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Arrows point to a great time at Dubai Duty Free Darts Masters

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on. Read Article Arrows point to a great time at Dubai Duty Free Darts Masters

Player worries blowing in the wind for Dubai Duty Free Darts Masters

Outside tournament a new wrinkle that will bring the unpredictability of wind into play for the professional dart players of the Dubai Duty Free Darts Masters tournament. Read Article Player worries blowing in the wind for Dubai Duty Free Darts Masters

Oscar Pistorius rules out return to sport in 2013

South African Olympian, known as the 'Blade Runner' will focus on clearing murder charges against him. Read Article Oscar Pistorius rules out return to sport in 2013

Horse racing: Frankel's shoes may be too big to fill at Newbury

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Mar 31 : Cityscape ( GB ) ridden by James Doyle won the Dubai Duty Free ( 7th horse race 1800m Turf ) at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The trainer is Roger Charlton. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Sports. Story by Sarah

Lockinge Stakes a chance for candidates to stake a claim. Cityscape and Farrh are the highest-rated milers in UK but new challengers are bounding in, writes Geoffrey Riddle. Read Article Horse racing: Frankel's shoes may be too big to fill at Newbury

Horse racing: Trainer confident Orb can go the distance at the Preakness

Trainer Shug McGaughey is confident of Orb's chances to capture the Preakness, the second crown of the Triple Crown. Read Article Horse racing: Trainer confident Orb can go the distance at the Preakness

Singapore's Ng Ser Miang throws his hat in the IOC presidential race

Singapore's 64-year-old Ng Ser Miang entered the race for IOC president seeking to become the first Asian to hold the most powerful job in the Olympic movement. Read Article Singapore's Ng Ser Miang throws his hat in the IOC presidential race

Cycling: Early present for birthday boy Adam Hansen at Giro d'Italia

Australian Adam Hansen wins a hilly and rainy seventh stage as Sir Bradley Wiggins falls but appears to not have injured himself at the Giro d'Italia's seventh stage. Read Article Cycling: Early present for birthday boy Adam Hansen at Giro d'Italia

MMA: Dubai and Global Fighting Championships spar over same date

Two events vie for recognition at the same time at different venues, writes Gary Meenaghan. Read Article MMA: Dubai and Global Fighting Championships spar over same date

Wheels in motion to bring Australian Rules Football back to UAE

If Emirates-sponsored Collingwood return for an official match, it could mean big things for local league, says Paul Radley. Read Article Wheels in motion to bring Australian Rules Football back to UAE

Ronnie O'Sullivan has left us snookered

Securing a fifth World Championship – despite having not picked up a cue for the better part of 12 months – serves as a celebration and a conundrum for the game. Read Article Ronnie O'Sullivan has left us snookered

Ronnie O'Sullivan 'didn't miss snooker' while battling depression

Englishman says striking a balance between sports 'and the other stuff' helped him win back the world snooker championship he held four times before. Read Article Ronnie O'Sullivan 'didn't miss snooker' while battling depression

Manny Pacquiao plans boxing return in Macau

Eight-division champion from the Philippines wants to continue fighting, says promoter Bob Arum. Read Article Manny Pacquiao plans boxing return in Macau

Cycling: Luca Paolini is in the pink after leading final breakaway in Giro d'Italia's Stage 3

Luca Paolini pulled on the pink jersey as overall leader after Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia, taking over from fellow Italian Salvatore Puccio. Sir Bradley Wiggins is second overall. Read Article Cycling: Luca Paolini is in the pink after leading final breakaway in Giro d'Italia's Stage 3