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David Coverdale

David Coverdale, Sports Reporter

David covers a range of sports for the Daily Mail, with a particular focus on athletics and the Olympics. He has reported at the last three Games - London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 - as well as several other major events, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 2019 Cricket World Cup, The Ashes, The Open and Wimbledon. He was previously The Sun's North East football correspondent after starting out on the News of the World's graduate trainee scheme. David studied English Language at Newcastle University and edited the student newspaper, The Courier.

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Keely Hodgkinson smashes 23-year meeting record to win Diamond League 800m in final race before World Championships

20/08/25 08:53

Keely Hodgkinson continued her remarkable return from injury as she smashed a 23-year-old meeting record in her last race before the World Championships. The Olympic champion destroyed the rest of the 800 metres field at Wednesday night's Diamond League event in the Swiss city of Lausanne, winning in a rapid 1min 55.69sec despite the wet conditions. Hodgkinson's time bettered the previous Lausanne best of 1:56.25 set by Maria Mutola in 2002. ...read

Female rugby chief quits after owner suggested she 'sleep with league boss' to help 'smooth over' club's financial woes amid mounting bills
14/08/25 03:39
The crisis-hit Super League outfit were taken over by a consortium led by businessman Dario Berta on the eve of the season.
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Michael Vaughan brands cricket a 'DINOSAUR GAME' over a lack of injury substitutes after Chris Woakes debacle - as the Ashes-winning captain delivers damning verdict on Ollie Pope's leadership skills
07/08/25 01:33
Woakes was forced to come out to bat with his arm in a sling on the final day of the fifth Test against India, having dislocated his shoulder.
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David Warner opens up on THAT explosive Ashes Test at Lord's in 2023, his relationship with his old nemesis Stuart Broad and clarifies what he meant about Joe Root's 'surfboards'
06/08/25 11:01
DAVID COVERDALE: David Warner is sitting on one of the iconic white benches outside the Lord's pavilion. The Home of Cricket is a scene of calm - a stark contrast to the chaos of his last visit here.
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TNT Sports to show Ashes series in Australia for third successive time as England look to regain the urn down under
05/08/25 09:16
It will be the third successive Ashes series in Australia that TNT - or its forerunner BT Sport - have aired following the 2017-18 and 2021-22 tours.
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Ben Stokes hails Chris Woakes after injured hero came out to bat with one arm - as England captain admits 'bitter disappointment' at drawing series
04/08/25 04:50
DAVID COVERDALE: Ben Stokes saluted the 'unbelievable' bravery of Chris Woakes for coming out to bat with his arm in a sling - despite England falling to defeat to draw the series with India.
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Dina Asher-Smith set sights on World Championship success in Tokyo after defending British title in photo finish
03/08/25 10:04
DAVID COVERDALE: However, Asher-Smith was pushed all the way by Amy Hunt, who finished fast to clock the same time as her more established team-mate and set a huge personal best.
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Zharnel Hughes dedicates 100m win in UK Athletics Championships to his aunt on the day of her funeral in emotional speech
02/08/25 11:05
Britain's fastest man recovered from a slow start to win in Birmingham in 9.94sec, ahead of world indoor gold medallist Jeremiah Azu and defending champion Louie Hinchliffe.
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Zharnel Hughes challenges Matthew Hudson-Smith to a Battle of Britain over 300m in effort to bring more 'excitement' to athletics
01/08/25 04:16
The 30-year-old is the national record holder over 200m, while Hudson-Smith holds that accolade in the 400m. Now Hughes hopes they can meet in the middle in a blockbuster race.
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England star Chris Woakes suffers major injury blow - leaving hosts sweating over his fitness for India Test decider and looming Ashes series
31/07/25 09:30
DAVID COVERDALE AT THE KIA OVAL: He left the Oval pitch with his left arm in a sling after landing awkwardly by the boundary towards the end of a rain-affected first day of the fifth Test.
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Athletes competing in women's category at World Championships MUST take 'once-in-a-lifetime' test to prove they are biologically female
30/07/25 03:59
DAVID COVERDALE: If athletes refuse to take the test or test positive for the Y (male) chromosome, they will not be allowed to compete in the female category at future competitions.
