Tag: News
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Luke Littler Overcomes Boos to Beat Rob Cross at PDC World Darts Championship 2026
Luke Littler showcased maturity and skill in a tense fourth-round clash at the PDC World Darts Championship 2026. The 18-year-old world No. 1 overcame boos from sections of the Alexandra Palace crowd to defeat Rob Cross 4-2.
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New Year Honours 2026: Torvill & Dean Knighted and Damehood, Wiegman Honoured
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, the iconic ice dancing duo, headline the 2026 New Year Honours with damehood and knighthood. Their 1984 Sarajevo Olympic gold—perfect scores for Bolero—remains one of Britain’s most watched sporting moments.
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Anthony Joshua Injured in Nigeria Car Crash: Two Team Members Killed
Anthony Joshua escaped serious harm in a fatal road accident in Nigeria’s Ogun State. The crash involved a Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and four others colliding with a stationary truck on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway around 11:00 local time.
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Arsenal Open to January Signings Amid Ongoing Injury Concerns
Mikel Arteta has signaled Arsenal’s readiness to explore the January 2026 transfer market. Speaking ahead of the December 30 clash with Aston Villa, the manager highlighted injury impacts: “We have to be actively looking… our job is to always be very prepared.”
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Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City: Rayan Cherki’s Late Heroics Secure Crucial Victory
Manchester City overcame a resilient Nottingham Forest side at the City Ground, thanks to Rayan Cherki’s decisive contributions. The French midfielder’s performance highlighted his growing influence in Pep Guardiola’s squad.
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Arsenal 2-1 Brighton: Gunners Reclaim Premier League Top Spot with Narrow Win
Arsenal responded decisively to Manchester City’s earlier win, reclaiming the Premier League lead with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. The Gunners controlled proceedings from kick-off, showcasing intent amid a packed festive schedule.
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Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins Double Inspires Dramatic Comeback Win
Chelsea controlled the opening period at Stamford Bridge, pressing high and creating numerous chances. Joao Pedro’s 37th-minute goal—a close-range finish from Reece James’ corner—rewarded their superiority, with the Blues registering high expected goals and box dominance.
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Ashes 2025-26: MCG Pitch Faces Criticism After Chaotic Two-Day Test
The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch for the Boxing Day Test drew sharp criticism after producing a wildly unbalanced contest. With 10mm of grass cover, seamers dominated from the start, resulting in 20 wickets on day one alone—the most in an Ashes opener since 1909.
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Luke Littler Reveals Childhood Eye Surgery for Strabismus
Luke Littler shared a poignant detail about his early life during the buildup to the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship. The world No. 1 revealed he had surgery as a young child to correct strabismus—a condition where eyes do not properly align, sometimes called “cross-eye” or “squint.”