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Jack Lisowski captures his maiden ranking title after seven final defeats, overcoming Judd Trump 9-7 in a thrilling Northern Ireland Open final in Belfast.
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Northern Ireland's Mark Allen claims victory over Judd Trump in a gripping Tour Championship final, securing his second ranking title of the season in Manchester.
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Judd Trump produced a snooker masterclass to defeat Mark Selby 10-8 in an electrifying World Grand Prix final, claiming his fourth ranking title of the season in Leicester.
Golf legend Tiger Woods faces dramatic ranking slide following challenging Masters performance, dropping out of top 800 as comeback journey hits another hurdle.
Golf legend Tiger Woods hits unprecedented low in Official World Golf Ranking, falling below 1,000th position amid ongoing injury battles and competitive absence.
World champion Neil Robertson makes unexpected exit from Northern Ireland Open due to medical reasons, sending shockwaves through the snooker community ahead of Belfast tournament.
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True crime drama 'Monster' sparks controversy as fans create definitive ranking of most disturbing episodes, revealing shocking viewer reactions and behind-the-scenes insights.
The United States passport has tumbled down the global mobility rankings, falling to its lowest position in years while European nations dominate the top spots.
The latest Henley Passport Index reveals British and American passports have fallen to their lowest positions ever, while Asian nations dominate the top spots for global travel freedom.
In a stunning cinematic upset, a gritty modern masterpiece has officially surpassed Spielberg's 'Saving Private Ryan' as the 21st century's definitive war film according to critical consensus.
The latest Henley Passport Index reveals dramatic changes in global travel freedom, with traditional Western powerhouses seeing their passport strength decline while Asian nations dominate the top spots.
Welsh snooker legend Mark Williams defies age to claim Xian Grand Prix title, becoming the oldest ranking event winner since 1992 with stunning victory over Shaun Murphy.
New linguistic research reveals the most commonly used word worldwide, challenging assumptions about language and human communication patterns across cultures.
Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.
Discover which airline has been crowned the world's best economy class, featuring revolutionary seats and gourmet meals that are transforming budget air travel.
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan claims his fourth ranking title of the season with stunning 10-7 win over Ding Junhui in China, cementing his status as the world's number one player.
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Groundbreaking linguistic analysis uncovers how Taylor Swift consciously transformed her speaking voice from a country twang to a neutral American accent to fuel her global pop superstardom.
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