Hearts could be about to create more drama in Scottish football and overturn the Old Firm, says Simon Barnes

Women’s Football

DREAMS TURNING TO ASHES

The USA were soundly beaten at Bethpage Black, suffering the first home Ryder Cup defeat in 13 years. Where did it go wrong and what has to change? Nick Bonfield investigates...

England are taking Bazball to Australia. Will it stand up to a rigorous examination by our Antipodean cousins, or will it be another six weeks of humiliation? James Fishe r is feeling hopeful

10 DECEMBER