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'I lost my head' - Littler on hostile Ally Pally crowd

Luke Littler admits he "lost" his head when reacting to the hostile crowd during his fourth-round World Championship win over Rob Cross and still has some learning to do.

Darts • 30 Dec 25

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams

Falcons survive second-half Rams rally

The Atlanta Falcons survived a second-half comeback from the Los Angeles Rams as they edged to a 27-24 victory.

US Sport • 30 Dec 25

Gold medalist McClenaghan among NI recipients of honours

Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Rhys McClenaghan is among a host of well-known names from Northern Ireland recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Ulster • 29 Dec 25

Celtic Manager Wilfried Nancy during a Celtic training session at Lennoxtown Training Centre, on December 16, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Nancy won't change Celtic approach, no matter results

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy stressed there will be no letting up in his quest for improvement if his side move top of the William Hill Premiership on Tuesday.

Soccer • 29 Dec 25

Luke Littler of England celebrates victory against Rob Cross of England during their fourth round match on day sixteen of the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on December 29, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/G

Littler shrugs off boos and jeers to reach last 16

Luke Littler shrugged off the boos to book his place in the last eight of the PDC World Championship with a 4-2 win over former champion Rob Cross at Alexandra Palace.

Darts • 29 Dec 25

Trainer Gordon Elliott in the parade ring before the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Kerrymount Mares Hurdle

Red-hot Elliott bags four more winners at Leopardstown

Gordon Elliott played down his chances of being crowned champion trainer for the first time after rounding off a fantastic festive period with four more winners on the final day of Leopardstown's Christmas Festival.

Racing • 29 Dec 25

Jockey Paul Townend celebrates on Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth takes December Hurdle at Leopardstown

Lossiemouth repelled the strong challenge of the returning Brighterdaysahead to claim top honours in the December Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Racing • 29 Dec 25

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Egyptian activist sorry for violent posts after UK uproar

A British-Egyptian activist has apologised for resurfaced social media posts in which he called for violence against Zionists and police, as opposition politicians urged the UK government to revoke his citizenship.

UK • 29 Dec 25

Fernandes desperate for United return, reveals Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says injured skipper Bruno Fernandes is already pushing to return and joked he might be after his job as his leadership extends to watching team-mates train even after undergoing treatment.