The star, a former world champion, staged an impressive comeback against Ryan Day to fight back from 5-1 down in his first round match at the Crucible on Thursday evening.

He lost to world number 44 and practice partner Ben Woollaston.

Chelsea to give youth a chance, Ipswich look to prolong the inevitable and Jamie Vardy begins his swansongTyrique George has caught the eye since breaking into Chelsea’s first team. A homegrown talent, the 19-year-old winger has done well in his Conference League outings and is in contention for his first start in the league when Enzo Maresca’s side host …

Giggs, who was part of the coaching staff at Old Trafford under Louis van Gaal , admitted that signings - even during his time at the club - have 'not been good enough'.

Arsenal are confident of completing the signing of Martin Zubimendi this summer despite interest from Real Madrid , according to a report.

Gerwyn Price has reiterated his frustrations about the "unfair" conditions during the Premier League night in Rotterdam, saying he had a reason to "throw his toys out the pram".

Titans pick Miami QB Cam Ward as No 1 overall pickGiants go for defensive star Abdul Carter at No 3Travis Hunter wants to be the NFL’s Ohtani. Will anyone let him?Email beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsNFL commissioner Roger Goodell has opted to ride a bicycle to the stage, accompanied by some legendary Green Bay Packers players and fans. That …

Rory McIlroy's barnstorming start to the season includes a win at the Masters.

'The Iceman' wasn't happy despite his win at the Premier League Darts meeting in Liverpool.

World number one Luke Humphries closed the gap on league leader Littler, despite losing 6-4 to Price in the final.

St Helens head coach Paul Wellens admitted he and his team need to do some "soul searching" after a tough 32-18 loss to Warrington Wolves in round nine of Super League.

Gerwyn Price was the boss in Liverpool as he defeated Luke Humphries in the final to record his third nightly win as Michael van Gerwen got the better of Luke Littler.

Crystal Palace will look to progress to the FA Cup final for just the third time

American boxer Brandon Glanton has been condemned for vowing to give his opponent Chris Billam-Smith 'brain damage' when the pair meet on Saturday night.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: There were no eggs or slaps or riots on Thursday night. No real questions, either, and that was something of a farce for a press conference.

JAMES SHARPE: it is not every day that you go to a football match and end up with an Oscar in your hands. But then it's not every day that a story like Vardy 's comes around.

GREG LEEDHAM: When Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn step through the ropes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night they will be continuing a rich tradition.

Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday's meetings at Sandown, Perth, Doncaster, Chepstow, and Fontwell.