Nathan Aspinall produced two perfect nine-dart finishes at the Players Championship 31 in Wigan, but ultimately fell short in the final, while Luke Littler suffered an early exit. Aspinall’s Perfect Legs The 34-year-old Englishman, currently ranked 23rd in the world, threw his first nine-darter in a 6-4 second-round win over Steve Lennon. He then repeated…

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Senegal and Ivory Coast have claimed Africa’s final two automatic qualifying places for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, joining Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Cape Verde, and South Africa in next year’s tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Senegal Clinch Group B with Dominant Win Senegal secured first place in Group B with…

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British tennis star Emma Raducanu endured a physically challenging first-round loss to world number 219 Zhu Lin at the Ningbo Open in China, raising concerns over her fitness and workload. Raducanu, the British women’s singles number one and world number 29, lost 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a gruelling two hours and 26 minutes, visibly hampered…

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Beau Greaves, the 21-year-old darts prodigy from Doncaster, has made history once again by defeating PDC World Champion Luke Littler in a thrilling decider, becoming the first woman to reach the final of the World Youth Championship. Known by her nickname “Beau ‘n’ Arrow”, Greaves has already won three WDF Women’s World Championships and the…

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Cape Verde has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking nationwide celebrations in the archipelago and among the diaspora worldwide. The Blue Sharks secured their spot with a 3-0 victory over Eswatini, with Stopira scoring the decisive goal in the 91st minute. For a nation of just over half a million people, this…

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Rangers are reportedly closing in on Kevin Muscat as their next head coach, following the departure of Russell Martin after a turbulent four-month spell in charge. The 52-year-old Australian, currently managing Shanghai Port in China, has attracted attention due to his managerial success across Australia, Japan, and China, combined with his previous playing stint at…

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Armenia captain Tigran Barseghyan was shown a straight red card for headbutting Finn Azaz during Tuesday’s World Cup 2026 qualifier in Dublin, a moment that proved pivotal in the Republic of Ireland’s 1-0 victory. Barseghyan ‘Lost His Head’ The incident occurred seven minutes into the second half when Barseghyan collided with Azaz on the sideline,…

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Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino scored twice as Spain moved a step closer to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification with a dominant 4-0 win over Bulgaria. The result strengthens Spain’s grip on Group E, where they have won all four of their opening matches. Spain Maintain Perfect Start in Group E Spain’s performance in the qualifiers…

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The European transfer market is heating up as clubs across Italy, Spain, and England make strategic moves ahead of the January window. Wednesday’s gossip highlights key targets, including Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, and Chelsea’s interest in young Portuguese talent Cardoso Varela. Inter Milan Targets Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi Italian giants Inter…

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Cristiano Ronaldo continued to defy age and expectations, scoring twice as Portugal played out a dramatic 2-2 draw with Hungary in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match. Despite Ronaldo’s record-breaking performance, Portugal missed a crucial opportunity to seal early qualification for next summer’s tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Ronaldo Breaks World Cup…

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