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Everything you need to know about the Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland

Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the Wife-Carrying World Championships today and tomorrow. Here’s the lowdown on this unusual sporting event and everything you need to know about this year’s 28th edition.

Euronews

New Champions Rise as Kaju Shines at -63kg and Arbuzov Stuns in -81kg at Budapest 2025

Haruka Kaju claims gold in her Worlds debut with flawless groundwork. Timur Arbuzov takes down triple World Champion Grigalashvili in -81kg, hinting at a new era in judo. Budapest delivers another electric day at the 2025 World Championships.

Euronews

Schoolgirl surfaces as future of Australian swimming

A 16-year-old schoolgirl who initially wanted to be a water polo player has earnt selection on Australia's swim team for the world championships.

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'I don't care that much about other opinions' – Mathieu van der Poel still aiming at mountain bike world title despite Nové Město crashes

Dutchman already back in action after wrist injury, still eyeing World Championships in September

Cycling News

With no Tour de France or Vuelta on the horizon, what's next for Juan Ayuso after a disappointing Giro d'Italia?

Spanish rider builds towards World Championships in Rwanda after knee injury and bee sting saw him abandon Italian Grand Tour

Cycling News

From working class pubs to sold-out stadiums: how darts has become a major international sport

Few sports have witnessed a transformation as dramatic as darts in recent years.

The Conversation

How the Chinese snooker revolution finally arrived

Zhao Xintong’s triumph at the 2025 World Championship completed a journey that began with Ding Junhui 20 years ago

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Marc-Andre Fleury to Play for Team Canada at World Championship After NHL Retirement

Marc-Andre Fleury is set to join Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.

Sports Illustrated

Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Brilliant Zhao makes history as first Chinese world snooker champion

Zhao Xintong 18-12 Mark Williams: Zhao demolished Williams, who was the oldest world finalist at the age of 50, to secure an unbelievable triumph at the Crucible

The Independent UK

Aussies no match for Kiwis in sevens world title final

Australia's women's sevens team were no match for New Zealand in the world championship final, losing 31-7 at the 2028 Olympic venue.

AAP

Zhao Xintong takes control of the battle for snooker history in World Championship final

Chinese sensation builds an impressive 11-6 overnight lead against Mark Williams

The Independent UK

Late Welsh snooker legends will be watching over me in World Championship final, says Mark Williams

Williams is facing Zhao Xintong in the final at the Crucible and believes recently-departed Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths may help him

The Independent UK

Heartbreak for 7s men in brutal world champs near-miss

Australia's rugby sevens men have been denied a World Championship semi-final spot after their match-winning try was controversially waved away on review.

AAP

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Rocket closes in on quarter-finals at World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan is seeking an eighth title at the Crucible after returning to action for the World Championship

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The Independent UK

John Higgins to face Mark Williams in World Championship quarter-finals

Scot Higgins held his nerve to win his marathon clash against Xiao Guodong.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan beginning to fire with dominant start against Pang Junxu

The seven-time world champion established a 6-2 lead over Pang in the first session of their second-round match

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Rocket makes flying start to second-round match at World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan is seeking an eighth title at the Crucible after returning to action for the World Championship

The Independent UK

Impressive Chris Wakelin dumps maximum man Mark Allen out of World Championship

The Northern Irishman gave himself a chance of a second maximum during his eventual 13-6 defeat.

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The Independent UK

Judd Trump on top while Ronnie O’Sullivan grinds out lead at Crucible

China’s successful World Championship continued as Ding Junhui and Si Jiahui both reached 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.

The Independent UK

Kyren Wilson and Shaun Murphy in bitter row over Masters incident ahead of World Championship

Wilson has accused Murphy of ‘unprofessional’ behaviour between sessions of the Masters final bu the latter claims he has no idea what the world champion is talking about

The Independent UK

Ali Carter clinches Crucible place with win over He Guoqiang

Carter will feature at the World Championship for a third time following his 10-5 victory

The Independent UK

Two maximum breaks in World Championship qualifier earn Jackson Page £147,000

The 23-year-old Welshman is closing in on a place at the Crucible.

The Independent UK

‘I’m not quitting just yet,’ insists Ronnie O’Sullivan

The seven-time world champion has yet to decide whether to compete at this month’s World Championship

The Independent UK

Former snooker champion Graeme Dott charged with child sex offences

Dott has been suspended from snooker ahead of the World Championship

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