Sport

Littler powers into semi-finals at World Darts Championship - live

The teenage phenom set up a semi-final against Stephen Bunting with victory over Nathan Aspinall at Ally Pally

<p>Thomas Tuchel speaking at his unveiling by the Football Assocition in October</p>

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From tactics to captaincy, the problems facing England manager Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel sets out on a quest to win the 2026 World Cup in America when he officially takes charge in January, but it is an enormous task to take England from nearly men to champions, writes Richard Jolly

<p>Arsenal came from behind to beat Brentford </p>

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Arsenal show vital quality to surge to comeback victory over Brentford

Arteta reveals extent of Saka injury in blow to Arsenal’s title hopes

<p>Another bad day at the office for Ruben Amorim </p>

Amorim’s critical error accelerates Man Utd to an unthinkable reality

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<p>Abbi Pulling was crowned the 2024 F1 Academy champion </p>

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<p>Bryson DeChambeau enjoyed a 2024 to remember </p>

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My sports moment of the year: Fury and Usyk ring walks defy belief

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Olympian Laura Kenny announces pregnancy after ‘heartbreaking’ battle

Chris Hoy’s three-word message of hope in terminal cancer update

<p>Pep Guardiola accepts Man City may not make Champions League.</p>

Pep Guardiola accepts Man City may not make Champions League

Luke Littler explains why he burst into tears on stage after darts win

Football

Mikel Arteta’s side are second in the table (Steven Paston/PA)

It wasn’t the ideal situation – Arsenal squad struggling with virus

Arsenal climb to second after Brentford fightback - as it happened

Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland says he has suffered a “significant bleed” to his leg (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Jack Butland will miss Old Firm derby due to ‘a significant bleed’ to his leg

Visit the USA

Here’s how to travel the US inspired by 7 recent Super Bowl champs

Hail Maryland: football, food and festivals in Baltimore and beyond

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Rugby Union

Ilona Maher is the world’s most-followed rugby player on social media (Andrew Matthews/PA)

‘Trailblazer’ Ilona Maher showing the way, says World Rugby chief

<p>Exeter finally ended their losing streak </p>

Exeter finally get first Premiership win with nervy Gloucester triumph

<p>Tommy Reffell of Leicester Tigers is tackled by Danny Care and Nick David </p>

Leicester’s unlikely hero snatches share of spoils against Harlequins

<p>Bath were in a rampant mood at The Rec </p>

Bath run riot to inflict record defeat on 14-man Saracens

<p>Tom Roebuck scored for Sale as the visitors dominated in Bristol </p>

Sale clip high-flying Bristol’s wings with statement thrashing

<p>Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the Rugby Championship 2024</p>

Rugby Union Awards 2024 including Dupont magic and a Springboks double

Athletics

<p>Keely Hodgkinson poses with the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award</p>

Hodgkinson crowned Sports Personality of the Year after Olympic glory

<p>Keely Hodgkinson delivered one of the moments of the Olympic Games for British fans</p>

Hodgkinson: ‘Armani put his hand on my cheek and called me bella’

<p>BBC Sports Personality of the Year has come round again </p>

Sports Personality of the Year: Who is the favourite & how do I vote?

Cycling

Laura Kenny, right, with husband Jason at the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards (Martin Rickett/PA)

Dame Laura Kenny announces that she is expecting third child

<p>Mark Cavendish celebrates after clinching a record 35th Tour de France stage </p>

How Cavendish became a Tour legend – according to rivals and teammates

<p>Katy Marchant was treated in hospital after a heavy crash at the UCI Track Champions League in London</p>

London velodrome to reassess safety after horror Marchant crash

US Sport

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<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup glory </p>

Antetokounmpo reveals key reason why Milwaukee Bucks won NBA Cup

<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo was named MVP </p>

Milwaukee Bucks beat Oklahoma City Thunder to win NBA Cup

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