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Mark Williams beats Ronnie O’Sullivan in Tour Championship final after winning seven frames in a row | Snooker News
Mark Williams wins seven frames in a row to beat Ronnie O’Sullivan in Tour Championship final; Williams claims 26th rankings title, denies O’Sullivan a 42nd; World Snooker Championship runs from April 20 to May 6 at The Crucible in Sheffield with O’Sullivan looking for record eighth title Last Updated: 07/04/24 10:09pm Mark Williams won seven…
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Football’s independent regulator will have power to settle ongoing row over financial distribution | Football News
Football’s independent regulator will have the power to settle the ongoing row over financial distribution between the Premier League and the EFL. The Government has long warned the football authorities the regulator would have ‘backstop powers’ to intervene and those powers will be confirmed on Tuesday when the Football Governance Bill is introduced to Parliament.…
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Premier League Darts: Luke Humphries secures second night win in a row as Luke Littler comes close to nine-darter | Darts News
World No 1 Luke Humphries secured back-to-back night wins in the Premier League and leapfrogged Michael van Gerwen at the top of the table with a 6-3 victory over Nathan Aspinall in Nottingham. The reigning world champion followed his success in Brighton last week with another in the Midlands on Night Seven as he moved…
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Cavaliers thrash Giannis-less Bucks 6th win in a row
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, passes the ball around Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) CLEVELAND— Donovan Mitchell had 31 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers took advantage of Milwaukee being without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to extend…
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South Africa axing of U19 captain David Teeger ahead of Cricket World Cup sparks antisemitism row | Cricket News
Cricket South Africa’s decision to remove David Teeger as their Under-19 captain citing security concerns has sparked accusations of antisemitism in the country. Teeger has been stood down as skipper at this month’s Under-19 World Cup in South Africa over fears he will be targeted by protests related to the war in Gaza. His position…
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Lacey Owen: York Valkyrie and England second row living her rugby dreams and inspiring next generation | Rugby League News
Lacey Owen is held aloft by team-mates after York’s Grand Final win over Leeds Lacey Owen was 11 when she first picked up a rugby ball. Now aged 23, she is a Women’s Super League champion, an England international, and one of the first female rugby league players in the country to sign a professional…
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Gallagher Premiership: Saracens thump Harlequins for fourth victory in a row; Leicester beat Northampton for first home win | Rugby Union News
Saracens hit by injuries but then run in six tries to thump Harlequins 38-10; defending Gallagher Premiership champions move above Quins in the table; Leicester beat Northampton 26-17 for second win of the season and first at home Last Updated: 18/11/23 8:06pm Alex Lewington was one of the six try scorers as Saracens thumped Harlequins…
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PVL: Choco Mucho makes it five in a row, sweeps Akari
Choco Mucho’s Isa Molde.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Choco Mucho continued its splendid play in the Premier Volleyball League, sweeping Akari, 25-23, 25-21, 25-19, for its fifth consecutive win in the All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. “This win against Akari is a big help to our confidence going to the next game,”…
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NCAA: CSB makes it four in a row, Perpetual Help stuns JRU
College of St. Benilde’s Will Gozum towers over the Arellano defense for a basket.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—College of St. Benilde hiked its winning streak to four after defeating Arellano, 74-56, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Saturday. After a slow start to the season, the Blazers are now…
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NCAA: JRU outlasts Lyceum in 2OT, San Beda makes it two in a row
The JRU Heavy Bombers celebrate after defeating the Lyceum Pirates in double overtime.-NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Jonathan Medina hit the game-winner as Jose Rizal University outlasted Lyceum in a battle of attrition, 88-87, in double overtime in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. Medina scored only six points but…
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