Trainer Karl Burke paid tribute to Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum following the leading owner and breeder’s death on Monday. A prominent figure in British racing since the early 1990s, Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s yellow silks with black spots were carried to victory in the 1998 Derby by the Luca Cumani-trained High-Rise and have been sported … Read more
Rob Cross made the world number one work for it, but Luke Littler stood firm to book his place in the quarter finals. Source link
World No 1 Luke Littler is through to the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship after battling to a 4-2 victory over former world champion Rob Cross at the Alexandra Palace. Littler delivered another impressive performance as he looks to become the first player since Gary Anderson to win back-to-back world titles, firing a 106.58 … Read more
It has been a topsy-turvy year at Tottenham Hotspur, with Micky van de Ven lifting the lid on a memorable but ever-changing year at Spurs. In 2025, Spurs have ended a 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League, finished 17th in the Premier League – with Ange Postecoglou and Daniel Levy also leaving the … Read more
Ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher assesses the controversial moments from the weekend’s action, including the decision not to send Ruben Dias off during Manchester City’s win against Nottingham Forest. Should Dias have been sent off for Man City? INCIDENT: Ruben Dias avoids a second yellow card after referee Rob Jones penalised him for a foul … Read more
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… TRANSFERS Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a possible return to Europe as he reiterated his ambition to reach 1,000 goals – Mail Sport. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund are among the clubs that have shown interest in AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit … Read more
Billy Horschel delivered a dramatic final-hole eagle to help Atlanta Drive GC make a winning start to their TGL title defence with a 6-4 victory over New York Golf Club. The tech-infused golf league, founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s company TMRW Sports, sees PGA Tour stars go head to head in team matches … Read more
Gary Anderson edged out Jermaine Wattimena in a seven-set thriller at Alexandra Palace to reach the last 16 of the World Darts Championship. Anderson missed a nine-dart attempt but eventually came through against Wattimena 4-3 in the third round, winning the deciding set 5-3 in legs. The 2015 and 2016 world champion averaged 102.24, hit … Read more
Here is a little rundown for you. Sunday December 21: Lose the Ashes after 11 days of cricket Monday December 22: Head coach Brendon McCullum admits future out of his hands Tuesday December 23: Video footage emerges appearing to show Ben Duckett drunk Wednesday December 24: Key fast bowler Jofra Archer ruled for rest of … Read more
Luke Littler says he “can only get better” after a “statement” victory in the third round of the World Darts Championship. Littler produced his best ever average at Alexandra Palace with a 107.09 as he thrashed Mensur Suljovic 4-0 in barely 25 minutes of on-stage time on Saturday evening. The 18-year-old will take on Damon … Read more
