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Hamilton Fires the Starting Gun: Is Ferrari's Finest Back in the Title Hunt?
Lewis Hamilton's first win in Ferrari red at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix has cut his championship deficit to Kimi Antonelli to 41 points — and the seven-time world champion is not ruling anything out.
WST PLAY to Stream Wuhan Open Qualifiers Live with Commentary from 15th June
WST PLAY subscribers can now watch table one live with commentary across all 26/27 qualifying events, starting with the Wuhan Open qualifiers from 15th June 2026.
Hussain Would Have Picked 'Outstanding' Lawrence for Second Test — But England Selectors Disagree
Nasser Hussain has called for Dan Lawrence's Test recall after the Surrey batter struck 319 runs across two innings against Hampshire, labelling him 'outstanding' in the County Championship this season.
Serena Williams' Queen's Club Comeback Ends Early as Doubles Partner Mboko Withdraws Injured
Serena Williams' return to competitive tennis at Queen's Club has ended prematurely after doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew with a knee injury, though Williams has already added the Berlin Open to her comeback schedule.
Gaethje Stuns Topuria at White House UFC Spectacular — What a Night for Combat Sports
Justin Gaethje pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history by defeating lightweight champion Ilia Topuria at a White House event hosted by President Donald Trump, with Ciryl Gane also claiming the interim heavyweight title on a truly remarkable night for combat sports.
Sweden 5-1 Tunisia: Gyokeres and Isak Fire Potter's Side to the Top of Group F
Sweden opened their World Cup campaign in style with a 5-1 demolition of Tunisia, as Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak combined to devastating effect under Graham Potter.
2026 China Open Qualifiers: Ford's Stunning Comeback Headline Final Round as 16 Reach Taiyuan
Tom Ford's remarkable comeback from 5-0 down to beat Liam Highfield 6-5 headlined the final round of 2026 China Open qualifying in Leicester, as 16 players sealed their places at the venue stages in Taiyuan.
Catalans Dragons Sizzle Past Castleford in Six-Try Super League Thriller — What the Result Means for the Betting Markets
Catalans Dragons put six tries past Castleford Tigers in a 34-28 Super League win on Sunday — and the performance has real implications for the outright betting markets.
World Cup Fever Spreads to the Fairways as Fitzpatrick Juggles Golf Ball Between Shots
Alex Fitzpatrick brought a touch of World Cup spirit to the Canadian Open on Sunday, demonstrating impressive keepie-uppie skills with a golf ball whilst waiting to tee off at the 11th hole.
McGinn Ends Scotland's 28-Year World Cup Goal Drought in Historic Win Over Haiti
John McGinn scored Scotland's first World Cup goal in 28 years as Steve Clarke's side beat Haiti 1-0 in Boston to top Group C after matchday one of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Magician Gets His Honours: Shaun Murphy Awarded OBE in King's Birthday Honours
Shaun Murphy has been awarded an OBE in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for services to snooker and charity, with the 2005 World Champion admitting he was left shaking when the letter arrived.
China Open Qualifiers: Final Round Set to Confirm Last Spots as Lisowski, Brecel and Near-Perfect Xu Si Eye Main Draw
The 2026 China Open qualifiers conclude on Sunday in Leicester, with Jack Lisowski, Luca Brecel, and amateur standout Chen Ruifu among those bidding for a place in the Taiyuan main event.
Kretinsky Set to Take Control at West Ham — What It Means for the Club's Premier League Push
Daniel Kretinsky is set to become West Ham United's largest shareholder after agreeing to purchase an additional stake from the Gold family, taking his holding to approximately 43 per cent. The move comes amid significant turmoil surrounding former joint chairman David Sullivan.
Wyatt-Hodge Lights Up Edgbaston as England Begin World Cup in Devastating Fashion
Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck an unbeaten 105 and took a stunning catch as England demolished Sri Lanka by 87 runs in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hailing her side's ruthless composure.
Gilchrist Delivers Six-Century Masterclass to Reclaim Walter Lindrum Australian Open Crown
Peter Gilchrist reclaimed the Walter Lindrum Australian Open title at the Yarraville Club in Melbourne, defeating Michael Pearson 899–709 with six century breaks across a hard-fought 180-minute final.
Holt Makes History With 147 in China Open Qualifying — 30 Years in the Making
Michael Holt compiled the first maximum break of his 30-year professional career during China Open qualifying against Mark Joyce, recording the 242nd 147 in snooker history.
Son's Missed Chances Cost Czechs Dear as South Korea Stage Gutsy World Cup Comeback
South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara, with goals from In-Beom Hwang and substitute Hyeon-Gyu Oh completing a gutsy World Cup Group A comeback.
