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Who makes your Northern Ireland XI against Ukraine? (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Ahead of Northern Ireland's Nations League outing with Ukraine in Belfast, who would you pick in your starting team at Windsor Park?

From postcards to texts, the different ways a manager gets the sack - Pulis (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains some of the different ways a manager can leave a club, whether they have been sacked or resigned.

How do you stop Haaland? Wales show how it's done (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Erling Haaland can seem unstoppable - but Wales managed it a month ago. In Norway on Saturday, they hope the plan will work again.

Inside big Andy Robertson decision as Scotland landmark brings Liverpool legend comeback quip (opens The Scotsman in a new tab)

McLeish reveals the qualities that made Robertson his ideal Scotland captain

The beautiful game: revived art prize gives football its creative due once more | Emma John (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

Football and the art world have long remained distant but the breadth of entries for this year’s award revivals a healthy revival

Commanders dig deep to save season with late rally against Giants (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

The Washington Commanders stunned the New York Giants 24-21 to keep their season alive.

I caught Andy Robertson's eye amid media frenzy and boss having kittens - the five minutes that showed me his true class (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

Record Sport's Scott McDermott was the only Scottish journalist in Madrid when Robertson won football's ultimate prize

Podcast: Domination from start to finish required as Scots face North Macedonia (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Scotland v North Macedonia preview

Man Utd news LIVE: Mauricio Pochettino contract details leaked with announcement imminent (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Mauricio Pochettino is set to be confirmed as manager of Manchester United after the club parted ways with Michael Carrick

Pocognoli courts potential new Scotland players - gossip (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli attempts to increase player pool as former Aberdeen player hints at Pittodrie return.

McIlroy out to capitalise on fast start, as Luiten leads in Dubai LIVE! (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Scotland half-centurion issues Pocognoli warning and reveals why misfiring striker should keep starting berth (opens The Scotsman in a new tab)

Former Scotland international calls for patience with Pocognoli.

How big a problem is central defence for Pocognoli? (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Amy Canavan assesses Scotland's central defensive dilemmas before Friday evening's must-win match against North Macedonia.

'It's the match people wanted' - Pegula to face Andreeva at WTA Finals (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Jessica Pegula saved a match ‌point en route to a gritty 7-6 (7-2) 4-6 7-5 win over Linda Noskova to advance to the semi-finals at the WTA Finals and ​send fellow American Coco Gauff packing from the season-ending…

Pochettino’s Chelsea maelstrom the best yardstick for what lies ahead at United (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

Argentinian oversaw high-scoring games in his one Chelsea season and Opta predicts his Manchester United side will move upfield quicker than that team

Mauricio Pochettino should raid Tottenham for 'priceless' star as first Man Utd transfer decided (opens football.london in a new tab)

Mauricio Pochettino should raid the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for his first signing as Manchester United head coach.

Royal Champion out to defend his Bahrain crown (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

We have a busy day’s racing on Friday with action from Bahrain, Sedgefield and Southwell, live on Sky Sports Racing...

Alex Scott signs, Martin Zubimendi interest, £75m deal - Chelsea's dream January transfer window (opens football.london in a new tab)

Here we take a look at what might be considered a 'dream' January transfer window for those involved with Chelsea

Premier League VAR panel is a nonsense distraction tactic that feeds modern controversy cycle (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel is a sign of the time - a worthless show which feeds the perpetual controversy cycle the division feeds off

Liverpool and Van Dijk have a decision to make (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Virgil van Dijk says he is in no panic about his contract situation at Liverpool - BBC Sport takes a look at what could happen with his future.

Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Las Vegas GP: UK schedule and how to watch on Sky Sports (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Formula 1 heads for the bright lights of Las Vegas with both 2026 titles settled, but the competitive picture at the front of the grid tighter than it has been at any other stage of the season.

England and Ireland's points battle, the return of Jones and France's Springboks clash (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

The second weekend of Nations Championship Tests brings an England-Ireland points battle, Eddie Jones’ return to Twickenham and an injury-hit France facing the Springboks.

Guaranteed January signings, Arteta-style scrutiny and Nusa talk - 19 Arsenal questions answered (opens football.london in a new tab)

Our Arsenal correspondent Tom Canton held a Gunners-related Q&A session on Thursday, and here are every question and answer