Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 128-106 behind Cade Cunningham, spoiling LeBron James’ 41st birthday despite solid efforts from Luka Doncic.
Crystal Palace agreed a £35m deal with Tottenham for footballer Brennan Johnson, with the winger yet to finalize his potential transfer.
Japanese footballer Kazuyoshi Miura signs a new loan agreement with Fukushima United, continuing his record 41st professional football season at 58.
Liverpool FC part ways with set-piece coach Aaron Briggs after 12 goals conceded, with the coaching staff taking over improvements.
Marcus Johansson posts four points as the Minnesota Wild race to a 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas.
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people, according to local reports.
Boxer Anthony Joshua suffered minor injuries in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people, police say.
Kawhi Leonard drops a career-high 55 points as the LA Clippers beat the Detroit Pistons 112–99 for their fourth straight win.
Former England cricketer and ex-ECB chief Hugh Morris has died aged 62 after cancer, leaving a lasting legacy in cricket and administration.
Colorado Avalanche edged the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 in a shootout as Nathan MacKinnon starred with a goal, two assists, and the winner.
England win thrilling 4-wicket Ashes Test in Melbourne, bowling Aus for 132. Brook & Smith unbeaten; 1st Down Under win since 2011.
Patrick Dorgu’s first-half volley earned Manchester United a 1-0 Boxing Day win over Newcastle, lifting United to fifth in the Premier League.