Breaking Champion jockey Lester Piggott dies aged 86
Lester Piggott, whose Classic haul included nine Derby victories, has died at the age of 86.
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Russian gymnast banned for one year for pro-war 'Z' symbol
A Russian gymnast who sported an insignia linked to his country's invasion of Ukraine on a medal podium has been banned for one year, a disciplinary panel said.
Ronnie O’Sullivan lead cut to 14-11 as Judd Trump storms back at Crucible
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s quest for a record-equalling seventh Crucible title was under threat as Judd Trump won six of the eight frames of the penultimate session of the final to reduce the deficit to 14-11.
'I’m not the greatest': Ronnie O’Sullivan rejects top honour after seventh world title
Ronnie O’Sullivan has dismissed the accolades that poured in after his Crucible victory on Monday night and insisted no amount of snooker world titles will convince him he is the greatest.
Ronnie O’Sullivan embroiled in ref row in opening session of world snooker final
Ronnie O’Sullivan accused referee Olivier Marteel of “looking for trouble” after an angry exchange marred the opening session of the World Snooker Championship final against Judd Trump in Sheffield.
Judd Trump excited for ‘dream’ snooker final clash with Ronnie O’Sullivan
Judd Trump is relishing his “dream” World Snooker Championship final against Ronnie O’Sullivan after the pair came through their last-four clashes in contrasting style at the Crucible on Saturday.
Judd Trump holds off Mark Williams fightback to book place in snooker world final
Judd Trump withstood a stirring comeback from Mark Williams to win a thrilling final frame decider and reach the snooker World Championship final for the third time.
Ronnie O’Sullivan closes in on eighth snooker world final at the Crucible
Ronnie O’Sullivan is closing in on his eighth snooker world final after winning five of the eight frames in the penultimate session of his last-four clash against John Higgins at the Crucible.