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Criticisms are justified, I haven't performed well: D Gukesh

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh acknowledges his recent performances have not met expectations. He is preparing for his World Championship title defense later this year. Gukesh will participate in Norway Chess and the Chess Olympiad before his crucial match against Javokhir Sindarov. He expressed happiness about potentially defending his title…

The Economic Times

How to watch Canada vs Denmark: Live streams for IIHF World Championship game 2026

All the ways to watch Canada vs Denmark in the IIHF World Championship as the favorites look to continue their 100% record.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch IIHF World Championship 2026: FREE live streams, schedule for ice hockey tournament

All the ways to watch IIHF World Championship 2026 live streams online and for free. Macklin Celebrini has been tasked with spearheading Canada's rebuild.

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Spectator ejected in disrupted start to World Championship final

Referee Rob Spencer acted quickly to restrain a female spectator as she climbed over the barrier towards the table.

The Independent UK

Mark Allen’s moment of heartbreak defines Crucible semi-final classic for the ages

Allen had a simple black off the spot to reach his first World Snooker Championship final but devastatingly missed it as Wu Yize snuck through for victory

The Independent UK

Ghosts of the past await Shaun Murphy after epic World Championship semi-final win

Murphy battled back to beat John Higgins 17-15 in a Crucible classic but must overcome the spectre of three final defeats in order to finally lift a second World Snooker Championship title

The Independent UK

Shaun Murphy insists Crucible Curse will never be broken after crushing Zhao Xintong dream

No first-time World Snooker Championship winner has ever successfully defended their title and Zhao became the latest man to fail with a quarter-final loss to Murphy

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Iranian snooker star Hossein Vafaei determined to ‘fight for my people’ at World Championship

Hossein Vafaei held his nerve to beat Judd Trump in a deciding frame on Monday

The Independent UK

‘My life changes on one shot’: Joe Johnson on snooker glory, Princess Diana and his seven heart attacks

Joe Johnson started the 1986 world championships as a 150-1 outsider, but victory against Steve Davis, he tells Donald McRae, led to watching tennis with royalty and being mobbed in Tesco

The Guardian - UK

Aussie through to snooker worlds quarters, top seed out

Australian cue master Neil Robertson has reached his first world championship quarter-final in five years, where a date with an all-time great awaits.

AAP

Players slam ‘very disappointing’ announcement of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters cancellation

Former World Championship finalist Barry Hawkins said it was ‘very annoying’ and a ‘massive tournament to lose’

The Independent UK

The gravelliest UCI Gravel World Championships of them all – A detailed look at the 'perfect storm' of terrain that riders will face this October in Western Australia

Liège-Bastogne-Liège style climbs in a course carved out from the thousands of kilometres of pristine gravel roads on offer

Cycling News

Wembanyama set to shine as France lands 2031 Basketball World Cup

France will host the 2031 men's Basketball World Cup after being awarded the tournament on Wednesday, with Japan confirmed as the venue for the 2030 women's World Championships.

Radio France Internationale

Shaun Murphy explains why he is no longer working for BBC before World Championship first round

The former World Champion explained why he stepped away from punditry work ahead of tehe 2026 World Championship

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Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump criticised after Crucible no-show

Shaun Murphy spoke out after seven-time World Champion O’Sullivan and world number one Trump did not attend the World Championship media day.

The Independent UK

World Snooker Championship betting offers, free bets and best betting sites

The best snooker betting sites and free bet offers for the 2026 World Championship

The Independent UK

What time is Ronnie O’Sullivan playing at Snooker World Championship?

O’Sullivan head to Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre trying to win a record eighth world title

The Independent UK

Snooker prodigy two wins away from historic World Championship spot

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The Independent UK

Snooker prodigy, 15, moves step closer to historic World Championship spot

Michal Szubarczyk is just two wins away from becoming the youngest player to appear at the World Championship at the Crucible

The Independent UK

Adam Gemili retires from athletics: ‘I missed an Olympic medal by less time than it takes to blink’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: One of Britain’s fastest men is calling time on his career, aged 32. He tells Lawrence Ostlere about his favourite night at the World Championships, his one Olympic regret and his new job at Chelsea

The Independent UK

British Ice Skating appeal against points penalty that cost Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson bronze medal

The two Brits believed they had won a World Championship bronze only to be docked two points by the judges

Sports Illustrated

Amber Glenn Shares ‘Exhausted’ Message After Missing Podium Again at 2026 World Championships

Glenn fell short of medaling again just a month after her Olympic heartbreaker.

Sports Illustrated

How Ilia Malinin and Amber Glenn Performed at World Championships After Olympic Setbacks

The two American stars are podium hopefuls after the short program events.

The Independent UK

Snooker was right to keep the World Championship at the Crucible but now the real work begins

Comment: A long-term deal sees snooker’s most prestigious tournament stay in Sheffield, writes Luke Baker, but all eyes are now on the redevelopment project attached to the Crucible that will define its success

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US Olympic Hero Alysa Liu Drops Out Of World Championships Just Days After Horrifying Airport Incident

“Someone on her personal team really dropped the ball, she should’ve had security in place.”

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