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Justin Hastings wins Latin American Amateur in 36-hole marathon and earns Masters berth

Justin Hastings of the Cayman Islands has won the Latin American Amateur Championship in a 36-hole marathon

ABC News - Jan. 18

Murphy to face Wilson in Masters final after making 147 break

Shaun Murphy compiles only the sixth 147 maximum break in the history of the Masters, in his semi-final against Mark Allen.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Trump’s border tsar vows ‘shock and awe’ deportations in first week

Tom Homan said officers will carry out ‘targeted enforcement operations’ against immigrants with criminal records

Financial Times - Jan. 18

Shaun Murphy hits superb 147 in Masters semi-final win over Mark Allen

Former world champion makes maximum at Ally Pally Break is sixth 147 in history of Masters tournament Shaun Murphy crafted a magnificent 147 break as he came from behind to win his Masters ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Hastings, Sparks share 36-hole lead at Latin American Amateur with Masters on their minds

San Diego State senior Justin Hastings of the Cayman Islands and Patrick Sparks of Peru are tied for the 36-hole lead in the Latin American Amateur Championship

ABC News - Jan. 17

Trump into Masters semis and sets earnings record

World number one Judd Trump will play world champion Kyren Wilson in the last four of the Masters after beating Ding Junhui.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Bereaved maternity families' treatment shocking, says Streeting

Health secretary responds to bereaved parents in Leeds, following investigation showing 56 deaths at NHS trust may have been preventable.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Women’s claims of sexual abuse must be heard – unless they’re about master storyteller Neil Gaiman, apparently | Marina Hyde

It’s easy to process allegations against textbook scumbags like Harvey Weinstein. When it is beloved authors and ‘allies’, less so. Draw near, allies, for these are dark days for “kink-shaming”. At ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Hastings Masters guards chess tradition and unveils a new 16-year-old star

China’s Xue Haowen began the event without any Fide titles and ended it as a grandmaster, unbeaten on 7/9 and breaking Judit Polgar’s record as the youngest winner. Hastings is the grandfather of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

India is staring at an 'oil shock' as U.S. sanctions on Russian crude loom

India is now staring at the possibility of an oil shock after the U.S. decided to implement sweeping sanctions on Russia's oil industry.

CNBC - Jan. 17

‘What an idiot’: Shaun Murphy fails to land 147 in Masters win over Robertson

Murphy snookers himself behind the blue when on 120 Mark Allen into semis after 6-2 win over Mark Selby Shaun Murphy fell just short of a 147 break as he defeated Neil Robertson to move into the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Murphy to meet Allen in Masters semis despite maximum miss

Shaun Murphy misses out on a maximum 147 break as he secures a place in the semi-finals of the Masters with a superb 6-2 victory over Neil Robertson at Alexandra Palace.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Can Notre Dame Shock Ohio State and the World? Opposing Coaches Think So.

The Buckeyes are a more talented team. But those who have faced the Fighting Irish see a path to an upset.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Littler opens Bahrain Masters title defence with win

Newly crowned world champion Luke Littler starts his Bahrain Masters title defence with a 6-3 victory against Lourence Ilagan in Sakhir.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Wilson edges past Zhang in tight Masters opener

World champion Kyren Wilson edges past Zhang Anda 6-4 to move into the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

BBC News - Jan. 15

How Financial Shock Therapy Has Changed the Premier League

Profit and sustainability rules caused chaos last year — but clubs have learned their lessons.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Zheng out in biggest Melbourne shock so far

Zheng Qinwen admits it was not her day as she was beaten in the Australian Open second round in the biggest shock of the tournament so far.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Allen and Trump earn stylish wins in Masters openers

Former Masters champions Mark Allen and Judd Trump win their first-round matches to reach the quarter-finals at Alexandra Palace.

BBC News - Jan. 14

How to Master Execution in Your Business

Turn plans into progress by focusing on how to make and meet your goals.

