John Part: Victory over Luke Littler will be feather in the cap for opponents
The 16-year-old debutant set the World Championships alight over the last fortnight and was one win away from making history.
Rory McIlroy claims LIV can be golf's Indian Premier League as the world No 2 U-turns on his previous stance and says he's been too harsh on rebels
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: In a notable U-turn on previous hostilities, the world No 2 conceded he had been harsh on the big-name rebels that cashed in on golf's civil war
Sport news from all most important UK portals
How a slice of Silicon Valley is taking Leeds United back to the future... Mail Sport visits the San Francisco 49ers to marvel at hi-tech gadgets that could transform the Yorkshire club
The sign on the door of a room at Levi's Stadium, the futuristic, Silicon Valley home of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, reads: 'Exec Huddle'.
Luke Littler holds back tears as he’s given rousing reception by fans at Ally Pally after PDC World Championship defeat
LaLiga leaders Real Madrid and Girona both snatch dramatic late wins
Real won 1-0 at home against Mallorca, with Antonio Rudiger heading in the only goal in the 78th minute.
Zack Steffen closes in on a return to MLS as the stopper gears up to join Colorado Rapids after miserable four seasons at Manchester City
Steffen's error-strewn performance in the 3-2 FA Cup semi-final defeat by Liverpool signalled the end of his opportunities as Ederson 's understudy at Manchester City.
Lee Nicholls partied with Wigan when the Latics shocked Man City in the 2013 FA Cup final... but now the Huddersfield keeper must stop Pep Guardiola's Treble winners on Sunday
INTERVIEW BY JOE BERNSTEIN: Huddersfield goalkeeper Lee Nicholls has a bittersweet relationship with Manchester City, the side he faces on Sunday.
Fastest sport news
Wayne Rooney's exit was met with RELIEF by some Birmingham City players... who would welcome back former manager John Eustace at St Andrew's
Wayne Rooney's departure from Birmingham has been met with relief by a group of senior players who would welcome former boss John Eustace back to the club.
Sean Dyche wants the Premier League to axe the winter break... as Everton boss insists rests period only favours the big clubs with Toffees playing just ONCE in the next 26 days
JOE BERNSTEIN: Sean Dyche called to end the Premier League winter break because it creates a lopsided fixture list that favours bigger clubs.
Novak Djokovic's winning run in Australia finally ends after 43 matches... but world No1 plays down injury fears ahead of the Australian Open after twice requiring treatment on his wrist
MIKE DICKSON: Trying to fully assess Novak Djokovic's true state of fitness is rarely an exact science, especially when the Australian Open comes around.
Luke Humphries backs 'relentless' Luke Littler to 'dominate darts soon'... as world No1 targets more titles after beating 16-year-old sensation 7-4 in extraordinary PDC World Championship final
Luke Humphries has backed Luke Littler to 'dominate darts for years' after defeating the 16-year-old in one of the greatest PDC World Championship finals at Alexandra Palace.
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, January 4
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday's meeting at Hereford, Newcastle and Lingfield.
KIERAN GILL: Ale flows as smoothly as the big scores in beer-drenched fever dream... Luke Humphries and Luke Littler put on a show as fancy dress-wearing punters were once again treated at this unique sporting event
KIERAN GILL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE: Littler's position as the fan-favourite ahead of Humphries was laid bare during the walk-ons - cheers for 'the Nuke', jeers for 'Cool Hand'.
All sport news in one place
Luke Humphries evokes memories of Ted Hankey with his 'Devil's Finish', James Maddison leads celebrity cohort at Ally Pally... and The Voice of darts calls time on referee career
KIERAN GILL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE: Luke Humphries has won the World Darts Championship after beating 16-year-old Luke Littler 7-4 in the final at Alexandra Palace.
Luke Littler's girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 21, looks tearful as 16-year-old agonisingly loses the World Darts Championship final against Luke Humphries at Ally Pally after capturing the nation's hearts
Eloise Milburn, 21, is an avid darts player herself and was crestfallen that her boyfriend's dreams of glory had been crushed for now.
AFCON gets underway next Saturday as Senegal look to defend their crown in the Ivory Coast... but which Premier League stars will be missing from club action over the coming weeks?
The continental competition takes place from January 13 to February 11, with players having headed off to join up with their national teams after the most recent round of action.
Luke Humphries risks angering Luke Littler as world darts champion agrees with Phil Taylor
Luke Humphries and Luke Littler contested a thrilling World Darts Championship final on Wednesday night.
New sport news on every minute
Luke Humphries shows true colours with Luke Littler comment after World Championship win
Luke Humphries beat Luke Littler in the World Darts Championship final.
Australia v Pakistan: third Test, day two – as it happened
Australia trail Pakistan by 197 runs after bad light and rain stopped play before tea on day two of the third Test at the SCG7th over: Australia 17-0 (Warner 15, Khawaja 2) Warner edges! But Pakistan have taken out that second slip and instead of flying into the safe hands of Salman it runs away to the boundary. Luck for Warner, lament for Pakistan! We have …