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Who is playing on the World Snooker Tour this season? Full list of competitors with Ronnie O'Sullivan at world No. 1

The 2023/24 World Snooker season begins later this month with the first ranking event of the season at the Championship League in Leicester's Morningside Arena staged between Monday 26 June and Friday 21 July. 129 players are set to have playing rights for the new campaign with Mostafa Dorgham claiming the final two-year tour card on Wednesday courtesy of a 5-2 win over Mohamed Khairy in an all-Egyptian final at the African Championship in Casablanca. Ad The German city of Nuremberg is due to hold its first European Masters in August with Kyren Wilson defending his title, before the British Open is hosted by Cheltenham in late September.

Exclusive: Mark Cavendish backed for stage win at Tour de France by Alberto Contador - 'I think he can'

Alberto Contador has backed Mark Cavendish to secure a win at the Tour de France to break out of a tie with Eddie Merckx for the most stage wins in the famous Grand Tour. Cavendish bounced back from a spell in the wilderness to win four stages in the 2021 edition of the race to move level with Merckx on 34 victories.

Manchester United tell Harry Kane to hand in transfer request to force through £80m move - Paper Round

United tell Kane to put in transfer request Manchester United want Harry Kane to put in a transfer request to help force through a move to Old Trafford. Ad United value the player at £80 million, but Daniel Levy will not accept less than £100m. Euro QualifyingSouthgate jokes England players will be ‘tapping up’ team-mates on international duty18/06/2023 AT 17:40 “Frustrated Manchester United have told Harry Kane: If you want the move, make it happen,” The Sun writes.

Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong among five Chinese players handed increased bans after match-fixing probe

Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong are among five Chinese snooker players to have been handed increased suspensions from the sport for match-fixing. The duo were two of the most high-profile names to be involved in a scandal that resulted in the WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association) Disciplinary Commission dishing out a comprehensive list of punishments earlier in June. Ad However, the BBC reported that the Chinese Billiards and Snooker Association has now handed out stricter measures to five players.

Southampton confirm appointment of Russell Martin as new manager - 'My aim is to get this club back where it belongs'

Southampton have confirmed the appointment of Russell Martin as their new manager. Martin, 37, arrives to take charge of the relegated Saints from Championship club Swansea City, who he had managed since 2021.

Jose Mourinho handed four-match UEFA ban after abuse of referee Anthony Taylor in Europa League final defeat

Jose Mourinho has been handed a four-match ban by UEFA for his Europa League final behaviour, while Roma have been fined and handed a partial stadium closure for fan disruption. Roma manager Mourinho caused controversy when he was fiercely critical of the refereeing in his side’s clash with Sevilla in Budapest, which they lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Alberto Contador 'worried' about Tadej Pogacar's Tour de France preparations as battle with Jonas Vingegaard looms

Alberto Contador has admitted he is worried as to whether Tadej Pogacar’s wrist injury has impacted on his Tour de France preparations, but feels the Grand Tour is between the Slovenian and defending champion Jonas Vingegaard. Pogacar had a stellar spring, winning Paris-Nice, Ronde Van Vlaanderen, Amstel Gold and La Fleche Wallonne to suggest he was in excellent shape to battle for a third Tour de France win. Ad But the UAE Team Emirates star's plans were thrown into disarray when he crashed at Liege-Bastogne-Liege and broke his wrist.

Laurie Canter backs LIV Golf London to shake up 'stuffy' British summer of sport

Laurie Canter believes LIV London can provide a fun-filled alternative to the 'stuffy' showpiece events which make up Britain's sporting summer. Canter, 33, is one of LIV Golf's trailblazers, having participated in the tour's first event at the Centurion Club in May last year. Ad The Bath-born star will be returning to London for a second tilt at the individual prize in July and believes the spectacle is a must-watch for any sports fan.

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Who is playing on the World Snooker Tour this season? Full list of competitors with Ronnie O'Sullivan at world No. 1

Exclusive: Mark Cavendish backed for stage win at Tour de France by Alberto Contador - 'I think he can'

Manchester United tell Harry Kane to hand in transfer request to force through £80m move - Paper Round

Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong among five Chinese players handed increased bans after match-fixing probe

Southampton confirm appointment of Russell Martin as new manager - 'My aim is to get this club back where it belongs'

Jose Mourinho handed four-match UEFA ban after abuse of referee Anthony Taylor in Europa League final defeat

Alberto Contador 'worried' about Tadej Pogacar's Tour de France preparations as battle with Jonas Vingegaard looms

Laurie Canter backs LIV Golf London to shake up 'stuffy' British summer of sport