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'Mr Poombastic' – Dechawat Poomjaeng regains professional snooker tour card after five-year absence

Dechawat Poomjaeng booked his return to the main professional world snooker tour after a 4-1 win over Narongdat Takantong in the final round of event two at Asia qualifying in Bangkok. 43-year-old Poomjaeng – nicknamed 'Mr Poombastic' for his entertaining style of play – lost to Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon in the final of event one last week, but atoned by winning the final four frames against Takantong with closing breaks of 61 and 78 having lost the opener on Saturday.

Georgia Taylor-Brown overcomes 'absolute nightmare' to take second behind Cassandre Beaugrand in Leeds triathlon

Imperious Georgia Taylor-Brown brushed off a «really rubbish» start to continue her fine form and take second at the AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds. The Olympic silver medallist won in Yokohama in May and maintained her position at the top of the World Series standings with a second successive podium after powering through the field during the run.

Cameron Norrie excited to start grass-court campaign at home tournament

British number one Cameron Norrie is feeling refreshed after his exploits on clay as he begins his grass-court campaign at Queen’s Club.

'He was in the trees!' Ex-Newcastle defender Steve Howey recalls Temuri Ketsbaia paintball story

Ex-Newcastle United defender Steve Howey has revealed Temuri Ketsbaia used his military service training to surprise the rest of the Magpies squad during a team bonding paintball trip.

Ones to Watch: The UK's five best prospects in the heavyweight division

The UK has enjoyed plenty of success in boxing's golden weight category in recent years. Anthony Joshua has held the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO titles on two occasions in his career and is hoping to get those belts back in a rematch against Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk.

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'Mr Poombastic' – Dechawat Poomjaeng regains professional snooker tour card after five-year absence

Georgia Taylor-Brown overcomes 'absolute nightmare' to take second behind Cassandre Beaugrand in Leeds triathlon

Cameron Norrie excited to start grass-court campaign at home tournament

'He was in the trees!' Ex-Newcastle defender Steve Howey recalls Temuri Ketsbaia paintball story

Ones to Watch: The UK's five best prospects in the heavyweight division

The nationality of every Premier League winning manager including Chile

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly claims the IPL "generates more revenue" than Premier League

Man Utd told why Ten Hag will labour after Sheringham names superior manager that could’ve emulated Guardiola