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Trump is currently 20 snooker games unbeaten and has made a whopping £300,000 in prize money this month Bristolian snooker legend Judd Trump could face off against a 12-year-old on the table this weekend. The Juddernaught, 34, is currently on a run of 20 matches unbeaten after winning the English Open, Wuhan Open and the Northern Ireland Open. This run is now at risk of coming to an embarrassing end as he competes against local wildcards at the International Championship in China on Sunday (November 5). Trump has banked a total of £300,000 in prize money this month by claiming the hat-trick…
This weekend, a 12-year-old and renowned Bristol snooker player Judd Trump may go up against each other at the table. After winning the English Open, Wuhan Open, and Northern Ireland Open, the 34-year-old Juddernaught is presently riding a 20-match winning streak. Now that he’s up against Chinese wildcards at the International Championship on Sunday (November 5), this run could end embarrassingly. This month, Trump has earned £300,000 in prize money by winning the hat-trick of championships. He will now face either Gong Chenzhi or Wang Xinzhong. Incredibly, amateur Wang – a prodigious talent – was born in December 2010 and…
While Judd Trump basks in the glow of a truly remarkable achievement, his best friend in the snooker world licks his wounds after yet more disappointment. On Sunday in Belfast, Trump became only the fifth player to win three successive ranking titles, but the fact that he won them in just a four-week period in different parts of the world makes it one of the great modern feats on the baize. His run of victories in ranking event matches stands at 20. He has now won 26 ranking titles, fifth on the all-time list just two behind Steve Davis, and goes…
Premium Express Banner After Judd Trump’s amazing exhibition shot during the Northern Ireland Open, even Chris Wakelin was seen giggling. Judd Trump won the tournament in spectacular fashion. Author: Jack McEachen 10:31 on Monday, October 30, 2023 | UPDATED on October 30, 2023, at 10:32 None at all Princess Royal witnessed the snooker championship final. According to Mark Selby, Judy Trump triumphed in Belfast, claiming the Northern Ireland Open in spectacular fashion. He won the tenth frame following an incredible seven-cushion pot on the pink, which put him on the black. Three ranking titles in a row have only been…
After trailing 1-3, world no. 68 Sanderson Lam overcame Fan Zhengyi, the previous winner of the European Masters, 4-3 to advance to the BetVictor Scottish Open semifinals. Lam is currently playing well and has already secured a spot in the International Championship for next week. The Englishman advanced to the BetVictor English Open final 32, where he also triumphed admirably over 2010 World Champion Neil Robertson. Lam prevailed in an exchange on the last pink, depositing it and making a deft cut back black to secure his spot in Edinburgh after fighting back to force a decider. Si Jiahui of…
Ronnie O’Sullivan will swap the green baize for the silver screen next month when the behind-the-scenes story of his quest to claim a record-equalling seventh World Snooker Championship is released in the UK. ‘Ronnie O’Sullivan: The Edge of Everything’ has been produced by David Beckham’s Studio 99, and the initial cinematic release on November 21 is preceded by a special Q&A with the former Manchester United and England star. Explaining his decision to add to the canon of sporting documentaries, O’Sullivan said: “My highs and lows have been well-documented by the media but I felt like now was the right…
In light of the passing of Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson, the English Ice Hockey Association will mandate neck guard use starting next season. In an accident during Saturday’s Challenge Cup match against Sheffield Steelers, Johnson’s neck was cut by a player’s skate. Although neck guards are not required for senior players in the UK, the EIHA, which oversees competitions lower than the Elite League, where Johnson competed, announced that they will be starting the following year. They added that wearing them prior to that time was something they “strongly recommended” players do. In the wake of Johnson’s passing, neck…
Following the death of Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson, the English Ice Hockey Association changed its regulations to require the use of a neck guard during “all on-ice activities” starting in 2024. The American, 29, was participating in a Challenge Cup competition at the Register for free to continue reading Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism By registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists You attest that the data you have entered is accurate and that you have read, understood,…
Liverpool’s win against Nottingham Forest occurred in the “most difficult circumstances” after Luis Diaz’s parents were kidnapped, Jurgen Klopp says. Liverpool made it five games without a defeat when they defeated Forest 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday, with Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah scoring. The game came just hours after it was confirmed that winger Luis Diaz’s parents were kidnapped in Colombia this weekend. The player’s parents were stopped by men on a motorcycle and taken away. While his mother was released hours later, police are still trying to rescue his father and have offered a significant reward…
Edinburgh’s Meadowbank Sports Centre plays host to the 2023 Scottish Open with world No. 1 Ronnie O’Sullivan and former champion Luca Brecel among the contenders. Last year’s title winner, Gary Wilson, will also be in attendance as he seeks to defend his first career ranking title – while Judd Trump will be hunting another ranking title WHEN IS THE SCOTTISH OPEN? The qualifiers begin on Monday, October 30 and run through Thursday, November 2. The main event takes place in December, beginning on Monday 11 and concluding with the final on Sunday 17. HOW TO WATCH AND STREAM THE SCOTTISH…