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The Queen’s doctors are concerned for her health says Buckingham Palace - updates

Concerns have been raised about the Queen's health as senior members of the Royal Family travel to Scotland to be by her side.

'If I win that’s the energy bills paid' – Neil Robertson on what £20,000 cash boost means to struggling snooker players

Neil Robertson admits snooker players earning a guaranteed £20,000 during the UK cost-of-living crisis is vital to keep the sport afloat this season. With China's continued absence from the sport in hosting several events due to the pandemic – including the Shanghai Masters, China Championship, China Open, World Open and International Open – snooker has been deprived of millions in annual prize money. Ad World Snooker and the WPBSA [World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association] announced on Wednesday they will trial the roll-out of their own bailout strategy that will guarantee all 130 players on the professional circuit a guaranteed minimum of £20,000 in earnings.

EWC Q&A: Gregg Black

Part of the Suzuki-powered Yoshimura SERT Motul team that won the Bol d’Or in 2021 and currently heads the FIM Endurance World Championship standings, Great Britain-born French rider Gregg Black, 34, talks exceeding expectations at Suzuka, the absence of pressure, what it takes to win at Circuit Paul Ricard and more as the build-up to the 100th anniversary of this famous 24-hour race continues. You start the Bol d’Or on the back of finishing third at Suzuka.

Chelsea strike deal with Brighton manager Graham Potter over managerial vacancy - reports

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Brighton manager Graham Potter to become their new manager following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel. The German was dismissed on Wednesday in the wake of a shock 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.