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Ronnie O’Sullivan sets snooker record with a 153 break at the World Open

Ronnie O’Sullivan sets snooker record with a 153 break at the World Open

Ronnie O’Sullivan recorded the top break in professional snooker, compiling a 153 at the World Open held in Yushan, China today. The 50‑year‑old reached the milestone after leaving Ryan Day snookered to start the first frame of their quarter‑final clash, and the Welshman’s unsuccessful escape

Reilly Opelka defeats Jack Draper in straight sets at the Miami Open

Reilly Opelka defeats Jack Draper in straight sets at the Miami Open

Jack Draper endured a hard loss in his first match at the Miami Open, unable to curb the overwhelming serving display of Reilly Opelka, who unleashed 25 aces across two sets to claim a 7‑6(3), 7‑6(0) victory. The setback is a bitter blow for the 25th

Confident Keely Hodgkinson Sets Sights on First World Title, Aiming for the Missing Medal

Confident Keely Hodgkinson Sets Sights on First World Title, Aiming for the Missing Medal

Keely Hodgkinson says she could not be in finer condition to chase her first world title this weekend, having continued her progress after shattering the indoor 800‑metre record last month. The Olympic champion enters the world indoor championships in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland, as the clear favourite for gold, and

Choosing the Top XV of the 2026 Six Nations, from Ramos to Carré

Choosing the Top XV of the 2026 Six Nations, from Ramos to Carré

15. Thomas Ramos France Combines the flair of Mike Brown with the elegance of Thomas Castaignède, plus Jonny Wilkinson‑level precision. There was never any question that he would slot the decisive winning penalty in Paris, just as he did against England in Lyon two seasons ago. At 30, he

Sporting's dramatic comeback halts Bodø/Glimt's Champions League campaign

Sporting's dramatic comeback halts Bodø/Glimt's Champions League campaign

Sporting produced a dramatic reversal to defeat Bodø/Glimt 5‑0 after extra time, securing a place in the Champions League quarter‑finals with a 5‑3 aggregate win in the last‑16 round. After falling 3‑0 behind from the first‑leg encounter in Norway, Sporting pressed from the

Seasoned players pose a timely threat to the Sinner‑Alcaraz dominance.

Seasoned players pose a timely threat to the Sinner‑Alcaraz dominance.

During the tentative opening of his Indian Wells semi‑final against Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev quickly signaled his purpose. After taking a 3‑1 advantage, he retrieved a characteristic Alcaraz drop shot, then a lob, and sealed the rally with a razor‑flat inside‑out backhand that landed on the

Cameron Young clinches Players Championship, edging out Matt Fitzpatrick on the final hole.

Cameron Young clinches Players Championship, edging out Matt Fitzpatrick on the final hole.

The PGA Tour may have fallen short in the court of public opinion regarding the Players Championship’s status as a major. Yet the drama that unfolded as dusk fell on this Sawgrass Sunday distinguished the event from the rest. The showdown boiled down to Cameron Young against Matt Fitzpatrick.