94 m. ago Zhao Xintong world title can enhance snooker’s Olympic bid, says WBPSA chief

Zhao won over the Crucible as he stormed to an unlikely world title

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4 h. ago Conference will shine a light on Scotland’s green energy ambitions

This month the Highlands and Islands Green Energy Conference, part of the Sustainable Scotland Green Series 2025 from The Scotsman, will be held in Inverness, putting the focus on the country’s renewables targets and ambitions.

Science

7 h. ago Snooker stars call for World Championship rule change as Zhao Xintong wins title

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship, but several top stars believe the format of the tournament needs to be changed

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25 h. ago Zhao's title success at world championships shines light on snooker's growth in China

The crowning of Zhao Xintong as Asia’s first world snooker champion will have come as a surprise to many unfamiliar with the sport, who will have also been unaware of its vast popularity in China

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28 h. ago Snooker targets Brisbane 2032 Olympics to capitalise on Zhao world championship win

WPBSA chair: ‘Someone has to say this is snooker’s time’Zhao Xintong’s world title win could aid prospectsThe head of snooker’s governing body believes Zhao Xintong’s coronation as world champion could prove to be one of the most significant moments in the sport’s history as the game now targets entry into the Olympic Games in 2032.Zhao became the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship on Monday, defeating Mark Williams to cap a remarkable comeback, nine months after returning to the sport from a 20-month suspension for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal. Continue reading...

Sport

46 h. ago Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams to win historic World Snooker Championship title

Chinese star Zhao Xintong has made history by becoming the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship by beating Mark Williams 18-12 at the Crucible

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50 h. ago Zhao Xintong on verge of World Championship title after dominating Mark Williams

The Chinese player needs only one more frame in Monday evening’s final session.

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51 h. ago Theater producer Jeffrey Seller, behind 'Rent' and 'Hamilton,' shines a light on his own journey

Jeffrey Seller, the Broadway producer behind such landmark hits as “Rent,” “Avenue Q” and “Hamilton,” didn’t initially write a memoir for us

Society

57 h. ago Oscar Piastri moves ahead of Lando Norris in key F1 marker despite 82 fewer races

Oscar Piastri is now the clear leader for the drivers’ championship after yet another success at the Miami GP and has now sent a strong sign to his McLaren teammate that he’s not going anywhere

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58 h. ago World Snooker Championship finalist Zhao Xingtong in fresh row after 20

Zhao Xintong is on the brink of becoming the first amateur player to win the World Snooker Championship as his success at The Crucible has put him back in the spotlight

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5 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Tight battle continues in World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan continues his bid for a record eighth snooker world title against Chinese star Zhao Xintong before Judd Trump plays Mark Williams in the other semi-final

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5 d. ago Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumed his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Zhao, before Judd Trump battles Mark Williams at the Crucible

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6 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Zhao Xintong LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumes his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Xintong Zhao, before Judd Trump battles Mark Williams at the Crucible

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6 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Xintong Zhao LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumes his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Xintong Zhao, before Judd Trump battles Mark Williams at the Crucible

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8 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan explains success of snooker’s ‘Class of 92’ at World Championship

O’Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark Williams were all in World Championship quarter-final action on Tuesday

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9 d. ago Gene Hackman autopsy results shine light on actor’s challenging medical history

New details about Oscar-winner’s health issues have been shared in final report

Culture

1 week ago The memoirs of a ‘Forrest Gump’ of banking shine light on an era

Scott Bok’s autobiography raises questions about the vast influence of those that have benefited most from a golden age of finance

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2 w. ago Ding Junhui sends British snooker players brutal reality check as he predicts Chinese era of domination

The veteran has been responsible for a huge growth of snooker in China, with a record number of Chinese players at the Crucible

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2 w. ago Scots curlers celebrate bronze medal success at World Junior Curling Championships

The rink defeated Korea in Italy to claim their second bronze medal in three years.

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2 w. ago Tony Mowbray brutally sacked by West Brom just three months after emotional return

Tony Mowbray returned to West Bromwich Albion earlier this year having previously guided the team to success and won the Championship in 2007/08 but this spell has not panned out as well

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