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Silvino Francisco, snooker and British Open

Silvino Francisco dead aged 78: Ex-snooker star who won British Open and spent 3 years in jail for drug smuggling dies

FORMER snooker star Silvino Francisco has died aged 78. The South African reached world No10 and won the British Open in 1985. He remains the only African player to have ever won a ranking event.

Eurosport · 3d

Silvino Francisco: Former British Open champion dies at the age of 78

South Africa's 1980s snooker favourite Silvino Francisco has died at the age of 78. He beat Alex Higgins en route to becoming British Open champion in 1985.

Metro on MSN · 3d

Former snooker star Silvino Francisco dies aged 78

Former snooker star Silvino Francisco – who won the 1985 British Open – has died aged 78. ‘Silvino Francisco, a former world number ten and the only African player to win a ranking event, sadly passed away this month at the age of 78,

Emma Raducanu, Australian Open

Live Mint on MSN · 20h

Emma Raducanu doubtful for Australian Open 2025 after back injury forces British tennis star out of Auckland classic

Although the extent of her injury is unknown, but recovering in time for the Australian Open 2025 looks doubtful for the British tennis player with the New Year's first Grand Slam

ESPN · 14h

Auckland Open: Emma Raducanu withdraws with back injury

"Tried my best to be ready," Raducanu said. "I love Auckland and the fans here, but unfortunately I picked up a back niggle and won't be ready in time." Raducanu is still set to travel to Melbourne to continue her preparations for the Australian Open,

The Washington Post · 1d

Emma Raducanu withdraws from a tune-up tournament for the Australian Open with a back injury

Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from an Auckland tournament, saying a back injury she has been nursing in recent weeks had not improved as much as she hoped

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Why Does the Royal Family Open Their Presents on Christmas Eve and Not Christmas Morning?

The royal family traditionally opens their Christmas presents not on Christmas morning but on Christmas Eve, keeping with ...

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British tennis star believes Iga Swiatek ‘scares’ her opponents more than Aryna Sabalenka

British tennis star Jodie Burrage has highlighted the differences between Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek in terms of their playing styles. Burrage, who has broken into the top 100 despite facing many ...

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Jack Draper and Andy Murray to be honoured with prestigious British tennis awards

Jack Draper and Andy Murray will be honoured with British Tennis Journalists’ Association awards. British No. 1 Draper is the ...

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Why Raducanu is giving herself a 'pat on the back' for 2024

Now the 2021 US Open champion is back inside the top 60 and feeling positive, after a turbulent season ended on a high. BBC Sport looks at Raducanu's progress and how the British number two can ...

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British star backs Jannik Sinner to beat Nick Kyrgios in their potential ‘spicy’ Australian Open encounter

Former British No. 1 Laura Robson has credited Nick Kyrgios for “having an opinion” on Jannik Sinner. The Italian tennis star ...

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