Sport

James Wade landed the first nine-dart finish at the World Darts Championship for five years, only to crash out against former Lakeside world champion Stephen Bunting on a dramatic afternoon at Alexandra Palace.

Wales lock Jake Ball will effectively end his international career by leaving the Scarlets at the end of the season to return to Australia.

The BNP Paribas Open, due to take place at Indian Wells in March 2021, has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns.

The BNP Paribas Open, due to take place at Indian Wells in March 2021, has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns.

Tony Pulis has been dismissed by Sheffield Wednesday after being in charge for just 45 days.

Josh Allen threw four touchdown passes – three of them to Stefon Diggs – to surpass Jim Kelly’s franchise record and see the Buffalo Bills to a convincing 38-9 win over the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football.

Kilmarnock have condemned racist abuse directed at manager Alex Dyer and are working with Police Scotland to identify the individuals involved.

The EFL (English Football League) remains confident it can cope with the increasing number of games that are having to be postponed because of coronavirus cases.

Gary Anderson was left seething after seeing off Mensur Suljovic in a controversial clash at the World Darts Championship, threatening to walk away from the sport despite advancing to the last 16 at Alexandra Palace.

It was a competitive international debut that may never have happened but Ghayas Zahid seized his chance at making history, etching his name into Norwegian folklore in the process.