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Michael Smith has been crowned World Darts champion after defeating Michael van Gerwen 7-4 in one of the sport's most remarkable matches at the Alexander Palace

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was left frustrated after his side dropped points in the title race against Newcastle in a feisty clash at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night

Michael Smith's incredible nine-darter at the World Darts Championship final had Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle so excited that he ended up losing his voice and had to be replaced

Thousands flooded the streets of Santos to say their final goodbyes to Brazilian legend Pele, the three-time World Cup winner who died in December at the age of 82

ARSENAL 0-0 NEWCASTLE: For Arsenal, it was a chance wasted to go a staggering ten points clear at the top of the Premier League as they dropped points at home for the first time in eight games.

Manchester United 3-0 Bournemouth: The Red Devils swept aside the Cherries at Old Trafford to continue their fine recent form and their push for a return to the Champions League

Singh Gill, 37, will be an assistant referee for Southampton vs Nottingham Forest following on from his father Jarnail Singh who was the first turbaned referee in English football

MANCHESTER UNITED 3-0 BOURNEMOUTH: Casemiro, Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford saw the hosts record a sixth straight win in all competitions as their strong form continued

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek was handed a rare start in the Premier League game against Bournemouth but a horror injury forced the Dutchman off early

ARSENAL 0-0 NEWCASTLE: The Gunners were unable to extend their advantage at the summit of the Premier League after they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium

ARSENAL 0-0 NEWCASTLE: Top of the table Arsenal were held at home by a Newcastle side that made life as difficult as possible for their hosts with a resilient defensive display

EVERTON 1-4 BRIGHTON: Lampard's side were hammered by Brighton on their home turf as supporters angrily protested against the club's board

Alonso embarks upon a new chapter of his F1 career at the age of 41, gambling that Aston Martin can live up to their sky-high ambition in the next couple of years

Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen played out one of the most remarkable moments in darts history, which was capped off by the former landing a nine-dart finish in the World Darts final.

The PGA Tour campaign returns for 2023, with 39 of the 2022 winners kicking off their season at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii later this week

Red Bull and Mercedes stars Verstappen and Hamilton will be wanting to challenge for silverware again this season, but there are others set on a 2023 title tilt

USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter has released a statement admitting he kicked his wife after a heated argument outside a bar 31 years ago, but confirmed they reconciled and have been together 25 years

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, but reports had suggested he could return to England with Newcastle if they reach the Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al-Nassr will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia by a special friendly against Paris Saint-Germain - as Lionel Messi plans to sign a new deal

De Vries will finally race regularly in F1 having waited a long time since winning the F2 championship, and the Dutchman has revealed he had plenty of setbacks along the way

The rugby league legend has switched codes to become England's rugby union defence coach as part of Steve Borthwick's new set-up and has started working with the players

Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos was highly criticised by L'Equipe following his side's defeat at Lens amid links to joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr

Arsenal are aiming to win their first Premier League title since going a full season unbeaten under Arsene Wenger in the 2003-04 season, with a few close calls in the interim

A court has heard that Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish and wife Peta were robbed at knifepoint by armed robbers, whilst the pair attempted to hide one of their children.

Laura Muir enjoyed another superb year out on the track after becoming European and Commonwealth 1500m champion, but the Team GB missed out on a spot on the New Year Honours list