Chad Nagel

2 weeks ago | sportsboom.com | Louis Hobbs |Chad Nagel

OKTAGON MMA continues its rapid rise across Europe after setting a new ratings benchmark this past weekend. Their flagship latest event, OKTAGON 69, pulled in an incredible 1.3 million viewers on mainstream German broadcaster RTL+ — the highest viewership the promotion has achieved since the landmark partnership began last year. "This Is Just the Beginning" — Pavol NerudaFor OKTAGON MMA co-owner Pavol Neruda, the record-breaking weekend represents far more than just a number.

2 weeks ago | sportsboom.com | Louis Hobbs |Chad Nagel

Nathan Aspinall enjoyed a perfect homecoming in Manchester at night ten of the 2025 Premier League, beating world number one Luke Humphries 6-4 in the final. The victory saw Aspinall pick up five points on the night, elevating him to fourth in the standings. Earlier, he defeated Rob Cross 6-2 in the first round and Michael van Gerwen 6-2 in the semi-final, both players still seeking their first win of the 17-week roadshow.

3 weeks ago | sportsboom.com | Louis Hobbs |Chad Nagel

Barry Hawkins pulled off a major upset at the 2025 Tour Championship in Manchester, eliminating world number one Judd Trump with a commanding 10-5 victory. Having already shocked reigning Masters champion Shaun Murphy in the opening round with a ruthless 10-1 win, Hawkins acknowledged before the match that he would need to step up another level against Trump. But despite appearing to write himself off, he delivered an almost flawless performance to dispatch the tournament favourite.

3 weeks ago | sportsboom.com | Louis Hobbs |Chad Nagel

Former Newcastle midfielder Gael Bigirimana believes that the club will build on its Carabao Cup victory and clinch the elusive English Premier League title in the 2025-2026 season. Newcastle snapped their 70-year-old title drought in style after humbling Liverpool 2-1 to lay hands on the Carabao Cup, at Wembley Stadium, on March 16.

3 weeks ago | sportsboom.com | Louis Hobbs |Chad Nagel

Mark Selby’s remarkable 2025 season showed no signs of slowing down as he delivered another outstanding performance at the Tour Championship in Manchester. The four-time world champion overcame Chinese prodigy Si Jiahui 10-6, adding yet another title to his impressive campaign. The match marked a repeat of their 2025 Players Championship first-round clash, where Selby once again got the better of the 22-year-old.