24-12-2025 17:00 via skysports.com

The stories that defined sport in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Sky Sports looks back at the sporting stories that defined the year, including Rory McIlroy finding the missing piece to the puzzle, Luke Littler's unrelenting ascent, Lions and Lionesses roaring, and so much more.

Taylor banned from PDC events and prize money removed after failed drugs test

Littler on his next challenger: MVG said a star is born every 17 years!

Four are in - but who might complete Premier League Darts line-up?

Who has qualified for Premier League Darts and who's in contention?

'Nothing he can't do!' - Is Littler on the cusp of invincibility?

'I want to dominate' - Littler takes another step towards greatness

Littler opens up on 'special feeling' of going back to back at Worlds

'Players have to rise and get stuck into Littler because he won't regress'

Van Veen: I didn't give Luke a game! | 'We're always going to have battles'

'You never know when it ends, that's why it's special' | Mardle on Littler's back-to-back titles

World Darts Championship 2026 results

What a tournament! | Memorable moments from 2026 Worlds

Demolition job! Littler dominates Van Veen (and wasp!) to retain title

Littler masterclass seals back-to-back world titles

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