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FA Cup first round draw LIVE: Latest updates as Wilshere’s Luton face lower league side while Bolton play Huddersfield

THE FA Cup first round draw has CONCLUDED – and Jack Wilshere’s Luton face a potential banana skin tie!

Luton are set to play the winners of Worthing or Forest Green Rovers.

While four-time winners Bolton take on League One side Huddersfield.

Clubs in the Premier League and Championship don’t enter the FA Cup until the third round.

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World Grand Prix Darts 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Final on NOW as Luke Littler faces rival Luke Humphries in £120k showdown

How Humphries got here

Cool Hand has lost just five sets on his way to tonight’s final.

  • Luke Humphries 2-0 Nathan Aspinall (first round)
  • Luke Humphries 3-1 Krzysztof Ratajski (second round)
  • Luke Humphries 3-1 Cameron Menzies (quarter-final)
  • Luke Humphries 5-3 Danny Noppert (semi-final)

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Luke Humphries has joined an exclusive club by making tonight’s final.

The world No1 has reached the final of the World Grand Prix three times in a row!

Only Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen have done that before.

Humphries beat Gerwyn Price two years ago and lost to Mike De Decker 12 months ago.

Head-to-head record

Luke Littler edges this match-up after 24 meetings.

‘I get too relaxed’

Luke Humphries came through a tense battle with Danny Noppert in the semi-final last night.

Cool Hand raced into the lead before the Dutchman staged a comeback.

Humphries held him off and has explained how he managed to re-find his range after a mid-match blip.

He said: “I just splashed my face with a bit of water and said, I’ve got to fire myself up.

“Sometimes the body gets a little bit too relaxed and I’m kind of just pushing the darts. I said to myself, ‘Now or never — you really have to show Danny you still want to win this.’

“Because if I come out 4–3 down thinking, ‘I’ve still got two sets, I can afford to lose this one,’ that’s the wrong mindset.

“I didn’t want to lose that set.

“I came out a bit more aggressive — come on, get my head on, get the energy level up and it seemed to work.”

Out for revenge

The last time Luke Littler played Luke Humphries, the teenage star won the New Zealand Masters final 8-4 in August.

But that was not enough to count as revenge for Littler as he brought up the 11-8 Premier League final defeat he suffered to Humphries in May.

He said: “That’s the last big one we met in, apart from New Zealand.

“But on the major stage, I owe him one tomorrow night.

“When it’s Luke Humphries in the opposite corner in a final, it feels even bigger.

“We’ve both beaten each other in major finals.

“But this one’s very different — double start.

“Whoever gets off first tomorrow probably wins.”

‘Biggest clash in darts’

We are nearly ready for the latest chapter of the two Luke rivalry.

And Littler knows it is the final everyone hoped for at the beginning of the week, saying: “I think me and Luke is the biggest game in darts.

“Whether it’s a final, a first round, or a semi-final, we bring the best out of each other.

“Another Luke vs Luke final doesn’t get boring.”

The Nuke’s comment comes after he labelled his match with last year’s champ Mike De Decker as “boring” due to the Belgian not playing his best.

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Big Brother stars break the rules in unaired live stream moment – as another is left fuming and tensions boil over

TWO BIG Brother stars seemingly broke the rules in an unaired live stream moment.

A television news and fan account on X has revealed that two of the housemates broke Big Brother‘s rules by using code names to talk about who they wanted booted out next.

Housemates watch a deliberation on Big Brother.

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Some Big Brother housemates were caught using a code name for a fellow co-starCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
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There was an eviction on Friday nightCredit: ITV

One of the biggest rules in the Big Brother house is talking about nominations.

In a livestream which aired this weekend, Sam and Nancy were the two housemates to break the rules.

Using code names, the pair said that one of their fellow co-stars was “fake” while using a code name to describe her.

The TV news and fan account said on X: “So I’m just catching up on what’s gone down on the first hour of live streaming…

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“Sam and Nancy broke the rules using code names, and they said they want Jenny evicted next, and that she’s fake – all of which Big Brother read back to the house.

“Jenny has then been left ‘so angry’ that she cried, and that she knew she’d get nominated if the house is split in two or something.

“Also Tate was involved in a convo with Nancy slagging off Jenny and Nancy got caught lying about it literally on the live stream????

