January 2nd, 2026
Is Van Veen now the biggest threat to Littler?
Gian van Veen believes he now poses the greatest challenge to Luke Littler’s reign as world champion after surging into a maiden Alexandra Palace semi-final.
Hull, France, Chelsea next? Who is leading contender Rosenior?
You’d have got good odds on Liam Rosenior becoming Chelsea head coach within two years when he was unceremoniously sacked by Hull in May 2024.
Venus Williams, 45, receives wildcard entry for Australian Open
Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard entry, the tournament’s organisers said on Friday, marking her first appearance at Melbourne Park in five years.
‘We’re the right people’ – Stokes wants to continue alongside McCullum
Captain Ben Stokes says he cannot imagine “someone else” replacing head coach Brendon McCullum, despite England’s Ashes series defeat in Australia.
‘Paul was fun’ – Remembering snooker’s lost great 20 years on
Paul Hunter, one of the sport’s most beloved icons, remains unforgotten following his death in 2006.
‘We are not happy’ – Man City fall behind Arsenal in title race
Pep Guardiola questioned whether it was only a two-horse Premier League title race, but his Manchester City side can ill-afford many slip-ups in their quest to hunt down leaders Arsenal.
Littler races into semis but Humphries knocked out
Luke Littler beats Krzysztof Ratajski to reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals, before second seed Luke Humphries loses to Gian van Veen.
Retiring Khawaja criticises ‘racial stereotypes’
Australia batter Usman Khawaja says he has been treated unfairly by the media and former players as he announces his retirement from international cricket.