Should snooker by an Olympic sport? Ronnie O'Sullivan and Steve Davis divided over possibility
Six time snooker world champion Steve Davis has hinted that he would support the sport becoming an Olympic event.
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Adam Griffith Appointed Cricket Australia's National Pace Bowling Coach
Adam Griffith has been appointed as Cricket Australia's new national pace bowling coach. The former Tasmania first-class cricketer will work with the country's men's teams, focusing on the development and preparation of pace bowlers, said Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday. Griffith transitions to this role from his position as assistant coach of Victoria. Based at CA's National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, he will oversee a range of responsibilities, including leading the national strategy for pace bowler development, managing the preparation of national pacers, supporting the Australian men's and Australia A men's teams, and mentoring pace bowling coaches.
Why Storm Eowyn is so dangerous amid record-breaking 114mph winds
The “life-threatening” Storm Eowyn has battered the UK today as a number of weather warnings are in place.
Israel reportedly seeks postponement of withdrawal from Lebanon as ceasefire deadline looms
Israel asked the US for a further 30 days to withdraw from southern Lebanon, according to local media, only days ahead of the 60-day deadline stipulated in the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
Trump says he will appeal federal judge's decision to temporarily block birthright order
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional”. The decision came during the first hearing in a multi-state effort challenging the order.
Storm Eowyn: What are Met Office weather warnings and what do the different colours mean
Storm Eowyn is set to batter the UK throughout Friday (January 24) and into the weekend. The fifth named storm of the season is set to see strong winds cause potential disruption across a vast swathe of the country.
Woodhead Pass closed as weather warnings issued for Storm Éowyn
Woodhead Pass will be closed overnight both ways due to high winds from Storm Éowyn. The major road will be shut to traffic between Flouch and Hollingworth from midnight (January 24).
Sailing-Skipper Ainslie parts ways with British America's Cup team
LONDON : Ben Ainslie has parted ways with Britain's America's Cup team after his third attempt to skipper his country to the trophy ended in failure in October, Ineos Britannia said on Thursday.