“And to top it off, Elsa is jealous that Jenny confided in Marcus about it all.”

Fans reacted to the revelation, with one saying: “First and only time I want Jenny to face eviction. She would be iconic in the secret room.”

Another added: “Jenny is a threat, that’s my only explanation for the Jenny slander.”

Big Brother host Will Best takes subtle dig at axed contestant George ahead of eviction – did you spot it?

While a third said: “I don’t understand why contestants break the rules. The rules were explained to them. If they’ve seen past seasons they know housemates get in trouble for rule breaking.”

And a fourth penned: “Ew nancy is so bitter, why is she being like this ??”

This comes after three housemates – Richard, Elsa and Cameron B – faced possible elimination in Friday’s episode.

Cameron B ultimately became the third housemate to be evicted this series.

The 25-year-old from Bolton entered the House on Day Two, alongside three other newcomers.

Axed star George Gilbert, 23, had also been on the chopping block before his shock exit.

The Sun revealed how the parish councillor was removed after ‘unacceptable language and behaviour’.

Sources told The Sun that George left his co-stars horrified after making offensive comments which could be interpreted as antisemitic and was immediately called to the Diary Room and ejected from the house. 

“Everyone was absolutely disgusted,” an insider said.

“Nobody could believe what he said – he was clearly out to shock people.”

AJ Odudu and Will Best hosting the Big Brother TV show.

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Cameron B was evicted from the house on FridayCredit: Shutterstock Editorial

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Chelsea vs Liverpool legends LIVE RESULT: Reaction as icon nets winner, Costa involved in bust-up, Hazard & Terry star

Liverpool ace injured on international duty

Away from the legends game, news broke earlier today that Ibrahima Konate has pulled out the France squad.

The centre-back has a right quadriceps injury and has been receiving “treatment and following protocol” since joining up with his international team-mates.

Kalou’s new venture

Salomon Kalou has a surprising way of keeping busy in retirement.

The Ivory Coast star played in the match today, which means he had some time off from running his chocolate company Oume.

Kalou hopes to see it on the shelves of UK shops soon.

Garden of Eden

Roberto Di Matteo was delighted to be reunited with icon Eden Hazard this afternoon.

The former boss said: “He was a special player. I think from the first minute he wore the Chelsea shirt, everybody fell in love with him.

“You could see the talent he had, even though he was only 19 back then. 

“He showed his capabilities and his qualities over the years and had a very successful stint here with us. 

“Thank you to him that he came today and showed again some of his qualities.

“I think the people absolutely loved seeing him on the pitch for Chelsea today.”

‘Connected for life’

Roberto Di Matteo spoke about his iconic Chelsea squad which won the 2012 Champions League as he returned to the dugout today.

Di Matteo said: “When you win a competition, a trophy, it connects you for the rest of your life.

“Every time we get together, it’s a great feeling and a lot of emotions to see these players again that managed to lift the trophy with the big ears!

“They always turn up when we call them for these sort of games.

“They love to come back and put the blue shirt on.

“We’ve created a lot of memories for the players and for the supporters as well.

“Overall, it’s a wonderful day today to see all these guys again. I wish them all good health.”

Friends again?

Diego Costa has just took to Instagram to post this snap alongside his rival Martin Skrtel.

The tough guys appear to be mates… for now!

Hazard’s return

Fans were delighted to see Eden Hazard glide across the pitch one again.”

One supporter said: “Eden Hazard is not just a footballer, he’s an entertainer!”

A second reacted: “Hazard strolling around on the Stamford Bridge turf. I’m not crying, you are.”

A third wrote: “He’s been superb, Diego Costa has been a menace to the Liverpool back line….these guys still got it in them.”

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Eagle-eyed Strictly fans left baffled after spotting live show shake up

EAGLE-EYED Strictly fans have been left baffled after spotting a live show shake up.

Tonight’s show was the Musicals Week special with Wicked star Cynthia Erivo acting as a guest mentor.

Contestants and professional dancers gathered on the stage for "Strictly Come Dancing: Movies" night.

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Eagle-eyed Strictly fans have been left baffled after spotting a live show shake up
Karen Carney and Carlos Gu performing during a dress rehearsal for "Strictly Come Dancing."

