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Diamond League: Faith Kipyegon sets 5,000m world record as Keely Hodgkinson posts British 800m best
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Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon shattered the world record in the women’s 5,000metres at the Paris Diamond League meeting on Friday in her first race at the distance in eight years, just a week after breaking the 1,500m record
Last Updated: 09/06/23 10:22pm
Keely Hodgkinson broke her own British 800metres record at the Diamond League meeting in Paris
Keely Hodgkinson lowered her personal best and British record with a brilliant performance in the 800 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Paris.
Hodgkinson followed the pacemaker before striking for home 300m from the line, eventually clocking a time of one minute 55.77 seconds, taking 0.11secs off her previous best set in winning Olympic silver in Tokyo.
“I am a little bit shocked that I ran so fast,” the 21-year-old said. “Paris next year, I will definitely be back. The weather was really nice, so warm. I had heard good things about the track. With this full stadium and the great crowd, it was amazing. I am so happy.
“Now the aim is to stay healthy, we still have to see, I want to keep running fast. The focus is on the summer, on Budapest [the World Championships].
“What is next with such a fast time early in the season? Well, I do not know. Hopefully I will run even faster.”
Hodgkinson’s record-breaking run came just half an hour after Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashed the two-mile world record by more than four seconds. Ingebrigtsen left the field trailing in his wake as he recorded a time of seven minutes, 54.10 seconds.
The previous mark was set by Daniel Komen in 1997, three years before Olympic 1,500 metre champion Ingebrigtsen was born.
Records continued to tumble as Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon set a new world’s best for the 5,000m, just a week after doing the same in the 1,500m in Florence.
Kipyegon produced a blistering last lap to pull away from Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey and clock a time of 14:05.20, taking almost a second and a half off Gidey’s previous mark.
“I did not think about the world record. I do not know how I made it. I just focused on the green light and tried to stay relaxed and enjoy the race,” Kipyegon said. “…when I saw that it was a world record I was so surprised.
“It was all about giving my best. I just wanted to improve on my personal best, the world record was not my plan.”
The ideal conditions helped produce another world record in the penultimate event of the evening, Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma taking more than a second off the previous mark with a time of 7:52.11 in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase.
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Viktor Hovland wins at Memorial | Nicklaus first to greet him
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Viktor Hovland won on the first extra hole at Jack Nicklaus’ Memorial Tournament and was met by the icon as soon as he left the final green.
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Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland trade off brilliant birdies at the Memorial Tournament!
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Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland went toe-to-toe on the 12th at the Memorial Tournament as both his brilliant birdies one after another.
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Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collide in Q2!
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Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and George Russell hit each other during Q2 at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Leicester City 2-1 West Ham | Premier League highlights
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FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Leicester and West Ham.
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Celtic’s incredible fan display for title celebrations on SPFL final day
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There was an incredible atmosphere and fan display as champions Celtic made their way out onto the pitch for their final home game of the season against Aberdeen.
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Erling Haaland’s quick fire questions: Best football friend? Go-to karaoke song?
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland answers quick fire questions such as who is his best friend in football, what he’d be if he wasn’t a footballer, his go-to karaoke song, and who is the best player he’s ever played with.
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Premier League Darts: Michael van Gerwen defeats Gerwyn Price to win record-breaking seventh title
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Michael van Gerwen creates Premier League history by winning his seventh title
to move clear of the great Phil Taylor; Sky Sports is back for the World Cup of Darts at Frankfurt’s Eissporthalle from June 15-18 as Australia defend the titleBy Raz Mirza & Megan Wellens at The O2
Last Updated: 26/05/23 1:17am
Michael van Gerwen collected a record-breaking seventh Premier League Darts title at London’s O2
Michael van Gerwen won the Premier League title for a record-breaking seventh time after defeating Gerwyn Price 11-5 in the final at the O2 in London on Thursday night.
The Dutchman, who joined Taylor on six wins 12 months ago, overtook him after a masterful performance to beat Welshman Price with a blistering display of arrows.
Van Gerwen, whose participation was in doubt after withdrawing from last week’s final weekly round in Aberdeen with a shoulder injury, has dominated this competition since winning his first title 10 years ago.
