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Defending champion Luke Humphries crashed out of the Grand Slam of Darts following a second straight defeat in the group stages. Humphries lost 5-3 to Rowby-John Rodriguez on the opening day and the world champion was beaten by the same…

Mikel Arteta called Arsenal’s stuttering bid to win the Premier League title a “nightmare” after his side were left nine points adrift of Liverpool following a 1-1 draw at Chelsea. The Gunners appeared on course to end a three-match winless…

New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admits he is under no illusions as to how difficult the job will be but is ready for the challenge. The 39-year-old signed off at Sporting Lisbon with a 4-2 victory over former club…

Ruud van Nistelrooy expects clarity on his future by the end of Monday after his interim reign as Manchester United manager ended with a 3-0 win against Leicester and “special” Old Trafford send-off. Having seen his goal-laden first spell as…

Rory McIlroy is looking to win the Race to Dubai for a sixth time, with Thriston Lawrence chasing him; McIlroy headlines the DP World Tour Championship; TV times, field, format, prize money and more information about both events, live on…

Drogheda United upset the odds to win the FAI Cup final this evening at the Aviva Stadium They beat Derry City 2-0 with goals in either half from Andrew Quinn and Douglas James Taylor. That win for Drogs is their…

Scotland produced a spirited display but lacked the guile to get over the line as they went down to a 32-15 defeat by world champions South Africa at Murrayfield on Sunday. Three first-half tries – two from Makazole Mapimpi either…

The 21-year-old made his Wallabies debut during their 42-37 win over England, just weeks after switching codes and leaving Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season; Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii earmarked for key role in Australia’s rugby union future Image:…

Arsenal lost further ground at the top of the Premier League as Pedro Neto struck a wonderful equaliser to earn Chelsea a 1-1 draw in an electric encounter at Stamford Bridge. Mikel Arteta side were winless in three matches in…

First-half goals from Sammie Szmodics and Liam Delap fired Ipswich to a first Premier League victory in 22 years as they stunned Tottenham with a superb 2-1 away win. The promoted Tractor Boys had been denied a maiden league success…