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Laura Dahlmeier dead aged 31: Olympic champion passes away following tragic mountaineering accident in Pakistan
30/07/25 01:01
Laura Dahlmeier, a double Olympic biathlon champion, has died at the age of 31 following a mountaineering accident, her management company has announced.
TEST MATCH BREAKFAST: Ben Stokes joins illustrious company with century and five-for in same Test, and England fans entertain themselves with darts star lookalike
27/07/25 06:00
DAVID COVERDALE AT OLD TRAFFORD: If Friday was the day that Joe Root cemented his place among the all-time greats, on Saturday it was Ben Stokes' turn to do so.
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Ray French dead at 85: Sport in mourning after veteran commentator known as 'the voice of rugby league' passes away
26/07/25 03:37
DAVID COVERDALE: French commentated on the sport on BBC television for 32 years, having taken over from Eddie Waring in 1981.
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Grand Slam Track may not return, Michael Johnson concedes - with some athletes still yet to be paid amid 'major cash flow issue'
25/07/25 06:51
DAVID COVERDALE: The US legend's new athletics league launched in Kingston in April, with stars promised and lucrative contracts, but some winning have not been paid.
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West Ham face vacating London Stadium for THREE WEEKS if major sporting event is given green light
22/07/25 09:09
DAVID COVERDALE: The disruption facing West Ham would be minimised if the extravaganza was staged at the same time as football's traditional international break in September.
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Lord Coe raises concerns around Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track with athletes still yet to be paid for first meet in April
21/07/25 09:30
DAVID COVERDALE: Johnson launched a new track series earlier this year, offering stars record prize pots of $100,000 (£74,200) for winning their category at one of the four scheduled meets.
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Meet the 17-year-old dubbed 'the next Usain Bolt': Gout Gout is the A-grade student with 'no limits' whose name is spelt wrong - now, insiders reveal what he's really like
11/07/25 02:59
DAVID COVERDALE: From the razzmatazz of a major athletics meet in Monaco, to the monotony of a school classroom in Queensland. The coming days offer a window into the double life of Gout.
Supermum Belinda Bencic 'proud' after booking spot in Wimbledon semi-final with Mirra Andreeva victory as she continues remarkable return following 13-month break
09/07/25 09:30
DAVID COVERDALE ON CENTRE COURT: The Swiss supermum only returned to the tour in October following a 13-month break, having given birth to her daughter Bella in April 2024.
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Box-office Ben Shelton has won the hearts of British tennis fans despite his taunts, writes DAVID COVERDALE... and he's now primed to derail world No 1 Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon
08/07/25 09:30
DAVID COVERDALE AT WIMBLEDON: He has described a full English breakfast as 'garbage', complained that our roads are the worst in the world, and even poked fun at Annabel Croft.
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Wimbledon's line-calling technology fails again
08/07/25 04:48
Tournament organisers were forced to apologise on Sunday when the Hawk-Eye technology was accidentally switched off for one game in the fourth-round tie involving Britain's Sonay Kartal.
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Wimbledon's line-calling technology fails AGAIN just days after All England Club were forced to apologise over embarrassing Hawk-Eye blunder
08/07/25 04:33
Tournament organisers were forced to apologise on Sunday when the Hawk-Eye technology was accidentally switched off for one game in the fourth-round tie involving Britain's Sonay Kartal.
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WIMBLEDON COURT REPORT: Russian teen sensation Mirra Andreeva forgets the score, while Brit rages after being hit with £9k fine
07/07/25 09:31
We're into the second week of Wimbledon now but the drama, thrills, spills and storylines show no sign of slowing down. Mail Sport's David Coverdale was on hand to recap what you may have missed.
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Grigor Dimitrov left in tears after being forced to retire despite being on the brink of a huge upset against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in heartbreaking end to Wimbledon campaign
07/07/25 08:48
DAVID COVERDALE AND IAN HERBERT ON CENTRE COURT: Dimitrov pulled up injured after serving an ace to level at 2-2 in the third set and he could not continue.
