Sam Newman reveals his heartbreaking final exchange with ‘dear friend’ Shane Warne
Sam Newman has opened up about the moment of disbelief when he heard his “dear friend” Shane Warne had died, saying he initially thought it was a bad dream.
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'It’s the best game in the world' - Joe Perry back in love with snooker after Welsh Open final win
Joe Perry has described his Welsh Open final win as the highlight of his career. It was a long time between drinks for Perry, as his previous and only title before Sunday came way back in 2015. Ad/> Despite his poor form coming into Newport, the result was no fluke as Perry was the best player over the course of the week and proved too good for Judd Trump on the day.
Joe Perry wins first title in UK with victory over Judd Trump in Welsh Open
Joe Perry produced a determined display to beat Judd Trump 9-5 to win the Welsh Open at Celtic Manor and claim his first ranking title in the UK.
‘Come on, Shane’: Inside the desperate, panicked final moments with Warnie
One of the paramedics who tried to save Shane Warne has described how the cricketer’s panicked friends desperately tried to wake him after he suffered a suspected heart attack in Thailand.
Ko wins on return to LPGA Tour, Henderson finishes T6
SINGAPORE — World No. 1 Jin Young Ko birdied the 18th hole on Sunday for a 6-under 66 to win the LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore by two strokes over fellow South Korean player In Gee Chun and Australian Minjee Lee.
Australian government confirms state funeral for Shane Warne
Warne, who died of a suspected heart attack on Friday while holidaying in Thailand, will receive a state funeral, a government official confirmed on Sunday. Australian MP Daniel Andrews, the Premier of Victoria, announced on Twitter that Warne's family has allowed the public to mourn with them. "I've spoken with the Warne family again today and they have accepted my offer of a State Funeral to remember Shane," Andrews tweeted.
Annie ‘The Lioness’ Aroyan steps back into the ring in Dubai with an eye on becoming world champion
Few sports provide such inspirational stories as boxing. The rise of a young girl from a small Armenian village to become Annie “The Lioness” Aroyan is the perfect example.
Australia’s newspapers reflect shock and disbelief at Shane Warne’s death
Shock and disbelief were the dominant themes as Australia’s newspapers reacted to the death of Shane Warne at the age of 52.