Darren Moore issues verdict on standout moment from Sheffield Wednesday’s win over MK Dons
Barry Bannan scored a wonder goal against MK Dons on Saturday in their 3-2 win, boosting their hopes of finishing in the playoffs.
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Mark Selby makes 100th World Championship century in securing victory over Jamie Jones in first round
Mark Selby overcame the first hurdle in his bid to defend the World Championship by completing a 10-7 win over Jamie Jones. Selby, who was a doubt for the tournament on account of his battles with mental health, made a bright start to the tournament on Saturday morning and returned for the evening session to complete the job. Ad/> The 38-year-old was the most recent player to defend the title when winning it for the third time in 2017.
'Exactly what he needed' - Ronnie O'Sullivan makes 185th Crucible century against David Gilbert at World Championship
Ronnie O’Sullivan found himself with his back against the wall at 3-0 down to David Gilbert in the first round of the World Championship, and responded in the best way possible with a stunning break of 122. The third frame of the first-round clash was a bitter one for O’Sullivan, as he was in command at 54-0 to the good but Gilbert got back in and stole it with a clearance from green to black. Ad/> The first round is best of 19, so losing it was not fatal but it left O’Sullivan under pressure.
Minute's silence cut short as Man City fans disrupt tribute to Hillsborough victims at FA Cup semi-final vs Liverpool
A minute's silence before kick-off in the FA Cup semi-final tie between Manchester City and Liverpool had to be cut short on Saturday.
Mark Selby shakes off slow start to World Snooker Champs title defence to build lead over Jamie Jones
Mark Selby shrugged off a sluggish start to establish a 6-3 lead over qualifier Jamie Jones in the opening session of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
Mark Selby shakes off slow start to title defence to build lead over Jamie Jones
Mark Selby shrugged off a sluggish start to establish a 6-3 lead over qualifier Jamie Jones in the opening session of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
World Championship snooker: Can Ronnie O'Sullivan keep world No. 1 spot after predicting 'carnage' for Crucible seeds?
Ronnie O’Sullivan goes into the 46th World Championship at the Crucible Theatre as snooker's leading player, but what does he have to do to keep the coveted world No. 1 spot? The 38-time ranking event winner replaced world champion Mark Selby at the top of the rankings earlier this month despite losing 10-9 to Neil Robertson in an epic semi-final at the Tour Championship in Llandudno. Ad/> Yet it could be a short-lived return to the summit with O'Sullivan needing to pull off a record-equalling seventh world title on Monday 2 May to have any chance of retaining the position at the end of the season.
World Snooker Championship 2022: Mark Selby, Ronnie O’Sullivan in action on blockbuster opening day
The 46th running of the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield begins with defending champion Mark Selby getting things underway at 10:00. He faces Jamie Jones on table 1 while Zhao Xintong takes on Jamie Clarke on table 2. The afternoon session – starting at 14:30 — is headlined by Ronnie O’Sullivan, who faces Dave Gilbert.