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'Take That' - Robbie Williams stuns Jack Lisowski to set up clash with Mark Selby at Snooker Shoot Out

Robbie Williams took the scalp of Jack Lisowski to set up a clash with Mark Selby in the third round of the Snooker Shoot Out. Williams was serenaded by songs from his namesake, which he reportedly does not like, but it did not put him off his stride as he knocked in a brilliant opening red. Ad/> Lisowski had chances, but he made the cardinal sin in Shoot Out snooker of going in-off — which gave Williams ball in hand.

'It looks like a pressure valve has come out' - MC Mitchell Mann lights up the Snooker Shoot Out crowd again

Mitchell Mann worked the Morningside Arena crowd like a seasoned pro, but it did not detract from his snooker as he beat Jordan Brown to reach round three of the Shoot Out. Mann is looking to keep his snooker career alive, as he languishes well down the rankings.

'You normally fancy Germans on penalties' - Lukas Kleckers pots final-second pink to force blue ball shoot out

There’s something about Germans and shootouts, and Lukas Kleckers lived up the billing to beat Tian Pengfei to reach the last 32 of the Snooker Shoot Out. Kleckers looked down and out as he trailed by seven points heading into the final minute of the match, and Tian had control. Ad/> Kleckers got the chance with a very difficult red, but getting position added to the tariff.

Karl Geiger reclaims Ski Jumping World Cup lead as German squad look to dominate at Beijing Olympics

Karl Geiger reclaimed the ski jumping yellow bib after a huge final jump in Neustadt, Germany. The 26-year-old was able to seal the victory with the biggest jump in the competition, measuring 141m, to make himself the fourth German man to claim an individual win at the venue in Titisee. Ad/> Gaining 288.3 points in Saturday's competition meant Geiger was able to reclaim the yellow bib from rival Ryoyu Kobayashi to put him back at the top of the World Cup rankings, 11 points ahead of the Japanese jumper.

Karl Geiger reclaims Ski Jumping World Cup lead as German squad look to dominate in Beijing

Karl Geiger reclaimed the ski jumping yellow bib after a huge final jump in Neustadt, Germany. The 26-year-old was able to seal the victory with the biggest jump in the competition, measuring 141m, to make himself the fourth German man to claim an individual win at the venue in Titisee. Ad/> Gaining 288.3 points in Saturday's competition meant Geiger was able to reclaim the yellow bib from rival Ryoyu Kobayashi to put him back at the top of the World Cup rankings, 11 points ahead of the Japanese jumper.

'The best type of win' - Ralf Rangnick delighted with Manchester United's late winner against West Ham

Marcus Rashford’s late goal to beat West Ham lifted Manchester United to fourth in the Premier League, and manager Ralf Rangnick has described it as the best type of win. There looked set to be frustration at Old Trafford, as neither side really threatened over the course of the 90 minutes. Ad/> But in injury time, the Red Devils swarmed forward and Rashford was on hand at the far post to tap home Edinson Cavani’s cross.

‘I’m still not quite happy’ – Ralf Rangnick names the area Manchester United still need to improve

Ralf Rangnick was thrilled to see Manchester United snatch all three points late on against West Ham on Saturday and lauded his defence, but he still feels the side need to improve in possession of the ball.

Wolfgang Kindl secures maiden European title at St Moritz luge World Cup, Toni Eggert and Sascha Benecken also star

Austria's Wolfgang Kindl became a European champion for the first time as he won the men's race in the St Moritz luge World Cup. The Austrian produced the second-fastest time of the day in run two to claim his 10th World Cup win and was joined on the podium by compatriot Nico Gleirscher. Ad/> Kindl has claimed a maiden European title having won three silvers and bronze previously and adds the gold to his two World Championship titles won in 2017.

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'Take That' - Robbie Williams stuns Jack Lisowski to set up clash with Mark Selby at Snooker Shoot Out

'It looks like a pressure valve has come out' - MC Mitchell Mann lights up the Snooker Shoot Out crowd again

'You normally fancy Germans on penalties' - Lukas Kleckers pots final-second pink to force blue ball shoot out

Karl Geiger reclaims Ski Jumping World Cup lead as German squad look to dominate at Beijing Olympics

Karl Geiger reclaims Ski Jumping World Cup lead as German squad look to dominate in Beijing

'The best type of win' - Ralf Rangnick delighted with Manchester United's late winner against West Ham

‘I’m still not quite happy’ – Ralf Rangnick names the area Manchester United still need to improve

Wolfgang Kindl secures maiden European title at St Moritz luge World Cup, Toni Eggert and Sascha Benecken also star