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Why Wimbledon is changing electronic line-calling
07/07/25 05:41
DAVID COVERDALE AT WIMBLEDON: Wimbledon have overhauled their electronic line calling system to prevent future 'human errors'.
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Wimbledon make crucial change to electronic line calling system to prevent future 'human errors' after the technology was accidentally switched off in Sonay Kartal defeat
07/07/25 05:27
DAVID COVERDALE AT WIMBLEDON: Wimbledon have overhauled their electronic line calling system to prevent future 'human errors'.
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Cameron Norrie reveals Carlos Alcaraz has inspired his Wimbledon preparation as last British man standing looks to continue his best SW19 run in three years
05/07/25 04:19
DAVID COVERDALE AT WIMBLEDON: Cameron Norrie has revealed he too warmed up for Wimbledon with a lads' trip to party island Ibiza - and he hopes the 'Carlos method' brings him similar success.
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Cameron Norrie is back believing he can go deep into Wimbledon's second week as he reaches third round after knocking out 12th seed Frances Tiafoe
02/07/25 09:30
DAVID COVERDALE AND JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: When the 29-year-old reached the semi-finals in 2022, three of his five wins came on No 1 Court. He also upset British No 1 Jack Draper.
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Emma Raducanu hails 'electric' Centre Court as she breezes past former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova to set up showdown with world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka
02/07/25 06:49
DAVID COVERDALE AT WIMBLEDON: The British No 1 whipped the home fans into a frenzy as she powered past 2023 champion Vondrousova 6-3, 6-3 with one of her best-ever displays.
Inside Jack Draper's bromance with fellow Brit Jack Pinnington Jones: Arguments over pick-up times, car DJing, pre-match texts and treatment room debriefs
02/07/25 03:58
DAVID COVERDALE: For Pinnington Jones, the joy of those journeys came from being in charge of the auxiliary cable connecting his phone to Draper's car audio system.
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Dan Evans and Jack Pinnington Jones join Jack Draper in Wimbledon victories on Tuesday - as SEVEN British men charge into round two
01/07/25 09:48
DAVID COVERDALE AT WIMBLEDON: One is a battle-scarred 35-year-old appearing at Wimbledon for the tenth time. The other a 22-year-old rookie making his Grand Slam debut.
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Sonay Kartal outlines ambitious Wimbledon plans after shock win over world No 20 - and Brit reveals how she will celebrate if she achieves her target
30/06/25 09:30
DAVID COVERDALE ON NO 3 COURT: She became the first home player through to the second round when she shocked 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 2-6, 6-2.
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Carlos Alcaraz stops Centre Court clash to give water to an ill fan before sealing thrilling five-set win after match was suspended
30/06/25 05:05
Carlos Alcaraz's clash with Fabio Fognini on Centre Court was brought to a half after a fan in the stands was taken ill in the punishing 31 degrees Celsius heat on Monday afternoon.
Wimbledon 2025 RECAP: Latest tennis scores and set-by-set updates as Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter in action on hottest Day One ever - with FOUR Brits already through to the second round
30/06/25 09:17
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, set-by-set updates and results from Day One of Wimbledon.
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Welcome to Wimbledon in the AI age: Iconic line judges controversially make way for technology for the first time in 148 years - but expert warns 'drama will be lost'
29/06/25 02:03
DAVID COVERDALE: Their navy Ralph Lauren blazers, pinstriped shirts, and crisp white slacks or skirts made them the most stylish officials in sport.
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Ruud Gullit unleashes on Chelsea: Blues legend reveals three reasons why he is concerned for his former club as he admits 'I can't understand them'
29/06/25 01:00
EXCLUSIVE BY DAVID COVERDALE: Three decades have passed, but his catchphrase never gets old. 'Everybody loves the sexy football,' says a smiling Ruud Gullit.
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Mark Wood 'excited' by possible Jofra Archer partnership for England as pair near return - but admits neither should expect an instant call-up
26/06/25 07:27
DAVID COVERDALE: The injury-prone pair have only ever played one Test together, a home defeat to West Indies in the behind-closed-doors Covid series of 2020.
