The biggest and best darts competition in the world makes its annual stint at the Ally Pally with the circuit's best players targeting global glory going head-to-head for the Sid Waddell Trophy.

TOP SPIN: Here we were, in the eye of a 'race storm' apparently designed to harvest clicks and stoke outrage rather than add gravitas to a subject that is both serious and distressing.

Tyson Fury has revealed the extraordinary sacrifices and unconventional measures he's taking ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

CRAIG HOPE: Because of PSR and Associated Party Transaction restrictions, the reality of Newcastle's situation is very different. They have not bought a first-team starter in the last two transfer windows.

Tottenham have lost their appeal over Rodrigo Bentancur's ban by the Football Association after the midfielder was charged for using an alleged racial slur during a television interview.

The Dutch player, 28, will kick off her World Championship campaign on Tuesday when she takes on Kevin Doets for the chance to face Michael Smith in round two.

Lineker will continue to present live coverage of the FA Cup before leaving the corporation altogether in two years' time after the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

The original Super League rocked the football world in April 2021 when it was announced as a club competition consisting of the top sides in Europe, including six Premier League clubs.

Ruben Amorim looking to build on win over Manchester City

All you need to know ahead of final four draw

She will be the first transgender person to throw at the annual event

Chelsea could overtake Liverpool this weekend

The cycling star was not nominated for the main prize despite a stellar final year

Midfielder was substituted in the second against Everton

The Gunners have won just three of their last nine in the Premier League

The Dutchwoman started strongly against compatriot Kevin Doets but ultimately lost 3-1 in an entertaining match that saw her become the first transgender woman to play at the PDC World Darts Championship

Seven-match suspension upheld over Son commentsWolves forward in spotlight after ugly scenes at IpswichTottenham’s appeal to reduce Rodrigo Bentancur’s seven-match ban – over comments he made about teammate Son Heung-min – has been dismissed.The Uruguay midfielder was given the suspension by an independent commission on 18 November and two days later …

From reigning champions Chelsea in first to newcomers Crystal Palace in 12th, we run the rule over the top flightMarking unbeaten Chelsea down a point may seem harsh and a kneejerk reaction to the 1-1 draw against Leicester that rounded off their WSL schedule for 2024. Sonia Bompastor’s side were poor in that game, accruing 81 touches in the opposition box …