-
1 day ago | 
nottinghampost.com | Steve Wollaston
Nottingham Forest's ace, Taiwo Awoniyi, has reportedly been put into an 'induced coma' after sustaining an injury during the Premier League draw with Leicester City at the City Ground on Sunday. The forward collided with the post at the City Ground and received immediate on-field medical attention before attempting to carry on. However, it soon became evident that Awoniyi could not persevere through the discomfort and he was subsequently substituted.
-
3 days ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Kasra Moradi |Steve Wollaston |Fraser Watson
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan, despite being the sport's highest-earning player with career winnings topping £14.73 million, famously shunned more extravagant purchases like yachts or mansions for a more unique indulgence. The seven-time world champion decided to invest in a luxury narrowboat, spending £130,000 on the vessel called Morfe Lady Three back in 2018.
-
1 week ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Mark Whiley |Steve Wollaston
Mark Williams has thrown his support behind Stephen Hendry's views over Ronnie O'Sullivan in the ongoing conversation about snooker's future. With darts enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to Luke Littler's recent performances, there's been speculation on whether snooker requires a similar figure to capture the public's imagination.
-
1 week ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Steve Wollaston
Leicestershire's chief executive Sean Jarvis is set to depart the club when the current season concludes. Jarvis joined the club in 2020, navigating the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. His exit follows the Foxes' Metro Bank One Day Cup triumph last year, ending a 14-year trophy drought, with the team currently leading the Rothesay County Championship Division Two.
-
1 week ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Steve Wollaston |Patrick Austen-Hardy
In 2024, Kyren Wilson clinched the World Snooker Championship and the lucrative £500,000 top prize. At 33 years old, he triumphed over Welsh player Jak Jones with an 18-14 scoreline, in a final that tested him to the very edge of his capabilities. But rather than splurging on luxury vehicles, Wilson has wisely invested his winnings in a holiday home in Portugal, ensuring a relaxing retreat for his family thanks to his Crucible mastery the previous year.
-
1 week ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Mark Whiley |Steve Wollaston
Yan Bingtao, a snooker prodigy who defeated a series of world champions to secure a £250,000 prize, continues to be barred from the sport. Yan was one of 10 Chinese players hit with bans in June 2023 following a match-fixing scandal that rocked the snooker world.
-
1 week ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Steve Wollaston |Mark Staniforth PA
Zhao Xintong made history by becoming China's first world snooker champion, a victory that Mark Williams, his opponent in the final, believes marks the start of an exceptional career. Williams, part of the renowned 'Class of '92', likened Zhao to a young Ronnie O'Sullivan after he held off a spirited comeback from the Welsh veteran to secure an 18-12 win. Williams praised Zhao, saying: "He (Zhao) is as good to watch as O'Sullivan was when he was younger.
-
1 week ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Steve Wollaston |Mark Staniforth PA
Zhao Xintong made history by becoming China's first world snooker champion, holding off a spirited comeback from Mark Williams to secure an 18-12 victory at the Crucible. Entering the final session just one frame away from the title, Zhao had to bide his time as the Welsh veteran rallied with four consecutive frames, pushing the match past the mid-session interval. Williams, who at 50 is the oldest finalist in Crucible history, had opportunities to close the gap further.
-
2 weeks ago | 
nottinghampost.com | Steve Wollaston
Wembley was a sea of red and white ahead of the FA Cup semi-final between Nottingham Forest and Man CityNottingham Forest fans have flooded Wembley ahead of their side facing Manchester City in the semi-finals of the FA Cup today. It has already been an incredible season for Nuno Espirito Santo's Reds, and fans will be hoping they can make it even more memorable with a step closer to lifting some silverware.
-
2 weeks ago | 
stokesentinel.co.uk | Steve Wollaston
After a victorious showdown with his arch-rival Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Chris Eubank Jr claimed he had successfully "upheld the family name". The bout was charged with familial legacy, echoing their fathers' intense rivalry which captivated the British boxing scene some 30 years ago. In a unanimous decision, Eubank Jr came out on top, with judges scoring the match 116-112 in his favour.
