The darts star tells George Simms about his social media stardom, online hypnosis, and his love of his static caravan in north Wales

Football may be a game of two halves, but Gary Lineker’s remarkable life is a tale of three careers: goal-scoring legend, television host and now podcast god. As the nation’s favourite son starts this...

Football may be a game of two halves, but Gary Lineker’s remarkable life is a tale of three careers: goal-scoring legend, television host and now podcast god. As the nation’s favourite son starts this...

Argentina come from a goal behind to defeat Three Lions 2-1 in World Cup semi-final

Harry Kane and co overcame Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals

Harry Kane and co overcame Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals

An immobile midfield, an addiction to Neymar and an ageing squad means “joga bonito” has become a thing of the past

An immobile midfield, an addiction to Neymar and an ageing squad means “joga bonito” has become a thing of the past

Newly crowned NBA champions and the World Cup gave New York a night like no other

The 1966 World Cup final hat-trick hero, now 84, is the only surviving member of England’s history-making squad

As game’s greatest player returns to the biggest stage for a sixth time, there are ever more attempts to exploit his talent

The production of darts coverage has been dubbed the “hardest job in TV”. George Simms went to see the technical trickery behind it all

In a dismal, scarcely believable season, Spurs have avoided relegation – and disproven the notion some clubs are too big to fail

Once a revolutionary player in the sport, the American continues to gamble that he can become bigger than the sport itself

Extreme sport meets quaint countryside at Badminton, where riders cannot seem to stop risking their lives

Wu Yize is the second Chinese snooker world champion in as many years. The successful export of a sport means the end of domestic dominance

Wu Yize is the second Chinese snooker world champion in as many years. The successful export of a sport means the end of domestic dominance

Josh Stones’ 103rd-minute goal secured promotion to EFL after Rochdale thought they had won it themselves

The sacking of Liam Rosenior after three months is symptomatic of ownership that has grand ambition but is grossly incompetent

This season should be remembered for its excitements, not set pieces, VAR and Arsenal

On-field revival comes to shuddering halt – and off the pitch the stench of decay is growing worse for the Hammers

The Netflix series that has transformed Formula One audiences returns. But is it too good to be true?

Is the solution to the mystery of avoiding relegation simply hire David Moyes?

Is the solution to the mystery of avoiding relegation simply hire David Moyes?

The debate around alcohol’s place in cricket is doomed to repeat because no one involved actually wants to change it

The world No 1’s loss to a resurgent Elena Rybakina ended her 11-match run without dropping a set

National politics have always run deeply in sport, but bids to protect themselves from controversy shouldn't stand in the way of morality

National politics have always run deeply in sport, but bids to protect themselves from controversy shouldn't stand in the way of morality

The Australian Open’s new curtain-raiser delivered epic drama, and made an amateur a millionaire

The Australian Open’s new curtain-raiser delivered epic drama, and made an amateur a millionaire

Australia still in a commanding position as England close 119 runs ahead with two wickets remaining – but Jacob Bethell’s century shows way for the future

Hosts flog poor bowling attack to close 134 runs ahead on 518-7

Imagining an England team without the batsman is a chilling thought – but it’s one we’ll have to get used to very quickly

This has been the most watched and attended Ashes series in Australia – so maybe we should lean into the chaos of it all