Michael van Gerwen survived an almighty scare in the opening round of the World Championship. The three-time champion battled past Mitsuhiko Tatsunami, with his 3-1 victory not telling the real story.

Despite Luton fighting back from two goals down to level at 2-2 late on, Reading substitute Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan snatched a 78th-minute winner to end the Hatters’ four-match unbeaten league run. Town ...

Crystal Palace failed to secure direct qualification to the UEFA Conference League round of 16 after being held to a 2-2 draw by Finnish champions KuPS at Selhurst Park.

The European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy, the European Commission said. Top ...

The Dons failed to register a shot on target as they finished the league phase on two points, in 36th position.

Rory McIlroy’s stellar successes in 2025 have earned him the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, making him the first golfer to win the accolade since McIlroy himself was in nappies. The 36-year ...

Anthony Joshua has weighed in under his 245lbs limit, but will boast an almost two-stone advantage over Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Friday night.

Some Republicans have spoken out in opposition to any changes and urged Mr Trump to maintain current standards.

Dame Maureen Lipman will tour the UK for the first time in 20 years, as she takes to the stage in Peter Quilter’s new comedy, Allegra. The 79-year-old actress will appear in the play’s world premiere ...

Discover Dunfermline’s Pittencrieff Park history at the Carnegie Lecture on January 22, led by historian Elaine Campbell at Dunfermline ...

Former heavyweight world champion Frank Bruno has said receiving the Freedom of the City of London for his sporting achievements and mental health campaigning “means more to me than the MBE”.

Commander Tom Leonard said that it was ‘phenomenal’ for the ship’s company and their families to be recognised.