No one loves the O2 stage quite like him and after edging a thrilling semi-final against rival Michael Smith, where he won 10-8, he got the better of Price in the final, finishing with a 105.4 average.
Premier League – Finals Night at London’s O2
Semi-finals Gerwyn Price 10-2 Jonny Clayton Michael Smith 8-10 Michael van Gerwen Final Gerwyn Price 5-11 Michael van Gerwen 
Van Gerwen and Price trade blows with an incredible run of checkouts in the Premier League final Van Gerwen and Price trade blows with an incredible run of checkouts in the Premier League final
There was nothing to separate the darting duo of Price and Van Gerwen in the first five legs before the Dutch ace broke throw with a jaw-dropping 139-170 to open up a 4-2 advantage.
He underlined his incredible scoring power by holding in the next and then breaking again with an astonishing 128 finish on double 10 to move 6-2 ahead, averaging 108 in the process.
Price responded with a fabulous 161 bullseye finish to reduce the arrears, but Van Gerwen knew he was just four legs away from the title at the interval.
However, four missed darts from the Dutchman allowed ‘The Iceman’ in for double 12 to trail 7-4, but MVG hit straight back with an 11-darter before sinking double 2 to edge ever closer to glory.
An exhibition 150 on double 18 moved Van Gerwen one away at 10-5 and it was all over in the next leg as he hit double 9 to retain his crown.
7 – Michael van Gerwen
6 – Phil Taylor
2 – Gary Anderson
1 – James Wade, Raymond van Barneveld, Glen Durrant, Jonny Clayton
MVG believes this is the start of a ‘beautiful year’ and that he is hungrier than ever MVG believes this is the start of a ‘beautiful year’ and that he is hungrier than ever
“I have been working really hard lately. Obviously, I had problems last week, we all know Gerwyn Price is in fantastic form, Michael Smith won the last three weeks,” said the 34-year-old.
“I get questions all the time about when I am going to do it again so I put the pressure on myself. I keep doing that but today it motivated me and I think that is probably what made me win.
“I think today I played some fantastic darts. What more can you wish for than to win this trophy?
“You always have to pick the right moments but to come back here in the O2 and play like guys like Michael Smith, Gerwyn Price in the final, you have to play your A-game.
“I had to do something special today and I was really glad I was able to do it. I worked hard for this.”
Watch the moment MVG secured his seventh Premier League title… Watch the moment MVG secured his seventh Premier League title…
Price is still searching for his first title and a brilliant campaign, where he won four of the weekly rounds, ends in ultimate disappointment.
He was crestfallen after the loss, saying: “I just couldn’t find the trebles, the doubles, I couldn’t find anything, that’s how it goes sometimes.
“I’m gutted. I just felt this one is the one that got away, I was missing by so far, I wasn’t even close, I don’t know what happened.”
Price took a quick break in the middle of the final against Van Gerwen to ‘repair’ his darts Price took a quick break in the middle of the final against Van Gerwen to ‘repair’ his darts
MVG gets revenge for world championship defeat
Van Gerwen defied a late rally from Smith to progress to a record-breaking ninth Premier League final
Van Gerwen defeated Smith 10-8 in a repeat of January’s historic world championship final in the semi-finals.
It was the St Helens star who made the better start by pinning a huge 128 finish for an early break of throw.
MVG then broke in 12 darts to snatch the lead from the world No 1 before reeling off four legs on the spin for a 5-2 lead.
Smith’s incredible 91 finish had the O2 on the edge of their seats. The delayed reaction was even better! Smith’s incredible 91 finish had the O2 on the edge of their seats. The delayed reaction was even better!
The Dutchman continued to throw some staggering darts, moving 7-3 up at the break and averaging 108.29.
Smith responded with a 114 checkout after the restart to reduce the deficit to three legs and a crucial 86 checkout saw ‘Bully Boy’ peg it back to 8-6.
Van Gerwen then squandered five darts at doubles, letting Smith in for a roof-raising 91 on the bullseye to trail 8-7, but MVG quickly regained his compose to move one leg away from victory.
