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Brooks Koepka quits LIV Golf after three years but PGA Tour return uncertain

Brooks Koepka, the five-time major champion, has become the first player to defect from LIV Golf, a significant blow to the league funded by Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund and raises questions whether the PGA Tour will find a way for him to return.

Koepka’s departure is a blow for LIV but also raises questions for PGA Tour

Five-time major champion looks poised to become a fascinating test case for golf’s future after exiting Saudi-funded breakaway tour

The video games readers couldn’t switch off in 2025

In this week’s newsletter: Pushing Buttons readers on their favourite games of the year, from Death Stranding 2 and Arc Raiders to Ghost of Yōtei and more

Amorim challenges Manchester United to ‘step up’ after Bruno Fernandes injury

‘It’s impossible to replace Bruno … we need more leaders’

A brutal schedule, merciless crowds and always on the road: is professional darts all it’s cracked up to be?

For many of the performers in the 12-month circus, the tour can be soul-destroying and lonely with only the promise of untold wealth to keep them chasing the dream

Peter Wright crashes out of PDC world championship after 3-0 loss to Arno Merk

Wattimena, Rydz and Meikle all through to third round