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Not sure about defending world title: Magnus Carlsen

CHENNAI: World no. 1 Magnus Carlsen remains the undisputed king of chess. However, the 31-year-old, who won his fifth World title last year, may not defend the crown next year.

The Times of India

Mark Allen vows to 'get under Ronnie O'Sullivan's skin' in Crucible showdown

Mark Allen and Ronnie O'Sullivan will face off in the second round of the World Championship at the iconic Crucible Theatre on Friday and Saturday

Daily Mirror

Barry Hearn wants 'new Crucible' and admits snooker may leave Sheffield if project fails

Legendary promoter Barry Hearn provided an update on a potential new venue for the Snooker World Championship amid complaints from players regarding the size of the Crucible

Daily Mirror

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On this day in 2012: Stephen Hendry racks up 10th maximum in Crucible history

Only seven players have registered 147 breaks at the World Championship.

The Independent UK

John Higgins blasts BBC as proud Scottish snooker legend labelled English by broadcasters

The broadcasters put an English flag next to the Scotsman's name during live coverage of the Snooker World Championship.

Daily Record

John Higgins beats Thepchaiya Un-Nooh to reach round two of World Championship

The veteran Scot won the last of his four world titles in 2011.

The Independent UK

World Snooker Championship 2022: Mark Allen battling illness ahead of Ronnie O'Sullivan showdown

“I was convinced I had Covid, but I’ve been testing every day and praying I wasn’t positive and miss the World Championship."

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Luca Brecel slams 'lazy' young British snooker stars - 'All about social media and money'

No British players under the age of 30 were seeded for the World Championship for the first time since the advent of 16 seeds in 1980 and Luca Brecel has slammed the new generation of British snooker players

Daily Mirror

Neil Robertson slams World Snooker Championship crowd and moans about 'cramped' Crucible

Australian star Neil Robertson gave a damning criticism of the Crucible as he took control of his first round match at the World Snooker Championship against debutant Ashley Hugill

Daily Mirror

Ronnie O'Sullivan in Hossein Vafaei dig after World Championship win - 'Might get the hump'

Ronnie O'Sullivan showed his class as he advanced to the second round of the World Championship with a win over David Gilbert - only to take aim at Hossein Vafaei following his recent comments

Daily Mirror

Anthony McGill sees off Liam Highfield at World Championship

The Scot won 10-7 while Mark Allen took a 5-4 lead against Scott Donaldson

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan predicts World Championship ‘carnage’ as he makes Formula 1 comparison

Six-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is hoping to add a historic, record-equalling seventh title at the hallowed Crucible Theatre in Sheffield

Daily Mirror

Kyren Wilson interview: Relaxed world championship hopeful aims to upstage big names for maiden Crucible win

The Crucible anticipation looms large in Kyren Wilson’s household.

Evening Standard

Iranian snooker player set to make history with World Championship debut

Iranian star Hoseein Vafaei made history by becoming the first snooker player from his country to qualify for the World Championship after beating Lei Peifan 10-9

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Stephen Maguire calls for World Championship to leave Crucible on eve of tournament

Snooker's World Championship has been held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield since 1977, and there is a deal in place for it to stay there until at least 2027

The Independent UK

World Championship: The main talking points as snooker returns to the Crucible

Can the new generation make their mark?

The Independent UK

Nigel Bond retires from snooker after World Championship qualifying exit

The 56-year-old is a former Crucible finalist

The Independent UK

Andy Hicks ‘haunted’ by Crucible disappointments as he plots long-awaited return

Hicks’ last World Championship appearance came in 2007

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The Times of India

Aldrin not disappointed at not getting NR at Fed Cup, wants to repeat performance during Worlds

KOZHIKODE: Tamil Nadu long jumper Jeswin Aldrin is not disappointed that his best effort of a wind-assisted 8.37m didn't make it to the record books as he aims to repeat his stellar performance during the World Championships later this year.

Belfast Live

Snooker World Championship: Jordan Brown has "horrible" feeling about qualifying draw

Antrim Ferrari could face Irish pals Fergal O’Brien or Aaron Hill in the penultimate round

Irish Mirror

How much money could Seamus Power win at the Dell Technologies Match Play? The prize money for the World Golf Championship

The Waterford man is into the quarter-finals of the World Championship having dispatched of Tyrrell Hatton with a 4&3 victory at Austin Country Club

The Hindu

I always think whatever I've done, achieved so far is not 'the best: Neeraj Chopra

He said touching the 90m mark will be one of his targets this year with a medal in the upcoming World Championships

Daily Record

Stirling chosen as host of 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships time trial

The Scottish cityu has been chosen to host the time trial at the UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023.

The Times of India

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth & Lakshya Sen lead India's campaign at German Open

MUELHEIM AN DER RUHR: Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and world championship medal-winners Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen will be the top Indian contenders at the German Open Super 300 badminton tournament starting here on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Top-ranked golfer Ko takes Women's World Championship as Atthaya bogeys

SINGAPORE: World number one Ko Jin-young hit five birdies in the last six holes to beat Lee Jeong-eun and overnight leader Chun In-gee at the final hole and win the HSBC Women's World Championship title at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore on Sunday.

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