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The Sun
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
World Snooker Championship final 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Zhao Xintong ONE frame from title and win over Mark Williams
ZHAO XINTONG is closing in on the World Snooker Championship title. The Chinese cueist is ONE frame away from victory over Mark Williams as we head into the evening session of the blockbuster final. Zhao is on the cusp of history as he looks to become the first Asian player and first amateur to conquer the Crucible. The winner of the blockbuster final won't just take home the iconic trophy, but will leave Sheffield with a huge cheque for £500,000. 21 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Within touching distance of 'old lady' Zhao Xintong can almost feel the trophy now, needing just one more frame to become champion. This will completely change his snooker career as victory sends him to number eleven in the world rankings. It will also see him feature as second seed in all of next season's tournaments. 51 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Olympians cannot resist Crucible draw We have seen plenty of famous faces in Sheffield and today is no different. Christine Ohuruogu, retired athlete and former Olympic, World and Commonwealth champion over 400m watches on. She will be hoping she is here to witness a miracle in the evening session. Today, 17:30 By Kieran Davies Tough couple days at the office For any sports-person, when they are not playing the way they know they can, it can be infuriating. These last two days will have really tested Mark Williams. This evening session will be the icing on the cake, coming back to the table with his opponent needing just one frame for victory. Today, 17:00 By Kieran Davies Life-changing day for Xintong Zhao Xintong is just one frame away from stardom. In his native China, he will return as a hero after becoming the first Chinese player to be World Snooker Champion. His life may never be the same after this weekend at The Crucible. Today, 16:30 By Kieran Davies Things not going Welshman's way Try as he might, Mark Williams just cannot get into his groove. There have been moments where it looked like he was back to his best but it has been all too sporadic. It will be a sombre break between sessions, he will know this game is all but done for him. Today, 16:10 By Kieran Davies Williams resigned to defeat on socials During the interval, it seems Mark Williams has been taking to his X account to air some thoughts. It is rare to see a sportsman take to their social media during such a massive match. Williams seems to have accepted this final is gone. Today, 15:52 By Kieran Davies Comeback dream up in smoke As much as Mark Williams wanted to do the unthinkable, his form just isn't there to do what is required. The reason for it, many point at having no break from semi-final to final. Either way, Zhao Xintong is now just one frame from becoming the 2025 World Snooker Champion. Today, 15:45 By Kieran Davies Zhao Xintong leads Mark Williams 17-8 (end of session) Today, 15:43 By Kieran Davies Mark Williams 36-63 Zhao Xintong (Frames: 8-17) Zhao Xintong takes the last frame of the session. Some poor positioning from Williams cost him and his opponent is looking clinical. Zhao played some great snooker in that afternoon session.
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Kentucky Derby 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Sovereignty STORMS to victory in the 151st Run for the Roses
THE 151st Kentucky Derby has been won by Sovereignty! Pre-race favourite, Journalism, had to settle for second after a thrilling finale to the Run for the Roses. Sovereignty jockey Junior Alvarado won the Kentucky Derby for the first time in his career while trainer Bill Mott added to his 2019 winner. Follow our live blog below... Today, 22:36 By Kieran Davies Derby day race two – Allowance Option Claiming Another win for a British horse as they dominated the field. Lemon Muffin 5/1 Generous Lover 11/8 Tapit Quick 10/1 Normandy Queen 4/1 Home Gamw 14/1 Izzy's Monster 25/1 Today, 22:29 By Kieran Davies Testing conditions for Kentucky Derby Flavien Prat is looking a bit weathered after racing in these conditions. He was riding Gate to Wire in the Pat Day Mile race. Today, 22:21 By Kieran Davies Derby day race one - Maiden Special Weight The first race of the day at Churchill Downs saw some exciting action as the favourite was beaten: Fountain Lake 10/1 Chillax 10/3 Sansone 9/2 Cromwell 9/2 Bourbon Society 13/2 Sturdy 9/1 Today, 22:12 By Kieran Davies Welcome to the Kentucky Derby 2025 The showpiece event in the race calendar is back with us once again. Some great horses have won this race over the years and the fans cannot get enough of this annual event. 156,710 attended last year and it is expected to be more again in 2025. We can only hope for something as exciting as last year which saw the first three-way photo finish since 1947. The jockey at the lead of that finish was Brian Hernandez Jr., and he'll be aboard Burnham Square at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Burnham Square is a middle-tier contender at 12-1 in the 2025 Kentucky Derby odds. 2025 Kentucky Derby horses with single-digit horse racing odds include Journalism (3-1), Sovereignty (5-1) and Sandman (6-1).
