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<p>Luke Littler defended his World Championship title. Pic: John Walton/PA</p>

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Luke Littler thrashes Gian van Veen to clinch back-to-back world titles

The 18-year-old joins Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson in winning successive crowns and he is the new king of Alexandra Palace.

<p>Luke Littler was attacked by a wasp during his World Championship final with Gian van Veen. Pic: John Walton/PA</p>

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Ally Pally wasp provides sting in the tail as Luke Littler closes on World title

<p>Luke Littler wants to join the greats of the game by winning back-to-back World Championships. Picture: Adam Dvay/PA</p>

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Luke Littler believes second world title will see him join giants of the game

Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Day Nineteen - Alexandra Palace

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Luke Littler closes on World Championship title repeat with win over Ryan Searle

Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Day Eighteen - Alexandra Palace

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Luke Littler wins over Ally Pally crowd by cruising past Krzysztof Ratajski

Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Day Eighteen - Alexandra Palace

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Gary Anderson renaissance continues with return to World Championship last four

Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Day Seventeen - Alexandra Palace

Luke Humphries eyes improvement despite easing into world quarter-finals

Humphries, the 2024 champion, hit back after losing the first set to cruise through the next four.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Soccer - Football League Division One - Nottingham Forest v Birmingham City

John Robertson: The ‘tramp’ who helped Nottingham Forest to two European Cups

he former Scotland winger, who has died aged 72, set up the winning goal in the 1979 European Cup final before scoring the only goal in the following year’s showpiece.

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Day Twelve - Alexandra Palace

I love him to bits – Luke Humphries ends history maker Paul Lim’s Ally Pally run

Humphries, the 2024 world champion, said he had great respect for Lim.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Day Twelve - Alexandra Palace

Ricky Evans set for walk-on song switch after Ally Pally run goes past Christmas

The Kettering player missed seven match darts before finally beating James Wade to seal his place in the round of 32.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Day Five - Alexandra Palace

Watch: Darts player punches table in anger after defeat in World Championship

Menzies punched the underside of the table three times, causing the water bottles to fall off.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Day Three - Alexandra Palace

Paul Lim makes World Darts Championship history to set up Luke Humphries rematch

The septuagenarian stunned Jeffrey de Graaf in the first round at Alexandra Palace.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Falkirk v Rangers - William Hill Premiership - Falkirk Stadium

Rangers make double sacking as chief executive and sporting director axed

The pair have been the target of intense Ibrox anger.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Chloe McGee funeral

Dundalk crash victims forever united together, funeral hears

The names of five young people killed in a road crash in Co Louth will be now forever united together, a funeral for one of the victims has heard.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Alan McCluskey funeral

‘Incomprehension’ at death of young man in Dundalk crash, mourners told

Hundreds have gathered in a rural village in Co Meath for the funeral of one of the five young people who died in a car crash in Co Louth at the weekend.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

T in the Park Festival 2016 - Strathallan Castle

Stone Roses and ex-Primal Scream bass player Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield dies aged 63

Taking to X on Thursday, Brown posted “rest in peace Mani” alongside a kiss, while Tim Burgess, the lead singer of fellow indie band The Charlatans, said the late musician “never failed to bring a smile to my face”

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Glamour Women of the Year Awards - London

Lily Allen announces new live dates to sold-out tour — including Dublin

The original tour dates were announced last month, with all 13 shows quickly selling out.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Scotland v Denmark - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers - Group C - Hampden Park

Scotland qualify for World Cup after dramatic victory over Denmark

However, in six minutes of added time, Tierney fired in from 25 yards with McLean scoring from the halfway line to top Group C in one of the great nights in Scotland’s history.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Gardaí appeal for footage after fatal Dundalk crash kills five friends

Communities mourn five young people who died in Co Louth crash

Pupils have experienced an “incredible shock”, the principal of a school where Chloe McGee taught has said.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Scotland v Argentina - Quilter Nations Series - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Argentina stage remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Scotland

Scotland were booed off at Murrayfield after botching a 21-0 lead in a remarkable 33-24 defeat at the hands of in-form Argentina.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

BMW PGA Championship 2025 - Day Three - Wentworth Golf Club

Rory McIlroy on course for ‘amazing’ end to season after late birdies in Dubai

McIlroy is in pole position to win another title and the Race to Dubai crown.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day One - Bethpage Black Course

Donald Trump will miss granddaughter's LPGA Tour debut as he is busy 'running the world'

Kai Trump, the daughter of Donald Trump Jr and granddaughter of the United States president, is playing on a sponsor’s invitation this week at The Annika driven by Gainbridge event at Florida’s Pelican Golf Club

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Celtic v Rangers - Premier Sports Cup - Semi Final - Hampden Park

Martin O’Neill says Celtic endured ‘tough evening’ in Midtjylland defeat

“It was a tough evening, there’s no question about it,” said interim boss O’Neill.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Celtic v Rangers - Premier Sports Cup - Semi Final - Hampden Park

Celtic well beaten by Midtjylland to end Martin O’Neill’s winning start

The Hoops’ hopes of prolonging their Europa League campaign into the knockout stages suffered a major blow as the Danes hammered in three goals in eight first-half minutes.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Scotland Captain Team Run - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium - Friday October 31st

Duhan van der Merwe, Jamie Ritchie and Zander Fagerson out of All Blacks clash

All three have been regular starters for Gregor Townsend in recent seasons.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Rare bottle of Arctic beer to be opened after 150 years to revive brew

