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Luke Littler forced to battle the boos in tense win at PDC World Championship
Littler’s missed doubles cheered in win over Rob Cross Champion denies being bothered in unconvincing style They say you either die a hero, or live long enough to become the villain. At a feverish and hostile Alexandra Palace, the same crowd that cheered Luke Littler on as a 16-year-old boy now jeers him to victory as an 18-year-old man. The character arc has come full circle; the heel turn complete. He is three matches from retaining his world title, and remains the overwhelming favourite to
Bunting hurt by online abuse of teenage son after exit from darts world championship
Toby, 13, was in crowd when fourth seed lost ‘He has had hate from some trolls online’ Stephen Bunting has revealed his 13-year-old son has been a victim of online abuse. Toby Bunting was in the crowd at Alexandra Palace as his father, the fourth seed, was knocked out in the third round of the PDC World Championship by James Hurrell. Bunting said in a post on X that his family have been hurt by the social media trolling. “Hi guys, sorry I’ve had a few days away from my socials, but I just need
What are the ICC pitch ratings and how does the system work?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains pitch ratings after the Melbourne Ashes pitch was rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC.
Tom Jenkins’s best sport photographs of 2025
The Guardian sport photographer selects his favourite images he has taken this year and recalls the stories behind them This is a selection of some of my favourite pictures taken at events I’ve covered this year, quite a few of which haven’t been published before. Several have been chosen for their news value, others purely for their aesthetic value, while some are here just because there’s a nice story behind them. Continue reading...
Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'
Watch the best moments between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios at the Battle of the Sexes in Dubai.
'Point of the match!' - Sabalenka hits 'amazing' winner against Kyrgios
Aryna Sabalenka hits an 'amazing' return against Nick Kyrgios at the Battle of the Sexes in Dubai.
Watch Celtic's McAneny's world-record breaking halfway line goal
Celtic's Maria McAneny's goal straight from kick-off against Hibernian in December has been confirmed as the fastest in the history of women's football.
Ousmane Dembélé quietly becomes the main man after long journey to the top
The Frenchman, who has been named the best male footballer in the world by the Guardian, has benefitted from PSG’s focus on the team rather than individuals What makes a good player great, and a great player the best? This question has been occupying me since 2014, when the Guardian first asked me to contribute to its inaugural Next Generation feature. My job was to look for a France-based talent born in 1997 who could go on to have a stellar career. After a great deal of research, I narrowed it
Enhanced Games switch was 'no-brainer' - McCusker
Swimmer Max McCusker says it was a "no-brainer" to compete in the inaugural Enhanced Games next year.
The 100 best male footballers in the world 2025
Ousmane Dembélé becomes our seventh winner as he beats Lamine Yamal into second and Vitinha into third on our list of the best players on the planet Premier League dominates list | How every judge voted | Our methodology | The top 100 female players for 2025 2024 edition | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 Continue reading...
'Like returning for a professional match' - Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton is six months into his retirement after 34 years as professional snooker player, but he is already set for a high-profile festive comeback.
I've realised I can make a difference - Hoy
In a new BBC documentary, Sir Chris Hoy shows how he is using his Olympic mindset to reframe his purpose following a terminal cancer diagnosis.
1973 Battle of the Sexes was about social change - King
American tennis legend Billie Jean King says the upcoming 'Battle of the Sexes' match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is "not the same" as her 1973 victory over Bobby Riggs.
Sabalenka confident 'Battle of the Sexes' won't damage women's sport
BBC Sport speaks to Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios about their controversial Battle of the Sexes-style match, set to take place in Dubai on 28 December.
Women's tennis going in right direction - King
Billie Jean King, founder of the WTA, believes the organisation's billion-dollar deal with Mercedes shows the tour "continues to lead the way" in women's sport.
When does the 2026 F1 season start?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain when the 2026 Formula 1 season begins.
Mo Salah: Never Give Up
The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom.
Second Irish swimmer signs up for Enhanced Games
Max McCusker becomes the second Irish Olympic swimmer after Shane Ryan to join the controversial Enhanced Games.
Framed: The Snooker Podcast
A special edition from the UK Championship snooker tournament in York.
'This is not my world championship, this is ours'
McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.
Selby holds off Trump fightback in UK final to end four-year wait for major trophy
Mark Selby beats Judd Trump 10-8 in UK Championship Leicester player savours first triple crown title since 2021 Mark Selby withstood a brave fightback from the world No 1 Judd Trump to clinch the third UK Championship title of his career at the Barbican Centre in York. Selby had zoomed into a 5-0 lead in the opening session before Trump twice chiselled his way back to a single-frame deficit and threatened to dash his rival’s dream of a first “triple crown” title since 2021. Continue reading.
GB win three golds at European Championships
Great Britain finish third at the European Short Course Swimming Championships with three golds among 11 medals in Lublin, Poland.
Best shots of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship
Watch the best shots from the 2025 UK Snooker Championship, featuring efforts from Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and Judd Trump.
Wiffen wins third European medal with 800m bronze
Daniel Wiffen puts in a strong recovery to claim a bronze medal in the 800m freestyle final at the European Short Course Swimming Championships.
Nowacki breaks European junior record again
Jersey teenager Filip Nowacki breaks the European junior 200m breaststroke record for the second time in successive days
Paralympian Applegate announces retirement
Double Paralympic champion Jessica Jane Applegate says she is still finding out who she is outside of sport after deciding to retire from swimming.
More than the Score
How Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll prepare for the physical demands of F1.
Nowacki 'shocked' to break European junior record
Filip Nowacki says he is "shocked" to break the European junior short course record in the 200m breaststroke.
Sports quiz of the week: Premier League goals, Ashes centuries and the F1 finale
Have you been following the big stories in football, cricket, motor sport, rugby union and snooker? Continue reading...
Aitana Bonmatí makes Guardian top 100 history with third title in a row
The margin may have got smaller but the brilliant Spanish midfielder makes it a hat-trick of No 1 finishes They say the best things come in threes, and Aitana Bonmatí has written herself into the Guardian’s top 100 history as the first player to finish at the top of the tree for a third consecutive year. Last year the majestic midfielder emulated her Barcelona and Spain teammate Alexia Putellas by winning for a second year running, but the 27-year-old has now gone one better, establishing hersel