This text provides a preview of the sporting events calendar for the coming year, covering various sports such as football (soccer), tennis, darts, Formula 1, cricket, rugby, basketball, baseball, golf, and others.
Here are some notable events and storylines mentioned in the article:
Sports Highlights:
- The Kansas City Chiefs have a chance to make NFL history by winning their third consecutive Super Bowl.
- Darts: Luke Humphries and Luke Littler will likely dominate the sport, with both being favorites to win the PDC World Darts Championship and Premier League title respectively.
- Tennis: A "Big Three" is expected on the WTA Tour, with Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek fighting for dominance in women's tennis.
- Golf: Rory McIlroy will look to complete his career Grand Slam by winning The Masters and PGA Championship.
- Cricket: The Premier League and EFL will be popular on Sky Sports, with the Lions and Eagles being key rivals to the Chiefs.
Athlete Highlights:
- Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz won two Grand Slams each in 2024 but have yet to face each other in a major final.
- Novak Djokovic has recruited Andy Murray as his coach, looking to bounce back from his first Super Bowl loss in nearly two decades.
Other Notable Events:
- The Chiefs' bid to complete Super Bowl history will take place between now and February 9 on Sky Sports NFL.
- The Premier League play-off final marked an exciting time for darts, with Luke Littler hitting a nine-darter during the event.