Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall among big names to fall at Alexandra Palace
Ricky Evans and Jonny Clayton won sudden death legs to reach the next round.
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Referee David Coote will not appeal against termination of contract
Coote was sacked after the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp.
Ben Stokes promises ‘much more left in this tank’ after latest injury setback
The England Test captain is to undergo surgery next month after being injured during the recent Test series against New Zealand.
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England captain Ben Stokes out for at least three months with torn hamstring
The Durham all-rounder was injured in the recent Test series in New Zealand.
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Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim questions ‘choices’ of ‘people around’ Marcus Rashford
The England international has missed United’s last three games.
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Ivan Juric eyeing great escape as he brings ‘death metal’ style to lowly Saints
Southampton are eight points adrift of safety at the foot of the Premier League after winning just once in 16 games..
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Jonny Clayton edges Mickey Mansell in epic round-two contest at Alexandra Palace
Both men missed match darts in a gruelling encounter which lasted more than an hour.
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Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka ’emotional’ as he faces lengthy injury absence
The England international sustained a hamstring injury in the Gunners’ 5-1 win at Crystal Palace.
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Virgil van Dijk: There is no deadline regarding Liverpool contract negotiations
The Netherlands international’s current deal expires in the summer.
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Bukayo Saka ruled out for ‘many weeks’ as Mikel Arteta admits ‘it’s not looking good’ for Arsenal star
The forward was substituted early against Crystal Palace after suffering a hamstring injury
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Jack Draper confident he can challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in 2025
The 22-year-old is looking to make the leap to the very top of the game after a breakthrough season.
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Dejan Kulusevski calls on Tottenham to ‘learn’ from Liverpool thrashing
The forward said Spurs have to ‘change for the better’ after the 6-3 defeat to Liverpool
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Injuries easing and January signings – How Manchester City might stop rot
City have suffered nine defeats in 12 games in all competitions.
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How Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United start compares to his recent predecessors
United go into Christmas in the bottom half of the table – 13th – for the first time in the Premier League era.
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Eddie Howe knows Champions League will help keep Newcastle stars happy
The Magpies are five points off the top four.
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Jon Lewis confident that England are in ‘good place’ ahead of Ashes in Australia
England have not won the Ashes for 10 years.
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There is only one move for Tyson Fury now – and one for Oleksandr Usyk
Usyk will turn 38 one month after beating Fury, 36, for the second time. So, what next for each man?
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James Maddison urges Tottenham to ‘keep going and dig in’ after Liverpool rout
Spurs are 11th in the Premier League after a difficult December where their squad has been blighted by unavailability.
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England include four potential Women’s Ashes debutants in squad for Australia
Heather Knight’s side are bidding to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015
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Gary Neville calls for ‘cultural overhaul’ at Manchester United after latest embarrassment
Ruben Amorim’s side struggled once again and fell to a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth
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