Smith’s impressive resurgence continued with this jaw-dropping 123 checkout Smith’s impressive resurgence continued with this jaw-dropping 123 checkout
Smith saved the match thanks to a skin-saving 123 on the bull after ‘Mighty Mike’ failed with two match darts, but it was over in the next leg with Van Gerwen nailing double 10 to make it through to his ninth Premier League final.
Price wins all-Welsh showdown
Price proved too good for fellow Welshman Clayton in their semi-final clash
The first semi-final was an all-Welsh affair and it was Price who came out on top against Jonny Clayton with a storming 10-2 victory.
Price got off to a blistering start to take the first five legs without reply, Clayton averaging less than 86.
Price nailed a superb 131 checkout to defeat Clayton Price nailed a superb 131 checkout to defeat Clayton
Despite ‘The Ferret’ stopping the rot, Price’s consistency on the trebles continued, taking out a 12-darter in the seventh leg.
From there it was easy for ‘The Iceman’ and despite Clayton making it 8-2, he completed the win thanks to a fabulous 131 on tops.
The Iceman was left speechless after defeating World Cup team-mate Clayton The Iceman was left speechless after defeating World Cup team-mate Clayton
Take a look at the best of the action from Finals Night of the Premier League in London where MVG was simply the best! Take a look at the best of the action from Finals Night of the Premier League in London where MVG was simply the best!
What’s next on Sky Sports?
Simon Whitlock and Damon Heta will be defending their World Cup of Darts title
The annual World Cup of Darts will expand to 40 teams from the previous 32 in a revamped format which will feature a group stage and doubles matches throughout four days of action at Frankfurt’s Eissporthalle from June 15-18 as Australia defend the title.
In a radical change to previous years, the tournament will see Iceland, Ukraine and Bahrain set to make their debuts.
Catch all the action from the World Cup of Darts from June 15-18 – live on Sky Sports.
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Julio Enciso’s wonder goal against City from all angles
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Watch the best angles of Julio Enciso’s wonder goal for Brighton against Manchester City in their 1-1 draw in the Premier League.
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Ronaldo screamer completes stunning Al Nassr comeback!
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Cristiano Ronaldo kept Al Nassr’s slim Saudi Pro League title hopes alive with a sublime strike to complete their comeback against Al Shabab after being 2-0 down.
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Jimmy Butler hands out timeout receipt to Al Horford
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Jimmy Butler taunted Al Horford by calling a timeout for the Celtics, as the Boston center did the same thing in Game 1 against the Heat.
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Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa | Premier League highlights
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PDC Women’s Series: Laura Turner on upsetting Beau Greaves and the race to the Women’s Matchplay
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Laura Turner upsets Beau Greaves at the PDC Women’s Series which sees four different winners as the race to reach the Women’s World Matchplay hots up; The Premier League Play-Offs return to The O2 in London on Thursday, May 25 – live on Sky Sports Action from 7pm
Last Updated: 20/05/23 10:34am
Laura Turner upset Beau Greaves and reached the Event Seven final at the PDC Women’s Series in Milton Keynes
Sky Sports’ Laura Turner upset Beau Greaves after another dramatic weekend of action at the PDC Women’s Series with the race to reach Blackpool heating up nicely.
Greaves dominated the opening weekend of the 2023 Women’s Series in February, claiming a hat-trick of titles at Leicester’s Morningside Arena, before Japanese sensation Mikuru Suzuki ended her remarkable 70-match winning run with Event Three success.
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Speaking on Love The Darts, Beau Greaves spoke about her experience at the World Championship and how she would do things differently next time Speaking on Love The Darts, Beau Greaves spoke about her experience at the World Championship and how she would do things differently next time
Teenage sensation ‘Beau ‘n’ Arrow’ came through a 118-player field to claim the £2,000 top prize in Event Five, while Welsh star Rhian O’Sullivan underlined her credentials to claim a maiden Women’s Series crown against Greaves in Event Six.
Ireland’s Robyn Byrne won her first title with success in Event Seven, defeating Turner 5-1 in the final before Suzuki swept to victory in Event Eight.
Turner recorded arguably the biggest scalp of her career to date as the Surrey thrower stunned Greaves 5-4 in the quarter-finals of Event Seven en route to the final.