Ben Stokes hails 'unbelievable' Ben Duckett after the opener's magnificent 149 helped England claim another heroic Headingley triumph
24/06/25 08:40
DAVID COVERDALE AT HEADINGLEY: Stokes savoured another heroic Headingley triumph as England completed their second-highest run chase to beat India.
England star Josh Tongue sends warning to India ahead of 'blockbuster' final day of thrilling first Test
23/06/25 08:07
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett survived a 30-minute examination from Jasprit Bumrah to reach 21 for 0 at stumps on day four.
Test Match Breakfast: Headingley has a new hero and how Shubman Gill broke the rules
22/06/25 06:00
Test Match Breakfast takes a look at some of the biggest issues around cricket during England's huge first Test against India at Headingley. England fought back on day two.
Truth behind Jofra Archer injury concerns after bizarre Sussex move left fans fearing the worst
21/06/25 02:52
DAVID COVERDALE AT HEADINGLEY: Sussex on Saturday named a 12-man squad for their County Championship match in Durham, with Archer mysteriously missing from the list.
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TEST MATCH BREAKFAST: How India star Yashasvi Jaiswal went from selling a snack to destroying England's bowling attack
21/06/25 06:13
Test Match Breakfast takes a look at some of the biggest issues around cricket during England's huge first Test against India at Headingley. India dominated day one, racking up 359 for three.
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England bowler Mark Wood delivers positive injury update as he returns to the nets... and reveals when he hopes to feature against India
20/06/25 01:00
Wood believes he can now be back in time to feature in the final match of the India series, which starts at the Oval on July 31, ahead of the winter Ashes tour.
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Katie Boulter triumphs in sweltering three-set Battle of the Brits against Sonay Kartal - as British No2 eyes Nottingham Open three-peat on the court she calls her 'house'
19/06/25 09:20
DAVID COVERDALE AT THE NOTTINGHAM TENNIS CENTRE: The 28-year-old, who trained at this tennis centre as a child, has won the Nottingham Open in each of the past two years.
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BBC SNUB Boris Becker for Wimbledon TV work - despite tennis icon now being allowed to return to UK after he was jailed and deported for £2.5m tax evasion
17/06/25 12:19
Becker was released after serving just eight months of his 30-month sentence, but was then deported from the country, barring him from even attending the All England Club.
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen's father is CLEARED of abusing the Olympic champion runner - but receives 15-day suspended sentence for assaulting his daughter
16/06/25 10:45
The father of Jakob Ingebrigtsen has been cleared of abusing the double Olympic champion - but found guilty of hitting his daughter.
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Michael Johnson's big-money Grand Slam Track series ends early as final leg in Los Angeles is scrapped
12/06/25 11:19
The inaugural season of Michael Johnson's new Grand Slam Track series has been brought to a premature end after the final leg in Los Angeles was scrapped.
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Keely Hodgkinson is forced to push return date BACK after suffering another injury setback... with BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner still yet to race since Olympics triumph
11/06/25 02:57
The 23-year-old was due to run in the Stockholm Diamond League on Sunday, which would have been her first competitive outing since winning 800 metres gold in Paris last August.
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Mikey Lewis inspired by past master for Hull KR's tilt at Challenge Cup glory as they bid to end 40-year trophy drought at Wembley
07/06/25 09:23
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DAVID COVERDALE: Super League leaders Rovers are favourites to beat Wolves, having triumphed 31-12 against them in the Super League a fortnight ago.
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England seamer Saqib Mahmood confident he can play a leading role in new white-ball era under Harry Brook - as he reveals delight with his injury recovery
31/05/25 01:03
DAVID COVERDALE: Mahmood believes his ability to swing the ball both ways can make him a key component in Brook's attack.
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Young star Jacob Bethell defends missing Zimbabwe Test for IPL as Ollie Pope steals a march in battle to be England's number three
30/05/25 09:30
The 21-year-old starred at No 3 for England in their winter Test tour of New Zealand but missed last week's match with Zimbabwe to continue his stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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Newcastle star Callum Wilson opens up on 'suicidal moments' he had during his troubled childhood - and reveals he has 'needed to seek therapy' over the past 18 months
26/05/25 05:19
Callum Wilson has revealed he contemplated taking his own life at the age of 12 - and recently sought therapy to try and overcome his childhood demons.
