Rugby League: Super League

While Littler cruised through, there was no such luck for Van Veen as he beat his idol Anderson in a remarkable match. It began with the Scot winning the first set against the darts with a 104 average, but any thoughts that Van Veen, 23, might be overawed in his first world semi-final were quickly…

British number one Katie Boulter endured a “bad day at the office” as she won just one game in a 58-minute demolition by Wimbledon runner-up Karolina Muchova in the US Open second round. The match, originally scheduled to be played on one of the outer courts, was moved to the 14,000-capacity Louis Armstrong Stadium after…

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for a fee of £60m. The deal, which is worth a guaranteed £60m and includes a sell-on fee, ends the Brazil international’s seven-year stay in north London. Martinelli, 25, has signed long-term deal with Al-Hilal, who are currently joint-top of the league with Cristiano…

When Rooney made the move to Manchester United it was at a time with far less social media, the increase of which he feels creates a different kind of pressure on young footballers in the modern game. Rooney’s oldest son, Kai, is currently on the books at United and has stressed the importance of making…

It took a first home defeat to Leeds since 1981 for the real moans to start. The calmness previously viewed as an asset became a negative. Inaction was seen as conservative. All week the question has been asked, is Carrick up to the job? Well, there was nothing aesthetically pleasing about this latest triumph. But…

England’s third T20 against New Zealand was washed out by rain in Auckland, giving Harry Brook’s side a 1-0 series victory. Just 3.4 overs were possible either side of an initial interruption. with the Black Caps reaching 38-1. Severe weather has impacted flights and left thousands of people without power in New Zealand, though most…