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John Virgo remembered as ‘great mate’ who ‘transcended the sport’ of snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan, John Parrott and Sir Stephen Fry led tributes to Virgo following his death aged 79.

The Independent UK

‘What a character’: Jim Davidson leads tributes after death of snooker icon John Virgo

Virgo, a legend in snooker circles for his playing career, commentary career and co-hosting hit snooker game show Big Break alongside Davidson, has died at the age of 79

The Independent UK

Kyren Wilson celebrates first Masters title after cagey final

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Kyren Wilson claims first Masters title with victory over John Higgins

Wilson end Higgins’ hope of making more history following a cagey final

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John Higgins rides wild fluke to win final three frames and reach Masters semi

John Higgins rode his luck to recover from 5-3 down, winning the final three frames to defeat Zhao Xintong on the final ball of an 11th-frame decider

The Guardian - UK

Masters schedule, TV channels and how to watch the snooker online

Everything you need to know about how to watch the tournament at Alexandra Palace

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The strange snooker stat set to shape the sport’s future

The era of a single player dominating snooker appear to be over with an unprecedented number of tournament winners emerging this season

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Jockey hit with nine-year ban for deliberately preventing his horse from winning a race

A panel concluded that Dylan Kitts prevented his horse from winning a race at Worcester in July 2023

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How to watch 2025 Riyadh Season Snooker Championship online

How to watch Riyadh Season Snooker Championship online – stream the Golden Ball snooker cue tournament for free

TechRadar

The FOMO-fueled gold bubble may now be turning into a ‘mini-bust,’ analysts say

“The latest leg of the gold rally looks like a market bubble that is in its final stages.”

Fortune

Mark Williams makes snooker history by breaking long-time record with Xi’an Grand Prix win

Williams claimed the 27th ranking title of his storied career at the age of 50

The Independent UK

What bubble? By this measure, the AI boom still isn’t at dotcom bust levels

Another key difference between now and the earlier boom-bust era is that the Federal Reserve is lowering rates instead of raising them.

Fortune

Fixing cases a reminder of skulduggery that has stained horse racing

The Hillsin affair demonstrates that conspiring to stop a runner is one thing, but getting away with it is another

The Guardian - UK

Ashley Barnes’ father-in-law conspired with jockey to ‘stop’ horse from winning

A two-year investigation into the running and riding of Hillsin concluded on Friday, with Ashley Barnes’ father-in-law found to have conspired with jockey to ‘stop’ horse from winning

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Lorne Michaels opens up about Saturday Night Live cast after promising shake-up: ‘Change is good’

Ego Nwodim recently became the latest cast member to exit following the hiring of five new faces

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Please Don't Destroy Reacted To The SNL Breakup In A Heartfelt And Hilarious Way That Involves Winnie The Pooh (And I Wouldn't Expect Anything Less)

The comedy trio aptly reveal how they feel about their split.

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SNL Adds Five New Cast Members Including Multiple TikTokers After Shocking Mass Exodus

"This doesn't feel real, but we'll see you guys on Saturdays!"

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Saturday Night Live Cast Shake-Up Continues With Five New Stars Added, But Reportedly Bad News For Please Don't Destroy Fans

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

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