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European Masters: Hossein Vafaei in walkover drama as he misses first-round match against Xiao Guodong

Xiao Guodong was awarded victory in the first round of the European Masters after his opponent Hossein Vafaei failed to appear for the match. Vafaei, the reigning Shoot-Out champion, was originally docked two frames as Xiao waited past the scheduled 10am start at the Morningside Arena in Leicester. Ad But when it became clear Vafaei would not be in attendance, a 5-0 victory was awarded to his Chinese opponent.

'I would love it' - Iga Swiatek desperate for chance to play Serena Williams at Cincinnati Masters ahead of US Open

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Man sentenced and fined for posting racist abuse on social media during Euro 2020 final between England and Italy

A man has been sentenced after he was found guilty of posting racist abuse on social media following the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy last summer. Hugh Laidlaw, a 50-year-old from Reading, posted an offensive image on Facebook directed at Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho after the trio missed penalties during the final shootout.

European Masters 2022 snooker LIVE - Judd Trump in qualifying action with Mark Selby to come later

Welcome! Ad Hello and welcome to live coverage of the 2022 European Masters. This is the first day so there will be a mixture of first round action and the left over qualifying action. That qualifying action will be our primary focus today with Judd Trump facing Noppon Saengkham in the afternoon session and then Mark Selby playing Yuan Sijun in the evening session.

Liverpool better without Darwin Nunez and Gary Neville weeps for Manchester United – The Warm-Up

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EWC race result not all that matters, says de Puniet

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Man Utd target Matheus Cunha after Erik ten Hag shifts stance on Cristiano Ronaldo transfer - Paper Round

Man Utd want Cunha Manchester United are considering a £45m move for Atletico Madrid striker Matheus Cunha, the Daily Mail reports. The Brazil international only joined Atletico on a five-year deal last year, but United have been told the player is willing to make the move, with the Spanish club needing to sell players this summer. Having offered Alvaro Morata to United, the struggling Premier League club would prefer Cunha.

Bennani fought to the flag to bank first 2022 WTCR podium

A fight to the flag helped Mehdi Bennani end his podium drought in this season’s WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup. Bennani placed second to Rob Huff in Race 2 at WTCR Race of Alsace GrandEst earlier this month, the Moroccan’s first top-three finish of 2022.

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European Masters: Hossein Vafaei in walkover drama as he misses first-round match against Xiao Guodong

'I would love it' - Iga Swiatek desperate for chance to play Serena Williams at Cincinnati Masters ahead of US Open

Man sentenced and fined for posting racist abuse on social media during Euro 2020 final between England and Italy

European Masters 2022 snooker LIVE - Judd Trump in qualifying action with Mark Selby to come later

Liverpool better without Darwin Nunez and Gary Neville weeps for Manchester United – The Warm-Up

EWC race result not all that matters, says de Puniet

Man Utd target Matheus Cunha after Erik ten Hag shifts stance on Cristiano Ronaldo transfer - Paper Round

Bennani fought to the flag to bank first 2022 WTCR podium