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Kentucky Derby 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Race on NOW, winner and FULL finishing order for $5m Churchill Downs showpiece
THE 151st Kentucky Derby is taking place RIGHT NOW! Tens of millions from around the world are tuning in to one of the most anticipated events in the sporting calendar. The field for the Kentucky Derby was reduced to 19 after Bob Baffert's Grande was scratched from the race on Friday. He joins Rodriguez, who was put on the sidelines on Thursday. Journalism is the big favourite to win the first race of the Triple Crown series and the huge $3.1million jackpot. Follow our live blog below... 25 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Hats the way to do it The must-have piece for any woman to be seen in at the 2025 Kentucky Derby is an impressive hat. Despite the poor weather, it is some sight at the track. Excitement is building now for the big race. 29 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Derby day race ten – Derby City Distaff Stakes A lot of non-runners in this race as a ten horse field set off: Kopion 11/4 Hope Road 12/1 Ways and Means 11/4 Scylla 11/2 Emery 10/1 32 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Derby day race nine – American Turf Stakes The wet weather was no issue for the horses in this race. Zulu Kingdom 15/8 Test Score 6/1 New Century 4/1 Mi Bago 16/1 Giocosa 25/1 35 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Racegoers making an effort While a lot of this event is all about fashion and flaunting what you have, some of the best outfits come at less of a cost. Some attendees make their own hats to impress amongst the masses. Sam Cypher of Wisconsin made her own hat for her first time at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. 40 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Derby day race eight – Churchill Downs Stakes None of the outsiders could make an impact in this one: Mindframe 3/1 Banishing 11/2 Nysos 2/1 Book 'Em Danno 7/1 Mullikin 6/1 Just Steel 40/1 44 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Derby day race six – Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes A first American winner of the day proved popular in this one: Think Big 9/4 Boss Sully 8/1 Unconquerable Keen 16/1 Arrest Me Red 9/1 Ambivalent 16/1 49 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Derby day race five – Pat Day Mile Stakes The horses got involved with the sloppy conditons out on a rain-soaked track: Macho Music 12/1 Madaket Road 2/1 Gaming 7/2 Gate to Wire 5/1 Perfect Force 25/1 Smoken Wicked 10/1 52 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Celebs as far as the eye can see So many famous faces here for this big event. Carmelo Anthony makes an interview feel vertically challenged as the former NBA star attends the races. He will be hoping to pick a winner as well as he used to pick a pass on the court. Today, 22:50 By Kieran Davies Derby day race four – Knicks Go Overnight Stakes A favourite manages to justify their odds in the fourth race of the day: Liberal Arts 13/8 Patriot Spirit 5/1 Kupuna 4/1 Inveigled 16/1 Castle Chaos 14/1 Ashcroft 25/1 Today, 22:42 By Kieran Davies Forecast not good for Kentucky It looks as though we are going some more heavy showers. Not sure whether it can make conditions any worse than they are now as horses annd jockeys are caked in mud. In the next race Frankie Dettori is running on the much-fancied Integration. Today, 22:40 By Kieran Davies Derby day race three – Allowance Option Claiming An all British field guaranteed another winner in this one. Goal Orientated 11/8 Hypnus 8/1 Tiz Secure 13/2 Valentnian 8/1 Rapture 11/2 Racing Driver 25/1 Today, 22:36 By Kieran Davies Derby day race two – Allowance Option Claiming Another win for a British horse as they dominated the field. Lemon Muffin 5/1 Generous Lover 11/8 Tapit Quick 10/1 Normandy Queen 4/1 Home Gamw 14/1 Izzy's Monster 25/1 Today, 22:29 By Kieran Davies Testing conditions for Kentucky Derby Flavien Prat is looking a bit weathered after racing in these conditions. He was riding Gate to Wire in the Pat Day Mile race. Today, 22:21 By Kieran Davies Derby day race one - Maiden Special Weight The first race of the day at Churchill Downs saw some exciting action as the favourite was beaten: Fountain Lake 10/1 Chillax 10/3 Sansone 9/2 Cromwell 9/2 Bourbon Society 13/2 Sturdy 9/1 Today, 22:12 By Kieran Davies Welcome to the Kentucky Derby 2025 The showpiece event in the race calendar is back with us once again. Some great horses have won this race over the years and the fans cannot get enough of this annual event. 156,710 attended last year and it is expected to be more again in 2025. We can only hope for something as exciting as last year which saw the first three-way photo finish since 1947. The jockey at the lead of that finish was Brian Hernandez Jr., and he'll be aboard Burnham Square at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Burnham Square is a middle-tier contender at 12-1 in the 2025 Kentucky Derby odds. 2025 Kentucky Derby horses with single-digit horse racing odds include Journalism (3-1), Sovereignty (5-1) and Sandman (6-1).
