Littler says he will not be practising on Christmas Day.

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Teenager Littler threw a stunning 140.91 average in the final set to beat Ryan Meikle 3-1 but then admitted it was one of his toughest games

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Smith’s form has spiralled since he became world champion in 2023

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Smith’s form has spiralled since he became world champion in 2023.

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Pereira inherits a team in dire trouble at the foot of the Premier League.

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The 56-year-old has signed an 18-month contract.

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The lucky fan, from Sutton, was chosen at random to win a cash prize of £60,000.

The Dutchman threw the perfect leg in the opening set of his first-round match but still crashed out

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The Dutchman threw the perfect leg in the opening set of his first-round match against Madars Razma to earn a £60,000 payday.

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Van Leuven made history by becoming the first trans player to compete at the World Championship on Tuesday, losing in the first round to Kevin Doets.

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O’Neil was sacked with Wolves languishing 19th in the Premier League

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Van Leuven became the first trans player to play on the Alexandra Palace stage.

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Pereira, currently in charge of Al Shabab, will replace Gary O’Neil.

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The world champion offered his support to the Sky Sports commentator after the death of his wife, Donna.

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Team-mate Rayan Ait-Nouri was also sent off after the full-time whistle as tempers flared.

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Pereira, currently in charge of Al Shabab, will replace Gary O’Neil.

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Team-mate Rayan Ait-Nouri was also sent off after the full-time whistle as tempers flared.

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The 28-year-old Dutchwoman, who transitioned in 2021, will create history on Tuesday when she plays Kevin Doets in the first round.

The world champion offered his support to the Sky Sports commentator after the death of his wife, Donna.

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The world champion is delighted with his form since lifting the title in January and could now meet five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld next

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