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Reanne Evans slams 'disgusting' prize money in women's snooker ahead of world final

Reanne Evans has launched a blistering attack on the prize money in women's snooker ahead of the world final in Thailand on Saturday. The 12-time winner lost 5-3 to Chinese teenager Bai Yuluin after leading 3-1 in the semi-finals of this year's event, a result that could cost her the chance of another two-year wildcard to compete on the sport's main professional circuit next season. Ad Eurosport pundit Evans would like to compete on a more lucrative women's tour in the future than battle it out with the men, and the English player believes it is «disgusting» the level on money on offer outside of the elite level.

Britain's Zoe Atkin soars to emotional World Championship silver in freeski halfpipe in Bakuriani, Georgia

Zoe Atkin banished her post-Beijing demons by soaring to World Championship silver in Bakuriani. The 20-year-old star finished second behind American ace Hanna Faulhaber, 18, to seal back-to-back World Championship medals in the freestyle halfpipe event. Ad Atkin bagged a brilliant bronze in Aspen two years ago before finishing ninth at the Winter Olympics in China last year.

Atkin soars to emotional World Championship silver in Georgia

Zoe Atkin banished her post-Beijing demons by soaring to World Championship silver in Bakuriani. The 20-year-old star finished second behind American ace Hanna Faulhaber, 18, to seal back-to-back World Championship medals in the freestyle halfpipe event. Ad Atkin bagged a brilliant bronze in Aspen two years ago before finishing ninth at the Winter Olympics in China last year.