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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AEW Collision Viewership Increases On 5/31, Demo Also Rises
AEW Collision saw an increase in viewership on May 31 when the show aired late on Saturday night following the NBA Playoffs. According to Wrestlenomics, Collision averaged 504,000 viewers on Saturday. The show drew a 0.18 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is up from last week's episode, when an average of 353,000 viewers tuned in. The demo also rose from last week's show (0.08 rating in the same demographic). Viewership for Saturday's show on MAX is also unknown at this time. What happened on AEW Collision this week? This week's show kicked off with Claudio Castagnoli defeating Komander to advance to the four-way for the International Championship on Dynamite. Advertisement In women's action, Mina Shirakawa defeated Skye Blue. Julia Hart attacked Shirakawa after the match, but Toni Storm made the save. Elsewhere on the show, Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada defeated Anthony Bowens in an Eliminator Match. In the main event of the evening, Mascara Dorada defeated Hechicero to claim the final spot in the four-way International Championship this week on Dynamite. READ MORE: MVP Comments On The Possibility Of Adding Cedric Alexander To The Hurt Syndicate What did you think of AEW Collision this week? What was your favorite match or segment? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post AEW Collision Viewership Increases On 5/31, Demo Also Rises appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- General
- Times of Oman
Oman triumphs at Diplomatic Club's Tennis Tournament
Muscat: Team Oman emerged victorious in a thrilling finale against Team India at the International Tennis Team Championship 2025, hosted at the Diplomatic Club's tennis courts. The high-energy tournament was organized by the Diplomatic Club of Muscat, drawing 15 teams and around 55 players representing over 15 nationalities. In the championship match, Oman's Abdul Malik Al-Oufi defeated India's Hassan Haider 9/4 in the opening singles. India responded with a 9/5 win in doubles, with Hassan and Sivan Govind overcoming Abdullah Al-Yahuaey and Muneer Al-Rawahi. The deciding singles saw Muneer Al-Rawahi dominate Vikram Gokhale 9/0, securing a 2-1 victory for Oman. Participating teams included four from Oman, two from India, and others from Italy, the UK, Indonesia, Lebanon, the Netherlands, the Commonwealth, and three teams from the Rest of the World. The tournament featured a round-robin format across four groups, followed by semi-finals and a grand finale. Each team clash consisted of three pro-set matches: singles, doubles, and a second singles match. The event was honored by the presence of: • H.E. Ambassador Yusuf Al-Zadjali (Chief Guest) • Mr. GV Srinivasan, Indian Ambassador to Oman • Mr. Ahmed Al-Azkawi, CEO, OQEP • Mr. Babu Rajendran, Chairman, India Social Club • Mr. Shakeel KM, Secretary, India Social Club Charm Majolica, Director of the Diplomatic Club, stated: 'We are proud to host such a prestigious and inclusive sporting event that not only showcases talent but builds bridges between cultures. The energy, sportsmanship, and friendships forged on these courts embody everything the Diplomatic Club stands for.' Mr. Nitin Sapre, CEO of Europcar Oman & Bahrain, added: 'This tournament perfectly aligns with Europcar's mission of supporting dynamic, multicultural experiences. We are thrilled to support an event that highlights excellence, teamwork, and international harmony through sport.'
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
‘Have to make a deal' – World Snooker Championship ace Chris Wakelin begs wife to ditch garden shed for gift off sponsor
CHRIS WAKELIN faces a big battle at home – to persuade his wife to agree to a free hot tub. Where F1 drivers have commercial deals with top fashion firms and tennis stars have tie-ins with Rolex watches, snooker stars must look more local for their financial backers. 2 This has been the best season of Wakelin's life, as he broke into the world's top 20, made the International Championship final, appeared at the Masters for the first time and reached the Crucible quarter-finals. His career-defining displays have meant huge exposure for his top sponsors, Hot Tubs of London, who are actually based in the Essex town of Maldon. On their website, the company 'specialise in swim spas, hot tubs, outdoor kitchens, chill tubs and decking'. Given his improvements and additional TV appearances, Wakelin, 33, has been promised a super-duper hot tub at some point, regardless of how he does at the World Snooker Championship. But his partner Lucy is not yet convinced given the lack of space in their garden. Father-of-one Wakelin, who hails from Rugby, said: 'Jamie, who owns Hot Tubs of London, has promised me a hot tub. 'Unfortunately we have got a shed in the garden at the minute, which Lucy thinks is more important than a hot tub. But who knows? 'I think we'll end up getting a hot tub in the garden at some point. We have got a great partnership. We'll have to make a deal. 'I went down to see the showroom last year. The ones that Jamie sells are a bit different from normal hot tubs. 'Why are they so different? They are massive. I didn't know hot tubs could come that big. 'But as much as I'd love to have a swimming pool in my back garden, I can't swim. 'When I started running a couple of years ago, a friend of mine suggested I should do a triathlon. He gave me my bike to ride for a few weeks – but I fell off it. 'He then said: 'What about swimming?' I said: 'I can't swim, so all the best for that one.' I won't be doing any triathlons any time soon.' Meanhile, Wakelin is taking on Chinese sensation Zhao Xintong in the quarter finals at the Crucible. He was trailing 6-2 after the opening session.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Have to make a deal' – World Snooker Championship ace Chris Wakelin begs wife to ditch garden shed for gift off sponsor
