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Jake Connor revels in career turnaround as Leeds prepare for play-offs

The former Wakefield full-back has starred in new surroundings and a new half-back role.

The Independent UK

Mike McMeeken keen to lose ‘nearly-man’ tag and win something with Wakefield

The England second-rower has featured in three Grand finals and finished up on the losing side each time.

The Independent UK

Umyla Hanley ‘was set to be a brickie’ before rebuilding career at Leigh

Hanley had spent a frustrating period out on loan at Championship club Newcastle in 2022 and returned to find he was surplus to requirements at Wigan.

The Independent UK

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Phil Salt ‘over the moon’ to be captaining James Anderson in The Hundred

The 43-year-old was picked up in last month’s wildcard draft by Manchester Originals.

The Independent UK

Lee Grant feels Man Utd and Ipswich experience has made him ready for management

The 42-year-old is preparing to make his managerial bow with Huddersfield.

The Independent UK

Can Portrush return light Rory McIlroy’s fire? – Open Championship talking points

Tommy Fleetwood is England’s top-ranked player at 13.

The Independent UK

From full-back to front row, the battles that will decide Challenge Cup final

Last year’s beaten finalists Warrington take on Super League leaders Hull KR at Wembley on Saturday.

The Independent UK

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Willie Peters hopes to end Hull KR’s wait for trophy after ‘adversity’ of past

Hull KR face Warrington in Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup final.

The Independent UK

The awkward logic behind Nottingham Forest’s next major decision

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Chelsea: Nuno Espirito Santo failed to guide Forest over the line to qualify for the Champions League, with Enzo Maresca’s Blues taking care of business to reframe the argument over what exactly quantifies as success

The Independent UK

A look at China’s rising snooker stars after Zhao Xintong conquers Crucible

There are five Chinese players in the world’s top 16.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers session whitewash as Zhao Xintong lights up Crucible

Zhao moved 12-4 up with a string of frame-winning breaks including two centuries while O’Sullivan scored just 100 total points in the eight frames.

The Independent UK

Super League stars excited for return of Magic Weekend to Newcastle

The event is now guaranteed to remain in the north east for at least the next three years.

The Independent UK

Nothing to separate Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong after opening session

O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage did not deter Zhao.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight after dominating Pang Junxu

O’Sullivan was seldom required to reach top gear as he turned a 6-2 overnight lead into a 12-4 advantage.

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Judd Trump takes upper hand against Shaun Murphy in second-round Crucible clash

Trump has compiled 98 century breaks so far this season and will pocket a £100,000 bonus if he reaches the 100-mark before the end of the tournament.

The Independent UK

Chris Wakelin holds off Neil Robertson to reach second round for the first time

The former world champion bowed out on day two of the 2025 event.

The Independent UK

Eyes on the prize as Mark Williams overcomes Wu Yize in Crucible thriller

The Welsh left-hander won the last two frames to reach the last 16.

The Independent UK

Xiao Guodong and Zhao Xintong continue Chinese charge at World Championship

Xiao followed compatriot Lei Peifan into the last 16 after completing a 10-4 victory over qualifier Matt Selt.

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The Independent UK

Crucible Curse continues as Kyren Wilson loses in deciding-frame thriller

The defending champion lost 10-9 to China’s world number 39 Lei Peifan.

The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan claims England would be ‘selfish’ to give Ben Stokes white-ball captaincy

Reports suggest that England’s Test skipper and Harry Brook could split the white-ball captaincy duties

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan says he will make a late call on playing in World Championship

The seven-time world champion has not played on the tour since January

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of World Grand Prix for medical reasons

It is the seventh ranking tournament from which O’Sullivan has pulled out of this season.

The Independent UK

Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn with egg in face after intense confrontation

An ill-tempered press conference ended in bizarre fashion as Eubank Jr cracked an egg in Benn’s face in reference to his failed drugs tests

The Independent UK

Luke Littler celebrated at the ‘Luke Littler Stadium’ ahead of Warrington game

Littler’s favourite Super League club has named their ground after the world darts champion for the night.

The Independent UK

Salford could face penalty for weakened team against St Helens

Due to salary cap restrictions the Red Devils were denied the use of a number of senior players.

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