18 h. ago Kyren Wilson to lose nearly half of £350k earnings after Masters title win

Kyren Wilson defeated John Higgins 10-6 to win the Masters 2026 title and £350,000 prize money at Alexandra Palace

Economics

20 h. ago John Higgins makes 'useless' comment as Kyren Wilson fights back tears after Masters final

Kyren Wilson defeated John Higgins 10-6 to win his first Masters title at Alexandra Palace, with the emotional world number two claiming his second Triple Crown title

Sport

46 h. ago Emma Raducanu's billionaire ex, Carlos Alcaraz rumours and 'terrible' love life question

Emma Raducanu is competing at the Australian Open in a bid to win her second Grand Slam title

Events

4 d. ago ‘It’s a long and difficult dream’: João Fonseca on practice, patience and matching Sinner and Alcaraz

Brazilian teenage tennis sensation says he cannot control expectations but is looking forward to challenging the best again in 2026, starting at the Australian Open‘My dream is to become world No 1, win grand slam titles and make history for Brazil,” João Fonseca says with simple purity as we reach the crux of his huge ambition. Fonseca is 19 and he makes that succinct list of his goals sound almost as casual as a few fun things a more ordinary teenager might aim to do this weekend. But Fonseca is different.He is a generational talent who, in recent years, has been spoken of as a future superstar amid predictions that he might have the best chance of denting the dominant hold that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner exert over men’s tennis. But, as time in Fonseca’s company proves, he is remarkably grounded and mature for his age. Those attributes underline his credentials far more effectively than the hype that has trailed him. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Raducanu stunned by wildcard Preston in Hobart after tough Australian Open draw

Australian Taylah Preston, world No 204, wins 6-2, 6-4Raducanu could face Sabalenka early in MelbourneEmma Raducanu ended her preparations for the Australian Open with a miserable 6-2, 6-4 defeat by Taylah Preston, a 20-year-old Australian wildcard, in the quarter-finals of the Hobart international.As the top seed in Hobart, a small WTA 250 tournament, Raducanu had entered the tournament with a real opportunity to compete for an elusive second career WTA title since her win at the US Open more than four years ago. Instead, the challenging rainy conditions were seemingly all it took to unsettle the Briton, who put in a dismal performance on Thursday evening. Her defeat against Preston, the WTA No 204, is her fourth-worst defeat by ranking since 2021. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago European football: Inter edge Lecce to stretch lead, Bayern earn comeback win

Esposito scores 78th-minute winner at San SiroNapoli 0-0 Lecce, Cologne 1-3 Bayern MunichFrancesco Pio Esposito was the hero for Inter, the substitute’s 78th-minute goal earning a 1-0 home win over lowly Lecce to boost their title hopes.The Serie A leaders laboured against stubborn opposition before Esposito scored from a rebound with 12 minutes remaining. Inter move six points clear of Milan and Napoli with victory in what could be a major turning point in this season’s title race. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago How the final years of Novak Djokovic’s career are being shaped by unstoppable forces

Given the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the continuation of Djokovic’s career is becoming less about the bid to win a 25th grand slam title and more the determination to appreciate what is left

Sport

8 d. ago Rangers rise above vicious Bojan Miovski Aberdeen abuse and stormy conditions as objects rain down

Ibrox side maintain title charge with win at difficult and hostile venue

Events

8 d. ago Dalton Smith KOs Subriel Matias to earn stunning world title win

Sheffield star Dalton Smith became world champion in New York on Saturday night with an impressive fifth-round stoppage of Subriel Matias

Politics

9 d. ago What are the biggest ever FA Cup upsets after Macclesfield beat Crystal Palace?

Macclesfield FC secured their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday with a 2-1 win over defending title-holders Crystal Palace, in what will go down as one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition

Politics

1 week ago Arsenal vs Liverpool live: Gunners settle for draw on frustrating evening against Premier League champions

Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool: The Gunners remain in pole position to win the title and extend their lead over Man City

Sport

1 week ago USA midfielder Sam Coffey in talks to join Manchester City from Portland Thorns

Midfielder given permission to fly to EnglandTransfer talks behind her omission from USA squadManchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns, the Guardian understands.The 27-year-old has been granted permission to fly to Manchester to try to finalise the move, which multiple sources have said is close to completion, and could give City a big boost in their quest to win a first Women’s Super League title since 2016. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Luke Littler spends all of £1m World Championship prize money less than a week after title win

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has reportedly splurged his world title winnings already

Economics

2 w. ago Novak Djokovic issues Australian Open plan statement after withdrawing from tournament

Novak Djokovic feels "not quite physically ready to compete" just two weeks before the record ten-time Australian Open champion tries to win a 25th Grand Slam title.

Politics

2 w. ago NFL roundup: Falcons’ win over Saints throws NFC South title to Panthers

Panthers win NFC South after Falcons beat Saints 19–17Jags rout Titans to clinch AFC South, extend hot streakGarrett gets sack No 23 to set NFL single-season recordGiants beat Cowboys as Vikings finish season on a highDee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Panthers.By closing the season with four consecutive wins, the Falcons (8-9) finished in a three-way tie with Carolina and Tampa Bay for first place in the NFC South. The Panthers won the tiebreaker with the best record within the division. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago NFL roundup: Steelers clinch AFC North on Ravens’ missed kick at death

Rodgers leads Steelers to first AFC North title in five yearsPanthers win NFC South after Falcons beat Saints 19–17Jags rout Titans to clinch AFC South, extend hot streakGarrett gets sack No 23 to set NFL single-season recordAaron Rodgers threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds left, and the Steelers beat the Ravens 26-24 on Sunday night when Baltimore’s Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal as time expired, giving Pittsburgh the AFC North title.Pittsburgh (10-7) will host Houston (12-5) in the opening round of the playoffs on Monday 12 January, following an electric fourth quarter that saw four lead changes, including three in the final four minutes. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Arsenal 'have won the title' as Man City throw away win vs managerless Chelsea

Arsenal fans think they've already won the title as Manchester City conceded an embarrassing 90th minute equaliser to managerless Chelsea

Sport

2 w. ago Luke Littler reveals unlikely Man Utd star slid into his DMs to congratulate him on World Darts Championship win

LUKE LITTLER has revealed the Manchester United player who surprisingly slid into his DMs after his latest Ally Pally masterclass. 'The Nuke' made it back-to-back PDC World Darts Championships title victories on Saturday night with a thumping 7-1 win over Gian van Veen. Littler was inundated with messages and Instagram follows from high-profile figures after...

Politics

2 w. ago Luke Littler and girlfriend footage behind the scenes says everything

Luke Littler became the first player to win back-to-back PDC World Darts Championships in a decade, picking up a second successive title with a win over Gian van Veen.

Culture

2 w. ago Luke Littler's telling reaction to dig at Man United right after £1million title win

Luke Littler is a staunch Manchester United fan, and he was on the receiving end of a dig from a reporter following his World Darts Championship title win over Gian van Veen at Alexandra Palace

Economics