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Tottenham vs Bodo/Glimt LIVE SCORE: Europa League semi-final updates as Spurs double LEAD through James Maddison
TOTTENHAM double advantage vs Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. Spurs, who are unbeaten in their last 13 Europa League matches at home, were headed into the lead as fellow winger Richarlison flicked the ball into Brennan Johnson path to tuck away. Following a period of superiority, Pedro Porro's looping ball would bypass the Glimt backline and locate James Maddison, who would take it down and finish with the utmost composure. 16 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Tottenham 1-0 Bodo-Glimt 31. Richarlison hunts the ball down as Maddison lays it off to him. He tries to pass it into the far corner but it is a simple save for the keeper. Spurs are still looking to the more likely to score here. 18 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Tottenham 1-0 Bodo-Glimt 29. We have a slight break in play as a Bodo-Glimt player requires some treatment after landing awkwardly. Vicario is getting amongst his teammates, looking to get instructions to them. Tottenham continue to try running into the channels and Solanke does well to lay it into the path of Udogie. He cannot keep his effort down as he sends it sailing over the target. 20 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Tottenham 1-0 Bodo-Glimt 27. Van de Ven looks to make a run through the middle but loses te ball far too easily. The defender works back and manages to win it back for the hosts. This game is still finely poised, with Postecoglou's side having a slender leader in the capital. 22 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Tottenham 1-0 Bodo-Glimt 25. Maddison swings a free-kick into the box from out wide. It is a poor delivery as it has way too much height on it. As Spurs look to recycle it at the back post, the flag goes up for offside against Bentancur. 24 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Tottenham 1-0 Bodo-Glimt 23. Bissouma has a couple of attempts in the opening stages as volleys have dropped to him on the edge of the box. Sadly for the hosts, he has looked more likely to trouble SpaceX missions than he has the Bodo-Glimt keeper. Tottenham are hungry for another goal before the break. 25 minutes ago By Dan King View from SunSport's Dan King in North London The atmosphere has simmered down a bit since the pre-match cacophony and the total bedlam that greeted the early, early goal. Spurs fans want their team to go for the throat, but often Tottenham have slowed the game down rather than attempt a swift transition. Bodo are getting a foothold without posing any threat whatsoever. But still an excellent start for the home team, apart from the embarrassing (non-)minute's silence for Pope Francis. Everyone but Uefa must have known how that would go. 26 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Tottenham 1-0 Bodo-Glimt 21. Richarlison is played into acres of space on the left. He looks to get an early cross in behind the defence towards the advancing Johnson but it takes a deflection and heads harmlessly to the keeper. Wrong option there from the Brazilian, he should have taken his man on. 29 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Tottenham 1-0 Bodo-Glimt 19. Totteham's high-press is working well for them. The Norwegians will never knock it long and always seem to want to play their way out of trouble. Before they know it, they are on the edge of the Spurs' box and Bissouma is penalised for a foul. 31 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Tottenham 1-0 Bodo-Glimt 17. Bodo/Glimt look to turn defence into attack. Romero does well to cut out the attempted pass out wide. The Norwegians look more than capable of creating chances this evening. 33 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Tottenham 1-0 Bodo-Glimt 15. Johnson looks to take his man on in a wide position. The Welsh winger looks to cross but it is blocked at the expense of a corner for Spurs. Richarlison flicks on the cross and Bissouma tries a volley but his effort was never going to trouble the keeper. 35 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Tottenham 1-0 Bodo-Glimt 13. It some sight here at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight. As far as the eye can see, it is a sea of white. More importantly, their team have made the perfect start to this Europa League semi-final. 37 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Tottenham 1-0 Bodo-Glimt 11. Maddison does well to win the ball back from the visitors. He quickly shifts it to Solanke, who looks to skip past his man. The defender read his intentions well and wins it back easily.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Arsenal vs PSG LIVE SCORE: Champions League semi-final on NOW as Dembele breaks deadlock – stream FREE, latest updates
ARSENAL are taking on PSG in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final RIGHT NOW. And Ousmane Dembele has broken the deadlock after just four minutes with a stunning strike. Mikel Arteta had a big decision to make in midfield with Thomas Partey suspended for tonight's clash at the Emirates. The Spaniard has opted to drop makeshift striker Mikel Merino into the midfield three as Leandro Trossard leads the line. 6 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 27. Arsenal are atruggling to find their groove in this game. Rice is playing deeper and iis not able to support the attacks. Arteta need to potentially reconsider their approach this evening. 7 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 25. PSG break as an Arsenal attacks falters. They are so quick at passing the ball around. It finds its way to the feet of Kvaratskhelia, who fires off a shot but Raya saves. 