Most emotional I’ve ever been – ‘Drained’ John Higgins clinches hard-fought win
Tearful four-time world champion John Higgins overcame overwhelming emotions to beat Joe O’Connor 10-7 at the Crucible.
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Mark Allen inspired by recent world champions as he enjoys timely return to form
Mark Allen is determined to seek inspiration from recent Crucible champions as he looks to end a difficult season on a high by claiming the world snooker title for the first time.
Eyes on the prize as Mark Williams overcomes Wu Yize in Crucible thriller
Mark Williams was forced to dredge up every ounce of his Crucible experience to sink rising Chinese star Wu Yize 10-8 and book his place in the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship for the 22nd time in his career.
Crucible Curse continues as Kyren Wilson loses in deciding-frame thriller
Kyren Wilson fell victim to the ‘Crucible Curse’ as he crashed out in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in a dramatic 10-9 defeat to China’s world number 39 Lei Peifan.
Ronnie O’Sullivan to lock horns with Ali Carter at World Championship
Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has been drawn to face long-term rival Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
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Rory McIlroy will try to avoid turning the final round of the Masters into a "rematch" with Bryson DeChambeau as he bids to complete the career grand slam.
Rubiales' appeal against football ban rejected
The former head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, who was found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent, has failed in his appeal against his suspension from football, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has said.
Rubiales guilty of kissing Spanish player without consent, fined €10,000
Spain's High Court has found the country's former football federation president Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent, following the 2023 World Cup Final, and fined him €10,000.