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World champion Luke Littler made it through to the second round of the European Championship with victory over William O’Connor – but Michael van Gerwen was knocked out at the first-round stage. Teenager Littler hit six 180s and had a three-dart average of 105 in his 6-3 victory in the best-of-11 contest – his first match since a surprise semi-final defeat at the World Youth Championship in early October.The world number one will next play Nathan Aspinall, who beat Cristo Reyes 6-3, in Dortmund as he tries to complete the set of major trophies by winning the European Championship.”Obviously, [I’ve…
Wrestling News Home » Blake Monroe vs. Giulia Delivers as Fans Praise SmackDown Street Fight Blake Monroe and Giulia took their rivalry to the next level on WWE SmackDown with a wild Street Fight that got fans talking. The two women brought their personal issues into the ring on October 23, using weapons and fighting backstage in a match filled with brutal moments. The result wasn’t the only thing fans talked about. Many took to social media to praise the match, with some calling it an absolute classic and applauding both women for their efforts. Blake Monroe defeats Giulia in…
What marks sporting greatness?Talent, obviously. You do not get through the door without it. Longevity, absolutely. The ability to do it day after day, week after week should never be under-estimated. And adaptability, the desire for self-improvement, whether physical or mental to adapt to changes in rules, opponents, conditions.In Prem Rugby history, there have been few better than Christian Wade.The Newcastle Red Bulls winger’s try against Sale means he has equalled Chris Ashton’s all-time record, with both men now sitting on 101 career tries in the competition. A hat-trick away to Exeter Chiefs in their previous Prem fixture meant Wade…
Etsuo Hara/Getty Images One-half of the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions is not cleared to compete, and has been pulled from New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Super Junior Tag League. NJPW announced on its website on Thursday that El Desperado is injured, and a new competitor will team alongside Mistico as a substitute in his place during the tournament. According to NJPW’s statement, El Desperado is suffering from spinal canal stenosis, as well as a hernia, and will be unable to compete in the tournament that kicks off on Saturday. Young…
Former Northern Ireland Open champions Kyren Wilson and Mark Williams remain on course for a potential meeting in the final of this year’s tournament in Belfast after winning their respective quarter-finals on Friday.World number nine Wilson ran out a convincing 6-1 winner over Anthony McGill in the afternoon session at the Waterfront Hall, while Williams, who sits one place higher in the rankings, defeated David Gilbert 6-4 during the evening’s play.Wilson, who claimed both the world title and the NI Open crown in 2024, established a 4-0 lead over his Scottish opponent with the help of breaks of 77, 75…
If talks beforehand had centred on Wade’s potential march into the record books, it was typical that there were barely any chances for anyone in the first half.Almost half an hour passed without Wade even touching the ball, a period during which England fly-half George Ford kicked a penalty for the visitors for the only points before half-time.It was scrappy and narrow in difficult, gusty conditions which invited a high-kicking game early from both sides – yet there was something for defensive purists to cling to, with both sides withstanding pressure in the shadow of their own posts.Both teams had…
iPhone App Android App Send News Tip Leave Comment FollowUs To Stay Connected With Our Updates Chantel Monroe is making sure all eyes are on her ahead of her latest NXT appearance. The rising WWE star turned up the heat on social media with a new bikini selfie before heading to tonight’s NXT live event in Pensacola. Monroe took to Twitter and showed off her look in a striking orange patterned bikini. She completed the poolside-ready look with a pair of shades while posing for the camera and reminding Pensacola fans that the “reflection of perfection” was coming their way.…
Mercedes have reverted both their cars to the upgraded specification that was introduced in Malaysia two races ago but about which there remain questions over its relative performance.The team believe that the upgrade has more performance within it, but that they have not yet found the appropriate set-up to maximise it. They hope a full, ‘normal’ weekend with three practice sessions will enable them to hone it.Ferrari have an upgrade here which is fundamentally a new floor. Both Leclerc and Hamilton played down its potential impact.Hamilton said: “We have a very, very small upgrade this weekend. It’s less than a…
Tonight on this edition of TNA Impact, the Knockouts division continues to move in a new direction as we head towards Destination X. Daria Rae has returned from her suspension, and is furious that Santino Marella and the TNA Knockouts World Champion, Indi Hartwell, had gotten her suspended. She had watched Hartwell become the new Knockouts, all while Rae was sitting at home. Hartwell welcomes back Rae, but clearly her suspension didn’t change her attitude. The Knockouts champ tries to rev up Rae one more time, but Rae plays it smart by making a match. Xia Brookside is still owed…
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club’s second team train on Friday.The 40-year-old had been unwell with a virus and missed the pre-match news conference on Tuesday prior to Bayern’s Champions League game against Arsenal, however, the Belgian was on the touchline for the match.”Vincent Kompany had to seek medical treatment on Friday after collapsing during training for FC Bayern’s amateurs,” said a statement from the Bundesliga club., external “The first-team coach had been watching the second team’s session. “Kompany will undergo thorough examination in the hospital and remain in medical…