Rare bottle of Arctic beer to be opened after 150 years to revive brew

Dougal Gunn Sharp, founder and master brewer of Edinburgh-based Innis & Gunn, will pour a bottle of Allsopp’s Arctic Ale into a new brew

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Scotland v USA - Quilter Nations Series - Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Duhan van der Merwe double helps Scotland rack up 13 tries in dominant USA win

The Scots were missing a string of A-listers but they still had far too much firepower for their limp visitors

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Celtic v Motherwell - William Hill Premiership - Celtic Park

Dermot Desmond criticises ‘divisive’ Brendan Rodgers after Celtic boss resigns

Martin O’Neill and ex-Celtic player Shaun Maloney have been put in temporary charge.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Julia Wandel court case

Woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann's family 'had to be convinced she was not three missing girls'

Jurors at Leicester Crown Court in England were told that Julia Wandelt, 24, 'returned with a new story' weeks after being told by a charity she was not a child who disappeared in Germany

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Scotland Captain's Run and Press Conference - Friday February 21st

Gregor Townsend ‘doesn’t see conflicts’ with Scotland job and new Red Bull role

Townsend was criticised in some quarters for accepting a part-time job while being in charge of his country, but he is adamant there is no need for concern.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

India Golf Championship

Tommy Fleetwood celebrates with son on 18th green after victory in Delhi

Ryder Cup winner Fleetwood produced a superb seven-under final round of 65 to finish at 22-under in Delhi

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day One - Bethpage Black Course

Shane Lowry: Delhi car horns not as off-putting as Ryder Cup crowd in New York

His bogey-free eight-under 64 saw him overtake long-time clubhouse leader Keita Nakajima by a stroke.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Scotland v Belarus - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers - Group C - Hampden Park

Scotland take another step towards World Cup qualification with win over Belarus

Steve Clarke's side have 10 points from 12 as they prepare to travel to Greece and host Denmark next month.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

The Open 2024 - Day Two - Royal Troon

Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery to replace collapsed disc in spine

The 15-time major winner had lumbar disk replacement surgery on Friday after experiencing pain in his lower back.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Scotland v Greece - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers - Group C - Hampden Park

Lewis Ferguson nets first Scotland goal in vital late win over Greece

World Cup qualifiers: Scotland 3 (Christie 64, Ferguson 80, Dykes 90+3) Greece 1 (Tsimikas 62) Lewis Ferguson netted his first Scotland goal as Steve Clarke’s side came from behind to beat Greece 3-1 and ...

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Halo World Snooker Championship 2025 - Day Fourteen - The Crucible

Ronnie O’Sullivan whitewashes Stephen Maguire as fine form continues in China

Maguire won a meagre 25 points in five frames.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby - Gallagher Premiership - Final - Twickenham Stadium

Former rugby league star Lee Radford appointed Scotland defence coach

The Englishman will take on the role vacated by Steve Tandy.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Hubble Space Telescope 30th anniversary

Space dust which forms planets and stars is spongier than thought – scientists

The international group of astronomers and astrochemists reviewed years’ of research to try and resolve a simple question – is cosmic dust porous?

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Julia Wandel court case

Polish woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann ‘stalked missing girl’s parents’

Jurors were told that there was “unequivocal scientific evidence” that Julia Wandelt, has no familial link to the McCanns despite her claiming to have memories of the girl’s childhood and disappearance

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2025 - Day Four - Old Course St Andrews

Ryder Cup star Robert MacIntyre wins Alfred Dunhill Links title on home soil

Tyrell Hatton finished second a week on from his winning putt at the Ryder Cup.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2025 - Day Two

Robert MacIntyre battles brutal conditions to take share of lead at St Andrews

Ryder Cup star and local hero MacIntyre rose to the occasion.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course

Ryder Cup abuse of European players ‘crossed the line’ – PGA of America chief

European players were on the receiving end of heckling and abuse on their way to a 15-13 win at Bethpage Black in New York last week.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Ryder Cup Preview - Thursday September 25th

Matt Fitzpatrick says PGA president’s comments are ‘offensive’ to European fans

The Englishman was left less than impressed by the fallout from Bethpage.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course

Tyrrell Hatton predicts Adare Manor crowd will not be ‘as hostile’ as Bethpage

USA captain Keegan Bradley refused to condemn the “passionate” home fans at Bethpage.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Three - Bethpage Black Course

Luke Donald endures ‘most stressful 12 hours’ as Europe hold on for victory

The hosts staged an immpressive comeback but fell short at Bethpage.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Three - Bethpage Black Course

Shane Lowry hails ‘unbelievable’ day for his family after Ryder Cup win

Shane Lowry made it a day to remember for the Lowry family after holing the putt that saw Europe retain the Ryder Cup.An expected rout at Bethpage Black turned into anything but as the United States, trailing 11.5-4.5 coming into the final day, ...

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Three - Bethpage Black Course

Rory McIlroy calls for ‘higher standard’ after being subjected to crowd abuse

Rory McIlroy quipped police dogs should have been let off leashes after he was subjected to unacceptable crowd abuse at the Ryder Cup.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course

Ryder Cup sparks fly as angry Bryson DeChambeau clashes with Tommy Fleetwood

DeChambeau got into the space of his European opponent.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course

Europe three points away from winning Ryder Cup outright after fiery day two

The defending champions won six of the eight points available on Saturday.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course

Rory McIlroy defies the hecklers to keep Europe’s Ryder Cup bid on track

World number two McIlroy was heckled throughout the second day by American supporters but held firm.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025