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O’Sullivan’s Sheffield comments overshadow championships

O’Sullivan’s Sheffield comments overshadow championships

by Benj Simmons | Apr 25, 2024 | Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

For almost 50 years, the Snooker World Championship has been held in the Crucible Theatre in the heart of Sheffield. However, this may be under serious threat after Ronnie O’Sullivan expressed his distaste in the South Yorkshire venue. O’Sullivan, the world number...
Potential disaster if snooker championships is moved out of Sheffield

Potential disaster if snooker championships is moved out of Sheffield

by Lauren Oliver | Apr 25, 2024 | Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Businesses have shared their thoughts on the Snooker World Championship’s potential move out of Sheffield. Over the last 47 years Sheffield businesses have counted on the snooker event to help profits and encourage new customers. The championships have been held...
Preview: 2024 Snooker World Championship

Preview: 2024 Snooker World Championship

by Amy Hamerslagh | Apr 19, 2024 | News, Sport, Top stories

World Snooker Championship 2024 returns to Sheffield for another year as Ronnie O’Sullivan targets his eighth title. The tournament runs from April 20 to May 6 at The Crucible with the winner taking home half a million pounds. This year, Luca Brecel is the defending...
Sheffield Wednesday to provide free football boots to asylum seekers

Sheffield Wednesday to provide free football boots to asylum seekers

by Taylor Jones | Apr 19, 2024 | News, Sport, Top stories, Uncategorised

Sheffield Wednesday’s Community programme is set to launch the new ‘Free-Kicks’ campaign, this Monday. The new initiative will allow people to exchange used footwear for money, with funds being provided to asylum seekers. Paul Hebda, Owls Community Manager, believes...
Sheffield to host International Orienteering Championships next year

Sheffield to host International Orienteering Championships next year

by Angel Sang | Apr 19, 2024 | Community, News, Sport, Top stories

The biggest orienteering competition in the country will be hosted in Sheffield in 2025. It is the only annual international orienteering event in the UK. Orienteering World Championships take place every two years, with Sprint World Championships held in between,...
Sheffield United: Wilder’s frustrations continue as more injuries rule out players for tomorrow’s battle with Burnley

Sheffield United: Wilder’s frustrations continue as more injuries rule out players for tomorrow’s battle with Burnley

by Tia Inger | Apr 18, 2024 | Sport

Sheffield United players Jack Robinson and Jayden Bogle have been struggling with injuries ahead of their game against Burnley tomorrow. Manager Chris Wilder announced his frustrations when discussing the status of his players in a pre-match press conference yesterday...
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