Wallabies great Hooper uncertain about future, floats retirement
Wallabies great Michael Hooper said on Thursday he had no idea what the future holds after this year's Rugby World Cup, with hanging up his boots an option.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan responds to Raymond van Barneveld on 147 maximum break v nine-darter v hole-in-one debate
Ronnie O’Sullivan has had his say on the snooker 147 maximum break versus a nine-darter and hole-in-one debate. Speaking exclusively to Eurosport ahead of his bid to win a record-breaking eighth world title at the Crucible, O’Sullivan was asked a number of questions from various sports stars including Raymond van Barneveld, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome and 12-time women’s world snooker champion Reanne Evans in the Eurosport series: Voice Notes.
Ronnie O'Sullivan tells Chris Froome: 'I’m more into running than snooker' ahead of World Championship
Ronnie O’Sullivan fielded a question from four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome as part of Eurosport’s brand-new series, Voice Notes. The Rocket, speaking ahead of his bid to win a record-breaking eighth world title at the Crucible, was stunned to hear a message from Froome and called him “one of the all-time greats in my book”. Ad Froome asked: “I’ve always wondered watching snooker players… what kind of training do you need to get to the top of your game? I know there’s obviously the mental side, the mental preparation, but what kind of physical training is generally involved?” World ChampionshipWorld Championship draw: O’Sullivan meets Pang, Trump faces McGill3 HOURS AGO O’Sullivan confessed that snooker was a more mental sport than physical, but said it was important to “clear your head” to retain an edge.
Iga Swiatek: When is she playing next? Will she return in Stuttgart after rib injury? Will she play French Open?
It’s clay season – and if 2023 is anything like 2022 then on the WTA Tour that means it’s Iga Swiatek season. Swiatek dominated on the dirt last year, going unbeaten as she won Stuttgart, Rome and the French Open. The Pole is expected to be the one to beat again over the next two months, although a rib injury that forced her to pull out of the Miami Open could give the competition a chance to close the gap.
Hillsborough support group helping people deal with Stade De France events
Thirty-four years on from the Hillsborough disaster hundreds are still struggling with the trauma but a Liverpool support group is helping to save the lives of people who feel they have reached the end of the road.
Manchester City and Real Madrid to face off for £110m Jude Bellingham transfer - Paper Round
Real v Manchester City for Bellingham transfer The Telegraph gives the lowdown on Jude Bellingham’s future. Ad Liverpool have dropped out due to the £110 million asking price for the 19-year-old England international, and that could also hamper the chances of Manchester United bringing him in. TransfersMan Utd given boost in hunt for Barcelona forward Fati — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 05:14 Instead it looks like Manchester City and Real Madrid have the most credible hopes, with Chelsea still in with a shot.
Linda Djougang: 'Sometimes you have to lose to get better'
Linda Djougang says the short-term pain of this year's Six Nations will make way for some long-term gains for the Ireland women's side.
New mother Svitolina ramps up return with win on ITF circuit
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina secured her first victory as a mother, beating Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-4 6-2 in an ITF World Tennis Tour clash in Chiasso, Switzerland on Wednesday as she steps up her preparations for the French Open starting next month.