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In his return to the World Snooker Championship, Ronnie O’Sullivan leads Ali Carter 5-4 after a tense first-round session, with both players recording breaks of 107. Despite O’Sullivan's initial advantage, Carter mounted a comeback, cutting a 51-point deficit to secure a narrow overnight gap. Other matches saw Ding Junhui advance to the second round after defeating Zak Surety 10-7, while Shaun Murphy took a strong 7-2 lead against Daniel Wells. Full Article

In the Premier League match kicking off at 8pm BST, Manchester City has made two changes to their lineup following their 2-0 victory over Everton, with Mateo Kovačić and James McAtee replacing Nico González and Savinho. Conversely, Aston Villa has opted for four changes after their 4-1 win against Newcastle United, bringing in Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, Amadou Onana, and Jacob Ramsey, while Ian Maatsen, John McGinn, Marco Asensio, and Ollie Watkins move to the...

Jalen Brunson has come under fire for flopping during the NBA Playoffs, particularly in the first round matchup between the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons. Despite scoring 37 points in Game 2, Brunson's reputation for exaggerating contact has drawn widespread criticism, especially after he successfully baited Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson into foul trouble. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau defended Brunson, noting the disparity in free throw attempts, but the ongoing debates about Brunson's tactics...

Barry Hoban, who passed away at 85, was a pioneering British cyclist renowned for his sprinting prowess, holding the UK record of eight Tour de France stage wins for 34 years. His career was closely linked to Tom Simpson, whose tragic death he witnessed, and Hoban's tactical skills shone in one-day classics, notably winning the 1974 Ghent-Wevelgem. Despite his achievements, including 11 Tour finishes, Hoban felt underappreciated by the UK cycling establishment, culminating in his...

In this week's Guardian Women’s Football Weekly, Faye Carruthers, Sophie Downey, Tom Garry, and Emma Sanders analyze Arsenal and Chelsea's disappointing first-leg semi-final results in the Champions League, trailing against Lyon and Barcelona. The panel also previews the must-win second legs and discusses the thrilling conclusion of the Women’s Championship, along with updates from the WSL. Additionally, they address listener questions and promote the Fantasy League on FantasyWSL.net. Full Article

Castle Combe’s 75th anniversary celebrations commenced on Easter Monday, featuring special performances that highlighted the four championship double-headers of the resident racing club. Despite a wet morning, the day transitioned into a warm, sunny afternoon, showcasing thrilling 500cc Formula 3 races that celebrated the historic achievements of Curly Dryden, Stirling Moss, and Peter Collins from their 1950 victories. Additionally, Craig Dolby made a notable return to GT racing, contributing to the excitement of the event....