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On Saturday, Judd Trump and John Higgins will square off in the English Open semifinals. In their quarterfinal match, Trump defeated Matthew Selt 5-1 with breaks of 137 and 103, keeping him on course for his first championship since defeating Selt to win the 2022 Turkish Masters. With a best break of 82, Higgins defeated Martin O’Donnell by the same margin. “I haven’t played my best yet, it’s there in spells,” Trump stated. “Hopefully I’ll save that for the semi-final and final.” Trump of England and veteran Scottish Higgins have faced off in two World Championship finals before, with Trump…
Ronnie O’Sullivan is determined to keep controversy at arm’s length as he braces for his record 31st consecutive Crucible appearance when the World Snooker Championships get under way in Sheffield on Saturday. The 47-year-old has peppered three decades of previous visits with outspoken criticisms of the game’s authorities, perceived disrespect of opponents including Stephen Hendry, and a sporadically amusing range of interview techniques. But less than a month after World Snooker Tour chairman Steve Dawson responded to O’Sullivan’s latest tirade by questioning his status as a role model, O’Sullivan has refused to bite and remains adamant that he will opt for…
Sergio Perez said his first corner crash turned his home Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday into the saddest experience of his career. The Red Bull driver, who enjoyed passionate home support, collided with Charles Leclerc of Ferrari as he challenged for the lead by drawing alongside him and his Red Bull team-mate world champion Max Verstappen. But three into two would not go, he said, after bouncing off into a run-off area from which he recovered, limped to the pits and retired. “I’ve had some really sad moments in my career,” he said. “And certainly this is the saddest one…
James Allison took over as chief technical officer when Elliott was appointed technical director of Mercedes in 2021. Following a review led by Elliott, Mercedes reversed this role switch after Allison struggled in the 2022 and 2023 campaigns. Elliott then took over as chief technical officer once more, but he has since announced his departure from the tea NEWS & GOSPEL IN F1 F1 experts’ inquiries Hamilton’s role in the Mercedes personnel transition F1 experts’ inquiries Hamilton’s role in the Mercedes personnel transitionImage: © LAT Pictures Gaunt Cal Wed., Nov. 1, 2023, 19:57 Craig Slater of Sky F1 has questioned…
MoBen Sulayem,hammed president of the FIA, has made an effort to defend the decision to quadruple the maximum penalty in Formula 1. In the event that a driver is found guilty of a serious offense, they may now face fines of up to €1 million (£870,000). However, specifics regarding the kind of incident that would result in such an enormous fine have not been disclosed. The maximum penalty was raised from €250,000 to €500,000, as announced by the FIA World Motor Sport Council last month. Speaking out on the issue, a number of drivers expressed confusion over the circumstances that…
Leeds United will hope to further cement their place in the Championship playoff spots when they travel to Southampton for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. The Whites are sixth in the table thanks to their superior goal difference and after four matches without a defeat under Daniel Farke. Southampton’s form has been as bad as it gets this month, and they seem to be feeling the effects of some key departures in the summer transfer window. Leeds boss Farke can welcome Joe Rodon back into his squad after he served a one-match ban during the 3-0 win over Watford. His return should…
A brand-new pop-up shop for SAINTS has opened in Southampton’s Westquay Shopping Center. The public can visit the store starting on Wednesday, November 1 and it will be open through Sunday, December 31. A variety of Saints items, such as shirts, scarves, retro classics, accessories, a selection of Christmas collectibles, and more, will be available at the pop-up. On Wednesday, November 22, in honor of Hummel’s 100th anniversary, fans will also have the opportunity to meet and greet with their favorite Saints players during an exclusive in-store signing session. Chief commercial officer for the Saints, Charlie Boss, stated: “We are…
The 2022-23 Premier League season is now over – and that spells bad news for three teams in particular. Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United have all been relegated to the English Championship. Southampton’s demotion from the English top-flight was already long since established. They have finished bottom of the Premier League, ending an 11-year run in England’s highest division. Going into the final day of the Premier League season, there was a three-way fight between Leicester, Leeds and Everton for the other two relegation spots. Everton started the day in 17th, one place outside the drop zone, on 33 points. Leicester were in 18th on…
Rangers could do much worse than to extend a contract to Che Adams in January if they’re searching for a trustworthy, reasonably priced replacement for Kemar Roofe in the upcoming campaign. The Southampton striker may be seeking a new start away from England’s second division and the ongoing relegation struggles when his current contract expires at the end of the current campaign. Che Adams, who is 27 years old, could be a good value for the Rangers as he is close to reaching his prime. Rangers can upgrade to a striker with Bosman Che Adams’s motion Adams’ arrival at the…
South Africa’s best ever player Pierre ‘Perrie’ Mans, who won the Masters in 1979 and reached the World Championship final in 1978, has died at the age of 82. Snooker and Billiards South Africa’s Facebook page announced on Wednesday that Mans, from Lichtenburg, had passed away. Born in 1940, Mans became the best player in his country during his 20s and won the South African national title for the first time in 1965. The left-hander first played in the World Championship in 1970, and four years later he scored a surprise victory over John Spencer in the last 16 before losing to…