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Ronnie O’Sullivan: Players can’t avoid rivals in snooker like they can in boxing

Ronnie O’Sullivan: Players can’t avoid rivals in snooker like they can in boxing

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

O’Sullivan will take on long-time rival John Higgins in the second round at the Crucible.
Ronnie O’Sullivan picks up cue from under bed in Ireland and storms into last 16

Ronnie O’Sullivan picks up cue from under bed in Ireland and storms into last 16

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

O’Sullivan required just 35 minutes to turn a 7-2 overnight advantage into another comfortable Crucible win.
Ronnie O’Sullivan overcomes Crucible mis-step to lead World Championship opener

Ronnie O’Sullivan overcomes Crucible mis-step to lead World Championship opener

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

O’Sullivan accidentally headed towards the wrong table and had to be steered in the right direction by a subtle nudge from referee Rob Spencer.
‘Settled’ world champion Luke Littler wastes little time beating Mensur Suljovic

‘Settled’ world champion Luke Littler wastes little time beating Mensur Suljovic

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Littler has made it his mission to defend his historic title and on this evidence it is going to take something special to stop him.
Luke Littler readying himself for Mensur Suljovic challenge amid slow play talk

Luke Littler readying himself for Mensur Suljovic challenge amid slow play talk

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

The world number one cruised into the third round with a 3-0 win over David Davies.
Dave Chisnall crashes out of World Championship in second round

Dave Chisnall crashes out of World Championship in second round

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Crowd favourite Motomu Sakai was also a second-round casualty.
Luke Littler sends mind games warning as World Darts Championship defence begins

Luke Littler sends mind games warning as World Darts Championship defence begins

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Littler has a target on his back as he gets set to defend his title at Alexandra Palace.
‘We’ll beat you in court’: Kneecap launch legal fight against 'baseless' Canadian ban

‘We’ll beat you in court’: Kneecap launch legal fight against 'baseless' Canadian ban

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

In a statement on Friday, Vince Gasparro, Canada's parliamentary secretary for combating crime, said the decision was made 'on the advice of officials'.
We love competing – Ronnie O’Sullivan explains success of Class of ’92

We love competing – Ronnie O’Sullivan explains success of Class of ’92

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

O’Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark Williams were all in World Championship quarter-final action on Tuesday.
Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight after dominating Pang Junxu

Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight after dominating Pang Junxu

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

O’Sullivan was seldom required to reach top gear as he turned a 6-2 overnight lead into a 12-4 advantage.
Ireland ranked 15th happiest country in the world

Ireland ranked 15th happiest country in the world

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

The UK has fallen to its lowest position since 2017 in the World Happiness Report.
Oxfam calls Israel blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza 'a violation of international law'

Oxfam calls Israel blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza 'a violation of international law'

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

The illegal move from the Israeli government signals the halting of the start of the ceasefire’s second phase, they said.
Luke Littler v Michael van Gerwen – how the rivals match up ahead of final

Luke Littler v Michael van Gerwen – how the rivals match up ahead of final

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Littler is trying to win his first World Championship title while Van Gerwen is chasing a fourth
Merry Kistmas for Christian as he lands World Championship nine-darter

Merry Kistmas for Christian as he lands World Championship nine-darter

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

The Dutchman threw the perfect leg in the opening set of his first-round match against Madars Razma to earn a £60,000 (nearly €73,000) payday.
Concern Worldwide reaches 30 million people in 26 countries during 2023

Concern Worldwide reaches 30 million people in 26 countries during 2023

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

The numbers of people globally who are in need of humanitarian assistance at the end of 2023 has reached 363.3 million – an increase of 37 million over the year. 
Ronnie O’Sullivan: I’d walk away from snooker if I felt under-valued

Ronnie O’Sullivan: I’d walk away from snooker if I felt under-valued

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

O’Sullivan insisted players were within their rights to consider any lucrative opportunities that came their way.
I’m watching Luke Littler in awe and forget to commentate – Wayne Mardle

I’m watching Luke Littler in awe and forget to commentate – Wayne Mardle

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

The 16-year-old has stormed to the World Championship final, hammering Rob Cross in Tuesday’s semi.
Luke Littler sticks with omelette and pizza build-up ahead of World final clash

Luke Littler sticks with omelette and pizza build-up ahead of World final clash

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

The 16-year-old blew beat Rob Cross 6-2 in his semi-final to set up a final meeting with new world number one Luke Humprhies.
Brendan Dolan shocks Gerwyn Price at Ally Pally

Brendan Dolan shocks Gerwyn Price at Ally Pally

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Price won the Sid Waddell Trophy in 2021.
Unbeelievable! Ross Smith stung by wasp on stage after beating Niels Zonneveld

Unbeelievable! Ross Smith stung by wasp on stage after beating Niels Zonneveld

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

The number 16 seed moved into the third round at Alexandra Palace with a 3-1 victory over Niels Zonneveld.
Gerwyn Price keen to keep Alexandra Palace crowd on side after easing through

Gerwyn Price keen to keep Alexandra Palace crowd on side after easing through

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

The Welshman has had an often troubled relationship with the fans.
Van Gerwen, Sherrock and a 16-year-old star – the five to watch at Ally Pally

Van Gerwen, Sherrock and a 16-year-old star – the five to watch at Ally Pally

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

The PDC World Darts Championship starts on Friday.

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