All news by author: Ben Parsons

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Bingham spent hours in A&E with son before Masters victory over Wilson
Former world champion Stuart Bingham sealed his spot in the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace but his preparations were disrupted by a trip to A&E
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Rugby league 'star of the future' Logan Holgate dies suddenly aged 18
Tributes have flooded in after Salford Red Devils rugby league player, Logan Holgate, who had been dubbed a 'star of the future', has tragically passed away at the tender age of 18
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Price pokes fun at himself by donning new ear-defenders after Ally Pally antics
Former world champion Gerwyn Price hit the headlines at the World Championship for wearing industrial headphones at Alexandra Palace, and he has since made light of his antics
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Ronnie O'Sullivan backed to win 10 world titles after making fresh vow on future
Ronnie O'Sullivan is favourite to win his eighth Masters title at the Alexandra Palace this week and the world no.1 has also been backed to claim another three world titles
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Jon Rahm slams golf ranking system as he insists he’s “best player in the world”
Jon Rahm remained world no.5 despite continuing his incredible run of form with victory at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii and the Spaniard feels short-changed
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Verstappen "a bit surprised" by Red Bull advantage and explains Leclerc regret
Max Verstappen cruised to his second world title with 15 race wins in a dominant Red Bull last season but faced early competition from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc
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Australia head coach gives verdict on Eddie Jones joining team after England axe
Eddie Jones has been linked with a return to his native Australia before the 2023 World Cup after being axed as England head coach following a dismal autumn campaign
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Ronnie O'Sullivan draws jeers from Masters crowd after typical joke about fans
Ronnie O'Sullivan trounced Belgian star Luca Brecel 6-1 in the first round of the Maters at the Alexandra Palace and provided a typical response in his post-match interview
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Davis blasts "breathtaking stupidity" as snooker match-fixing probe update given
Snooker's match-fixing investigation is close to reaching a conclusion, and Steve Davis didn't mince his words when describing the saga that has rocked the sport
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Snooker star "does not want to be near" any players found guilty of match-fixing
David Gilbert is returning to Alexandra Palace for the Masters after his surprise inclusion in the draw following the match-fixing investigation that has rocked snooker
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MMA star Victoria Lee dead aged 18 as family pay tribute to "beautiful soul"
Victoria Lee, an emerging mixed martial arts talent, has passed away at the age of 18 and her family have paid tribute to her as the 'most beautiful soul who ever lived'
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Poignant reason Michael Schumacher's health remains private following ski crash
Formula One legend Michael Schumacher suffered life-changing injuries in a skiing accident nine years ago and there have been very few updates on his health ever since
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Snooker star Mark Allen taking World Championship inspiration from Michael Smith
World champion Michael Smith inspired snooker star Mark Allen with his magical 7-4 victory over Michael van Gerwen in an unforgettable final at Alexandra Palace
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Cantlay responds to LIV Golf rumours but suggests his mind could be changed
The world no.4 has long been linked with a move to LIV Golf after its disruptive emergence in 2022 and he has now spoken out on a switch to the Saudi-backed venture
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Novak Djokovic set to miss two events as US issue fresh vaccine requirements
A United States extension on the requirement of international visitors being vaccinated against Covid will see Novak Djokovic miss two prestigious events in March
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Michael Smith reversed rule to allow family to see World Darts Championship win
Michael Smith has admitted to getting distracted by his family being in attendance in the past, but his wife and kids were at Ally Pally to witness his maiden world title victory
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Emma Raducanu names 2023 goals as she looks to bounce back after poor year
World No 78 Emma Raducanu made a strong start to her 2023 season in New Zealand and has already outlined her goals for the new campaign after an inconsistent year
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Boris Becker will not make BBC return at Wimbledon amid UK travel ban
Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker will not make his return to the All England Club as part of the BBC's coverage in July after his early deportation back to Germany
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Smith hails Wayne Mardle after commentator lost voice during iconic nine-darter
Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle lost his voice as he provided the soundtrack for one of the greatest moments in darts history with Michael Smith's nine-dart finish
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Djokovic calls for Medvedev and other Russians to return to Wimbledon in 2023
Wimbledon prohibited Russian and Belarusian players competing at SW19 in 2022 and it is unclear whether the ban will be lifted by the All England Club for July's Grand Slam
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Paralympics GB athlete and coach Anthony Hughes dies unexpectedly aged 63
Tributes have poured in from the para-sports world for former athlete and highly-respected performance coach Anthony Hughes, who has died unexpectedly aged 63
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Novak Djokovic makes feelings clear over return to Australia after visa debacle
Novak Djokovic is bearing no grudges on his return to Australia after his deportation from the country 12 months ago due to his unvaccinated status and visa issues, which gripped the sporting world
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Darts star Alan Soutar shares vile abuse he receives following Price incident
Scotsman Alan Soutar has provided his own insight on the abuse darts players receive as he condemned the hate that Gerywn Price was subjected to at the World Championship
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Tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer
Martina Navratilova has vowed to fight her cancer battle "with all I have got" after she was diagnosed with throat and breast cancer at the age of 66
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Snooker chief gives match-fixing probe update as he speaks out on lifetime bans
Snooker has been thrown into chaos amid an unprecedented match-fixing investigation and WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson has now delivered an update on the probe