3 d. ago World Snooker Championship star announces retirement after falling off the tour

Anthony Hamilton, who won the German Masters in 2017 and was a former World Championship quarter-finalist, has retired from snooker after 34 years as a professional

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5 d. ago Constance Marten and Mark Gordon ‘sought to mask reality’ to jury – court told

Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 50, are charged with the manslaughter of their baby daughter Victoria.

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8 d. ago Luke Littler gets harsh reality check as he's told he wouldn't get near darts icon

Luke Littler has been tipped to surpass Phil Taylor as the greatest darts player of all time, but Dennis Priestley believes the 18-year-old wouldn't be able to rival 'The Power'

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1 week ago Segregated classrooms are not a thing of the past – look at what is happening in Slovakia | Kamila Gunišová and Michal Zálešák

As activists against segregation, we’ve been told it’s about language, or behaviour, or choice. In reality, it’s pure discriminationIt may come as a surprise to many, but racial segregation in schools exists today in several countries in the EU. In Slovakia, more than 60% of Roma children attend schools where they are in the majority. Worse still: segregation is being rebranded, not removed.In nearly a quarter of all primary schools, Roma children are separated into “Roma schools” or “Roma classes” – often in overcrowded buildings, with lower academic expectations, higher drop-out and grade repetition rates, and with little or no clear path to equal participation in life. Furthermore, Roma pupils are often placed in schools and classes for children with mental disabilities.Kamila Gunišová is a researcher at Amnesty International Slovakia and Michal Zálešák is a legal consultant for the European Roma Rights Centre and attorney-in-law working in Slovakia Continue reading...

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1 week ago Snooker star's 'horrendous' experience before World Championship rings alarm bells

Neil Robertson was forced to qualify for the World Snooker Championship last year for the first time in 20 years, and he has opened up on his experience of Judgement Day

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1 week ago World Snooker Championship star opens up about ‘horrendous’ experience before Crucible

Former World Snooker Champions Neil Robertson and Stephen Hendry have both had to go through the Judgement Day qualifying round in their careers

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1 week ago Zhao Xintong shows his true character despite still being banned from snooker in China

Zhao Xintong became the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship earlier this month - but he is still banned from competing in his native China

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1 week ago Zhao Xintong shows true colours as he reveals ambition once snooker ban ends

Zhao Xintong became the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship earlier this month, but is still unable to compete in his homeland of China

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2 w. ago Mark Williams left in the shade as former professional snooker star banks over £500,000

Mark WIlliams came second best to Zhao Xintong at the World Snooker Championship this year, but his earnings from the tournament pale compared to one ex-pro's recent payday

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim doubts emerge as Man Utd told reality – 'They're probably going to sack him'

Former Liverpool and Bayern Munich midfielder Didi Hamann is doubtful that Ruben Amorim will walk away from Manchester United for free, claiming the club will have to sack him to get rid

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2 w. ago World Snooker Championship star shows true colours with comments about BBC’s John Virgo

BBC star John Virgo is snooker royalty as a result of his successful playing career in the 1970s and 80s and his status as being one of the voices of the sport

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2 w. ago World Snooker Championship star lets John Virgo know what he thinks with BBC comments

Neil Robertson made an honest admission about BBC's snooker commentator Jon Virgo after working with him and doing his own stint as a pundit

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2 w. ago Mahmood warns of stark choices for prison reform to ensure ‘worthy’ system

The Justice Secretary told The Times the current state of prisons is a ‘horrible reality’.

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2 w. ago Scottie Scheffler and star caddie's financial agreement after £2.6m win

Scottie Scheffler added a third major title to his collection with a dominant victory at the US PGA Championship, with caddie Ted Scott also set to benefit from the £2.6m win

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3 w. ago World Championship final ref who clashed with Ronnie O'Sullivan giving away special item

Snooker referee Desislava Bozhilova, who oversaw the recent World Championship final between Zhao Xintong and Mark Williams, is auctioning off a memorable item from the match

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3 w. ago Mark Williams shows off impressive car weeks after banking £200k at World Snooker Championship

Mark Williams was recently defeated by Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final, and the Welshman has demonstrated how he spent some of his prize money in the past

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3 w. ago Mark Selby reveals anguished fan credited him with 'saving her life' on eve of Crucible

Mark Selby has been open about his battles with his mental health, with the four-time world champion now revealing that his openness had been helping others with their struggles

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3 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's retirement plans, Middle East move and new tournament chance

Ronnie O'Sullivan continues to keep snooker followers guessing following his comeback appearance at the World Championship, where he reached the semi-finals

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3 w. ago Zhao Xintong advises snooker stars to do complete opposite of Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump

Zhao Xintong became the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship with his 18-12 victory over Mark Williams last week - and has now urged players to move to the UK

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3 w. ago Zhao Xintong completely disagrees with Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan’s lifestyle decision

World Snooker Championship winner Zhao Xintong has advised young snooker players to move to the UK, despite the likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump basing themselves away from Britain

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