Josh Rock into maiden quarter-final at Grand Slam event
Antrim's Josh Rock earned a place in his first major quarter-final after beating Krzysztof Ratajski 10-5 in the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.
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Anthony Gordon IS Scotland target as Newcastle winger eyed by Steve Clarke for England allegiance switch
Scotland want Newcastle flyer Anthony Gordon to switch allegiances and commit his international future to the Tartan Army.
The issues facing injury-hit Newcastle heading into testing end to year
The international break could hardly have been better timed for Newcastle with the rigours of competing on multiple fronts having taken a devastating toll on their playing resources.
Anderson Talisca Lifts Al Nassr With Cristiano Ronaldo Away
Brazilian striker Anderson Talisca shone for Al Nassr in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday, striking a hat-trick in their 3-2 victory against Al Duhail in Qatar. The Saudi Pro League side, who chose to rest in-form captain Ronaldo, rebounded from Philippe Coutinho's early opener at the Khalifa International Stadium to keep intact their 100 per cent record in this year's competition. Nassr now have 12 points from four matches to sit top of Group E.
Controversial housing development to be decided tomorrow
A decision on a new housing development that has stirred up controversy in Leigh is due to be made by the planning committee.
Bruins' McAvoy barred 4 games for illegal head shot on Panthers' Ekman-Larsson
Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended four games by the NHL for an illegal check to the head of Florida's Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
Livingston boss urges 'trust the process' despite defeat to Dundee
Livingston boss David Martindale says he 'trusts the process' despite a chorus of boos echoing around the Tony Macaroni Arena following his side's 2-0 loss to Dundee.
Glenn Maxwell 'Wasn't Expecting' To Hit Record 40-Ball World Cup Century
Glenn Maxwell admitted he "wasn't expecting" to hit a record 40-ball Cricket World Cup century on Wednesday. Maxwell, nicknamed 'The Big Show' for his flamboyant hitting, clubbed eight fours and eight sixes in his run blitz as Australia piled up 399-8 against the Netherlands in New Delhi. On a record-shattering day, five-time champions Australia went on to bowl out the Dutch for just 90, completing a World Cup record 309-run rout. Maxwell's stunning assault bettered the record of South Africa's Aiden Markram who blasted a century off 49 balls against Sri Lanka at the same venue 18 days ago.