Judd Trump has claimed young English snooker players aren’t prepared to “work as hard” as their Chinese counterparts. Speaking after Zhao Xintong’s World Championship win, he said: “I just think kids from the UK don’t want to work as hard. It is as simple as that. “I don’t think theyContinue Reading
Iga Swiatek has fired back at the criticism surrounding her psychologist Daria Abramowicz amid her struggles on tour. The Pole took aim at ‘false narratives’ as she issued a staunch defence of their working relationship. “I trust my entire team, and I want people around to know that,” said Swiatek.Continue Reading
Emma Raducanu has opened up on the rollercoaster of experiences that followed her 2021 US Open win. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a mini-resurgence this year after a difficult three seasons on the WTA Tour, during which she failed to replicate her sensational form in New York. Raducanu became an overnightContinue Reading
The CBS Sports’ studio were stunned into silence by a comment made by pundit Micah Richards ahead of the Champions League semi-final clash between Inter Milan and Barcelona. The show is known for being light-hearted, packed full of banter and jokes firing from all members of the panel. However, aContinue Reading
Three of the eight riders who were treated for the injuries have spoken publicly. Freddie Barnes wrote on Instagram at around 9pm: “Thanks for the messages. I’m in hospital waiting to be seen, but I count myself incredibly lucky. My condolences go out to Owen and Shane’s family and friends.Continue Reading
Zhao Xintong’s ranking has been cleared up by the World Snooker Tour (WST) following confusion in the aftermath of his World Championship triumph. The WST said: “The principal [sic] clearly established in snooker is that amateurs can earn prize money and ranking points in the same way that professionals do,Continue Reading
Jannik Sinner has admitted that he was not impressed with the lack of support he received from rival players following his doping ban. In a press conference ahead of the Italian Open, he revealed that players he thought would stand by him did not send him messages. “Tennis is anContinue Reading
Cheshire Police have issued a statement confirming they are launching an investigation into a catastrophic crash in a British Supersport race at Oulton Park, which claimed two lives. Riders Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, both died with injuries sustained in the incident. Racing was abandoned at the CheshireContinue Reading
Zhao Xintong’s management shared a behind-the-scenes picture of Mark Williams jokingly punching the new world champion after their Crucible final. The Chinese potter was on top throughout the one-sided affair and left his veteran opponent frustrated on numerous occasions, with Williams responding in jest backstage. The Welshman was very graciousContinue Reading
Mark Williams made two surprise social media posts during a break in his World Snooker Championship final. He took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to reflect on the match, as he trailed Zhao Xintong 17-8. The three-time Crucible champion appeared to have all but given up hope of anContinue Reading
