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Michael van Gerwen beat Ryan Murray to kick off his to bid to win a fourth World Darts Championship, while Deta Hedman’s debut ended in disappointment at Alexandra Palace.

“He has got that touch of magic and touch of genius,” said Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers after James Maddison’s stunning strike in last week’s win over Brighton. “He is one of the biggest talents in the country and you saw that tonight.”

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez says he remains open to a third fight with Gennadiy Golovkin after defeating Callum Smith to unify world titles at super-middleweight.

Sixty-six-year-old Paul Lim stole the World Darts Championship headlines on Friday night with a stunning win over two-time quarter-finalist Luke Humphries.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will continue to manage Manchester United his way as he reaches two years in charge of the club.

Gennadiy Golovkin knocked down Kamil Szeremeta four times in seven painful rounds to deliver a cruel reminder that he still possesses knockout ability on Friday night.

There have been many Brits who have ventured abroad in pursuit of a result that would be talked about in generations to come – one or two arrived back home amid glorious celebration, the vast majority with their tail between their legs and only stories of their bravery and gutsiness to cling onto.

Lucy Bronze will not be satisfied until she has won it all and credits team success for her being named The Best FIFA Women’s Player for 2020.

Scarlets’ Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulon on Friday night has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns, EPCR has confirmed.

Tyson Fury has criticised Anthony Joshua for not being vocal enough about their proposed super-fight which he says “has to happen”.