5 h. ago Why Jannik Sinner returns ‘stronger’ after ‘difficult’ Australian Open title defence

The defending champion won last year’s Australian Open title a couple of weeks he reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over a three-month ban

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19 h. ago Luke Littler makes retirement admission after first match since World Darts Championship payday

Luke Littler put on an impressive performance against Paul Lim at the Bahrain Masters on Thursday, 12 days on from his successful title defence at the World Darts Championship

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33 h. ago Roger Federer hails Alcaraz and Sinner’s ‘great’ rivalry amid Australian Open return

Six-time champion returns for opening ceremonyWorld No 1 to face Adam Walton in first round Roger Federer hailed the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as the six-time champion returned to the Australian Open for the first time since his retirement in 2022.Federer, who last travelled to Australia in 2020, will headline the inaugural opening ceremony with a doubles exhibition match alongside Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Relentless ‘Scott McKing’ rules for Napoli and staves off danger at Inter | Nicky Bandini

Scott McTominay has a long way to go to top his wild 2025. But his double at Inter was a very solid startScott McTominay said recently that he hopes to carry on playing top-level football for another decade. And, if he does, will he ever have another year better than the last one? In 2025, he won Serie A and helped deliver Scotland to their first World Cup this century – scoring sensational goals in the games that sealed both achievements. He has described himself as “obsessive” when it comes to self-improvement, but some feats are hard to top.Still, if he was looking to set some intentions for 2026, there are worse places to do it than San Siro. On Sunday night, Napoli’s title defence would be severely tested away to Inter. But every time they strayed into danger, McTominay led them back out. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Shaun Murphy crashes out of Masters on opening day of title defence

Murphy defeated 6-2 by China’s Wu YizeUK champion Mark Selby also knocked outThe defending champion Shaun Murphy is out of the Masters after a shock 6-2 defeat against China’s Wu Yize on the opening day of the 2026 tournament at Alexandra Palace.Wu, the world No 13, dominated from the outset and won the opening three frames, recording a superb break of 137 in the second. Murphy, the top seed, rallied briefly but, with a highest break of only 49, could not get back into the contest. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago West Ham’s Guarino suffers tough start as Baltimore double seals Chelsea rout

Chelsea secured a statement 5-0 victory against struggling West Ham to breathe life back into their Women’s Super League title defence. Sandy Baltimore scored a brace while Lauren James and Alyssa Thompson also got on the scoresheet at Kingsmeadow in an impressive demolition of their struggling London rivals.Rita Guarino endured a nightmare start to her West Ham tenure as her side conceded four first-half goals to put them firmly on the back foot on in an already difficult encounter. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago West Ham’s Guarino endures tough start as Baltimore double seals Chelsea rout

Chelsea secured a statement 5-0 victory against struggling West Ham to breathe life back into their Women’s Super League title defence. Sandy Baltimore scored twice and Lauren James and Alyssa Thompson once each in an impressive demolition of their London rivals.Rita Guarino endured a nightmare start to her West Ham tenure as her team conceded four first-half goals to put them firmly on the back foot on in an already difficult encounter. A combination of defensive errors and careless work in possession contributed and left West Ham’s new head coach with problems to solve as the Hammers remain locked in a battle with Liverpool at the bottom. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Defending champion Shaun Murphy handed Masters warning as Mark Selby prediction made

Shaun Murphy will begin the defence of his title against Wu Yize in the first round of the 2026 Masters at Alexandra Palace on Sunday afternoon

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7 d. ago Liverpool transfer news: Deal 'agreed' as Arsenal join Marc Guehi race

Liverpool have seen their title defence end in ruin as they look to secure Champions League qualification with the top four race heating up

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1 week ago Luke Littler reaches third straight World Darts Championship final: Star, 18, thrashes Ryan Searle as friend Angry Ginge and Lewis Capaldi join his girlfriend in crowd at Ally Pally

Luke Littler's imperious defence of his World Darts Championship title has continued after reaching Saturday's final.

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2 w. ago Liverpool given official response to Jurgen Klopp return after his honest admission

Jurgen Klopp has been linked with a return to Liverpool this season amid the Reds’ dire title defence under Arne Slot and his current employers Red Bull have now spoken out

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2 w. ago New Year's Honours 2026: Lionesses stars land gongs after Euros triumph with coach Sarina Wiegman handed honorary damehood as Daniel Levy is given a CBE

England women's football head coach Sarina Wiegman has been awarded an honorary damehood after leading the Lionesses to a successful defence of their Euros title.

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2 w. ago Usyk vs Wilder edges nearer as date and location details emerge

Oleksandr Usyk has been granted a voluntary title defence, which the unified heavyweight champion may use to face Deontay Wilder

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3 w. ago 7 transfers Liverpool can make happen in January as Arne Slot faces dilemma

Liverpool's title defence hasn't gone exactly to plan and manager Arne Slot and his staff will be making decisions on the future of a number of players in January

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3 w. ago World Darts Championship order of play: Full Saturday schedule and start times as Luke Littler resumes title defence

The full Saturday schedule and start times as Luke Littler is back in action as he aims to become the first back-to-back champion in a decade

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3 w. ago Ivory Coast vs Mozambique LIVE: AFCON result, match stream and latest updates today

Reigning champions begin their Africa Cup of Nations title defence in Morocco

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3 w. ago Ivory Coast vs Mozambique LIVE: AFCON latest score after Amad Diallo goal for holders

Reigning champions begin their Africa Cup of Nations title defence in Morocco

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3 w. ago Ivory Coast vs Mozambique LIVE: AFCON 2025 latest score, match stream and goal updates

Reigning champions begin their Africa Cup of Nations title defence in Morocco

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3 w. ago Ivory Coast vs Mozambique LIVE: AFCON match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Reigning champions begin their Africa Cup of Nations title defence in Morocco

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3 w. ago When Gary Anderson and Luke Littler next play as prime time slots revealed for World Darts Championship

The Nuke continues the defence of his World title on Saturday night against Mensur Suljovic as PDC bosses confirm timings for round three at Ally Pally

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