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Karen Carney was supposed to perform fourth during Musicals WeekCredit: PA
A blurred image of a performance order sheet for "Strictly," dated Saturday, October 11, 2025.

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The running order was shared online ahead of the show

Before the show started, pro dancer Julian Caillon shared a blurry picture of the running order.

But as the show got underway, Strictly viewers noticed that Karen Carney was moved from the fourth slot in the line up.

The former footballer was dancing a Cha Cha Cha to She’s a Lady from Miss Congeniality with her pro partner Carlos Gu.

She was supposed to perform after YouTube star George Clarke, but he was followed by Drag Race star La Voix instead.

The eagle-eyed viewers immediately took to X to question the change, with one writing: “I wonder why they changed order with Karen and Carlos and they weren’t in Clauditorium.

“Maybe some wardrobe problem.”

Another added: “why did we skip karen and carlos in the running order.”

In the end, Karen and Carlos performed seventh and scored 25 points.

However, things went a bit awry when it came to the scores, as Motsi Mabuse almost missed her cue.

Craig Revel Horwood started things off with a disappointing 4.

As he delivered it, Motsi seemed completely surprised as she cried ‘Oh no’, before turning to the back of the desk and scrambling around.

She managed to grab her seven paddle in the nick of time and gave her score.

At the end of the night, Karen found herself in the bottom half of the leaderboard, joint third from bottom with Vicky Pattison.

Meanwhile, former Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope topped the leaderboard after receiving the first 10 of the series – from Motsi – for his Paso Doble.

Karen Carney and Carlos Gu dancing during the dress rehearsal for Strictly Come Dancing.

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Karen ended up performing seventh in the running orderCredit: PA

Strictly airs Saturdays on BBC One and iPlayer.

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World Grand Prix Darts 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Semi-finals on NOW as Luke Littler and Humphries look to set up final clash

Littler wants £1m Saudi nine-darter

Darts is heading to Saudi Arabia for the first time on January 19 and 20 next year.

When the snooker headed to the kingdom, entertainment chief Turki Alalshikh added a golden ball to the table to open up the possibility of a 167 super-maximum and a £1milion reward for players that achieve it.

Littler is hoping a new lucrative concept is added to darts like rewarding a nine-darter with a massive cheque.

Littler a ‘different animal’

Luke Littler’s semi-final opponent Jonny Clayton knows how big his task is tonight.

The Welshman said: “An honest answer is you have to be scared of him.

“The two Lukes, they’re both pushing the bar and the rest of us are following.

“Gezzy’s been putting in some awesome performances, and we’re all trying to keep up.

“But Luke [Littler] is the hottest player on the planet right now.

“He’s class, the world can see it. He’s a different animal.

“But we can all play darts. My first game on stage against Luke, I beat him. So you never know.”

Van Gerwen the inspiration

Danny Noppert is trying to emulate his compatriot Michael van Gerwen.

Ahead of his semi-final against Luke Humphries tonight, the world No13 revealed his admiration for MVG.

He said: “I try to be as good as Michael. But of course he’s the best player there’s ever been. I try to be like him, but not yet.”

Van Gerwen suffered a shock defeat to Dirk van Duijvenbode is round one.

De Decker responds to ‘boring’ claim

Luke Littler was not challenged in his round two victory over Mike De Decker and claimed the clash was “boring”.

The world champion said: “Mike didn’t play his best there and I just had to play along.

“It was a bit boring at times, obviously I expected something from the reigning champion, but he just couldn’t get those doubles to get him going on the scoring most of the time.

De Decker has now responded, saying: “That he found the match ‘boring’? Well, if that’s what he thinks… Good for him. That’s his opinion.”

Littler ‘definitely beatable’

Defending champion Mike De Decker was knocked out in the second round 3-0 by Luke Littler.

The Belgian struggled to land doubles at the start and it allowed The Nuke to cruise to a routine win.

Reflecting on his performance, De Decker said: “I was incredibly disappointed. Look at my average. After the second set, I saw on the screen that I’d thrown 8 out of 42 doubles or something.

“It doesn’t matter who you’re playing against. That way, you’ll have problems against anyone.

“It was just a bad match for me. He wasn’t great either, but it just didn’t fly.

“Those doubles just wouldn’t work. When you do that with this format it becomes difficult.

