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World Championship snooker: Jimmy White hopes ended by Andrew Pagett in opening qualifier, Liam Davies sets record

Andrew Pagett ended Jimmy 'Whirlwind' White's latest World Championship bid with a 6-2 victory in the opening qualifying round at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. Six-time finalist White – who first appeared at the sport's biggest event in 1981 but last qualified in 2006 – rolled in breaks of 76, 54 and 55 with World No 109 Pagett contributing knocks of 52, 59, 95 and 55. Ad/> Pagett will face former Shoot Out holder Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the second round of qualifying.

1 shot, 0% dribble success: The Sheffield United man who had a tough afternoon in 1-0 loss at Stoke City

Sheffield United managed just one shot on target in their 1-0 defeat at Stoke City at the weekend.

Arsenal star Bernd Leno 'decides next move' as Newcastle identify transfer alternative

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has no interest in joining Newcastle and will instead pursue a transfer back to Germany this summer, according to reports.

Adam Peaty eyeing packed summer schedule ahead of return to the pool at British Swimming Championships

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty will have one eye on a packed summer schedule when he returns to the pool at the British Swimming Championships in Sheffield.

John Higgins slams 'unforgivable' Tour Championship final collapse

John Higgins says that his final frame defeat at the Tour Championship in Wales was “unforgivable” and praised Australian Neil Robertson for fighting back from 9-4 down to defend the title he won 12 months ago.

Adam Peaty eyeing packed summer schedule ahead of British Swimming Championships

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty will have one eye on a packed summer schedule when he returns to the pool at the British Swimming Championships in Sheffield.

'Like one long soap opera' - Looking ahead to the 2022 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible

And so, this is it. After a season full of twists, turns and the unexpected, another World Championship is upon us. A month from now, it will all be over and one of the 144 entrants will have achieved snooker immortality, either joining the roll of honour as a first time champion or enhancing their status within the game by winning it again.

Watch: Australian Cricketer Imitates Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Action In Sheffield Shield, Leaves Commentators And Players In Splits

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has garnered immense praise for his success on the field despite having a peculiar and an unorthodox bowling action. At the start of his career, doubts remained whether Bumrah would be able to take the strain on his body due to a somewhat taxing bowling action. However, as years went by, Bumrah proved everyone wrong and emerged as one of the most lethal bowlers in world cricket across all formats. Not only is he loved by the fans, many cricketers, current and former, have also expressed their appreciation towards the bowler.

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World Championship snooker: Jimmy White hopes ended by Andrew Pagett in opening qualifier, Liam Davies sets record

1 shot, 0% dribble success: The Sheffield United man who had a tough afternoon in 1-0 loss at Stoke City

Arsenal star Bernd Leno 'decides next move' as Newcastle identify transfer alternative

Adam Peaty eyeing packed summer schedule ahead of return to the pool at British Swimming Championships

John Higgins slams 'unforgivable' Tour Championship final collapse

Adam Peaty eyeing packed summer schedule ahead of British Swimming Championships

'Like one long soap opera' - Looking ahead to the 2022 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible

Watch: Australian Cricketer Imitates Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Action In Sheffield Shield, Leaves Commentators And Players In Splits