Nottingham Forest has secured the services of Nuno Espirito Santo on a two-and-a-half-year contract, succeeding Steve Cooper, who was dismissed following a string of unfavorable results. The decision to part ways with Cooper came after the team's decline, losing five of their last six league games and currently holding the 17th position in the table.
England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been named Sports Personality of the Year 2023, topping the public vote. The 30-year-old athlete expressed her desire "to change the world" and sees herself as a game-changer, aiming to inspire and be a role model for people of all ages.
Over the past decade, the full-back position in football has undergone a significant evolution. Traditionally tasked with defensive duties and providing support to wingers, full-backs now play a crucial role in possession, contributing to build-up play and attacking strategies in the final third.
Australian bowler Mitchell Starc set a new record as the most expensive signing in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, securing a deal for 24.75 crore Indian rupees (£2.3 million) with the Kolkata Knight Riders. This broke the earlier record set on the same day when Pat Cummins was bought for 20.5 crore (£1.9 million). The fee surpassed the 18.15 crore (£1.85 million) paid for England's Sam Curran in 2022.
In a thrilling encounter, Drew Lock secured a 20-17 victory for the Seattle Seahawks over the Philadelphia Eagles, keeping their playoff aspirations alive. The 27-year-old quarterback, making only his second start of the season due to Geno Smith's injury, orchestrated a remarkable 92-yard, 10-play drive, culminating in a game-winning 29-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with just 28 seconds remaining.
Tiger Woods is confident in his ability to secure victories on the PGA Tour, despite recovering from ankle surgery, and plans to participate in only one event per month in 2024. The 15-time major champion, who has had a limited schedule due to a leg injury from a 2021 car crash, recently carded a final-round 61 alongside his 14-year-old son Charlie at the PNC Championship in Orlando.
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk has refuted Roy Keane's accusation of arrogance regarding his comments on Manchester United following their goalless draw. After the match at Anfield on Sunday, Van Dijk, the Reds' captain, remarked that "there was only one team trying to win the game."
Europe's remarkable comeback to secure the Solheim Cup for a third consecutive time only materialized after a stern address from captain Suzann Pettersen during a team meeting. Pettersen's impassioned words sparked a memorable turnaround, as her team, after losing the first four matches, rallied to draw 14-14 with the United States, ensuring the crystal trophy remained in European hands.
The San Francisco 49ers secured their division title, and other playoff spots were determined in the NFL. However, the Buffalo Bills made a significant statement by dominating the Dallas Cowboys. Despite Dallas already clinching a playoff spot, the Bills displayed superior strength and skill, making them a formidable threat if they reach the postseason.
France's rugby star Antoine Dupont expresses his motivation driven by World Cup disappointment as he gears up for an extraordinary 2024. The 27-year-old scrum-half will be absent from the upcoming Six Nations as he shifts to France's Sevens program in February, setting his sights on the Paris Olympics.