Barry Hearn backs Ronnie O'Sullivan's plan to stop China's snooker takeover after Zhao Xintong's world championship win

Barry Hearn has thrown his weight behind Ronnie O'Sullivan's proposal to open academies in England in a bid to stop a full-blown Chinese takeover of snooker. Alarmingly, only two British players under the age of 30 are ranked in the top 50 of the world – Jackson Page and Joe O'Connor – compared to 11 from China. A record 10 Chinese stars also made up the 32 players at the recent World Championship, with 28-year-old Zhao Xintong becoming the first winner from the country.

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May 07, 2025

Barry Hearn backs Ronnie O'Sullivan's plan to stop China's snooker takeover after Zhao Xintong's world championship win

Barry Hearn has thrown his weight behind Ronnie O'Sullivan's proposal to open academies in England in a ...

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Footy boss reveals the inside story on what the past 24 hours have been like for under-fire star Willie Rioli - as AFL launch probe into alleged threats that left Port Adelaide fuming

Port Adelaide general manager Chris Davies has lifted the lid on how the last 24 hours have been for footy star Willie Rioli, claiming he believes the 'pile-on has been over the top.' Davies also revealed that the AFL are now investigating several allegations that have been made against Rioli after it emerged that he had sent a threatening message to Western Bulldogs star Bailey Dale following this weekend's round of fixtures.

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Footy boss reveals the inside story on what the past 24 hours have been like for under-fire star Willie Rioli - as AFL launch probe into alleged threats that left Port Adelaide fuming

Port Adelaide general manager Chris Davies has lifted the lid on how the last 24 hours have been for footy star ...

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Barcelona's Inigo Martinez breaks silence after claims he spat on Inter Milan player which ignited mid-game bust-up

Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez has responded to claims he spat at Inter Milan's Francesco Acerbi during their epic Champions League clash on Tuesday night. In the closing stages of the first half, Hakan Calhanoglu fired home a penalty to put Inter 2-0 up on the night and 5-3 ahead on aggregate, sparking jubilant scenes at San Siro. Acerbi was seen celebrating wildly as he ran past Martinez to celebrate with his team-mates, and TV cameras appeared to show Martinez reacting by spitting towards his opponent.

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May 07, 2025

Barcelona's Inigo Martinez breaks silence after claims he spat on Inter Milan player which ignited mid-game bust-up

Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez has responded to claims he spat at Inter Milan's Francesco Acerbi during t...

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Dejected Brandon Smith breaks his silence on shock Rabbitohs move: 'It doesn't feel like I'm very wanted'

Brandon Smith appeared dejected and a little frustrated as he opened up about the bombshell news that he was verging on a mid-season move to the Rabbitohs on Wednesday night. The 28-year-old premiership winner, who joined the Sydney Roosters back in 2023, had been set to jump ship to their rivals, the Bunnies, in 2026. But following secret talks in the last three weeks, that move has been fast-tracked.

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Dejected Brandon Smith breaks his silence on shock Rabbitohs move: 'It doesn't feel like I'm very wanted'

Brandon Smith appeared dejected and a little frustrated as he opened up about the bombshell news that he was ver...

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Prince Harry Makes 1st Public Appearance After Detailing King Charles Rift

Prince Harry honored his late mom, Princess Diana, as he stepped out for the first time in public since claiming his father, King Charles III, won't speak to him. On Tuesday, May 6, the Duke of Sussex, 40, took part in a panel discussion to mark the launch of The Diana Award's Pledge to Invest initiative in Las Vegas. The Diana Award was launched in memory of Princess Diana and is supported by both Harry and his estranged brother, Prince William, 42.

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May 07, 2025

Prince Harry Makes 1st Public Appearance After Detailing King Charles Rift

Prince Harry honored his late mom, Princess Diana, as he stepped out for the first time in public since claiming...

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David Koch slams his own club's star in blistering attack after he was caught out threatening opponents on and off the field

Port Adelaide president David Koch is 'incredibly angry' with controversial star Willie Rioli for making alleged threats to rival players, after more allegations of similar behaviour have come to light. The AFL's decision not to punish Willie Rioli for his menacing text message directed at a Bulldogs star is blowing up in the league's face now that he has been exposed for threatening a Geelong player during a game last year - and allegedly doing the same to a rival at Essendon.

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David Koch slams his own club's star in blistering attack after he was caught out threatening opponents on and off the field

Port Adelaide president David Koch is 'incredibly angry' with controversial star Willie Rioli for making...

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Wally Lewis reveals the question he wishes he could stop asking his new wife - after the King of rugby league married her amid rift with his grown-up children

Rugby league legend Wally Lewis has opened up about how his new wife Lynda is helping him navigate his battle with a devastating neurodegenerative condition - and the question he wishes he could stop asking her. Representing Queensland in 31 matches, Lewis spearheaded the state's dominance from 1980 to 1991, winning eight man-of-the-match awards before he was branded an NRL Immortal in 1999. The 65-year-old announced his shock retirement as a sports presenter in 2023, after revealing he was probably suffering from the effects of a neurodegenerative condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

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Wally Lewis reveals the question he wishes he could stop asking his new wife - after the King of rugby league married her amid rift with his grown-up children

Rugby league legend Wally Lewis has opened up about how his new wife Lynda is helping him navigate his battle wi...

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