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Ronnie O'Sullivan tells 'unbelievable' Ben Mertens to embrace pressure after Welsh Open match

Ronnie O’Sullivan believes that 18-year-old Ben Mertens has an “unbelievable” future in the game, but has told the Belgian to embrace the pressure on him. Mertens — who is playing his first season as a pro — appeared to be overawed by the man he describes as his hero as he suffered a 4-0 whitewash defeat, with O'Sullivan putting problems with his cue to one side in a dominant performance to reach the quarter-finals. Ad On the other hand, Mertens – who had beaten Jackson Page and David Gilbert to make it this far — made several mistakes and allowed his nerves to get the better of him, as O’Sullivan wrapped up the match in less than an hour.

Judo-loving Israel cheers the return of the World Tour

Just three months after Israel hosted the prestigious Masters' tournament in Jerusalem, the World Judo Tour has returned to Tel Aviv, and was welcomed in typical fashion with a stadium full of judo-crazy fans eagerly anticipating each fight.

Mobile phone users snap up £10 SIM card in bid to avoid price hikes from O2, EE, Vodafone, Three and Virgin Media

From April, many providers are set to increase their rates, in a move which will impact almost anybody with a mobile phone. Suppliers including O2, EE, Vodafone, Three and Virgin Media are all set to increase their prices to align with either CPI (Consumer Price Index) or RPI (Retail Price Index) measures of inflation, which currently stands at more than 10%.

Welsh Open 2023: Ronnie O’Sullivan whitewashes Ben Mertens to make quarter-finals

Ronnie O’Sullivan remains on track for a record-equalling fifth Welsh Open title following a 4-0 whitewash victory over Ben Mertens to reach the quarter-finals. It was a much more straightforward night for O’Sullivan after tip problems in the earlier rounds had threatened to derail his tournament.

Manchester United suitors jostle for biggest sports deal ever

LONDON: Manchester United will receive multiple offers when an initial deadline for bids expires on Friday, sources familiar with the process said, kicking off potentially the largest sports deal ever.

Saudi Arabia enters race for Manchester United: Telegraph

Saudi Arabia has submitted a bid for British soccer club Manchester United PLC ahead of Friday's deadline, the Telegraph reported on Thursday.

Stephen Hendry reveals he was given a Ferrari and a Bentley for World Championship success

Stephen Hendry has revealed he was given a Ferrari and Bentley as bonuses for winning the World Championship. Hendry is the most decorated player in Crucible history, with the Scot having seven world titles to his name. Ad It was a record equalled by Ronnie O’Sullivan last year, and the Rocket has the chance to pass Hendry in 2023.

FS-3 retains Cheshire Mouldings support in BSB

Cheshire Mouldings will continue to support FS-3 Kawasaki in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship for 2023.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan tells 'unbelievable' Ben Mertens to embrace pressure after Welsh Open match

Judo-loving Israel cheers the return of the World Tour

Mobile phone users snap up £10 SIM card in bid to avoid price hikes from O2, EE, Vodafone, Three and Virgin Media

Welsh Open 2023: Ronnie O’Sullivan whitewashes Ben Mertens to make quarter-finals

Manchester United suitors jostle for biggest sports deal ever

Saudi Arabia enters race for Manchester United: Telegraph

Stephen Hendry reveals he was given a Ferrari and a Bentley for World Championship success

FS-3 retains Cheshire Mouldings support in BSB