De Decker went on to add: “So Littler was definitely beatable. Everyone’s always beatable, sometimes it’s just harder than others.”

Rollercoaster of emotions

Luke Littler felt every emotion during last night’s quarter-final clash with Gerwyn Price.

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Chelsea vs Liverpool legends LIVE SCORE: Eden Hazard, John Terry, Diego Costa and Robbie Keane feature – latest updates

Belter of a day

It’s sweltering here at Stamford Bridge!

The sun is shining and planes are flying over the place that so many of these legends would still call home.

Eden Hazard and Diego Costa have come out on the pitch with the rest of the squad for a team photo, and Petr Cech even stays to sign autographs and take pictures with fans.

That’s what it’s all about!

Liverpool squad

Former Blue Yossi Benayoun will be returning to Stamford Bridge, but in the red of Liverpool.

The club’s all-time top scorer, Ian Rush, will return in the dugout, with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Peter Crouch not included in this one:

  • Ian Rush – manager
  • John Aldridge – manager
  • Phil Thompson – manager
  • Sammy Lee – manager
  • Pepe Reina
  • Sander Westerveld
  • Fabio Aurelio
  • Martin Kelly
  • Ragnar Klavan
  • Martin Skrtel
  • Yossi Benayoun
  • Momo Sissoko
  • Jay Spearing
  • Ryan Babel
  • Natasha Dowie
  • Robbie Keane
  • Gregory Vignal
  • Igor Biscan
  • Stephane Henchoz
  • Mark Gonzalez
  • Florent Siname-Pongolle

Chelsea squad

Roberto Di Matteo, the man who guided Chelsea to their first Champions League title in 2011/12, will return to the dugout as manager.

Five-time Premier League-winning captain John Terry will also be back for action.

Fan favourites at Stamford Bridge like Joe Cole, Eden Hazard and Diego Costa will also return:

  • Eden Hazard
  • Ramires
  • John Terry
  • Joe Cole
  • Katie Chapman
  • Gemma Davison
  • William Gallas
  • Carlo Cudicini
  • Marcel Desailly
  • Petr Cech
  • Eidur Gudjohnsen
  • Salomon Kalou
  • Diego Costa
  • Jon Harley
  • Jody Morris
  • Loic Remy
  • Florent Malouda
  • Tiago Mendes
  • Claude Makelele
  • John-Obi Mikel
  • Gary Cahill

*Gianfranco Zola has withdrawn due to injury

Good afternoon and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of Chelsea vs Liverpool legends!

A star-studded Chelsea line-up will be looking to get revenge on Liverpool after losing the previous legends clash between the two in March.

Peter Crouch bagged a double in a 2-0 win for the Reds last time out, but the legendary forward will not be playing in today’s match – to the delight of Chelsea.

Roberto Di Matteo returns to the Stamford Bridge dugout while the likes of Eden Hazard, John Terry and Diego Costa will pull on the iconic Blue shirt once again.

Robbie Keane, Martin Skrtel and Ryan Babel are among the legends representing Liverpool in the capital this afternoon.

SunSport will bring you minute-by-minute updates from this afternoon’s huge clash!

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On This Day, Oct. 11: ‘Saturday Night Live’ premieres on NBC

Oct. 11 (UPI) — On this date in history:

In 1811, the first steam-powered ferry in the world, the Juliana, started its run between New York City and Hoboken, N.J.

In 1868, Thomas Alva Edison filed papers for his first invention: an electrical vote recorder to rapidly tabulate floor votes in the U.S. Congress. Edison’s device was issued U.S. Patent 90,646 on June 1, 1869. Members of Congress rejected the apparatus and it was never utilized.

In 1906, the San Francisco Board of Education banned Japanese-American students from attending public schools, ordering that instead they were to be taught in racially segregated schools. A compromise was reached in February 1907, allowing the students back into the schools with the Japanese government accepting new immigration restrictions for its citizens wishing to travel to the United States.

In 1910, President Theodore Roosevelt became the first U.S. president to take flight in an airplane. Piloted by Arch Hoxsey, Roosevelt would stay aloft for 4 minutes in a Wright brothers-built plane at Kinloch Field in St. Louis, Mo.