Football's World Cup Circus Kicks Off — But Sport's Greatest Shows Always Find a Way to Shine Through
The 2026 World Cup has kicked off in Mexico amid controversy and celebrity noise — but as always, the sport itself found a way to take centre stage from the very first whistle.
Holt Makes History With First 147 of the 2026/27 Season at China Open Qualifiers
Michael Holt compiled the first 147 break of the 2026/27 snooker season at the China Open qualifiers in Leicester — and crucially, it was his first-ever maximum on the World Snooker Tour.
Wimbledon Announces Record £64.2m Prize Fund — A Lesson Other Sports Could Learn
Wimbledon has confirmed a record £64.2m prize fund for 2026, a 20 per cent increase driven by mounting player pressure over Grand Slam revenue distribution — with lessons that extend well beyond the grass courts.
World Cup 2026: Full Fixture Schedule, UK Kick-Off Times and Key Dates for the 48-Team Tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July across Mexico, the United States and Canada, featuring 104 matches and 48 nations — here is the full day-by-day schedule with UK kick-off times.
WPBSA Q Tour Asia-Pacific 2026/27 Schedule Confirmed — Five Events Across Australia and New Zealand
The WPBSA has confirmed five Q Tour Asia-Pacific events across Australia and New Zealand for 2026/27, with defending series champion Vinnie Calabrese set to headline a circuit where WST tour cards are the ultimate prize.
The Whirlwind Still Blows: Jimmy White Opens 47th Pro Season With Century and Victory
Jimmy White marked the start of his 47th season on the World Snooker Tour with a composed 6-2 win over Sean O'Sullivan at the China Open qualifiers, including a century break of 112.
Tour Survival on the Line: Brecel, Walden and the Players Fighting to Stay Professional in 2026/27
Luca Brecel is among the established names currently projected outside the top 64 in provisional 2026/27 end-of-season rankings, with Ricky Walden also on the danger list.
WST PLAY Brings Live Commentary to Qualifying Action — Starting With the China Open
WST PLAY is adding live commentary to qualifying matches from the 2026/27 season, beginning with the China Open and Wuhan Open qualifiers on 10th June — with Ali Carter, Luca Brecel and Jack Lisowski among those in action.
Nine Rookies Set to Join the World Snooker Tour for 2026/27 — From a 17-Year-Old Ukrainian to a Record-Breaking 59-Year-Old
Nine players will make their World Snooker Tour debuts in 2026/27, headlined by record-breaking 59-year-old Paul Norris and 17-year-old Ukrainian Mykhailo Larkov.
Record-Breakers and Historic Champions: Spring 2026 WPBSA International Round-Up
Kevin Hanssens breaks the Belgian national championship record with a seventh title, Ashley Carty wins snooker's oldest competition, and Robin Hull reaches 17 Finnish crowns in a packed spring of international amateur action.
Your Guide to the 2026/27 World Snooker Tour: Who's In, What's New, and When It All Begins
The World Snooker Tour for 2026/27 is almost fully formed, with 128 players confirmed ahead of a season that begins with China Open qualifying in mid-June.
Women's Snooker Finds Its Home: World Championship Locked Into Dongguan Until 2031
World Women's Snooker has secured a landmark five-year deal to keep its World Championship in Dongguan Changping until at least 2031, with rising prize money and a purpose-built arena cementing the tournament's most ambitious era yet.
Dongguan Secures World Women's Championship Until 2031 in a Landmark Moment for the Game
World Women's Snooker has agreed a landmark deal to keep the World Championship in Dongguan Changping until at least 2031, with record entry numbers and rising prize money signalling a new era for the women's game.
End of an Era: Ken Doherty Retires After 36 Glorious Years on the Tour
Ken Doherty has retired from professional snooker after 36 years on the World Snooker Tour, bringing an end to a career that included the 1997 World Championship title and three Crucible final appearances.
Causier Does the Double in Vienna with Crushing European Open Final Win
David Causier completed a stunning Vienna double by defeating Peter Gilchrist 6-1 in the World Billiards European Open final — his second ranking title at the same venue in as many weeks.
End of an Era: Ken Doherty Hangs Up His Cue After 36 Remarkable Years
Ken Doherty, the 1997 World Champion and the only player from the Republic of Ireland ever to lift snooker's biggest prize, has announced his retirement from professional snooker after 36 years on the tour.
Ken Doherty Retires: A Career That Defined an Era of Professional Snooker
Ken Doherty has retired from professional snooker after more than three decades on tour, bringing the curtain down on a career that included a world title, six ranking event victories, and a peak ranking of world number two.
