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Ronnie O’Sullivan handed brutal group in blockbuster Champion of Champions draw

Ronnie O’Sullivan faces a familiar foe in round one in Leicester (Picture: Getty Images) Ronnie O’Sullivan narrowly secured a spot in the Champion of Champions but has been rewarded with a very tough group in the blockbuster draw. The tournament has a unique format as four ‘groups’ are played over four days at the Mattioli […]

Max Verstappen takes shot at George Russell in message to new F1 champion Kimi Antonelli

Max Verstappen couldn’t resist taking a dig at George Russell after the race (Picture: Sky Sports) Max Verstappen appeared to aim a swipe at George Russell in the wake of Kimi Antonelli’s F1 world title triumph as he congratulated the Italian on doing an ‘unbelievable job compared to his team-mate’. Antonelli made history as he […]

How George Russell and Lewis Hamilton can stop Kimi Antonelli from becoming F1 champion

Kimi Antonelli seems destined to win the 2026 F1 world championship (Photo: Getty) Kimi Antonelli can become the youngest ever Formula 1 world champion on Sunday if he wins the United States Grand Prix in Austin. But there is still a chance for George Russell or Sir Lewis Hamilton to stage a remarkable comeback and […]

Wu Yize lands first title as world champion as 22-year-old reaches new heights

World champion Wu Yize has added another title to his CV (Picture: Getty Images) Wu Yize has won his first title since becoming world champion, beating Yuan Sijun 10-5 in the Shenzhen Open final, and climbing to new heights in the world rankings. Still just 22 years old, Wu is up to number two in […]

Ronnie O’Sullivan handed Champion of Champions chance as qualifying routes added

A route to the Champion of Champions has opened up for Ronnie O’Sullivan (Picture: Getty Images) Ronnie O’Sullivan could appear in the Champion of Champions in November, even though he hasn’t won a professional title since March 2024. The tournament brings together the champions who have emerged over the last year in a non-ranking but […]

Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott arrives at the High Court in Glasgow(Credits: Jane Barlow/PA Wire) Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school age children. The 49-year-old subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse, with the girl targeted between 1993-1996 and the boy between […]

Two-time world champion boxer, 38, shot dead outside home in ambush

Zolani Tete died after being ambushed outside of his home on Friday night (Getty) Zolani Tete, a two-time world boxing champion, was shot dead in front of his house in Mdantsane, South Africa, on Friday night. Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, confirmed that the shooting happened at around 6:30pm. According to Gantana, the […]

John Fury calls out ‘worm’ former world champion in wild shirtless rant

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Ronnie O’Sullivan makes prediction for ‘unbelievable’ world champion Wu Yize

Ronnie O’Sullivan has been extremely impressed by Wu Yize (Picture: Getty Images) Ronnie O’Sullivan believes Wu Yize is a long way from the finished article, expecting the world champion to vastly improve in the coming years. The 22-year-old won the World Snooker Championship in spectacular fashion this year, beating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a dramatic […]