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Jockey Ben Jones spent a nervy few minutes waiting on the photo finish before his number eight was called. — Picture via X/zach

Redknapp’s heart‑stopping King George VI Chase triumph as The Jukebox Man noses ahead

A view of the field as seen from the stands at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organisers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet: extreme heat. — AFP pic

World Cup’s toughest opponent yet: Extreme heat

Declan Rice’s controversial red card against Brighton last season remains fresh in Mikel Arteta’s mind ahead of the rematch. — Reuters pic

‘We paid a big price’ — Arteta warns Arsenal over repeat of Rice red-card drama

Mainoo has yet to start a Premier League match this season and will miss the Newcastle game through injury. — Reuters pic

‘He is the future’ — Amorim tells Mainoo to stay patient at Man United

SEA Games gold medallist Nur Aisyah Mohamad Zubir shows her medal after a breakthrough performance in Thailand. — Picture via Facebook/Olympic Council of Malaysia

Nur Aisyah was told she was too small, now she’s SEA Games cycling gold

A tribute for Liverpool’s late Portuguese striker Diogo Jota is seen prior to the Uefa Champions League first round match with Atletico Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool September 17, 2025. — AFP pic

Jota’s sons to walk out at Anfield in touching Wolves tribute

Fitness has become the top priority for national men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik as they gear up for the new Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour season, which kicks off with the Malaysia Open on January 6. — AFP pic

Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik target peak fitness for 2026, eye top‑three ranking

Malaysian men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani will undergo training sessions with the national team in preparation for Malaysia Open which will open on January 6. — AFP pic

Goh Sze Fei–Nur Izzuddin join national team training, add intensity to men’s doubles practice, says coach

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer lifts the trophy alongside teammates during the award ceremony after winning the Fifa Club World Cup 2025 final against Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. — AFP pic

2025 football season review: PSG rules Europe with maiden Champions League win, Chelsea take Club World Cup

Then manager Harry Redknapp holds the trophy after Queens Park Rangers’ 2014 Championship play-off match with Derby County. Redknapp’s horse ‘The Jukebox Man’ lines up in the King George VI Chase, one of jump racing’s biggest Boxing Day prizes. — Reuters file pic

‘It’s like Champions League!’ Harry Redknapp swaps Boxing Day football for shot at King George glory

The goalkeeper said his decision to represent Algeria was inspired by his grandfather and family heritage. — AFP pic

Zidane name, Algerian heart — Luca makes surprise international switch

Federal police today confirmed they have launched an investigation into alleged document forgery involving seven national football players submitted to the Fifa. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Police open probe into alleged forgery of naturalised footballers’ documents submitted to Fifa

Aston Villa's Spanish manager Unai Emery celebrates victory at the end of the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park in Birmingham December 21, 2025. — AFP pic

Premier League title race heats up with Villa at Chelsea, Arsenal hosting Brighton

Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim (right) gestures from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on December 21, 2025. — AFP pic

Amorim urges Man United squad to step up in absence of ‘irreplaceable’ Fernandes

Tottenham Hotspur’s Argentinian defender #17 Cristian Romero (centre) and Tottenham Hotspur’s Spanish defender #23 Pedro Porro (right) remonstrate with referee John Brooks (left) during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London December 20, 2025. — AFP pic

Spurs captain Romero risks extended ban after failing to leave pitch following Liverpool red card

Aston Villa's Belgian midfielder #24 Amadou Onana (left) fouls Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (right) during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park in Birmingham December 21, 2025. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is confident Bruno Fernandes will avoid a lengthy lay-off but refused to say yesterday when his captain will return. — AFP pic

Man United’s Amorim confident Fernandes will recover soon, won’t specify comeback date