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ESPNsports49 days agoUpdated
Finland Edges Switzerland 1-0 in OT to Capture 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship
Konsta Helenius scored 10:42 into overtime for Finland's fifth world title. The final took place May 31 in Zurich.
ESPNworld51 days ago
Finland Beats Canada 4-2 to Reach Ice Hockey World Championship Final
Finland advanced to Sunday's final against Switzerland after a 4-2 semifinal victory over Canada on May 30, 2026, in Zurich. Canada will face Norway for the bronze medal on May 31.
sportsnet.caworld51 days ago
Finland Advances to Ice Hockey World Championship Final After 4-2 Semifinal Win Over Canada
Finland upset Canada in the semifinal on May 30, 2026, and will face Switzerland for the title. Canada will play Norway for bronze on May 31.
nypost.comworld52 days agoUpdated
Canada Defeats United States 4-0 at Hockey Worlds Quarterfinals
Canada shut out the United States 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship on Thursday in Fribourg, Switzerland. Macklin Celebrini, Sidney Crosby, Dylan Holloway and Connor Brown scored while Jet Greaves made 34 saves.
sportsnet.casports54 days ago
United States to Face Canada in Ice Hockey World Championship Quarterfinal
The United States defeated Austria 4-1 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals. The result sets up a matchup against Canada on Thursday.
abcnews.go.comworld74 days ago
22-year-old Wu Yize becomes second-youngest World Snooker Champion
The Chinese player became the second-youngest world champion and the second successive winner from China. He defeated Shaun Murphy in a decider on Monday before returning home to crowds chanting and cheering at the TNT billiards club.
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China's Wu Yize Wins World Snooker Championship with 18-17 Victory Over Shaun Murphy
China's Wu Yize claimed his first World Snooker Championship title by defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a final-frame decider at the Crucible Theatre. The 22-year-old became the second-youngest Crucible champion, securing £500,000 in prize money. The match featured dramatic momentu…
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GB Newsworld77 days ago
Protester Interrupts World Snooker Championship Final Over TV Licence Fee
A woman identified as Sasha Swan interrupted the World Snooker Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize on Sunday. She vaulted barriers while shouting about the TV licence fee and was ejected by security. Swan later confirmed her involvement in an explicit social media…
BBC Newsworld78 days ago
Wu Yize Leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 in World Snooker Championship Final
Chinese player Wu Yize built a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre. The 22-year-old won the final frame of Sunday's session with a 91 break after earlier runs of 82 and 103. The best-of-35 match resumes today, with Wu positioned to…
business79 days ago
Australia Wins First World Mixed Curling Championship Title
Australian curlers Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt defeated Sweden's Therese Westman and Robin Ahlberg 8-4 to win the world mixed curling championship in Switzerland. The victory follows their failure to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Australia lacks a dedicated curling facilit…
BBC Newsworld79 days ago
Shaun Murphy Beats John Higgins 17-15 to Advance to World Snooker Championship Final
Shaun Murphy secured a 17-15 victory over John Higgins in the World Championship semi-final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, reaching his fifth final. The match featured high breaks and a comeback from Murphy, who won four consecutive frames from 15-13 down. In the other sem…
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O’Sullivan Holds 6-2 Lead Over Higgins After First Session of Snooker World Championship Match
Ronnie O’Sullivan built a 6-2 lead over John Higgins in their second-round match at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The best-of-25-frames contest saw O’Sullivan win six of the eight frames in the first session. The pair will resume play tomorrow evening.
news.sky.comworld88 days ago
Ronnie O'Sullivan Outlines Retirement Plans Following Opening Match Victory
Ronnie O'Sullivan stated that his ongoing participation in professional snooker depends on it fitting his lifestyle. He won his first match at the Crucible 10-2 against He Guoqiang. O'Sullivan also mentioned potential interest in Chinese 8-Ball and business ventures if he retires…
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Zhao Xintong Begins Title Defense at 2026 World Snooker Championship After Ban
Zhao Xintong started his defense of the world snooker title at the Crucible Theatre against Liam Highfield, winning the opening frames. He had been banned for 20 months due to involvement in match manipulation and betting violations. The 2026 tournament marks 50 years at the venu…