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Why a Minneapolis neighborhood sharpens a giant pencil every year

Residents will gather Saturday in a scenic Minneapolis neighborhood for an annual ritual — the sharpening of a gigantic No. 2 pencil

The Independent UK

Who is Zhao Xintong? Snooker's 'new superstar' makes history as world champion after ban

Zhao brushes aside legends Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan in dominant Crucible triumph following 20-month suspension

Evening Standard

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump roar into World Snooker semi-finals

Judd Trump charged into the semi-finals, beating Luca Brecel in a high-quality match, while Ronnie O’Sullivan repelled a stirring fightback from Si Jiahui at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield

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Ronnie O’Sullivan holds off Si Jiahui as Judd Trump surges into semi-final with Mark Williams

The Rocket held off a brief fightback from his opponent to set up an encounter with Zhao Xintong

The Independent UK

Judd Trump breaks century record in Crucible quarter-final win over Luca Brecel

Trump surpassed Neil Robertson’s 11-year-old record with his 104th hundred break of the season.

The Independent UK

Mark Williams beats John Higgins in tense decider to reach Crucible semi-finals

Higgins fought back from 12-8 behind before going down 13-12.

The Independent UK

Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi-final scores after O’Sullivan-Zhao

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumed his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Zhao, before Judd Trump battled Mark Williams at the Crucible

The Independent UK

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Ronnie O’Sullivan explains success of snooker’s ‘Class of 92’ at World Championship

O’Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark Williams were all in World Championship quarter-final action on Tuesday

The Independent UK

John Higgins leads Mark Williams after first session of Crucible quarter-final

The duo were given a standing ovation when they entered the arena.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Si Jiahui LIVE: World Snooker Championship updates as ‘The Rocket’ leads quarter-final

Ronnie O’Sullivan continues his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Si Jiahui after John Higgins takes 5-3 lead over fellow ‘Class of ‘92’ veteran Mark Williams

The Independent UK

First Photo of Teenage Girl Killed in Horror Crash Near Brechin

A teenage girl who tragically lost her life in a crash near Brechin has been named as Kaitlyn Kyle from Arbroath.

The Fashion Central

John Higgins Fires Dig at Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luca Brecel After Near-Disaster at World Snooker Championship

John Higgins didn't hold back after coming through a nerve-shredding decider to beat Xiao Guodong 13-12 and book his place in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.

The Fashion Central

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

O’Sullivan was seldom required to reach top gear as he turned a 6-2 overnight lead into a 12-4 advantage.

The Independent UK

Judd Trump takes upper hand against Shaun Murphy in second-round Crucible clash

Trump has compiled 98 century breaks so far this season and will pocket a £100,000 bonus if he reaches the 100-mark before the end of the tournament.

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The Independent UK

John Higgins to face Mark Williams in World Championship quarter-finals

Scot Higgins held his nerve to win his marathon clash against Xiao Guodong.

The Guardian - UK

O’Sullivan, Higgins and Williams stand strong as Class of 92 battle on

John Higgins and Mark Williams battled through to the last eight, where they will face each other, while Ronnie O’Sullivan was in control in his last-16 match

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan beginning to fire with dominant start against Pang Junxu

The seven-time world champion established a 6-2 lead over Pang in the first session of their second-round match

The Independent UK

John Higgins close to the finish line but still has work to do at the Crucible

Higgins won two frames in a row after the mid-session interval to go 12-10 up but was frustrated by Xiao with the winning post in sight.

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The Independent UK

Impressive Chris Wakelin dumps maximum man Mark Allen out of World Championship

The Northern Irishman gave himself a chance of a second maximum during his eventual 13-6 defeat.

The National (Scotland)

Celtic-daft John Higgins aims cheeky Rangers pop at Ally McCoist

Celtic-daft snooker legend John Higgins aims cheeky Rangers pop at Ally McCoist.

The National (Scotland)

Ally McCoist: ‘I want Rodgers anywhere… just get him out of Scotland!’

Ally McCoist jokes he’d drive the Celtic boss to Spurs as he names his picks for next Rangers manager.

The Independent UK

2025 World Snooker Championship Day Six Prediction, Best Bets & Tips

Follow our snooker betting tips for day six of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible

The Independent UK

Snooker champion John Higgins comforted by BBC presenter after bursting into tears during live interview

Four-time world snooker champion John Higgins has revealed the personal reason he broke down during a live BBC interview.

The Independent UK

Most emotional I’ve ever been – ‘Drained’ John Higgins clinches hard-fought win

The Scot broke down when interviewed after his victory over Joe O’Connor.

The Independent UK

Mark Allen inspired by recent world champions as he enjoys timely return to form

Allen was a 10-6 winner Chinese qualifier Fan Zhengyi.

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