midweek trip to Kazakhstan with 11 youngsters hoping for first-team action as star men are rested

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea are placing faith in youth as they prepare to play Astana in sub-freezing conditions in Kazakhstan, having added a bundle of academy boys to their squad.

Seven things we learned from the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

With the curtain falling on the 2024 Formula 1 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix had its fair share of drama, action and a little pantomime for good measure at this time of year. Here's what we learned from the season finale

Lando Norris wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal Constructors' Championship for McLaren after Max Verstappen collided with Oscar Piastri on the first lap

JONATHAN MCEVOY IN ABU DHABI: Lando Norris delivered. And it was fist pumps all round and deep breaths exhaled and bear hugs exchanged - McLaren were world constructors' champions.

Four moments that cost Ferrari the 2024 F1 world title

Just 14 points separated Ferrari from a sensational world championship, leaving the team to wonder what could have been

The major changes in store for Caitlin Clark and other WNBA superstars in 2025

Australian youngster becomes the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m

Australian youngster Gout Gout became the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m after hitting a 20.07 during the Australian schools championships in Brisbane. Not only that, earlier in the week he ran the fourth-fastest 100m ever by an Australian.

Cowboys cheerleader's two-word message caught on camera as boyfriend Cade York kicks for rivals Bengals

Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Zoe Dale was caught supporting her boyfriend on Monday as he kicked for the other team.

Pickleball makes smashing debut in Ipoh with new club

PICKLEBALL is quickly gaining popularity in Ipoh, attracting people of all ages. Read full story

Olympic hero Keely Hodgkinson and darts sensation Luke Littler lead the way as BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is revealed

DAVID COVERDALE: Olympic 800 metres gold medallist Hodgkinson has been nominated alongside teenage darts sensation Luke Littler and Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham.

Emotional Lewis Hamilton signs off from Mercedes with fourth place in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he hails 'historic journey' after final 'Hammer time' before joining Ferrari

Hamilton worked his way through the field in Abu Dhabi, charging after team-mate George Russell in the closing stages and making a final-lap move which secured fourth in his final race for the team.

Paul Pogba to 'come back and train with Man United', claims former Red Devils star - as ex-Juventus midfielder searches for new club after serving reduced doping ban

A year after his move to Juventus, Pogba was hit with a four-year doping ban after a drugs test found increased levels of testosterone in his system. The sanction was later reduced to 18 months.

Man City are only THREE points worse off than last season despite their woeful run of form, while it's grim reading for Man United, Arsenal and Spurs... but who have improved the most so far this campaign?

With well over a third of the 2024-25 campaign already in the books, the Premier League table is taking shape - with 30 points now separating leaders Liverpool and rock-bottom Southampton.

Four-time Premier League winner and ex-Man United star announces retirement in emotional post - as 38-year-old admits it is 'time to turn a new leaf'

The 38-year-old lifted the Premier League four times and the Champions League once for the Red Devils, all under Sir Alex Ferguson, before sealing a memorable Euro 2016 win with Portugal.

Reckless Tottenham are never far from a costly error... Chelsea quickly worked out they didn't need to take too many risks to get chances in their comeback victory

Enzo Maresca appeared to have worked out by half time that it is not necessary to take undue risks against Tottenham to create chances. They will come regardless.

Wayne Rooney appoints former Man United assistant as his new No 2 at Plymouth... as Red Devils legend fights to save his job amid a dismal run of form

Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan has become Wayne Rooney's new assistant at Plymouth Argyle.

Referee David Coote sacked by PGMOL after Jurgen Klopp comments

Referee David Coote has been sacked after the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp made his position "untenable". Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) confirmed the termination of the 42-year-old Nottinghamshire official's employment in a statement on Monday afternoon, saying that a thorough investigation had concluded he was "in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable".

Ranked: The 20 breakout stars of world football in 2024

Four-time major winner Ernie Els revealed as the lead architect behind exclusive new Algarve golf course

The Els Club Vilamoura will be situated on the Dom Pedro Victoria course, which had hosted the Portugal Masters between 2007 and 2022.

Edwin van der Sar highlights key to Man United's football structure after Sir Jim Ratcliffe sacked Dan Ashworth - as ex-Ajax chief reveals Ruben Amorim hope

The former goalkeeper rejoined Ajax after his retirement as the Dutch giant's marketing director in 2012, before later serving as the club's chief executive from 2016 to 2023.

Furious Wolves boss Gary O'Neil rants at 'crazy' VAR for 'blatant' error after West Ham defeat leaves him on the brink of the sack

Gary O'Neil struck out at the 'crazy' refereeing decisions which went against Wolves side as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at West Ham on Monday night which leaves him clinging on to his job.

I Trained With Chris Heria for 24 Hours

I trained with Chris Heria for 24 hours. He has been my biggest inspiration to start my fitness journey and also played a big role in the start of my channel. I got the opportunity to fly to Miami to meet him for the first time ever as well as go through his intense training routine...

I Trained Like A Gymnast For 30 Days

For the last 30 days, I trained like a gymnast. As a calisthenics athlete, I went in thinking it would be an easy challenge as I was already familiar with bodyweight workouts. However, little did I know my ego was about to take a big hit! The deep range of motion and flexibility training was super challenging but in the end, it was worth it as my results were impressive.

