Mark Allen exits Saudi tournament at semi-final stage
Mark Allen was beaten in the semi-finals of Riyadh Season World Masters this afternoon, going down 4-2 to former world champion Luca Brecel.
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Source - Saints plan to cut Marcus Maye amid cap-saving moves - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — The New Orleans Saints are planning to release safety Marcus Maye, according to a source.
Mark Selby thrashes Ronnie O’Sullivan to end world number one’s unbeaten run
Mark Selby produced a vintage display to sweep past Ronnie O’Sullivan 6-0 and secure his place in the semi-finals of the Players Championship in Telford.
Carter holds off Trump fightback for semi-final spot
Ali Carter held his nerve to beat top seed Judd Trump 6-4 and book his place in the Players Championship semi-finals in Telford.
Panicked Celtic diehards turn on EACH OTHER in madcap Hotline as statto warns I told you Rangers were coming
Refs chief Crawford Allan insists VAR is here to stay despite an independent panel flagging up 13 new ropey replay calls. Allan is adamant TV technology is working but the Hotline reckons its time Scottish football gave fans an input on its use in the Premiership.
Trent Boult Recalled For New Zealand T20 Series Against Australia
New Zealand strike bowler Trent Boult was recalled on Wednesday for the T20I series against Australia but the hosts will be without Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell. Boult is in a 14-man squad for the three-match series but only available for the last two games in Auckland, with fellow veteran seamer Tim Southee to play just the opening game, in Wellington on February 21. The 34-year-old Boult has been infrequently selected for international duty since being released from his New Zealand central contract in August 2022, allowing him to play in more domestic T20 leagues.
Under-20s Maestros: Forging Coaching Excellence
Recent Ireland Under-20s triumphs, including back-to-back Grand Slam titles and a commendable World Rugby U20s Championship performance, underscore the tournaments role as a developmental crucible, shaping the trajectory of emerging talents and spotlighting the transformative power of coaching ingenuity.
Weekend preview: Figuring out men's college basketball this season is one big headache - ESPN
There is an annual debate in college basketball about the value of momentum. Is it real? Does it really matter if it is? Some believe that a streak of four, five, six or seven wins in a row, etc., has no bearing on whether that team will win its next game. They're all separate events. Others believe it can fuel a team, especially entering the NCAA tournament.