Ronnie O’Sullivan in Scottish Open snooker venue put down after snub - 'I can't be bothered'
Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed he at times "can't be bothered" to play in certain snooker's tournaments - including the Scottish Open.
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Canadian Para cross-country skier Natalie Wilkie wins mass start gold at World Cup season opener
Para cross-country skier Natalie Wilkie put a bow on 2024 with a World Cup victory on Friday at the season-opening stop in Vuokatti, Finland.
Kellie Harrington crowned Sportswoman of the Year for 2024
Ireland's two-time gold medallist Kellie Harrington has been crowned the Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year for 2024.
Kellie Harrington named Sportswoman of the Year
Irish Olympic boxer Kellie Harrington has been named The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year 2024. The two-time Olympic gold medal boxer saw off competition from rivals such as Rachael Blackmore and Rhasidat Adeleke.
Beer for the masses? North Korean beer bar opens in Pyongyang
North Korea's capital, Pyongyang, has a new landmark beer bar in one of its new districts.
After Considering England And Dubai, This Pakistan City To Finally Host PSL Players Draft
The PCB on Friday announced that the coastal city of Gwadar in the restive province of Balochistan will host the players draft for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on January 11. Pakistan was also contemplating England and Dubai as possible venues. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said other details like timing of the draft and venue would be shared later. Gwadar is the heart of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and has one of the most beautiful and scenic grounds in the country but due to recent attacks at its security installations and surrounding areas, it has not hosted any cricket matches.
Nigeria ends 2024 as FIFA’s 44th best footballing nation
The Super Eagles retained their number 44th position in the latest FIFA ranking released yesterday. This is their lowest rating since 2018. In the ranking released on FIFA’s official website, the Eagles maintained their fifth position in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Algeria.
Euroviews. China’s new economic development offers fresh opportunities for China-EU cooperation
This is a moment of intensifying geopolitical conflicts, rising global protectionism and a sluggish world economic recovery.