Steve Smith defends allrounder but refuses to confirm his place in sideBeau Webster and Todd Murphy in the mix to face England at the SCGSteve Smith has launched an impassioned defence of Cameron Green but can’t guarantee the out-of-form allrounder’s place in the XI for the Ashes series finale.Australia’s stand-in captain insists all options are on the …

Gian van Veen admitted he is "pinching himself" at the prospect of facing Luke Littler in the World Darts Championship final, just years after dartitis left him questioning his future in the sport.

Van Veen wins classic against Gary Anderson 6-3World No 1 Littler swats aside Ryan Searle 6-1It’s barely a couple of years since a 16-year-old Luke Littler and a 21-year-old Gian van Veen came through a 96-player field at Milton Keynes to qualify for the final of the world youth championship. There’s a charming photo of the pair of them with their arms …

The SNP has declared it "vital" for all major international sporting events to be broadcast on free-to-air television, preventing public exclusion.

Minutes obtained under freedom of information laws show West Midlands police flagged concerns over decision ahead of Aston Villa matchJewish communities warned West Midlands police that a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a match against Aston Villa “could be perceived as antisemitic”, documents show.Supporters of the Israeli team were banned from …

Relive the full fifth set between Gian van Veen and Gary Anderson, which saw two Big Fish finishes in quick succession as the momentum swung back and forth!

The Nuke earns Phil Taylor comparisons as he demolishes Ryan Searle to seal third consecutive showpiece appearance at Alexandra Palace

Angry Chelsea fans are planning a protest at the club's owners following Enzo Maresca's abrupt exit. Maresca, 45, left the Blues in acrimonious circumstances.

Wayne Mardle previews the World Darts Championship final between Luke Littler and Gian van Veen.

Sporting director is wanted by Fiorentina, who have now signed Spurs winger Manor Solomon on loan

A rivalry that may come to dominate darts will write a huge first chapter at Alexandra Palace on Saturday evening

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen win their respective PDC World Championship semi-finals and will meet in Saturday's final.

Few will back against him lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy on Saturday night.

Luke Littler will take on Gian van Veen in the World Darts Championship final after the Dutchman came through a tough semi-final battle with Gary Anderson to win 6-3 at Alexandra Palace.

Highlights of the World Championship semi-final between Gian van Veen and Gary Anderson.

Thomas Frank insists Fabio Paratici remains fully active in his role as co sporting director and is working 'very, very hard' to make signings for Tottenham.

KIERAN GILL: Calum McFarlane was travelling to the Windsor light show with his family on New Year's Day when he received a call asking how soon he could get to Cobham.

Gary Anderson and Gian Van Veen hit the Big Fish in a crazy set of darts at Ally Pally!

Luke Littler believes he is close to matching the achievements of the sports' all-time greats and insists he can perform even better in Saturday's World Darts Championship final.

‘Every single game we play it’s hard work,’ says SlotLiverpool fourth before trip to Fulham on Sunday Arne Slot has described Liverpool’s first half of the season as a “constant battle” and admitted the title race appeared to be a straight fight between Arsenal and Manchester City.The Premier League champions are 12 points adrift of Mikel …

Frank likens challenges at Spurs to running a marathonTottenham booed off after goalless draw at BrentfordThomas Frank has admitted he is not enjoying his job at Tottenham. The head coach is dealing with numerous problems as he navigates what always stood to be a transitional season, the most insistent being his team’s lack of creativity.Spurs were booed …

The quarterback's wife Brittany shared a social media picture of Mahomes and their three kids Sterling, Bronze and Golden, waving sparklers on New Year's Eve.

In the five weeks between Brendan Rodgers leaving Celtic and Wilfried Nancy arriving, supporters pored over every detail of the Frenchman's time in charge at Columbus Crew.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Emi Martinez has been ordered to wake up to the harsh reality of modern goalkeeping following his high-profile blunders against Chelsea and Arsenal.

Both Britons targeting spot in England World Cup squad

Caretaker manager was called away from family day out to take first-team training

Calum McFarlane was appointed as Chelsea's temporary manager on New Year's Day.