Liverpool’s rebuilding project falters against streetwise champions

The Guardian Sport presents a photo gallery charting Kimi Antonelli's season after the young driver clinched the Formula One world championship. The images trace the key moments of his title-winning campaign. A first drivers' crown for Antonelli marks a generational shift in F1.

Irish Olympic middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34, prompting tributes describing her as an inspiration to many. Mageean competed at the Tokyo Olympics and won European Championship medals, making her one of Ireland's most prominent track athletes. Her death is a significant loss to the sport and has drawn widespread mourning.

The Arizona Cardinals completed a comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys, while Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s season could be over. The results matter for NFL playoff races and Jackson’s availability.

A boy has handed himself in to police after a taunt about Bradley Lowery, a young Sunderland fan who died of cancer, during a Sunderland match. The incident drew widespread condemnation because Lowery’s story had united football fans. Police are investigating the abuse.

Andreas Almgren won the New York City Marathon on his debut, while Sheila Chepkirui reclaimed the women's crown. The results mark a notable debut victory and a return to the top for Chepkirui at one of the world's major marathons.