6 h. ago 26 for 2026: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match Jannik Sinner will be aiming to become only the second man in the Open era, after Novak Djokovic, to win three consecutive Australian Open singles titles, while in the women’s draw Madison Keys will be seeking to defend the title she landed via a shock victory over Aryna Sabalenka in last year’s final. Elsewhere, Roger Federer is scheduled to return to Melbourne Park for the first time since retiring from tennis in 2022 as part of a Battle of the World No 1s match, alongside Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt. “It still makes me smile when I think about all the moments I’ve had here,” said the Swiss legend. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Alexandra Palace facing rapid turnaround before hosting another major sporting event

Following the three weeks of darting drama, Alexandra Palace staff must soon get ready for another major sporting event

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22 h. ago Sport's top moments of 2025 from Luke Littler to Ryder Cup win – and one just pointless

With 2025 at a close, it's been an incredible year for sport as the top competitions and events played out in dramatic fashion around the world, and here the Daily Star Sport looks back at an incredible year

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68 h. ago New Year's Eve clubbing in London: The unmissable nights out to see in 2026

It’s the biggest night of the year. Hurry up and book, says Maddy Mussen

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5 d. ago Most popular sporting events in UK revealed with one event dominating ticket sales

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn's two 2025 boxing matches have been named the most in-demand sporting events among British fans, with boxing and rugby dominating ticket sales

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1 week ago BBC loses rights to iconic sporting event for first time in 72 years in fresh blow

The BBC will not broadcast the legendary event for the first time since 1954 after the corporation lost the rights

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1 week ago Kate Scott's net worth, boxing trainer husband and Jamie Carragher spat

The 44-year-old - who will be presenting Joshua's clash with Paul - has been at the heart of our television screens for many major sporting events over the years

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1 week ago BBC suffer huge blow as TNT Sports win rights to sporting event after 72 years

The BBC has lost the rights to broadcast the Commonwealth Games in a bidding process, which will instead be shown by TNT Sports when they head to Glasgow in the summer of 2026

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1 week ago Baba Vanga 'predicts aliens could invade World Darts Championship' as UFO deadline looms

Baba Vanga predicted a UFO would appear like a 'new light in the sky' at a sporting event in 2025, and with the clock ticking down to New Year, could the World Darts Championship at Alexander Palace be ground zero for our first encounter with extraterrestrials?

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1 week ago Three more jailed over huge Sikh gang 'medieval battle' that led to brutal broad daylight assassination of DPD driver

Chaos erupted at the international sports event in Alvaston, Derby, when two armed rival groups before a 'pre-planned and organised' mass fight broke out.

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1 week ago Gray ‘disappointed’ Commonwealth Games will not be shown on free

TNT Sports has been named as the live broadcaster for the event in Glasgow next summer.

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1 week ago Luke Littler shows true feelings after missing out on two SPOTY awards: "Wow!"

World Darts Champion Luke Littler decided against attending the star-studded event in Salford, with Rory McIlroy being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

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1 week ago EA FC 26 Winter Wildcards: Leaked squad, release date, time for Christmas promo

One of the most popular events in EA Sports FC is returning this Christmas with a squad full of new special player items that will be available in Ultimate Team.

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1 week ago Elle Duncan leaves ESPN for Netflix, will host sports and cultural live events

Elle Duncan has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to host sports and cultural live events

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1 week ago Scottish golfer shares lead in final DP World Tour event in 2025

Scott Jamieson signs for eight birdies to set pace in AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open

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1 week ago More anger over World Cup 2026 tickets as New Jersey fan zone charges for entry

Fan zones are typically free at major sporting events but the Fifa Fan Festival in New Jersey is charging for tickets

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2 w. ago BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win

From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their view on why each nominee is a worthy winnerNo sporting event in 2025 gripped England quite like the Lionesses’ Euros success and that euphoria would not have happened without Hannah Hampton’s saves. Long before Hampton dived the correct way to stop two Spain penalties in the final, including one from the world’s best player Aitana Bonmatí, she had produced heroics, without which the team would have flown home disappointingly early. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alex Pereira seemingly rules himself out of UFC White House event: ‘A no

The UFC plans to host fights on the South Lawn on 14 June

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2 w. ago John Cena's final match: WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event results as 23

John Cena wrestled his final WWE match in Washington, D.C. at Saturday Night’s Main Event

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2 w. ago John Cena's final match: UK start time for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, live stream, card and results today

John Cena wrestles his final WWE match in Washington, D.C. tonight

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