Inc. - Jan. 14

Meeting with grooming victims 'shocking', says Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leader has been calling for a fresh inquiry into grooming gangs.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Premier League star's wife reveals 'shocking' social media abuse

The wife of Arsenal striker Kai Havertz shares screenshots after receiving messages following the team's FA Cup loss to Manchester United.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Brit Fearnley shocks Kyrgios on Aus Open return

Britain's Jacob Fearnley produced an Australian Open shock on Monday by knocking out Nick Kyrgios on his much-anticipated return at his home Grand Slam.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Oliviero Toscani, Benetton's shock photographer, dies aged 82

Toscani was the creative force behind shock ad campaigns of the 1990s including a priest and nun kissing.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Spurs avoid FA Cup shock vs. 5th-tier Tamworth

Premier League Tottenham Hotspur needed extra time to beat fifth-tier Tamworth 3-0 in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Neil Robertson stuns John Higgins with dramatic Masters fightback

Australian, a late call-up, wins 6-5 having been 5-1 down Murphy defeats Wilson 6-3 and faces Robertson next Neil Robertson made the most of his late call-up to the Masters with a stunning ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

'There is going to be shock and awe with executive orders'

Republican Sen. John Barrasso predicted Donald Trump will hit the ground running.

Politico - Jan. 12

'Nobody gave them a chance' - Plymouth shock Brentford

Plymouth Argyle interim boss Kevin Nancekivell hopes their win at Brentford will help put his side's season back on track.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Plymouth move on from Rooney with famous FA Cup shock at Brentford

. They might have pulled the plug on the documentary a week too soon. It’s been a strange two weeks for Plymouth.. First they sacked Wayne Rooney. Then, despite being managerless, they broke their ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

‘Tottenham are going to hate it’: Tamworth up for FA Cup shock

Players believe tight changing room with an electric heater could give them the chance to catch Spurs cold on Sunday. At Old Trafford for the draw it was like: “Wow.” There was the massive ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Gas supply worry and player's 'dementia shock'

Saturday's headlines include the nation's winter gas supply and Dean Windass's "shock" dementia diagnosis.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Shocking images of Southern California wildfires destruction after savage blazes

The destruction in Southern California is hard to comprehend after multiple fires blazed through parts of Los Angeles County. CBS News' Elise Preston has more on the terrifying sights.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters snooker title defence on health grounds

Neil Robertson replaces 2024 winner at Alexandra Palace O’Sullivan had withdrawn from Championship League Reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters snooker ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Defending champion O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters

Ronnie O'Sullivan, the defending champion, will miss the Masters in London on medical grounds.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Palisades restaurant owner "in shock" after pizzeria burned down

The wildfires raging throughout Los Angeles County have burned more than 21,000 acres of land with zero signs of slowing down. Kristina Levy, a restauranteur in the Palisades whose business burned ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

2025 Masters field: Nicolai Højgaard, Joaquin Niemann accept special invitations to Augusta National

A total of 87 players have now been invited to play in the 2025 Masters

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

McKibbin set for shock move to Rahm's LIV Golf team

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin is set for a shock switch to join Jon Rahm's LIV Golf team.

BBC News - Jan. 7

How low will British politics go? Ask Elon, master of the Muskoverse – he’ll decide | Marina Hyde

The unedifying spectacle of would-be strongmen bickering over how to protect women and girls is just the beginning . Can it really be three weeks ago that Nigel Farage and Elon Musk were posing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

‘Nothing short of a spectacular blunder!’ All the shocks from the TV Golden Globes

Sure, Shōgun deserved to win big. But there were some horrific snubs in last night’s television awards, from The Penguin to Slow Horses. The Golden Globes are very much an awards ceremony of two ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

William shocked by death of ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack

The Prince of Wales said his "thoughts and prayers" were with the family of Edward Pettifer, who was among 14 killed.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Prince William ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of British man in New Orleans attack

Edward Pettifer, stepson of princes’ former nanny, was one of 14 killed in New Year’s Day truck attack. The Prince of Wales has said he is shocked and saddened by the death of his former nanny’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

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