
Higgins misses out on final after thriller with Murphy
John Higgins says Shaun Murphy “hits it like God” after the Scot misses out on a ninth World Snooker Championship final following a tense 17-15 defeat at the Crucible.
SUNDAY, 03 MAY 2026, 04:45

John Higgins says Shaun Murphy “hits it like God” after the Scot misses out on a ninth World Snooker Championship final following a tense 17-15 defeat at the Crucible.

Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart debate whether all hair pulls are worthy of a red card following another incident where Sunderland’s Dan Ballard was sent off.

Watch as Mark Allen misses a simple match-winning pot on the black during his semi-final loss against Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship.

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney analyses the impact Viktor Gyokeres has made at Arsenal as he reaches 20 goals for the season during their 3-0 victory over Fulham.

LexisNexis Dragons record a third win of the season with a tight 65-64 victory over Nottingham Forest in Netball Super League.

In-form Warrington Wolves sweep aside Huddersfield Giants at the Accu Stadium to go back up to third in the Super League standings.

Liverpool make offer for Dutch defender Sam Beukema, AC Milan offer Rafael Leao to Premier League sides, Manchester United target ex-Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo, plus more.

After Ulster reached the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup, head coach Richie Murphy says

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe keeps faith with William Osula and the forward repays his faith in a crucial win against Brighton.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the opportunity to win two competitions this season is fuelling his player’s hunger to win matches after a commanding 3-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League.
Highlights of Dundee v St Mirren, Kilmarnock v Dundee United and Falkirk v Motherwell.

Watch highlights as defender Dan Ballard is sent off for a hair pull on Tolu Arokodare during Wolves’ 1-1 draw against Sunderland in the Premier League.

Newcastle hand manager Eddie Howe a timely boost as they pick up their first victory since March beating Brighton 3-1 at St. James’ Park.

West Ham’s Premier League survival hopes take a blow as they suffer a 3-0 defeat to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Former Cheltenham Town and Northampton Town forward Neil Grayson is diagnosed with dementia and motor neurone disease.

Ulster are one game away from a first trophy in 20 years after a 29-12 win over Exeter Chiefs in the Challenge Cup semi-final in Belfast.

The Blaze go top of the One-Day Cup table while there are also wins for Lancashire, Essex ad Warwickshire.

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn says it has been “tough” playing in both European and domestic football competitions, but his team are looking to end the season on a high after beating Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.

Newport County’s final-day win to seal League Two survival was the latest escape act from a club with a history of drama.

Olly Stone turns back the clock to deliver a fast-bowling masterclass as Nottinghamshire tighten their grip against Leicestershire in their County Championship clash.

Durban City FC are the 2026 Nedbank Cup champions after a 2-1 win over TS Galaxy at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.