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1 week ago | sportsboom.com | Shane MacDermott

Neil Robertson is doing things differently in his bid to become a multiple world champion this year. A year ago the 2010 Crucible King missed out on the World Championship for the first time since 2004 after losing on Judgement Day. But a spell of soul-searching led to the former world No.1 linking up with sports psychologist Helen Davis in his quest to return to snooker’s top table. Robertson is back among the contenders for this year's showpiece, which kicks off on Saturday in Sheffield.

1 week 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 | Shane MacDermott

Gary Wilson has revealed he has “chucked away” huge chunks of his career feeling “lost” with his game. The Tyneside Terror had won three ranking titles in the previous two seasons heading into this campaign. But a season to forget, where he has reached just one quarter-final and won just two ranking matches since the UK Championship in November, saw him fall out of the elite top-16 at the final cut off before the World Championship.

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.