Tennis champion Serena Williams is ready to compete in the Australian Open.

HENRY DEEDES: As the PM took his place at the Downing Street podium to address the nation on coronavirus, it was like witnessing a frustrated footballer suddenly moving to the favourite position.

Fallon Sherrock said it was 'incredible' to have her latest PDC World Darts Championship win tweeted about by Billie Jean King.

After the fesitivies of Christmas Day, Boxing Day is made for one thing and one thing only - sport. We have you covered, with your definitive watching brief to ensure you can cram in every bit of action.

The world's fastest sailboat is set to complete its record-breaking journey around the world this week, making its arrival through the Thames. The IDEC Sport's crew are led by Francis Joyon.

Laura Lambert and Chief Sports Writer Martin Samuel are shortlisted for the Hugh McIlvanney Award for Sports Journalist of the Year.

The Premier League Darts season has already thrown up plenty of surprises as it nears the half-way mark of the 2020 campaign. Here, Sportsmail takes a closer look at what we've learned.

The extravaganza will consist of just over a month's worth of darting action, as live sport returns in a unique format to households despite the coronavirus lockdown.

Kim Kardashian treated her 160 million Instagram followers to an eye-popping tour of her children's playroom on Wednesday. She and Kanye West share North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.

The 42-year-old rapper-designer hired a fleet of drivers in Secret Sherps to hand out the Adidas-brand basketball shoes, which have not yet been released nationwide

Kim Kardashian eventually credited five-year-old rapper ZaZa for the song North West rapped over at the Yeezy Paris show after her parents (politely) called Kim out over it on Instagram.

The singer, 32, has opened up about the bizarre feud she got in with the rap legend after telling one of their mutual friends that the 42-year-old hip-hop star is 'weird'.

OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: In the midst of all this, in the midst of the lockdown and my dad in a care home no one can visit any more and my mum reaching for her shopping.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed a fine season at the Mestalla, scoring six goals and providing seven assists in 35 outings for the La Liga side this campaign, attracting plenty of interest.

The Borussia Dortmund starlet has been heavily linked with a £120million move to Old Trafford at the end of the season, with speculation having also ramped up during the current football lay-off.

The Borussia Dortmund star, 20, has been linked with a move back to the Premier League, with Manchester United reportedly in pole position to land the England forward this summer.

They remained as calm as possible in the run-up to the Games, determined not to let the cracks show. But a video made by British Airways has revealed the pressure our athletes were feeling.

The Olympic silver medallist, pictured with dance partner Flavia Cacace, said he will not return to competitive gymnastics until 2014. Almost 14million viewers tuned in to watch Saturday's final.

Actress Lisa Riley put her cougar skills to the test as she tries to plant a kiss on Louis Smith during a reunion with some of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars at London's Rose Club last night

Members of Team GB's successful London 2012 team were today honoured at Buckingham Palace by the Queen.

She revealed her impressive figure when she wore a bikini while taking part in Splash!

Former Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has begun sharing saucy selfies on his social media feeds, to show off his body. The star has defended his vanity project, saying he works hard for his body.

The former TOWIE star, 23, was overjoyed when the thoughtful gymnast, 26, sent a trunk full of beautiful blooms to her hotel room while she was holiday in Los Angeles.

The loved-up couple celebrated their first year anniversary of bliss as they rung in the New Year together during an idyllic getaway in Thailand this week.

She works hard to maintain her flawless figure. And Lucy Mecklenburgh showed off the results of her labour as she flaunted her enviably pert posterior in a cheeky belfie.

Andy Murray and Serena Williams began their mixed doubles campaign with victory on day six, but Johanna Konta is the only Brit left in either singles after Dan Evans and Harriet Dart crashed out.

Guido Pella ensured there will be a South American presence in the men's Wimbledon quarter-finals after the Argentine survived a five-set thriller in against 2016 runner-up Milos Raonic on Monday.

Jelena Djokovic, 33, shared a 10-minute video of an American physician which focuses on the conspiracy theory that 5G technology has played a role in creating the current global health crisis.

Shaqiri made himself unavailable for selection ahead of this month's Euro 2020 qualifiers, which started with Switzerland grabbing a 1-1 draw at Republic of Ireland on Thursday.

Iggy Azalea has has sparked engagement rumours with boyfriend Playboi Carti after sharing a telling video of a massive diamond ring on her left hand wedding finger. 

Luis Suarez finished that season as top goalscorer with 31 goals, but was forced to sit out this opening five matches as punishment for his assault on the Chelsea defender the season before.

AC Milan will face off against their old rivals Inter Milan at the San Siro while Granada host Barcelona on Saturday evening. Sportsmail's SAM McEVOY will provide live coverage for both games.

When Jordan Henderson leads Liverpool out at Old Trafford on Sunday to the sound of This Is The One by the Stone Roses, he finds himself in an exclusive club. He played in their last win there.

Rio Ferdinand, who was on the pitch in October 2011 when Luis Suarez abused Patrice Evra, hit out at the length of time it has taken for any apology to come from those associated with Liverpool.

The Reds captain had just made his £20m move to Anfield from Sunderland in 2011 but at just 20-years-old was still finding his feet in the top flight despite excellent performances for the Black Cats.

Barcelona will be looking to bounce back from their disappointment to Slavia Prague last time out by beating Borussia Dortmund and clinching top spot in Group F. Follow all the action here.

Barcelona will host Real Madrid this evening at Nou Camp. Follow LIVE ACTION right here as Barca look to have more La Liga wins than Los Blancos for the first time in El Clasico history.

Barcelona will be desperate to put their local rivals Espanyol to the sword on Saturday evening at the RCDE Stadium in La Liga. Follow all the live updates from Sportsmail right here.

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has revealed that Liverpool sent him a letter apologising for how they handled the racist abuse he received from Luis Suarez in 2011.

Barcelona are progressing in talks with Valencia over striker Rodrigo as they attempt to find a replacement for the injured Luis Suarez.

After Carles Perez joined Roma on Thursday, 21-year-old Abel Ruiz now looks set to follow him out of the exit door when he signs a five-year deal at Braga before the transfer deadline.

The La Liga champions, who came from behind to beat Real Betis at the weekend, are in the market for an emergency deal following the long-term injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez.

Luis Suarez has provided Barcelona with some good news as the injured striker is expected to be back in action before the end of the season. 

The Uruguay international made the move to Nou Camp from the Reds in the summer of 2014 for a fee of £75million. Suarez was sensational during his time at Anfield, scoring 82 goals in 133 games.

Former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli admitted the Reds 'let football down' in their support of Luis Suarez during his racial abuse case with Patrice Evra.

During a game between Liverpool and Manchester United in 2011, Evra and Luis Suarez were involved in an altercation and the Frenchman alleged that the former Reds star called him the N-word.

Lionel Messi and Co will return to the club for training on Wednesday where they will receive a medical at the club's Ciutat Esportiva training base following an inspection from LaLiga officials.

The 29-year-old actress beamed with pride in a selfie while holding a Clearblue test revealing the positive results.

Orange Is the New Black actress Laverne Cox, 47, from Alabama, was shocked to get a call from the Duchess of Sussex asking her to appear on her Vogue cover - and praised the ex-Suits star.

The 40-year-old actress wore Rodarte's pleated ensemble and belt, consisting of off-white frilly long-sleeved top with a gold belt and roomy black bottoms.