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Judd Trump praises John Higgins, saying, “He is the benchmark, along with Ronnie O’Sullivan.” Trump has been in fine form this season and kept it up against Higgins on Friday afternoon, knocking in breaks of 78, 74, 71 and 68 in an impressive 5-2 win. In doing so the Ace reaches his seventh ranking semi-final of the season from just 10 events, illustrating his immense consistency. Higgins has been to three ranking semis this campaign, but has failed to go beyond that stage as he searches for his first ranking event since 2021. Trump has already picked up three titles…

Michigan promotes Campbell to offensive coordinator, Newsome to offensive line coach. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan has promoted Kirk Campbell to offensive coordinator and Grant Newsome to offensive line coach on a new staff headed by Sherrone Moore following Jim Harbaugh’s departure. Campbell had worked as quarterbacks coach and Newsome had coached tight ends during Michigan’s 2023 national championship season. “Kirk and Grant are two bright offensive minds,” Moore said Friday in a statement announcing the promotions. “They have brought a lot to our offensive staff and will make even larger contributions in their new roles. I am excited to have Kirk and…

Ronnie O’Sullivan became the oldest ever winner of the Masters. Two weeks after Luke Littler s ittormed to public attention as the youngest ever finalist in the PDC World Darts Championship, Ronnie O’Sullivan became the oldest ever winner of the Masters. There was much less fanfare for O’Sullivan’s feat – it was, after all, his 23rd Triple Crown title. For as long as anyone can remember he has been the favourite, or close to it, for every competition he enters. As such, it is easy to forget that over thirty years ago he too stormed to public attention as the youngest…

Despite having “played awful,” Ronnie O’Sullivan has established a reputation as being invincible this season, according to competitor Neil Robertson. The Rocket triumphed at both the UK Championship and the Masters, which was his record-extending eighth win, and then followed that up with success at the World Grand Prix. O’Sullivan, 48, has been critical of his performances even though he is on a 15-match winning run since November. Robertson says O’Sullivan has been ‘pretty awful’ at times, but has built up such an aura that players find it difficult to beat him. ‘You can get very comfortable and complacent when you’re just…

A standout athlete at one of the best universities in the nation | Vol football player says he’ll testify in an NCAA lawsuit UT offensive lineman Jackson Lampley formally endorsed the university on Thursday in court. Like every other kind of student, student-athletes weigh many factors when choosing a school. To name just a few, those can include academic prestige and programs, campus setting, proximity to home, strength and tradition of program, coaching staff, style of play, program and campus culture, fan support, opportunity for early playing time, NFL track record, and career opportunities after football. Those factors are highlighted…

Michigan football ‘in great hands’ under Sherrone Moore, Jim Harbaugh says The Jim Harbaugh era in Los Angeles began on Thursday afternoon as the recently hired head coach spoke with the media at his introductory press conference. During his hour-long media appearance, Harbaugh fielded a few questions about his departure from Michigan. He confirmed Ben Herbert will join him in southern California but said the organization is still working through the process of hiring coordinators — roles U-M’s Jesse Minter and Jay Harbaugh are expected to fill. Jim Harbaugh also spoke on the current state of the Michigan football program and…

Jayson Tatum Compares Partnership With Kristaps Porzingis To Kobe Bryant And Pau Gasol Jayson Tatum says Kristaps Porzinhis is the “missing piece” for the Celtics. In a recent chat with the media, Celtics star Jayson Tatum opened up on various topics relating to his life, his NBA career, and his Boston Celtics teammates. Speaking specifically on Celtics newcomer Kristaps Porzingis, Tatum compared their partnership to that of the legendary Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol duo from back in the day. “Kobe really needed Pau for those last two championships that they won together,” said Tatum to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. “Whatever path that I’m on and we’re on, KP…

Lakers injury report: LeBron James, star listed for Celtics game Plenty of eyes will be in Boston as the Celtics and Lakers renew their historic rivalry at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at TD Garden. The C’s are healthy on their injury report as they only list backup big man Luke Kornet as doubtful. Notably, neither Al Horford or Kristaps Porzingis are listed after recent missed games. It’s not as great on the Lakers’ side, though, as both stars LeBron James (Left Ankle Peroneal Tendinopathy) and Anthony Davis (Bilateral Achilles Tendinopathy) are listed as questionable. Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain) and Gabe Vincent (left…

Steelers to face four-of-eight new head coaches in 2024 NFL season The 2024 NFL hiring cycle for head coaches is officially a wrap, with each of the eight league vacancies being filled as of Thursday, February 1. The Steelers will get plenty of exposure to the new head coaches from this hiring cycle in 2024, set to face four of the eight teams with a new HC this season. Those four teams include a matchup against the LA Chargers at home and road games against the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders and Washington Commanders. Interestingly, though each of these four head coaches…

I am a snooker TV presenter – this is what it’s like to interview Ronnie O’Sullivan’ EXCLUSIVE: Radzi Chinyanganya is often sat opposite Ronnie O’Sullivan on Eurosport’s TV coverage – and insists he is one of the perfect people to interview Ronnie O’Sullivan is a dream to interview – providing you can empathise with the mood he is in. That’s according to Eurosport’s snooker presenter Radzi Chinyanganya, who regularly poses the questions to the maverick snooker superstar. O’Sullivan’s quick wit and brutally honest opinions have helped make him a one-of-a-kind sports personality, particularly when you couple it with his record-breaking…