Michael Smith basks in World Darts Championship glory – Wednesday’s sporting social
World Cup winner Lionel Messi returned to PSG training
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Darts
Michael Smith became world champion and the plaudits poured in.
Football
Manchester United players reflected on a productive Tuesday night.
Tributes were paid to West Ham joint chairman David Gold following his death at the age of 86.
World Cup winner Lionel Messi returned to Paris St Germain duty.
And Argentina team-mate Alexis Mac Allister made his return to action as Brighton beat Everton.
Cricket
Ben Stokes had his say.
Sam Curran had some travel woe.
Snooker
Ronnie O’Sullivan made light of the table invasion.
Motor Racing
Valtteri Bottas’ New Zealand adventure continued.