Ronnie O’Sullivan has affirmed his commitment to snooker after clinching his eighth UK Championship title with a 10-7 victory over Ding Junhui in the final. Despite turning 48 on Tuesday, ‘The Rocket’ shows no signs of slowing down, solidifying his status as snooker’s greatest-ever player. O’Sullivan, who became the youngest ranking winner 30 years ago […]

Ever wondered about the dedication required to become a professional gamer? Ben ‘Brig’ Brigdale, an 18-year-old player for Guild Academy Esports, sheds light on the daily practice regimen, the importance of fast internet, and the surreal experience of meeting football legend David Beckham. As part of Guild Esports’ partnership with Sky Broadband, Brigdale met Beckham, […]

Ronnie O’Sullivan, snooker’s youngest-ever ranking winner since claiming the UK Championship title in 1993, is on course for another Triple Crown triumph. The Rocket secured a 6-2 victory against Hossein Vafaei in the semi-final in York, setting the stage for his ninth UK Championship final appearance. Meeting Vafaei for the first time since their highly-anticipated […]

Hossein Vafaei is set for a rematch with Ronnie O’Sullivan in the semi-finals of the UK Snooker Championship, eight months after a memorable clash at the Crucible. Vafaei, who faced O’Sullivan at the World Championship in April, is determined to avoid a repeat of his unconventional break-off that led to a 78-break by O’Sullivan in […]

Ronnie O’Sullivan secured a spot in the semi-finals of the UK Championship after a nail-biting encounter with Zhou Yuelong in York. Despite losing control of a 3-0 lead, O’Sullivan prevailed in a decider, clinching a 6-5 victory. The Rocket showcased his brilliance early on, taking a commanding 3-0 lead with a century in the best-of-11 […]

Ronnie O’Sullivan secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the UK Snooker Championship with a narrow 6-5 victory over Robert Milkins in York. Despite the win, O’Sullivan expressed dissatisfaction with his performance and issued a caution about the quality of his play. Playing in trainers due to plantar fasciitis, O’Sullivan faced a challenging match against […]

England netball players, Eleanor Cardwell and Sasha Glasgow, have expressed their dismay at the ongoing pay dispute between Netball Australia and the Netball Players Association (ANPA). The conflict has left players unpaid since the expiration of their last contract in September, leading to significant distress within the netball community. ANPA chief executive Kathryn Harby-Williams revealed […]

Snooker maestro Ronnie O’Sullivan has candidly shared his battles with depression, substance abuse, and the toll of relentless pressure during what he describes as the “worst time of my life.” In a recent interview on the Stick to Football podcast with Sky Bet, O’Sullivan delved into his mental health struggles and the impact on his […]

Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan kicked off his quest for an unprecedented eighth UK Championship title with a resilient 6-2 victory over Anthony McGill in York. The 47-year-old, who claimed his first UK Championship title in 1993 at the age of 17, faced an initial 2-0 deficit against McGill. However, O’Sullivan displayed his renowned composure and […]

In a gripping opening match of the UK Snooker Championship in York, Ding Junhui defied illness to secure a thrilling final-frame victory over defending champion Mark Allen on Saturday. Ding, a former three-time winner, revealed that he contemplated withdrawing from the tournament on Saturday morning due to a high temperature and dizziness. Despite the health […]