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Ben Stokes hails 'special talent' Shoaib Bashir after 21-year-old's superb man-of-the-match display against Zimbabwe
24/05/25 07:45
Ben Stokes believes the sky is the limit for 'special talent' Shoaib Bashir after his man-of-the-match performance at Trent Bridge. The 21-year-old took a career-best six for 81.
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Trump-backed 'Doping Olympics' set to launch in Las Vegas as critics cast fears over 'dangerous clown show'
22/05/25 02:39
The first edition of the Enhanced Games, the controversial competition dubbed the 'doping Olympics', will be held in Las Vegas next year.
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Dean Windass opens up on his biggest regrets, dementia diagnosis and Wembley heroics - after releasing new brutally honest autobiography
22/05/25 11:00
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DAVID COVERDALE: A smile as wide as the nearby Humber spreads across the face of Dean Windass as he presses play on the video.
Leicester 2-0 Ipswich: Jamie Vardy scores 200th goal in 500th and final appearance for the Foxes
18/05/25 03:55
DAVID COVERDALE AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: For a moment inside the King Power Stadium, it was as if the striker had led the Foxes to the Premier League title all over again.
Premier League RECAP: Relive Jamie Vardy's final game for Leicester, plus Nottingham Forest's nervy win at West Ham
18/05/25 12:00
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as West Ham welcome Nottingham Forest to the London Stadium in the Premier League.
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Ange Postecoglou admits Tottenham cannot mentally 'COPE' with upcoming Europa League final - after slumping to 20th Premier League defeat of season
11/05/25 08:45
DAVID COVERDALE AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Three days after reaching the Europa League final, Tottenham were brought back down to earth with a 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace.
Tottenham 0-2 Crystal Palace: Ange Postecoglou's side plummet to SEVENTEENTH in Premier League after Eberechi Eze brace piles more misery on Spurs boss
11/05/25 03:10
DAVID COVERDALE AT THE TOTTENHAM HOSTPUR STADIUM: Tottenham sunk to 17th place after suffering a 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace on Sunday - their 20th loss in the league this season.
Manchester United vs West Ham - Premier League RECAP: Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek on target in latest hammer blow for Ruben Amorim
11/05/25 11:30
Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester United welcome West Ham to Old Trafford in the Premier League.
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After five straight defeats, it's no wonder many Sunderland fans have written off promotion ahead of their play-off semi-final against Frank Lampard's Coventry, writes DAVID COVERDALE
08/05/25 05:12
DAVID COVERDALE: Judging by the mood on Wearside, you would be forgiven for thinking Sunderland had just been relegated rather than playing for a place in the Premier League.
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Snooker star hits out at chiefs for allowing new world champion Zhao Xintong to compete at the Crucible despite still being BANNED in China for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal
08/05/25 03:47
DAVID COVERDALE: Shaun Murphy has slammed snooker chiefs for allowing Zhao Xintong to play at the World Championship - even though he is still banned in China.
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Henry Pollock backed to be a British & Irish Lions 'bolter' by two all-time greats ahead of Thursday's squad announcement
07/05/25 01:59
Henry Pollock has been backed to be a bolter for the British and Irish Lions - by two of the touring team's most formidable former opponents
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Barry Hearn backs Ronnie O'Sullivan's plan to stop China's snooker takeover after Zhao Xintong's world championship win
07/05/25 10:28
DAVID COVERDALE: A record 10 Chinese stars also made up the 32 players at the recent World Championship, with 28-year-old Zhao Xintong becoming the first winner from the country.
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Zhao Xintong, 28, is tipped to become the richest snooker player in history after becoming China's first world champion
06/05/25 03:48
Zhao Xintong has been tipped to become the richest snooker player in history after being crowned China's first world champion. The 28-year-old beat Mark Williams 18-12 in Monday's Crucible final.
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Zhao Xintong becomes the first ever Chinese player to win World Snooker Championship as he dominates Mark Williams 18-12 - but recent match-fixing ban leaves sour taste
05/05/25 09:33
DAVID COVERDALE AT THE CRUCIBLE THEATRE, SHEFFIELD: Zhao Xintong made snooker history by becoming the first Chinese player to win the World Championship.
