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World Darts Championship: Luke Littler beats Ian White as Michael van Gerwen, Chris Dobey win at the Alexandra Palace

World Darts Championship: Luke Littler beats Ian White as Michael van Gerwen, Chris Dobey win at the Alexandra Palace

Luke Littler is through to the fourth round of the World Darts Championship after overcoming another tough test to defeat Ian White 4-1 at the Alexandra Palace. The pre-tournament favourite came through a tight opening set but lost the second to White, who missed darts to win three of the first four sets and threaten a famous upset against the …

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NFL results and highlights: Los Angeles Chargers clinch playoff spot with 40-7 rout of New England Patriots

NFL results and highlights: Los Angeles Chargers clinch playoff spot with 40-7 rout of  New England Patriots

Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots on Saturday. The win also secured the fourth post-season appearance in Jim Harbaugh’s five seasons as an NFL coach, adding to the three he made during his stint with the San Francisco …

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Jansen urges SA to be ‘disciplined’ as WTC final beckons

Jansen urges SA to be ‘disciplined’ as WTC final beckons

A return of 6 for 52 should not be described in terms other than glowing, but even Marco Jansen will tell you that none of the four deliveries he got wickets with at SuperSport Park on day three of the first Test against Pakistan on Saturday were a true reflection of his abilities. “I’ve struggled the whole game, to be …

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Pep Guardiola declares Manchester City will be back despite huge slump

Pep Guardiola declares Manchester City will be back despite huge slump

Pep Guardiola has confidently declared “Manchester City will be back” after a run of one win in 13 matches that has sent their season into turmoil. City will be hoping to rediscover their spark on Sunday against Leicester, live on Sky Sports, after yet another frustrating result for the ailing champions at home to Everton on Boxing Day. They at …

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Abbas, Shahzad give Pakistan hope of defending 147

Abbas, Shahzad give Pakistan hope of defending 147

South Africa 301 and 27 for 3 (Markram 22*, Abbas 2-3) need another 121 runs to beat Pakistan 211 and 237 (Shakeel 84, Babar 50, Jansen 6-52, Rabada 2-68) The first Test match at Centurion is tantalisingly poised after Pakistan took three wickets in nine overs to leave South Africa wobbling at 27 for 3, still 121 runs away from …

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