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Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong among five Chinese players handed increased bans after match-fixing probe

Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong are among five Chinese snooker players to have been handed increased suspensions from the sport for match-fixing. The duo were two of the most high-profile names to be involved in a scandal that resulted in the WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association) Disciplinary Commission dishing out a comprehensive list of punishments earlier in June. Ad However, the BBC reported that the Chinese Billiards and Snooker Association has now handed out stricter measures to five players.

Five Chinese snooker players have match-fixing bans extended

China's snooker authorities have upheld lifetime bans for match-fixing handed out to Liang Wenbo and Li Hang by the sport's world governing body (WPBSA) and given five other players longer suspensions for domestic matches.

England's style validated despite defeat to Australia - McCullum

England coach Brendon McCullum said the opening Ashes test "validated" their attacking approach despite the two-wicket defeat at Edgbaston and that they would be even more aggressive in the second match of the series.

Man City's Ilkay Gundogan Set To Join Barcelona: Reports

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is set to leave the treble winners to join Barcelona on a free transfer, according to reports on Wednesday. Gundogan is believed to have been offered a three-year deal by Barcelona and is expected to complete his move to the Spanish champions when his City contract expires at the end of June. City were reported to have been willing to give their 32-year-old captain a new one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.

Jose Mourinho gets four-game ban for Anthony Taylor abuse at Europa League final

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has been given a four-match suspension by Uefa for his behaviour at last month’s Europa League final.

Almost two thirds of fans oppose VAR, according to survey of 9,645 supporters

VAR has been given a massive thumbs-down in a new fans’ survey published on Wednesday.

Tiafoe’s winning run on grass ended by fellow US player Korda at Queen’s Club

LONDON: Frances Tiafoe’s winning run on grass was ended by Sebastian Korda in an all-American second-round match at the Queen’s Club Championships on Wednesday.

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams handed Wimbledon wild card

Five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card for next month’s championships.

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Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong among five Chinese players handed increased bans after match-fixing probe

Five Chinese snooker players have match-fixing bans extended

England's style validated despite defeat to Australia - McCullum

Man City's Ilkay Gundogan Set To Join Barcelona: Reports

Jose Mourinho gets four-game ban for Anthony Taylor abuse at Europa League final

Almost two thirds of fans oppose VAR, according to survey of 9,645 supporters

Tiafoe’s winning run on grass ended by fellow US player Korda at Queen’s Club

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams handed Wimbledon wild card