Eddie Howe is convinced Newcastle’s Saudi backers remain firmly behind the club’s efforts to establish itself as one of the best in the world after "challenging conversations" with the club's hierarchy this week.

Head coach Eddie Howe says Newcastle's owners remain "ambitious" for the club despite the Saudi Arabian PIF's decision to pull out of funding LIV Golf.

Luke Littler jokingly said that Premier League Darts is in need of another Scottish player "to bring up at the atmosphere" as he reacted to a 'flat' Aberdeen crowd after his victory on Night 13.

Kent take the unusual step of disabling the comment functions on their social media accounts as part of a “duty of care” to the county’s players.

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Without Mohamed Salah, Liverpool need others to take responsibility and the focus is set to intensify on Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.

Michael van Gerwen is punched in the face by a stranger in an attack at a bar in the Netherlands.

Pop star Dua Lipa is not expected to perform at the heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury later this year.

Argentine winger has yet to impress since arriving at Stamford Bridge from Manchester United last summer

Eddie Howe met with Newcastle’s Saudi backers on Thursday to discuss a challenging season

The two most expensive signings in the club’s history – costing a combined £241million last summer – have had largely underwhelming first seasons.

Wrexham enter the final day of the regular Championship season with a play-off spot in their sights

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as Arsenal draw 1-1 away at Atleti and to preview the forthcoming Premier League fixtures.On today’s podcast: Atléti and Arsenal were never going to deliver the entertainment of PSG vs Bayern, but it was an undeniably good game. It was tense and it was controversial, and Mikel …

The Mets have the second-highest payroll in baseball. They also own the worst record in the major leaguesA franchise once known as baseball’s lovable losers are, for the moment, merely baseball’s most expensive losers.The New York Mets wrapped a shocking April by losing 5-4 to the Washington Nationals on Thursday, dropping to a major league-worst 10-21 …

Just four games remain and, as things stand, Tottenham sit in 18th, two points adrift of West Ham in 17th and in pole position to be relegated to the Championship.

According to Marca , the former Arsenal midfielder had requested a meeting with Arbeloa last week having not featured since returning from injury at the start of April.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is facing a potential Champions League ban after UEFA launched an investigation into his post-match comments.

LIV Golf will not be funded by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia after the 2026 season, creating uncertainty about the future of their top stars.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed Mohamed Salah will miss Sunday's trip to Manchester United while Alisson remains a doubt.

The Red Devils have a decision to make at the end of the season.

The World Snooker Championship semi-finals are underway at the Crucible as John Higgins, Shaun Murphy, Mark Allen and Wu Yize eye £500,000 prize

American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

Reds have struggled in their Premier League title defence

The prospect of Littler taking on Farah gained popularity on social media with the teenager backing himself to win