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The 2026 World Grand Prix darts tournament is being played in Leicester, with coverage broadcast on Sky Sports. Preview pieces and betting tips are circulating ahead of and during the event, with pundits offering predictions on likely winners and early-round matchups. The double-in, double-out format's unpredictability keeps fan and media attention high on potential upsets.
- 2Leicestershire win points reduction over pitch penalty at tribunal▼Leicestershire fight on as eight points cut from pitch penalty by tribunal
Leicestershire County Cricket Club has had eight points removed from a pitch-related penalty after taking the case to an independent tribunal. The decision reduces the punishment originally handed down over the condition of the pitch, and the club says it will continue fighting the remaining sanctions. The ruling is being closely followed across county cricket.
- 3Leicestershire lose appeal over 19-point pitch penalty●Leicestershire fight on despite 19-point pitch penalty being upheld on appeal
Leicestershire's appeal against a 19-point deduction, imposed after a pitch was judged substandard, has been rejected, with the penalty upheld. The county says it will continue to fight the decision and its on-field campaign goes on despite the blow to its standings. The case has drawn attention among county cricket followers over pitch-quality sanctions and the appeals process.