Sports

No room for Murphy as Australia opt for all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test

Victorian off-spinner won’t play at MCG after being called in for injured Nathan Lyon

Premier League and EFL to hold talks over ending Saturday 3pm blackout

Leagues eager to sell all games in next rights cycle

Five big Boxing Day Ashes Tests: Botham, Pietersen and Warne

Opening salvos before a huge MCG crowd are often among the most memorable meetings between Australia and England – here are five crackers

Hugh Cutting/ Refound review

Wigmore Hall, LondonCutting’s programme of songs and music were all connected to the theme of night, in an evening that felt more cabaret than concert

Sale squad’s ‘honest’ meeting with owners has reset ambitions, says Sanderson

Sharks seventh in Prem heading into Harlequins match

A Christmas Fair review

Chadderton Town Hall, OldhamSet over the course of local village hall fundraiser, Jim Cartwright’s play is charmingly performed and has a built-in sense of community