Littler hunts back-to-back titles with six former champions in the fray

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Littler hunts back-to-back titles with six former champions in the fray

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The World Matchplay kicks off tonight as Luke Littler hunts down back-to-back titles at the iconic Winter...

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Long hauls the gold

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Long hauls the gold

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In hindsight, Jia Long’s failure to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games looks even more surprising....

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Day of the underdogs as top ranked stars bite the dust in Tokyo

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Day of the underdogs as top ranked stars bite the dust in Tokyo

admin July 17, 2026 0

It was a day to relish for the underdogs as many higher ranked players including the top...

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‘Tactically complete’ Spain vs an inspired Messi‑led Argentina. Who will win the World Cup final?

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‘Tactically complete’ Spain vs an inspired Messi‑led Argentina. Who will win the World Cup final?

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A record 102 matches have been played, leaving just two games to decide the 2026 FIFA World...

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World Cup VAR controversies show why human referees should decide where potential fouls begin

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World Cup VAR controversies show why human referees should decide where potential fouls begin

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Two contested decisions at the 2026 World Cup have reignited debate over how video assistant referee (VAR)...

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As extreme heat pummels the Tour de France, can cycling keep riders safe?

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As extreme heat pummels the Tour de France, can cycling keep riders safe?

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Tour de France riders are facing some of the hottest racing conditions in the event’s history. As...

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The 2026 World Cup has been a tournament where alcohol brands hoped to win influence through sponsorship

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The 2026 World Cup has been a tournament where alcohol brands hoped to win influence through sponsorship

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The 2026 men’s football World Cup has provided great goals, shock results and plenty of entertainment. It...

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Racism at the World Cup is an ugly reality. How to understand where it comes from

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Racism at the World Cup is an ugly reality. How to understand where it comes from

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No African teams made it past the quarter-finals of the 2026 men’s football World Cup, but their...

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England defeat: maybe football’s never ‘coming home’

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England defeat: maybe football’s never ‘coming home’

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Another tournament, another agonising chapter in English football’s long catalogue of glorious disappointments. England were dumped out...

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Has the World Cup been a soft power failure for the US?

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Has the World Cup been a soft power failure for the US?

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Hosting the Men’s Fifa World Cup is supposed to be one of the biggest soft power wins...

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