CHRIS WAKELIN faces a big battle at home – to persuade his wife to agree to a free hot tub. Where F1 drivers have commercial deals with top fashion firms and tennis stars have tie-ins with Rolex watches, snooker stars must look more local for their financial backers. 2 Wakelin is up against it at home despite his brilliant run on the table Credit: Getty This has been the best season of Wakelin's life, as he broke into the world's top 20, made the International Championship final, appeared at the Masters for the first time and reached the Crucible quarter-finals. His career-defining displays have meant huge exposure for his top sponsors, Hot Tubs of London, who are actually based in the Essex town of Maldon. On their website, the company 'specialise in swim spas, hot tubs, outdoor kitchens, chill tubs and decking'. Given his improvements and additional TV appearances, READ MORE SNOOKER But his partner Lucy is not yet convinced given the lack of space in their garden. Father-of-one Wakelin, who hails from Rugby, said: 'Jamie, who owns Hot Tubs of London, has promised me a hot tub. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'Unfortunately we have got a shed in the garden at the minute, which Lucy thinks is more important than a hot tub. But who knows? Most read in Snooker 'I think we'll end up getting a hot tub in the garden at some point. We have got a great partnership. We'll have to make a deal. 'I went down to see the showroom last year. The ones that Jamie sells are a bit different from normal hot tubs. 'Why are they so different? They are massive. I didn't know hot tubs could come that big. Fans baffled as referee makes incredible blunder at World Snooker Championship while respotting pink in O'Sullivan clash 'But as much as I'd love to have a swimming pool in my back garden, I can't swim. 'When I started running a couple of years ago, a friend of mine suggested I should do a triathlon. He gave me my bike to ride for a few weeks – but I fell off it. 'He then said: 'What about swimming?' I said: 'I can't swim, so all the best for that one.' I won't be doing any triathlons any time soon.' Meanhile, Wakelin is taking on 2 Zhao Xintong is looking in superb form Credit: Getty World Snooker Championship 2025 WE are BACK at the Crucible for another thrilling fortnight of snooker action! There will be a new champion this year after reigning champ You can follow every frame of the tournament LIVE - plus the latest news, interviews and reaction - as it happens with our dedicated BLOG. Latest News Snooker Explained FULL schedule and results for 2025 How much prize money can be won? Who are the BBC snooker presenters and pundits?
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
I've played snooker against Shaun Murphy and something he does at the table is an absolute joke
His dreams of Crucible glory might be over for another year, but Shaun Murphy still has the best cue action in snooker - according to a rival. The reigning Masters champion lost out 13-10 to top seed Judd Trump in Sheffield, but gained plenty of plaudits for his conduct throughout the match - which included applauding his opponent as he made his 100th century of the season. In a typically gracious post-match interview he paid tribute to world No.1 Trump, and confessed he exited with no regrets. Because he believes he's playing the best snooker of his career. And Murphy's classy display didn't come as a surprise to fellow pro Louis Heathcote - who admits he's still in awe of his cue action. Speaking on the Snooker Club podcast, world No.68 Heathcote, who played the Magician at the International Championship last year, said: "We all know what Shaun's like. He's got to be the best loser you've ever met. "He came off and said he couldn't be happier with how he played. Which is fair enough, it was a great game. "Knowing Shaun, he'll take it pretty well and be happy to get back winning on the big stage, getting a Triple Crown title back to his name again after a long time. "Overall I think he'll be delighted. And it might free him up to get a few more trophies under his belt next season. "When he's playing well he's unbelievable. I've never seen anyone hit the ball nicer than he does. "The first time I ever played Shaun I couldn't believe how well he hit it. I've never seen anyone time it as well as he does. You can't tell on television, but when you see it in person it's a joke." Fellow pro Matthew Selt, who was knocked out by Xiao Guodong in the first round, added: "Even Judd alluded to the fact that when Shaun starts potting balls and getting a bit of fluency then he becomes bigger and bigger. "He's an absolute animal and Shaun Murphy playing his best is a great sight for snooker" Murphy meanwhile believes that opponent Trump is going to take some stopping, as he goes in search of just a second world title. He told SportsBoom : "I don't think it's complicated. If he's able to sustain that level of performance, he'll win the tournament without question. 'If I were allowed to bet on snooker matches, I'd be having as much money as possible on Judd Trump.' 'No one in the tournament is playing that well, across all facets of the game. I think he's showing why he is the world number one. I think it's his time for a second world title.'
