Doherty to face Reanne Evans in World C'ship qualifiers
Ken Doherty will begin his latest World Championship quest against 12-time women's world champion Reanne Evans in the opening qualifying round.
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Shaun Murphy reveals he was ready to quit sport - 'Do I have a career in snooker any more?'
Shaun Murphy has revealed he was ready to quit playing snooker after struggling with loss of form, weight gain and mental health issues over the past few years. Murphy ended a three-year wait for a ranking title with a blistering performance at the Players Championship that culminated in a 10-4 triumph against Ali Carter in Wolverhampton earlier this month.
Ex-Australia Skipper Tim Paine Hints At Coaching Role Post Retirement
Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has indicated that he is likely to take up a coaching job following his retirement from all forms of cricket recently. Paine, who captained Australia in 23 Tests following his elevation to the post in the wake of the 2018 ball-tampering saga in Cape Town, had stepped down as skipper days before the start of the 2021-22 Ashes series at home when he was accused of sending lewd text messages to a Cricket Tasmania official earlier on in his career.
Canterbury teenager Olly Downs earns second-placed finish at England Athletics under-15s pentathlon in Sheffield
Teenager Olly Downs has enjoyed a fine start to the year.
Mark Selby targets Ronnie O'Sullivan's World Championship title record as he urges snooker peace talks
Mark Selby believes he could yet reach the modern era record of seven world titles won by old rivals Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry at the Crucible Theatre after regaining top form in his own backyard. The rejuvenated 22-time ranking event winner claimed his second major title of the campaign with a 6-2 win over Pang Junxu on Wednesday night that saw a smiling 'Jester' compile three centuries in pocketing the £80,000 first prize in his home city of Leicester. Ad After lifting the English Open in December with an emotional 9-6 win over Luca Brecel in Brentwood, Selby feels he is playing his way into peak potting shape ahead of the Tour Championship in Hull next week (27 March-2 April) and next month's 47th World Championship in Sheffield (15 April-1 May).
Mark Selby shines on home soil to win WST Classic
Former world champion Mark Selby won three matches in a day to claim the WST Classic title on home soil in Leicester.
FA Cup blow won't dim bright futures for Man City pair Tommy Doyle and James McAtee
If you were to tell late Manchester City legends and FA Cup winners Glyn Pardoe and Mike Doyle that their grandson Tommy would be the hero whose goal sent his side to Wembley, they probably would have imagined it to be for the family’s beloved City.
Dan Walker watched old Strictly Come Dancing videos to test for concussion following bike crash
Dan Walker has said he watched his old Strictly Come Dancing videos to test if he had a concussion following a serious bike crash last month.