Do the team top at Christmas usually win title?
BBC Sport looks at what leaders Liverpool and bottom side Southampton can learn from previous Christmas Day tables.
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England recall Root for ODIs but Stokes left out
England recall Joe Root, who tops the men's Test batting rankings, to their one-day international squad for the tour of India and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Usyk cements legacy with points win over Fury
Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.
‘Judges gave Usyk Christmas gift’ – Fury reacts to loss
Tyson Fury refuses to accept he lost his rematch against unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and claims the judges gave him a "Christmas gift".
Skiing great Vonn impresses on World Cup return
Lindsey Vonn marks her World Cup return after more than five years away from the sport with an impressive 14th place in the Super G at St Moritz.
England 1966 World Cup squad member Eastham dies at 88
George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, dies aged 88.
Usyk v Fury 2 – big-fight predictions
BBC Sport asks the world of boxing for their predictions for Tyson Fury's rematch against Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.
‘Ugly rabbit’ v ‘Greedy belly’ – Usyk & Fury’s epic rivalry
From champion Oleksandr Usyk's unwanted 5am wake-ups to Tyson Fury's short-lived humbleness, BBC Sport previews Saturday's heavyweight blockbuster.
Gatland to stay for Six Nations as WRU chief Walker exits
Warren Gatland will continue as Wales head coach for the 2025 Six Nations despite Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney admitting his position had been "on the line".