11 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 23. Lewis-Skelly is fouled and earns his side a free-kick. This seems to put ten pence in the crowd as they awake from their slumber. Odegaard looks to float one into the penalty area. 14 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 21. Rice gets the ball down the right wing to Odegaard. He plays it inside to Saka, who looks to run at the visitors. Eventually, Merino is penalised for a foul on Marquinhos as he leans into the centre-back as he jumping for the header. 16 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 19. You feel PSG are luring Arsenal into their trap the longer this game goes on with this scoreline. The Gunners will become desperate and throw more players forward. That will just allow this pacy attack to pick them off on the break. 17 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 17. Kvaratskhelia runs at three Arsenal defenders and ghosts in between them all. He has a sight of goal but ends up in a bundle on the floor. The referee waves away his penalty and claims and there is no talk of VAR reviewing it at all. Sometimes the review process makes you feel you are playing the Italian mafia in Naples, no danger of getting a fair crack. 20 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 15. Arsenal are looking like a rabbit in a car headlights when PSG attack them. The Gunners just cannot clear their lines and the visitors recycle it well. Hakimi clips a ball into the box which finds Marquinhos but his header is saved by Raya. 22 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 13. Timber is penalised for hauling Kvaratskhelia to the floor. PSG continue to pass it around, looking for runners into space. Rice talked about being nothing without the ball in the huddle before kick-off, they are not seeing much of it in these early stages. 24 minutes ago By Charlie Wyett View from SunSport's Charlie Wyett at The Emirates There's mayhem in the away end as PSG fans celebrate that goal. They also lit three flares so that will be a UEFA charge as well. But Mikel Arteta will be furious with the way Ousmane Dembele had so much room to stroll through the midfield with the ball to start the move before scoring. 24 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 11. PSG look to break with Hakimi spotting space to run into. Trossard pushes him over and that earns the Belgian a yellow card. He needs to be careful for the remainder of this match now. 26 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 9. This is the perfect start for the French champions. That early goal has piled the pressure on the hosts to try and create some chances. Martinelli looks to cross from the byline but it is blocked at the expense of a corner. 27 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 7. Well, that goal has silenced The Emirates. All you can hear now are the away fans. Arsenal need to find a way back into this match as quickly as possible but throwing numbers forward will leave them open to the counter. 29 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-1 PSG 5. What an impressive start for Luis Enrique's side. Kvaratskhelia receives it out wide and looks to run at his man. He plays a ball on outside of his right foot to Dembele, who drives his shot into the far corner, clipping the inside of the post on its way in. 31 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Goal - Ousmane Dembele (PSG) 32 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-0 PSG 3. The French side are looking hungry out of possession. They seem to have an extra yard of pace to want to get to those loose balls before The Gunners. Merino is penalised for a foul as Hakimi gets away from him. 34 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Arsenal 0-0 PSG 1. The noise is defeaning in North London. PSG are looking to press high up the pitch. Arsenal fans boo their every touch early on, cheering when a stray pass goes out into touch. 35 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Kick-off: Arsenal vs PSG We are underway at The Emirates. These are the nights in Europe you dream of as a player and fan. PSG get the game started. 39 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Emirates rocking ahead of kick-off Both the Arsenal and PSG fans are going crazy here. It is a cauldron of noise for this massive European tie. Arsenal's season rests on this now, exit means another trophyless season for Mikel Arteta. 45 minutes ago By Charlie Wyett View from SunSport's Charlie Wyett at The Emirates The atmosphere is really building inside the Emirates Stadium and there were huge roars when the players' names were read out. The win over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals was the greatest night since the club moved here in 2006 but a victory against PSG will beat that. Despite PSG playing terrific football this season - apart from the last four games - I still fancy an Arsenal win. 45 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Missing players out pitchside Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey came out of the tunnel to watch their teammates go through their training drills. The Brazilian is out for the season after an ACL injury, seeming to be a regular thing with those knees of his. Partey on the other hand, picked up a silly booking late on in the Real Madrid game to see him suspended for this first-leg. 50 minutes ago By Kieran Davies Gunners fanced for first-leg win The bookies are favouring Arsenal for a victory this evening in North London in this Champions League semi-final: Arsenal – 23/20 Draw – 12/5 PSG – 23/10 All match odds brought to you by Betway. 54 minutes ago By Jordan Davies From Jordan Davies at the Emirates The Arsenal players are out warming up, but the PSG ultras have been in their seats for the past hour preparing, rehearsing and pumping themselves up. Most of the travelling French fans in the away end are without shirts and have already produced some almighty chants and songs to set the mood in an Emirates Stadium that is filling up nicely. Mikel Arteta told the fans this week: "Bring your boots, your shorts, your shirts" in a rallying cry, and it must be said, there do appear to be more Arsenal home shirts on show than normal.
