sports
Zhao wins black-ball decider to reach Champions semis
China’s Zhao Xintong books his place in the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions tournament with a 6-5 win over Kyren Wilson in a match which went down to a black-ball decider. Source link
Magennis praises NI 'fearlessness and athleticism'
Northern Ireland striker Josh Magennis highlights some of the qualities he believes have helped Michael O’Neill’s side become a force to be reckoned with again. Source link
Djokovic had 'slap from reality in last couple of years'
Novak Djokovic still believes he can win a 25th Grand Slam title – despite being given a “slap from reality in the last couple of years”. Source link
Reviving state school cricket can address 'digital addiction'
Cricket’s stakeholders need to work together “better” to revive the sport in state schools and help address “digital addiction” in young people, says the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president Ed Smith. Source link
The Whole 10 Yards
Which teams will make the NFL playoffs and who will miss out? Source link
Webb backs officials over disallowed Liverpool goal
Howard Webb insists it was “not unreasonable” for Virgil van Dijk’s goal to be disallowed for offside against Manchester City Source link
Why did Hurzeler and Raducanu visit England's camp?
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains why Emma Raducanu and Fabian Hurzeler attended England’s rugby team training camp. Source link
Gannon-Doak 'has no doubt' Scotland will reach World Cup
Birthday boy Ben Gannon-Doak has “no doubt” Scotland will end a 28-year wait and reach the 2026 World Cup. Source link
UFC referees to clamp down on eye pokes – Dean
Tom Aspinall’s UFC title fight was stopped because of an eye poke – are referees about to get stricter on punishing the foul? Source link
'A decent start' – attack gives Wales reason for hope
Wales lost the first game of the Steve Tandy era to Argentina but their attack gave reason for optimism going into their game with Japan. Source link