“To beat Beau, who is the in-form player, I was really pleased,” she said. “I just ran out of steam in the end against Robyn, but she played really well all weekend. I would have taken that beforehand.
“We know the averages that Beau can put in although she didn’t quite find that top gear against me, but from my point of view it was all about holding my nerve. She missed three darts at double in the deciding leg. She gave me a chance and I was just pleased to have taken it.”
Greaves saw her remarkable 70-match winning streak come to an end at the Women’s Series
Turner believes the latest Women’s Series showcased the strength in depth on the tour, while the race to reach the Women’s Matchplay is still very much up for grabs.
“Beau has dominated the series since she joined the tour last year, but even before that it was always Lisa (Ashton) and Fallon (Sherrock) winning, so I think it’s great just to see the depth coming through,” Turner said. “Having four different winners and four quality winners, I think it’s testament because we are pushing and trying to compete.
“There really isn’t any easy games because you know that it’s such an open draw there can be some brutal matches. There is no switch-off time. You have to hit the ground running.”
1. Beau Greaves £18,100
2. Mikuru Suzuki £9,800
3. Rhian O’Sullivan £4,900
4. Robyn Byrne £4,500
5. Fallon Sherrock £4,150
6. Lisa Ashton £4,100
7. Aileen de Graaf £3,000
8. Lorraine Winstanley £2,700
11. Laura Turner £2,050
The Women’s Series returns on June 24-25 for a further four events, which will take place at Halle 39 in Hildesheim, with the top eight players on the rolling Women’s Series Order of Merit after Event 12 qualifying for the Women’s World Matchplay, which takes place on Sunday, July 23 at the Winter Gardens.
On the race to Blackpool, Turner said: “It’s still very open so it’s going to be an interesting one and it will go down to the wire.
“The weekend in Hildesheim is going to be big depending on who travels but I’m hoping to see quite a high number of entries heading over to Germany. It’s all down to performance on the day and the draw.”
“When the series has been dominated by the same players, you know you have to improve and you have to take those opportunities as and when they present themselves. We’re also getting used to playing in that environment. It’s competitive and exciting.
“I will be practising because I want to give myself an opportunity to do well. I want to progress and I want to make the Matchplay but I also want to perform and play well so there’s something I can keep taking forward.”
Mikuru Suzuki, who averaged over 94 in three of her six games in Event Eight, sits in second place on the Women’s Series Order of Merit
Turner, who works as a recruitment coordinator for her day job, also moonlights as a darts analyst for Sky Sports as well as playing regular events for her local team and on the Women’s Series, which makes for a hectic lifestyle.
Giving a run-down of her routine, Turner said: “I worked the day and then travelled up to Sheffield for Thursday night’s Premier League then left at 5 o’clock in the morning to get back for work and then I was up at the crack of dawn to head to Milton Keynes for the Women’s Series, so it can be tough but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
“I love the commentary side. I love playing the darts and appreciate everything that’s being put out there for us on the Women’s Series. By the time I got to the fourth event, I was pretty tired.”
The top two players from the final PDC Women’s Series Order of Merit will qualify to compete in the 2023/24 World Darts Championship, alongside the winner of the 2023 Women’s World Matchplay.
We’re back for more Premier League Darts action from London’s O2 for the Play-Offs on Thursday, May 25 – live on Sky Sports Action from 7pm.
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“That’s absolutely fantastic! That’s made my day!” | Tom Kim falls in muddy ditch | Video | Watch TV Show
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During the first round of the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill, Tom Kim fell in a muddy ditch trying to retrieve his golf ball…much to the enjoyment of the Sky Sports commentary team.
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Ivan Toney suspension: Why the FA will apply to FIFA to make ban worldwide
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Rob Dorsett discusses the latest with Ivan Toney’s eight-month suspension, as the FA are set to apply to FIFA to make the ban worldwide.
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‘Jack Grealish over Ryan Giggs!?’ | Nev & Carra’s combined Man Utd ’99-Man City ’23 XIs
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As Manchester City get ever closer to winning the treble, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville pick their combined teams from Manchester United’s legendary 1999 side and City’s 2023 squad.
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