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Luke Littler produced a stunning display to thrash Gian van Veen 7-1 and win the PDC World Championship for the second year running.The 18-year-old Englishman becomes just the fourth player to win the title in back-to-back years, joining Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson in that elite group.His second victory in only his third appearance at Alexandra Palace also means that only Taylor, with 14, and Michael van Gerwen, on three, have more PDC world titles than Littler.And while Littler may still be 12 shy of Taylor’s PDC record, the kind of masterclass he put on against Van Veen…
Rice has continued to flourish for Arsenal in a more attacking midfield role – having initially been a defensive midfielder for West Ham, and when first moving to the Emirates.This season he has played more passes into the box than any other Premier League player – 146.He ranks in the top 10 for touches, chances created and times he has won possession.Rice has four Premier League goals this season – only Viktor Gyokeres and Leandro Trossard (both five) have more for the Gunners – while Belgian forward Trossard is his only team-mate to top his three assists.Meanwhile, Rice is the…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award charity is marking seven decades since its founding by inviting former participants to reflect on their experiences with the renowned youth programme.Among those recalling their time earning the prestigious bronze, silver or gold honours are double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes and television chef Matt Tebbutt.The scheme, established by the late Prince Philip in 1956, was originally designed to equip teenage boys with life skills and confidence before they entered National Service.Since then, it has transformed into a globally recognised youth achievement initiative.The Duke of Edinburgh Award is celebrating it’s 70th anniversary with alumni…
Furious Iranians have slammed the “biased” BBC for its coverage while protests grip the nation, an Iranian journalist told GB News.Mani Barsharzad told the People’s Channel: “There is a bias there because it doesn’t fit the narrative. The narrative, which they want to say is ‘it is their own culture’. “‘If the Islamic Republic is oppressive, it’s because the people want that.’ But this is not the reality. “Do you know what do Iranian people call the BBC? Iranian people in Iran have a big campaign calling BBC ‘Ayatollah BBC’. “When Ismail Haniyeh was killed by Israel in Tehran, the…
Next up for them is a relegation six-pointer at home to Sean Dyche’s Forest, who sit directly above them on the table in a fixture that could shape Nuno’s future.A win against the club that sacked him in September after 21 months in charge might buy him some more time, but a defeat would deepen the crisis and amplify the questions over his position.”Nobody expected us to play so bad,” Nuno added on BBC Match of the Day. “Now is the moment for us to reflect and think are we doing everything we can? Do we realise the situation we…
West Midlands Police sought guidance from three Birmingham mosques with track records of hosting anti-semitic preachers before deciding to block Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending an Aston Villa Europa League fixture last year. The force has faced mounting scrutiny over its decision to bar Israeli fans from Villa Park, which officers justified as a measure to prevent violent conduct by the visiting club’s supporters.Chief Constable Craig Guilford stands accused of “fabricating evidence” of hooliganism to justify a prohibition “demanded by Islamists.”In correspondence released by MPs, Mr Guilford stated that officers “undertook extensive community engagement prior to the fixture” with…
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Elon Musk has spoken out to back President Donald Trump despite the pair’s tumultuous history after American special forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a dramatic military operation in Caracas.President Donald Trump described watching the raid unfold as akin to viewing a television programme, praising the speed and intensity of the assault.The Venezuelan leader was apprehended inside what Trump characterised as a heavily fortified residence surrounded by solid steel. “If you would’ve seen the speed, the violence, it was an amazing thing,” the US President told Fox News.Trump revealed the operation had been postponed by four…
Northampton: Hendy; Todaro, Freeman, Dingwall (capt), Ramm; F Smith, Mitchell; Fischetti, R Smith, Millar Mills, Coles, Van der Mescht, Kemeny, Pearson, Chick. Replacements: Wright, Scola, Kundiona, Prowse, Graham, McParland, Belleau, Hutchinson.Harlequins: David; Isgro, Northmore, Evans, Cleaves; M Smith, Friday; Hobson, Turner, H Williams, Pagadizábal, Treadwell, Cunningham-South, Kenningham, Dombrandt (capt).Replacements: Riley, Kerrod, Delgado, E Williams, Launchbury, Carr, Porter, Bradley.Referee: Sara Cox.
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