55 m. ago Kyren Wilson finds Masters form right on cue to rebound from ‘low point’

World No 2’s victory continues run of 6-2 match resultsJohn Higgins faces Barry Hawkins in late Tuesday gameKyren Wilson, the 2024 world champion, defeated Si Jiahui in impressive fashion to reach the Masters quarter-finals with the 6-2 result continuing a curious statistic: every match at Alexandra Palace this week up to their encounter had finished with the same scoreline.After edging the first frame following a run of snookers, Wilson – yet to win a tournament this season having broken his cue at the start of the campaign – looked set to build a maximum in the next, but just missed the 11th red into the bottom corner pocket as he moved 2-0 ahead. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Max Verstappen makes feelings on quitting Red Bull for Mercedes crystal clear

Max Verstappen has addressed the chances of seeing him drive for a team other than Red Bull before the end of his current contract amid long-standing interest from Mercedes

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11 h. ago What time do Bruno Mars tickets go on presale for The 2026 Romantic World Tour

Everything you need to know about securing tickets to see Bruno Mars on tour this summer

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43 h. ago Shaun Murphy crashes out of Masters on opening day of title defence

Murphy defeated 6-2 by China’s Wu YizeUK champion Mark Selby also knocked outThe defending champion Shaun Murphy is out of the Masters after a shock 6-2 defeat against China’s Wu Yize on the opening day of the 2026 tournament at Alexandra Palace.Wu, the world No 13, dominated from the outset and won the opening three frames, recording a superb break of 137 in the second. Murphy, the top seed, rallied briefly but, with a highest break of only 49, could not get back into the contest. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Why is Ronnie O'Sullivan not playing at the 2026 snooker Masters

The Masters will take place at Alexandra Palace this week but Ronnie O'Sullivan will not be competing in the event

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53 h. ago Defending champion Shaun Murphy handed Masters warning as Mark Selby prediction made

Shaun Murphy will begin the defence of his title against Wu Yize in the first round of the 2026 Masters at Alexandra Palace on Sunday afternoon

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56 h. ago 'I've visited over 20 London neighbourhoods in the past year

'I've visited over 20 London neighbourhoods in the past year -there's one I'll never return to'  My London

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57 h. ago Shaun Murphy's net worth, 'life saving' surgery and musician fiancee after two divorces

Shaun Murphy is back in action to defend his Masters title at Alexandra Palace in London

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58 h. ago Mark Selby’s net worth and stunning home with swimming pool he bought with snooker winnings

Four-time world snooker champion Mark Selby is set to compete in the Masters at Alexandra Palace

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59 h. ago Inside Mark Selby's stunning home with swimming pool he bought with huge snooker winnings

Snooker icon is set to compete in the Masters at Alexandra Palace

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2 d. ago Luke Littler’s friend Angry Ginge considers appearance at darts’ Q

Angry Ginge admitted he is considering a shock appearance at darts’ Q-School in 2027.

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3 d. ago F1 star turned sex toy tycoon after he was left penniless following Red Bull axe

Robert Doornbos made his F1 debut halfway through the 2005 season and was one of the most promising young drivers on the grid before his career hit the skids

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3 d. ago Masters schedule, TV channels and how to watch the snooker online

Everything you need to know about how to watch the tournament at Alexandra Palace

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4 d. ago Axed McLaren star lifts lid on F1 exit and what Lando Norris is really like

Alex Dunne departed the McLaren F1 operation in mysterious circumstances in October, and the Irish racer has now opened up about his exit from the reigning world champions

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4 d. ago Luke Littler earns staggering £20m payday a week after winning £1m darts jackpot

Luke Littler earned £1million at Alexandra Palace last week, as he won the Darts World Championship for the second time after beating Gian van Veen in the final

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4 d. ago Luke Littler agrees record £20million deal with Target Darts

The deal will be the most lucrative the sport has ever seen.

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4 d. ago Buckingham Palace statement signals King Charles' return to London

Buckingham Palace statement signals King Charles' return to London  The News International

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4 d. ago UK to exclude financial services from push for closer EU alignment

City of London firms have been lobbying against a return to Brussels rules

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5 d. ago Coke loses top spot as Tesco meal deal drink of choice – but egg pot remains favourite

The meal deal favourites have been revealed by region

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5 d. ago The Red Bull Soapbox Race will return to London’s Alexandra Palace this summer – here’s how to get tickets

The Red Bull Soapbox Race will return to London’s Alexandra Palace this summer – here’s how to get tickets  Time Out Worldwide

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