Louis Hobbs

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.

2 weeks ago | sportsboom.com | Louis Hobbs

With the World Snooker Championship now less than two weeks away, the future of the iconic tournament at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield is once again a hot topic. The event's current contract with the venue is set to expire in 2027, a year marking 50 years since the first World Championship was held in South Yorkshire. This conversation dominated discussions during last year’s tournament, with players like Shaun Murphy passionately defending the Crucible's rich history and legacy.

2 weeks ago | sportsboom.com | Louis Hobbs

John Higgins claimed his second ranking event victory of the season, defeating the in-form Mark Selby 10-8 in a gripping, almost-midnight marathon final at the 2025 Tour Championship. The win, which earned Higgins £150,000, was a repeat of the 2024 British Open final, where Selby had triumphed 10-5 in Cheltenham, but this time, Higgins emerged victorious. The early stages of the final saw Higgins in complete control. With two clinical century breaks, he surged to a commanding 5-1 lead.

3 weeks ago | sportsboom.com | W. Bhattacharyy |Louis Hobbs |Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya

Punjab is experiencing a golden generation in cricket, featuring India internationals Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Arshdeep Singh, along with rising stars Mayank Markande, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Gurnoor Brar, and Naman Dhir. Now, left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar from Mohali has joined the list. He debuted for Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders and became the first Indian bowler to pick up four wickets in his maiden appearance.