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World ChampionshipDarts

Littler cruises past Aspinall to set up semi-final clash with Bunting

The favourite was in ominous form against Aspinall to set up a meeting with the dangerous Bunting, while Michael van Gerwen will take on Chris Dobey in the other last four encounter

<p>Luke Littler is into the last four at the World Championship </p>

<p>Thomas Tuchel speaking at his unveiling by the Football Assocition in October</p>

Richard JollyFootball

From tactics to captaincy, the problems facing England manager Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel sets out on a quest to win the 2026 World Cup in America when he officially takes charge in January, but it is an enormous task to take England from nearly men to champions, writes Richard Jolly

<p>Arsenal came from behind to beat Brentford </p>

Premier LeagueFootball

Arsenal show vital quality to surge to comeback victory over Brentford

Arteta reveals extent of Saka injury in blow to Arsenal’s title hopes

<p>Another bad day at the office for Ruben Amorim </p>

Amorim’s critical error accelerates Man Utd to an unthinkable reality

Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool reject Madrid bid for Alexander-Arnold

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In depth

<p>Abbi Pulling was crowned the 2024 F1 Academy champion </p>

Abbi Pulling: ‘This is what it will take for a woman to race in F1’

<p>Bryson DeChambeau enjoyed a 2024 to remember </p>

How Bryson DeChambeau emerged as the real winner from golf’s civil war

<p>Clockwise from top: Tyson Fury, Lennox Lewis, Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk</p>

My sports moment of the year: Fury and Usyk ring walks defy belief

Independent TV

Olympian Laura Kenny announces pregnancy after ‘heartbreaking’ battle

Chris Hoy’s three-word message of hope in terminal cancer update

<p>Pep Guardiola accepts Man City may not make Champions League.</p>

Pep Guardiola accepts Man City may not make Champions League

Luke Littler explains why he burst into tears on stage after darts win

Football

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw his side beat Brentford (Steven Paston/PA)

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal illness issues after win over Brentford

Gabriel Jesus hopes his goals can fire Arsenal to the Premier League title (John Walton/PA)

Gabriel Jesus reiterates Arsenal priorities in title race

Real Madrid boss responds to Alexander-Arnold transfer speculation

Visit the USA

Here’s how to travel the US inspired by 7 recent Super Bowl champs

Hail Maryland: football, food and festivals in Baltimore and beyond

A sports lover’s guide to one week in Tennessee

Fandom in Florida: sports and city breaks in the Sunshine State

Rugby Union

Ilona Maher is the world’s most-followed rugby player on social media (Andrew Matthews/PA)

‘Trailblazer’ Ilona Maher showing the way, says World Rugby chief

<p>Exeter finally ended their losing streak </p>

Exeter finally get first Premiership win with nervy Gloucester triumph

<p>Tommy Reffell of Leicester Tigers is tackled by Danny Care and Nick David </p>

Leicester’s unlikely hero snatches share of spoils against Harlequins

<p>Bath were in a rampant mood at The Rec </p>

Bath run riot to inflict record defeat on 14-man Saracens

<p>Tom Roebuck scored for Sale as the visitors dominated in Bristol </p>

Sale clip high-flying Bristol’s wings with statement thrashing

<p>Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the Rugby Championship 2024</p>

Rugby Union Awards 2024 including Dupont magic and a Springboks double

Athletics

<p>Keely Hodgkinson poses with the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award</p>

Hodgkinson crowned Sports Personality of the Year after Olympic glory

<p>Keely Hodgkinson delivered one of the moments of the Olympic Games for British fans</p>

Hodgkinson: ‘Armani put his hand on my cheek and called me bella’

<p>BBC Sports Personality of the Year has come round again </p>

Sports Personality of the Year: Who is the favourite & how do I vote?

Cycling

Laura Kenny, right, with husband Jason at the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards (Martin Rickett/PA)

Dame Laura Kenny announces that she is expecting third child

<p>Mark Cavendish celebrates after clinching a record 35th Tour de France stage </p>

How Cavendish became a Tour legend – according to rivals and teammates

<p>Katy Marchant was treated in hospital after a heavy crash at the UCI Track Champions League in London</p>

London velodrome to reassess safety after horror Marchant crash

US Sport

<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup glory </p>

Antetokounmpo reveals key reason why Milwaukee Bucks won NBA Cup

<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo was named MVP </p>

Milwaukee Bucks beat Oklahoma City Thunder to win NBA Cup

<p>I tested a collection of the best gym shorts for men and these are the winners </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Best gym shorts for men 2024, tested by a fitness writer

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The best betting apps for sport in 2025