Former electrician Cross charged to the 2018 world title in his first full season, while Adrian Lewis and Michael van Gerwen were multiple victors in their 20s and 16-time champion …
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Mark Jones: New Ospreys head coach prepares for Scarlets opener
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe move to New Zealand galvanised Jones as he worked under Scott Robertson, now the All Blacks head coach. “The sacrifice the family gave by moving to New Zealand has …
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PDC World Darts Championship 2025 results: Wins for Michael van Gerwen & Stephen Bunting
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn the afternoon session, Stephen Bunting came from behind to beat Kai Gotthardt 3-1 and book his place in the third round. Englishman Bunting, ranked eighth in the world, dropped …
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Wolverhampton Wanderers: Vitor Pereira ends wait to manage in Premier League
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNew Wolves boss Vitor Pereira says he has been chasing his Premier League dream for 14 years. The Portuguese moved to Molineux on an 18-month deal on Thursday to end …
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Rangers: Philippe Clement on cup final penalty and Willie Collum
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesManager Philippe Clement has said Rangers “don’t need motivation out of negativity” as he urged his players to forget about the League Cup final penalty decision. Scottish FA head of …
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Frenchman Isack Hadjar has been promoted to Red Bull’s second team to race alongside Japanese Yuki Tsunoda during the 2025 Formula 1 season. The announcement fills the final seat on …
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Marc Guiu: Chelsea striker showing Barcelona’s ‘mistake’ is Blues’ gain
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTo say that Guiu hit the ground running after breaking into the Barcelona first team would be a major understatement. The La Masia graduate made an instant impact after coming …
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Fury vs Usyk 2: Daniel Dubois gives prediction and wants to fight winner of heavyweight rematch
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDespite his upcoming title defence, Dubois is eager to fight the winner of Usyk-Fury and said he would take on either, but would prefer to face Usyk, who he lost …
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Social media abuse in tennis: Gamblers send 48% of offensive messages
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAngry gamblers are behind 48% of the 12,000 social media posts that have been deemed abusive towards tennis players this year, according to an artificial intelligence-led detection system. The International …
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Everton takeover: Friedkin Group completes deal to end Farhad Moshiri tenure
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Friedkin Group has completed its majority takeover of Everton, ending the turbulent tenure of Farhad Moshiri. The deal is believed to be worth in excess of £400m and the …