This week’s roundup also features rowdy homecoming parades, Retrospective Punishment and more teammates tussling
1) There will be no action at the Crucible this month, with the World Snooker Championship scheduled to take place at an unspecified date later this year. Judd Trump will have to wait to defend the title he won in 2019, beating four-time champion John Higgins. It’s 35 years since that final frame between Dennis Taylor and Steve Davis (10 since a rematch). And 30 since Stephen Hendry won the first title of seven by beating Jimmy White in 1990. He won his fifth by beating Nigel Bond in 1995. Twenty years ago, it was Mark Williams claiming his first title, beating a Welsh compatriot Matthew Stevens. Ten years ago? Neil Robertson beat Graeme Dott. Five years ago saw the veteran Stuart Bingham beat Shaun Murphy. And 40 since a most dapper Cliff Thorburn denied Alex Higgins in the final.
2) Retrospective Punishment is back! It’s been five long years since the last one was published – Leaders of Men – and make sure to catch Episode One: How to Score.
This one beats them all @chris_kammy pic.twitter.com/fPNBaW52DS
On This Day 1978 #LUFC #facup
Gordon McQueen punches David Harvey in the infamous FA Cup 3rd Round Tie v Man City.#dirtyleeds #lufc100 pic.twitter.com/P81JlLYqiv