Never underestimate the greatest sportsman of his generation – why Tiger Woods could become the next US president

If you walk past Cristiano Ronaldo and Stephen Bunting in the street (an admittedly unlikely scenario given one lives in Saudi Arabia and one lives in St Helens), you could be forgiven for thinking Ronaldo is younger than Bunting.

Never judge a book by its cover. Ronaldo turned 40 last month, while Bunting does not turn 40 until next month. Ronaldo has wasted a lot of his 40 years nibbling avocados, applying moisturisers and frequenting gymnasiums, while Bunting has lived life to the full.

For example, has Ronaldo ever eaten a pork scratching, one of the greatest pleasures available on Planet Earth? I make it a 33-1 chance. The Premier League Darts coverage on Sky Sports is sponsored by Mr Porky, so Bunting doubtless has access to an unlimited supply of premium pork scratchings. I know who I'd rather be.