Why Athletics Australia want to 'temper' the rise of teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout

Athletics Australia president Jane Flemming has revealed why the sporting organisation will look to 'temper' the significant hype surrounding teenage sprinter Gout Gout.

Who are the greatest signings in Premier League history?

Man City fans will be able to design the club's third kit for the 2026-27 season... as the Premier League champions make use of Puma's groundbreaking new AI tool

Manchester City and Puma have collaborated to allow City fans to design the club's official third kit for the 2026-27 season in a groundbreaking first for a professional football club.

Timor-Leste aim to avoid heavy defeat against Malaysia

Head coach Simon Ellechette said his team just want to perform better and be more competitive compared to their 10-0 thrashing by Thailand in the opening match in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Sunday.

Is Jack Grealish the worst Premier League signing of all time?

Saudi Arabia will be ready for FIFA World Cup 2034 - Benzema

Benzema praised the substantial progress and qualitative leap observed in Saudi football.

Liverpool handed major injury boost as star man returns to matchday squad for Champions League trip to Girona

Liverpool have been boosted by a key player returning to fitness ahead of their midweek Champions League contest against Girona as Arne Slot named his matchday squad.

Dall’Igna: When you win all the time, you become unpopular with rivals

Dall’Igna insists his motivation isn’t to dominate the championship but ‘simply’ to win

Maresca raves about 'not normal' Palmer after beating Spurs

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca raves about 'not normal player' Cole Palmer after the England star bagged two penalties to complete a 4-3 comeback win away at Tottenham Hotspur

Suzuki president shows interest in returning to MotoGP

Toshihiro Suzuki is considering a possible return to MotoGP but wants to focus on the road bike division for now

Verstappen to work with junior drivers in Rwanda as penalty for swearing

The Dutchman, who clinched his fourth Formula One drivers' title last month, was ordered to carry out a "work of public interest".

McLaren reveals “brave risk” approach to 2025 F1 car design

McLaren plans to push the boundaries with next year’s car as it bids to build on its 2024 success

Ranked: Caitlin Clark’s greatest moments in 2024

D-day for Perez but 2025 F1 announcement may have to wait

Crunch meeting on Monday to decide Perez's future in F1

Mohamed Salah defends Darwin Nunez in front of fans as he compares him to Liverpool legend - and reveals what he likes about playing with the struggling striker

It has been a difficult season for Nunez who, despite his rampaging presence, has only managed three goals in 18 games.

Gary Neville says Dan Ashworth's Man United exit ISN'T mutual, and 'it's obvious something has gone wrong between the personalities', as he slams the club's 'really poor, weak' statement

Dan Ashworth was told that he had lost his sporting director job on Saturday just five months after joining from Newcastle with a gilded reputation.

Juan Soto finally reaches $765m free agency decision agreeing deal with the New York Mets

The multi-million-dollar dogfight for his signature has finally come to an end after the Dominican star finally crowned a winner Sunday night.

Liverpool finally make a new contract offer to Mohamed Salah - but an agreement is NOT close - as Egyptian, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold weigh up their Anfield futures

SIMON JONES AND LEWIS STEELE: The Egyptian said he was 'more out than in' two weeks ago and talked of his disappointment in the club for a lack of progress in negotiations.

NFL Grades Week 14: Eagles and Chiefs scrape a passing grade

Martin Odegaard says what he thinks Arsenal must change to relaunch their title bid after dropping points at Fulham

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has issued a rallying cry to his team-mates, urging them to get back in the title race. The Gunners dropped more points points with a 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday

Tottenham star 'ruled out for six weeks' in fresh blow to Ange Postecoglou amid his side's dismal run of form

The pressure is building on Postecoglou heading into the busy Christmas period after his team suffered their seventh league defeat of the season against London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.

Michail Antonio had video call with West Ham team before their win over Wolves

Michail Antonio spoke to his West Ham team-mates via a video call from his hospital bed before they beat Wolves 2-1 on Monday night. Jarrod Bowen held Antonio's number nine shirt aloft after scoring the winner in support of the Hammers striker, who is recovering after a horror car crash on Saturday. Boss Julen Lopetegui said: "He is not in his best moment but he kept his humour. It was a special moment for us. "I think we have a lot of reason to win matches but this was one reason more. He's alive so we are happy."

Liverpool star admits he would 'definitely like to play in Spain' in the future and gives three reasons why he might leave for LaLiga

A Liverpool regular has conceded that his days in the Premier League are numbered because one day he wants to play in Spain.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy makes decision on Ange Postecoglou after winning just one of their last seven games

Spurs have won one game in seven - their stirring 4-0 win at Manchester City - which has led to uncertainty over Postecoglou's future.

Sainz makes Williams F1 debut in Abu Dhabi test

Sainz begins new life at Williams after four years at Ferrari

Rodri is one of FOUR Man City players named in FIFPRO's 2024 World XI... with one England star making the cut as Lionel Messi misses out for the first time in 17 YEARS

Messi, whose first appearance in FIFPRO's World XI was in 2007, has been a regular fixture in the front line every year since but was not selected this time around.

Notable People who died in 2024

Man City and Chelsea set for £60m boost after DAZN sign £1bn TV deal to broadcast the Club World Cup - with tournament to be shown free-to-air worldwide

MIKE KEEGAN: Manchester City and Chelsea are in line to net summer windfalls of up to £60m - after Fifa signed a $1bn television deal with DAZN for the right to screen the Club World Cup