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Sports quiz of the week: Leeds, Lions, Zhao Xintong, camogie and F1 winners

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, snooker, Formula One, cricket, golf, horse racing and GAA?

The Guardian - UK

Zhao's Historic Snooker Title Sparks Talk Of China World Domination

Zhao Xintong's historic World Snooker Championship title is set to spur the game to even greater heights in China and sparked predictions the country could come to dominate the sport.

International Business Times

World champion Zhao Xintong’s manager will not let spending splurges wreck dream

The 28-year-old Zhao beat Mark Williams 18-12 to clinch both the illustrious crown and a cheque for £500,000.

The Independent UK

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A look at China’s rising snooker stars after Zhao Xintong conquers Crucible

There are five Chinese players in the world’s top 16.

The Independent UK

Mark Williams hits the bar after World Snooker Championship final defeat: 'See you next season'

Williams posts funny backstage exchange with champion Zhao Xintong after being bested 18-12 despite late rally in Crucible showpiece

Evening Standard

How the Chinese snooker revolution finally arrived

Zhao Xintong’s triumph at the 2025 World Championship completed a journey that began with Ding Junhui 20 years ago

The Independent UK

Zhao Makes History As China's First World Snooker Champion

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final on Monday.

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Sky’s the limit for China’s first world champion Zhao Xintong – Mark Williams

Williams conjured comparisons with a young Ronnie O’Sullivan after Zhao withstood a gutsy fightback.

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong becomes the most complicated world champion in snooker history

Zhao Xintong 18-12 Mark Williams: Zhao demolished three-time winner Williams to become China’s first world champion but his complex past means that accomplishment comes with questions

The Independent UK

World Snooker Championship final score: Mark Williams edges second session but Zhao Xintong boasts huge lead

Qualifier takes an 11-6 advantage into Monday’s finale, with seven more frames needed to become China’s first-ever Crucible champion

Evening Standard

Zhao Xintong takes control of the battle for snooker history in World Championship final

Chinese sensation builds an impressive 11-6 overnight lead against Mark Williams

The Independent UK

Late Welsh snooker legends will be watching over me in World Championship final, says Mark Williams

Williams is facing Zhao Xintong in the final at the Crucible and believes recently-departed Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths may help him

The Independent UK

Mark Williams hopes for win to honour ‘legends’ Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths

The Welshman is targeting his fourth World Championship.

The Independent UK

Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Zhao builds healthy overnight lead in World Snooker Championship final

Mark Williams becomes the oldest finalist in history as he takes on Zhao Xintong, who hoping to become the first Chinese world champion after returning from a ban

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

World Snooker Championship: Williams shocked to become oldest player to reach world championship final

Williams pips his countryman Reardon to the title of oldest finalist

Evening Standard

What time is Mark Williams vs Zhao Xintong in World Snooker Championship final today? TV channel and live stream

Williams faces Chinese sensation as he targets a fourth Crucible title

The Independent UK

‘Half-blind’ Mark Williams makes World Snooker Championship history to set up intriguing final

Williams downed Judd Trump 17-14 in a captivating semi-final to become the oldest Crucible finalist at the age of 50

The Independent UK

Mark Williams admits he felt nervous during semi-final win over Judd Trump

The 50-year-old will play Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final.

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The Independent UK

Mark Williams books final spot with win over Judd Trump

The Welshman is bidding to win his fourth title.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan: Zhao Xintong can make Crucible history and become ‘megastar’

Zhao has had an extraordinary journey to the Crucible final, fighting through four qualifying rounds before seeing off the likes of O’Sullivan.

The Independent UK

Defeated Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals he’s leaving UK for a ‘new life’

‘I don’t know what the future looks like for me really,’ embattled player admits

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong makes touching gesture to Ronnie O’Sullivan after crushing win at World Snooker Championship

Zhao thrashed O’Sullivan and then thanked his ‘idol’ after reaching his first World Snooker Championship final

The Independent UK

Snooker fans fuming as refunds denied after O’Sullivan game ends early

Some fans paid £115 for their seats: ‘It’s pretty much daylight robbery’

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘at a loss’ after snooker semi-final thrashing

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The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan says ‘three things’ were behind his semi-final defeat

The seven-time world champion says he’s ‘at a loss’

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