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Scandal-hit Zhao Xintong on course to be crowned snooker's first Asian world champion after dominating first day of the final against Mark Williams
04/05/25 09:18
DAVID COVERDALE: Zhao holds a healthy 11-6 advantage going into Monday afternoon's resumption, needing just another seven frames to make snooker history.
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Watch: Bizarre moment Ronnie O'Sullivan's World Championship semi-final opponent BREAKS a pocket - leaving balls flying around the Crucible in chaotic scenes
01/05/25 05:23
The first semi-final of this year's Snooker World Championship descended into chaos on Thursday afternoon when one of the pockets broke in the middle of a frame.
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Barry Hearn sets Crucible future venue deadline for World Snooker Championship after talks with city council chiefs
01/05/25 03:38
The iconic theatre, which seats just 980 spectators, has hosted snooker's premier tournament since 1977 but its contract expires in 2027.
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Mark Williams credits his 'balls of steel' for sealing dramatic deciding frame quarter-final win over old rival John Higgins - as Welshman stays on course for fourth world title
30/04/25 04:00
DAVID COVERDALE: Mark Williams hailed his 'balls of steel' after beating fellow Class of '92 member John Higgins on the final black in a Crucible classic.
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World Championship semi-finalist handed 11-YEAR ban from darts for match fixing - and admits to placing 88 bets on matches
30/04/25 02:36
DAVID COVERDALE: Jenkins, who reached the last four of the PDC World Championship in 2007 and lost to eventual winner Raymond van Barneveld, also admitted placing 88 bets on matches.
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Prices for World Snooker Championship tickets skyrocket to £3,500 amid Ronnie O'Sullivan run, as bosses issue warning to fans about banned re-sale sites
30/04/25 12:52
EXCLUSIVE BY DAVID COVERDALE: Snooker bosses have issued a warning to fans after it emerged tickets for the World Championship final are being sold for as much as £3,500.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan takes control of World Championship quarter-final clash with Si Jiahui after claiming he was 'in HELL' during second-round win
29/04/25 05:11
DAVID COVERDALE: The Rocket said he was in 'hell' after completing his comfortable second-round win over Pang Junxu on Monday, insisting he had never felt so bad on the table.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan claims he is in 'HELL' despite breezing into quarter-finals at the Crucible - and insists his next opponent could 'put me away'
28/04/25 08:04
DAVID COVERDALE: The seven-time Crucible champion hit a break of 95 in the first frame of last night's session to complete a resounding 13-4 second-round win over Pang Junxu.
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THE MOTHER OF ALL MARATHONS! Eilish McColgan beats mum Liz's personal best on her debut at distance in London
27/04/25 10:42
Eilish McColgan couldn't conceal her pride after beating her mother's personal best on her London Marathon debut - and setting a new Scottish record into the bargain.
Olympic champion Alex Yee reveals surprising way his 93-year-old grandfather has inspired him ahead of his London Marathon debut
26/04/25 07:05
DAVID COVERDALE: The Olympic triathlon champion has switched sports to make his debut over the 26.2-mile distance, which he hopes to complete in under 2hr 10min.
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I'VE NEVER BEEN SO SCARED! Eilish McColgan admits she is 'bricking it' as she attempts to beat mum Liz's personal record in London Marathon
24/04/25 09:30
Eilish McColgan aims to claim family bragging rights when she makes her long-awaited London Marathon debut on Sunday.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
23/04/25 05:54
DAVID COVERDALE: O'Sullivan crushed Carter in Wednesday's session, hitting three centuries - including a 131 break - to clinch a 10-4 victory and set up a second-round tie with qualifier Pang Junxu.
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London Marathon makes decision on transgender women competing at the famous race after landmark UK Supreme Court ruling
23/04/25 04:00
The London Marathon's eligibility policy prevents transgender women from competing in the female category in elite or championship races, as per the rules set by World Athletics.
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BBC presenter Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears on live TV
23/04/25 01:29
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DAVID COVERDALE: The moment of the World Snooker Championship so far has not been an epic encounter on the table - but an emotional embrace on TV.

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