December 18th, 2025
Greaves: My whole perspective has changed – I have to believe I can win it all
Three-time women’s world champion Beau Greaves takes on World Cup winner Daryl Gurney in the first round of the World Darts Championship on Friday, and the 21-year-old now has a growing belief to match her obvious talent.
MVG ready to put ‘worst year ever’ behind him at Worlds
Michael van Gerwen is ready to put his “worst year ever” to bed by starting 2026 with a fourth World Darts Championship title.
Calvert-Lewin’s revival at Leeds: How Farke’s change has revitalised the striker
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s return to form is as welcome as it is unexpected. The striker has undoubted pedigree but his first 10 appearances for Leeds yielded only one goal. His last season at Everton brought just three goals in 26 Premier League games.
Verstappen reveals new car number for 2026 season
Max Verstappen has confirmed he will race with the number three on his car during the 2026 Formula 1 season.
‘Snicko needs to be sacked!’ Tech controversy mars Ashes Test again
Ashes rivals England and Australia could not hide their dismay as the reliability of the Snickometer technology was put in the spotlight once again on day two of the third Test in Adelaide.
England should resist wholesale change – Vaughan
England should not make wholesale changes to their playing group even if their expected Ashes defeat is confirmed, says former captain Michael Vaughan.
England’s Ashes hopes vanishing after batters fold again
England’s Ashes hopes are vanishing after they are overwhelmed by Australia amid more Snicko controversy on the second day of the third Test.
A ‘novice’ who can ‘punch a bit’ – how good is Paul?
BBC Sport takes a look inside Jake Paul’s camp and assesses his boxing ability before Friday’s fight with Anthony Joshua in Miami.
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.
Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting
Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.