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In a column for BBC Sport NI, Glentoran midfielder Joely Andrews looks back on a trophy-laden campaign, a fresh start with Northern Ireland and full-time hopes.

The past 12 months mark the pivotal point where female sport began to realise its boundless commercial possibilities When the 24‑year‑old Satheesh Shubha set India on course for victory over England in this month’s Test match, it was the first time she had ever batted for her country. And yet Shubha was already worth more

After Deontay Wilder’s dire defeat by Joseph Parker, Anthony Joshua will have to navigate a different path to redemption Anthony Joshua should have fought Deontay Wilder six years ago this month. In December 2017 Joshua held the IBF and WBA versions of the world heavyweight title and, after a remarkable victory over Wladimir Klitschko eight

It may be one of the most important days in the racing calendar, but festive attendance figures have declined in recent years There should be something – or rather, somewhere – for almost everyone on this year’s Boxing Day racing programme, if you live in England at least. Aintree in Liverpool, arguably the country’s most

With six points separating the first five places heading into Christmas, Manchester City face a challenge to defend their crown again The case for When Martin Ødegaard crossed in the very last knockings at Luton on 5 December, there was an inevitability about Declan Rice’s headed winner. Not only because Rice had done it before

As the billionaire takes control of football operations we assess key decisions he faces – and how he could win over a disgruntled fanbase Erik ten Hag’s team are treading water at precisely the wrong moment: as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes charge of Manchester United’s sporting department before making sweeping changes in the posts that

BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the best kits from the Africa Cup of Nations, including a Cameroon kit which was banned.

The Miami Dolphins get a dramatic win over the Dallas Cowboys to make the play-offs as the Detroit Lions win their division for the first time in almost 30 years.

After winning their first division title since 1993, the Lions will now try to accomplish something they have done only once in the past 66 years: winning a postseason game It wasn’t a winner-takes-all game on Sunday, but the Detroit Lions had to approach it as if it was. Yes, they would have remained in

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has finally completed a deal to acquire a 25% stake in Man United, but what does he need to fix in the long and short term?