5 h. ago South Africa’s Rabada cleared to play Australia in World Test Championship

Proteas fast bowler has completed one-month drug banRabada is aiming to take 50th Australian Test wicket next monthSouth Africa’s pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to face Australia in the final of the World Test Championship at Lord’s next month. The 29-year-old had been under a provisional suspension since 1 April after testing positive for a recreational drug during a South African T20 match on 21 January.The South African Institute of Drug-free Sport announced on Monday the bowler had accepted responsibility for the offence and served a one-month period of ineligibility, making him free to resume playing. Rabada may be back in action as soon as Tuesday, for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Zhao Xintong's emotional victory as first amateur to win historic World Snooker Championship

Zhao Xintong was in tears after he became the first amateur to win the World Snooker Championship, beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final at the Crucible Theatre

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10 h. ago Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams to win World Snooker Championship final

Zhao Xintong has made history by defeating Mark Williams 18-12, despite being banned for 20 months in 2023 for his part in a match-fixing scandal and was forced to start again as an amateur

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11 h. ago 'New superstar of the game': Zhao Xintong hailed after historic World Snooker Championship final win

The two finalists were extremely complimentary of each other

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11 h. ago Zhao Xintong withstands Mark Williams comeback to create history in World Snooker Championship final

Zhao becomes China’s first-ever Crucible champion

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12 h. ago Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Williams fighting but Zhao on brink of historic World Snooker Championship final win

Mark Williams, the oldest finalist in history, is just one frame away from defeat to Zhao Xintong at the Crucible

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14 h. ago Championship club release statement after footage of captain appearing to be in fight

Hull City secured survival on the final day of the Championship season but their celebrations have been interrupted by an incident on Sunday involving their captain

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15 h. ago Mark Williams makes startling World Snooker Championship final admission as fans run to his aid

Zhao Xintong is on the verge of victory and the Welshman is struggling to see a way back

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16 h. ago Prize money for World Snooker Championship final and how much winner will bank

The curtain comes down on an absorbing World Snooker Championship on Monday night, with Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong playing for a huge top prize at the Crucible

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16 h. ago Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Sublime Zhao on brink of historic World Snooker Championship final win

Mark Williams, the oldest finalist in history, is just one frame away from defeat to Zhao Xintong at the Crucible

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16 h. ago Kagiso Rabada cleared to return from drug ban ahead of World Test Championship final

The South Africa seamer was placed under a provisional suspension on 1 April after testing positive for a recreational drug

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17 h. ago What time is World Snooker Championship final tonight? TV channel and live stream for Zhao Xintong vs Mark Williams

Zhao appears almost certain to become the first-ever Chinese winner of snooker’s biggest prize

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18 h. ago Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Sublime Zhao edging closer to historic World Snooker Championship final win

Mark Williams, the oldest finalist in history, trailed Zhao Xintong heavily overnight at the Crucible

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18 h. ago World snooker final referee Desislava Bozhilova's close relationship with fellow ref and salary

Desislava Bozhilova is the referee in charge of this year's World Snooker Championship final between Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong

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21 h. ago Zhao Xintong's net worth and controversial career as he eyes World Snooker Championship win

Zhao Xintong has reached the final of the 2025 World Snooker Championship after defeating Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible

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22 h. ago Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Williams tries to launch huge comeback in World Snooker Championship final

Mark Williams, the oldest finalist in history, trailed Zhao Xintong heavily overnight at the Crucible

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22 h. ago Snooker World Championship 2025 Monday Final: Prize money, full TV schedule, trophy

By the end of today we’ll know who is the 2025 snooker world champion.

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24 h. ago Dennis Taylor calls on Mark Williams to behave himself after tricking World Snooker Champs ref

Mark Williams was trailing 3-1 in the World Snooker Championship final to Zhao Xintong when he faced a pivotal moment after snookering himself, adding a touch of humour to the tense situation

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24 h. ago World Snooker Championship final halted for emergency as Mark Williams told to leave table

The World Snooker Championship final between Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong was brought to a halt in the sixth frame due to a medical emergency in the crowd

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25 h. ago What time is World Snooker Championship final today? TV channel and live stream for Zhao Xintong vs Mark Williams

Crucible showpiece concludes on Bank Holiday Monday with Zhao seeking to become China’s first-ever world champion

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