- Jul 25
Luke Littler holds off Price 18-9 to defend World Matchplay, sets tournament average record of 111.04
The 19-year-old Englishman demolished Gerwyn Price in Blackpool, becoming only the third player to defend the Matchplay crown and keeping alive his bid for a clean sweep of 2026 majors.
- Jul 22
Cameron Menzies collapses on stage at World Matchplay, forfeits to Ross Smith; Van Veen wins 14-12 thriller
The Scottish darter was leading 2-1 when he felt dizzy and fainted. Medics cleared him backstage, but he could not continue. Later, Gian van Veen beat Wessel Nijman in a 14-12 Dutch duel.
- Jun 15
Teacher Jamie Varley found guilty of murdering adopted 13-month-old son after months of abuse
A UK teacher who claimed his adopted 13-month-old son drowned in the bath has been convicted of murder and a catalogue of sexual abuse charges at Preston Crown Court.