In 1947, the United States agreed to the United Nations Partition Plan of Palestine, which recommended the creation of independent Arab and Jewish States with the city of Jerusalem placed under direct trusteeship of the United Nations. The resolution was adopted by the General Assembly on Nov. 29, 1947, though a civil war, which would last nearly six months, erupted the next day between Arabs and Jews, resulting in the partition plan failing to be implemented.

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In 1950, the Federal Communications Commission gave CBS the first license to broadcast color television.

In 1975, Saturday Night Live premiered on NBC with George Carlin as host and musicians Janis Ian and Billy Preston on the bill.

In 1984, Kathryn Sullivan, flying into orbit aboard the space shuttle Challenger, became the first American woman to walk in space.

In 1986, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev met in Reykjavik, Iceland, to discuss arms control and human rights. While the talks collapsed at the last minute, work would continue, resulting in the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty between the two nations.

In 2000, Congress designated Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area as a national park, making it the first national recreation area to receive the upgrade in the United States.

In 2002, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter “for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.”

In 2002, Congress gave U.S. President George W. Bush its backing for using military force against Iraq.

Surrounded by members of Congress, President George W. Bush signs the congressional resolution authorizing U.S. use of force against Iraq if needed, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on October 16, 2002. File Photo by Chris Corder/UPI

In 2008, the U.S. State Department removed North Korea from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. In return, North Korea agreed to give international inspectors access to its nuclear facilities and to continue disabling its plutonium processing project.

In 2013, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons won the Nobel Peace Prize. The United Nations-backed OPCW, which has headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, was overseeing the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile at the time it won the prize.

In 2024, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, an organization made up of atomic bomb survivors in Japan for their actions opposing the use of nuclear weapons.

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Big Brother loses fourth housemate in live eviction after show’s ‘controversial’ week

Big Brother saw their second live eviction and fourth housemate to leave the house tonight after the show made headlines for George Gilbert’s ejection for offensive language

Tonight, AJ Odudu and Will Best spoke to the house live for the second time this series as Cameron B was evicted from the Big Brother house.

Last Friday, Gani became the second contestant to be evicted from the house, but unfortunately for him, he didn’t get the showcase he deserved due to Storm Amy.

In a chaotic last minute change, Will came to meet the star at the bottom of the stairs, as he took him to the studio through the back doors due to the gale-force winds.

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He wasn’t the first to be evicted however, as in a shock 25th anniversary twist, Emily was booted out the house on the first night, as herself, Sam and Caroline had to decided between themselves who should leave.

Tonight, the weather was much calmer, as Cameron became the first housemate to leave through the front door.

Cameron B, Elsa, Richard and George faced eviction, but again things were thrown into chaos when George was removed for repeated use of offensive language and behaviour.

Despite George’s removal from the house, the eviction still went ahead, although the votes closed for a while, and refreshed. Prior votes did not count, and viewers were given five more votes.

Tonight, AJ and Will revealed that Cameron B was the third housemate to be evicted – and fourth to leave.

As Cameron joined the Late and Live, we got a glimpse of the house’s reaction, with Elsa elated she was safe. In a shock admission, she told Teja and Feyisola she was going to tell Marcus she loved him if she stayed.

The second live eviction came after a controversial week in the house. As well as George’s removal, housemate Caroline also received a warning from Big Brother after comments made towards Zelah and Nancy.

Zelah has been open about his transition with the housemates, but during a game of spin the bottle Caroline asked Nancy which housemate she would sleep with if they were trapped on a desert island and she “might be able to make babies to get a new civilisation.”

Nancy then asked Caroline if it had to be a guy, as Jenny said she was pansexual. “Is she pansexual? Do you like pans?” Caroline asked, as Zelah told her to just ask Nancy who she was most attracted to.

Nancy then answered Zelah, as Caroline responded: “She’s a girl. No you’re not!” she then added: “But you haven’t got a willy. Is that really bad? But I was talking about…I’m so sorry Z. Is that bad? That was bad wasn’t it? Oh no, I’m dead now. Is that bad?’”

Zelah was left in tears in the Diary Room, telling Big Brother: “I didn’t think it would affect me that much. That’s why I didn’t want to tell anyone from the get go, because once people know their true perceptions come out. But ‘she’s a girl’ was strong.”

Caroline profusely apologised, telling Big Brother she was “ashamed” of her comments and said she had no excuses for her behaviour.

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