O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50

In 2001, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Rocket is aiming for a record-breaking eighth title.

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Mental stress led to anti-doping charge - Vondrousova

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA in an incident the Czech player said happened as she had "reached a breaking point after months of physical and mental stress".

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Japan comes up with new word for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.

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Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?

Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says

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Kildunne shifts to wing and Burton to play at lock as England ring changes

Ellie Kildunne is named on the wing, rather than in her regular full-back role, as part of a much-changed England line-up to face Scotland in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday.

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Sheff Wed to start next season with 15-point penalty, bidder told

The EFL has informed the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday that the club will start next season in League One with a 15-point penalty.

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Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

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