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⟳ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:30:43 GMT

Man Utd and Scotland legend Law dies aged 84

Former Scotland, Manchester City and Manchester United striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.

Trump into Masters semis and sets earnings record

World number one Judd Trump will play world champion Kyren Wilson in the last four of the Masters after beating Ding Junhui.

Law - the squinting kid who grew into giant of global game

The Scotland and Manchester United legend had elegance, charisma and courage. He was a playmaker and a goalscorer, a total footballer, adored by his team-mates and a giant of the game, writes Tom English.

Sutton's predictions v doctor & comedian Ed Patrick

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on doctor and comedian Ed Patrick with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Bunting beats Price to win Bahrain Masters title

Stephen Bunting secures his maiden World Series title with an 8-4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the final of the Bahrain Masters.

'My record will go' - will Haaland overtake Shearer?

As Manchester City striker Erling Haaland signs a new contract until 2034, BBC Sport looks at whether he could beat Alan Shearer's Premier League goalscoring record and also get Shearer's thoughts.

Ulster hammer Chiefs to keep knockout hopes alive

Cormac Izuchukwu's hat-trick helps keep Ulster's hopes of advancing to the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages with a bonus-point victory over Exeter Chiefs.

'I have my own weapons' - how 5ft 4in Paolini uses height to her advantage

Jasmine Paolini is one of the most successful WTA Tour players - and one of the smallest. In her BBC Sport column, she discusses how her size is her strength.

Draper wins five-set epic to set up Alcaraz clash

Watch as Jack Draper fights through his third successive five-setter, beating Australia's Aleksandar Vukic in the third round of the Australian Open.

Denis Law - 'One of the most regal talents that football has ever seen'

BBC Sport's Andy Swiss looks back at the football career of Manchester United and Scotland legend Denis Law who has died at the age of 84.

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