The lucky underpants that won Shaun Murphy his first world snooker title – and they weren’t his own
Murphy is trying to win a second World Snooker Championship title but a pair of underpants might have played a key role in his first, back in 2005
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Shaun Murphy v Wu Yize: World Snooker Championship final day one – live
Updates from the first day of the Crucible final Follow us on Bluesky | Mail DanielTeam sports offer us a simple life: we pick one or one picks us, the end. Individual sports, though, are different: on the one hand, who we enjoy doesn’t describe us in the same way but, on the other, it allows us the gift of wanting the best for everyone, the tribalism …
Forgotten former Arsenal star shares cryptic social media post after explosive falling out with Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa - with player telling coach 'do NOT contact me anymore' after dressing room bust-up
On Friday, it was reported that the former Arsenal midfielder had requested a meeting with Arbeloa last week, having not featured since returning from injury at the start of April.
EFL stars awarded first ever RED boot: Why Swansea City and Leyton Orient stars are sharing new prize after Football League season came to a close
A pair of EFL footballers have been awarded the inaugural Sky Bet EFL Red Boot following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season on Saturday.
Watford sack Ed Still after just 15 GAMES in charge: Ruthless EFL club get rid of another manager in brutal fashion - six months after his brother was sacked by a rival club!
Still oversaw just three league wins, with Watford drawing twice and losing eight as they slid out of play-off contention to finish the season in 16th place.
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Watford sack boss Still after less than three months
Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs.
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz injury update ahead of Atletico visit
David Benavidez dismantles Zurdo Ramirez with stunning combination to win more gold
Benavidez dropped Ramirez in the fourth round and stopped him in the sixth, winning the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles
Wrexham agony as Middlesbrough draw hands Hull playoff spot
For fans of schadenfreude there was plenty to enjoy as Wrexham and Middlesbrough saw their dreams ended. The latter fell short in their unlikely attempt to reach the Premier League automatically, while the former missed out on the playoffs thanks to this final-day draw.Wrexham were aiming to secure sixth, but finished two points behind Hull, who beat Norwich …
Watford sack head coach Ed Still after dismal end to Championship season
The 35-year-old, brother of Will Still, lasts three monthsWatford sack 11th head coach since end of 2020-21 seasonWatford have sacked Ed Still, just three months into a two-and-a-half-year contract, after the Championship club’s dismal end to the season. Still was Watford’s 11th permanent head coach since the end of the 2020-21 season.Still, 35, was …
Somerset v Yorkshire, Leicestershire v Nottinghamshire, and more: county cricket, day three – live
Updates from the latest County Championship matches Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLA fifth wicket at Canterbury, where events are hurtling towards a conclusion. Shoaib Bashir, whose throw ran out Northeast, now catches Ekansh Singh off Rory Haydon, who is having quite a game – eight wickets and counting. Kent 65-5.Mike Daniels has an eye …
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Manchester City v Liverpool: Women’s Super League – live
⚽ Women’s Super League updates, 12pm BST kick-off⚽ Get in touch: email Emillia and follow us on Bluesky2 min: Liverpool appear to be pressing quite high in these opening few minutes. City look fairly comfortable in possession.We’re under way at the Joie Stadium! Continue reading...
Ex-Liverpool flop celebrates promotion from second-tier as glamorous wife reveals he came close to QUITTING the game after Champions League nightmare
He never played for Liverpool again after that fateful night and was released by the Anfield club in 2022. But now he has played a crucial role at his current club.
England fans dealt huge World Cup blow by US cities: 'Forced to tip!'
Snooker scores LIVE: Shaun Murphy vs Wu Yize updates from £500K World Championship final
Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize will go head-to-head in the World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible Theatre on Sunday and Monday
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F1 demand Red Bull explanation after Miami GP qualifying as team summoned to hearing
Isack Hadjar placed ninth in qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix, but could be relegated to the back of the grid following an alleged technical breach
Embiid leads 76ers to stunning comeback win over Celtics
Joel Embiid inspired the Philadelphia 76ers to a sensational comeback win over a Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics to reach the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals.
DeVaux makes history with Kentucky Derby victory
Golden Tempo comes from the back of the field to win a thrilling Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the first victorious female trainer.