Causier Dominates in Vienna to Retain Austrian Open Crown
David Causier retained the World Billiards Austrian Open title in Vienna with a dominant 864-227 final victory over Peter Gilchrist, producing a tournament high break of 850 along the way.
Higginson, Gong and Company Complete Q School Class of 2026 in Leicester
Andrew Higginson, Gong Chenzhi, Mitchell Mann and Stuart Carrington completed the Q School class of 2026 in Leicester, bringing the total number of new tour graduates to twelve.
Four New Tour Cards Handed Out At Q School Event Two As Higginson, Mann, Carrington And Gong Seal Their Spots
Andrew Higginson, Mitchell Mann, Stuart Carrington and Gong Chenzhi have all earned two-year tour cards after coming through the final round of Q School Event Two in Leicester.
From 'Smelly' to Sacred: Vafaei's Crucible Conversion and a Date with Judd Trump
Hossein Vafaei once called the Crucible 'smelly' — now he's comparing it to Wimbledon after a commanding 10-3 win over Si Jiahui set up a last-16 clash with world number one Judd Trump.
Shaun Murphy, John Virgo Tributes and Crucible Drama: The Snooker Stories You Need to Know
Shaun Murphy opened his 2025 World Championship campaign with a win despite admitting his opponent's waistcoat proved a genuine distraction, while players and fans at the Crucible continued to pay tribute to the late John Virgo.
Murphy Demolishes Xiao to Reach Crucible Last Eight — Back Him to Go All the Way
Shaun Murphy produced four centuries in a ruthless 13-3 demolition of Xiao Guodong to reach the Crucible quarter-finals — and at 10/1 for the title, the 2005 champion looks well worth backing to go all the way.
Evil Genius: Ronnie O'Sullivan Puts John Higgins to the Sword in Crucible Classic
Ronnie O'Sullivan was in imperious form at the Crucible on Saturday, carving out a dominant 6-2 first-session lead over John Higgins as he hunts a record eighth world title.
Trump's World No.1 Spot Under Serious Threat — Three Players Ready to Pounce
Judd Trump starts the 2026/27 season as world number one, but close to £580,000 in ranking points is set to drop off his tally before August is out — leaving Zhao Xintong, Neil Robertson, and Wu Yize all capable of overtaking him.
Higgins Fights Back to Trail O'Sullivan by Two as Zhao Books Quarter-Final Spot
John Higgins won the last three frames of Sunday's evening session to reduce Ronnie O'Sullivan's lead to 9-7, while defending champion Zhao Xintong booked his quarter-final place with a 13-9 win over Ding Junhui.
Vafaei Stuns Trump in Final-Frame Thriller as Higgins and Wu Also Advance at the Crucible
Hossein Vafaei eliminated world number one Judd Trump 13-12 with a composed 91 break in the deciding frame, reaching the World Championship quarter-finals for the first time. John Higgins also advanced after overturning an 8-3 deficit against Ronnie O'Sullivan in an extraordinary comeback.
One Shot, One Life: Joe Johnson Looks Back on the Miracle of 1986
Joe Johnson was a 150-1 outsider, a former factory worker and father of six who had never won a match at the Crucible. In 1986, he beat Steve Davis in front of 18 million viewers and changed his life forever.
Zhao Levels at 8-8 With Murphy as Crucible Quarter-Finals Deliver Dramatic Evening Session
Zhao Xintong recovered from a two-frame deficit to level his World Championship quarter-final with Shaun Murphy at 8-8, while Barry Hawkins and Mark Allen also finished all square after a session that produced three century breaks.
Murphy vs Higgins: World Championship Semi-Final Tips & Best Bets
Shaun Murphy ended Zhao Xintong's title defence with a commanding 13-10 quarter-final win at the Crucible — and at 11/4, the 2005 champion looks genuine each-way value against John Higgins in the semi-finals.
Hendry Names the 'Superpowers' That Make O'Sullivan, Higgins and Williams Irreplaceable
Stephen Hendry has broken down the individual 'superpowers' he believes define Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark Williams, suggesting snooker may never again produce three players of comparable quality in the same generation.
Wu Yize Storms Into 6-2 Lead Over Allen Despite Crucible Power Outage
Wu Yize reeled off four consecutive frames to lead Mark Allen 6-2 after the opening session of their World Championship semi-final at the Crucible, producing a clinical display that even a 15-minute power outage failed to interrupt.
100-Minute Frame 'An Embarrassment to Snooker' as Allen and Wu Locked at 7-7
Mark Allen and Wu Yize's World Championship semi-final is locked at 7-7 after a 100-minute frame — the longest in Crucible history — sparked widespread calls for urgent rule changes.