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It is the 25th anniversary of Steve Davis's classic final against Dennis Taylor. Davis, 52, says: 'To be honest, it has to go down as my greatest moment in the game'

Snooker: 'They will have to take me away kicking and screaming,' says Davis

Parrott has fallen off his perch but Steve Davis, the legendary Nugget, has no plans to call it quits and can reach the Crucible for the 30th time with victory today

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Inside Lines: Blow for England as Russia take the Roman road to 2018

Sunday, 7 March 2010

Just when it seemed England had steadied the ship, the Russian government have launched a torpedo into the turbulent waters of the 2018 World Cup by inviting Roman Abramovich to throw his weight, and considerable wealth, behind their attempt to play hosts. It is an offer the Chelsea owner is unlikely to refuse, especially as prime minister Vladimir Putin will also be putting himself about on the bidding scene, as he did so visibly in helping to clinch the next Winter Olympics for Sochi. This pair's involvement underlines the growing feeling that Russia are emerging as the most formidable threat to England, not least because both have the ear of Fifa boss Sepp Blatter, who is keen to take the World Cup into fresh territory. No Eastern European country has staged the competition and Blatter has twice hobnobbed with Russian leaders in Moscow recently when he was said to be "seeking an update" on their progress from Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, the man who has forced the resignation of Russia's Olympic chief following the nation's worst Winter Games since the collapse of the Soviet empire in 1991. Blatter has been named the most powerful figure in world sport by the Olympic website Around the Rings, and to get him on England's side it might need the Queen to flatter Blatter.

Outside Edge (07/03/10)

Sunday, 7 March 2010

Congratulations to 'Blue Peter' presenter Helen Skelton on becoming the first woman to paddle the 2,010-mile trip down the Amazon in a kayak – having never been in one before. She also broke records for the longest solo journey in a kayak, and the furthest distance paddled by a woman in 24 hours (75 miles) – all in aid of Sport Relief. Meanwhile good luck to Medwyn Williams of Anglesey, 67, who will try to sail to the Isle of Man in a 1,600lb pumpkin, complete with outboard motor, to raise money for Help the Heroes. But he seems utterly sane next to Miles Daisher of Idaho, who has pioneered "skyaking", sky-diving in a kayak on to water at 50mph from 13,000ft. He's really up chute creek.

Sport on TV: Izzard can barely stand up but his remarkable feat is no joke

Sunday, 7 March 2010

Fans of the movie 'Marathon Man' will recall Laurence Olivier's Nazi dentist hissing: "Is it safe?" Now Eddie Izzard is no Lord Larry – although he does a mean James Mason impression – but in Eddie Izzard – Marathon Man, the answer to the question is a resounding "No".

Hockey: Mantell's injury upsets English progress toward last four

Saturday, 6 March 2010

England can take a huge step towards a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup if they overcome hosts India in Delhi today; with the Indians having played three and lost two, putting them out of the race for the next round, their chances look promising.

Sport in brief: Britain's Priestley suspended after drugs charge

Saturday, 6 March 2010

Athletics: British hurdler Callum Priestley, 21, has been provisionally suspended by UK Athletics after testing positive for the banned drug clenbuterol.

The ten best bitter sports feuds

Friday, 5 March 2010

There's nothing like a long running, highly charged (and often irrational) feud to stoke things up in the world of sport.

The ten best self-destructive sports stars

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

A dossier detailing the disciplinary record of legendary golfing bad-boy John Daly has been leaked.

Oliver McCall: Fighting a losing battle

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

The former world heavyweight champion was working towards a last shot at the big time – until he wound up behind bars. As he awaits his fate, Steve Bunce tells the tale of a doomed struggle against cocaine.

Hockey: England keep winning at World Cup

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

England made it two wins out of two at the World Cup in New Delhi when they came from behind to beat South Africa 6-4 yesterday. Marvin Harper opened the scoring for South Africa after 10 minutes, but Richard Mantell levelled with the first of his two penalty corner goals four minutes later, and England were in front in the 23rd minute when Rob Moore found the net.

Sport in Brief: Facebook brothers in Oxford crew

Tuesday, 2 March 2010

Rowing: The American twins who sued the founder of Facebook for stealing their idea have been named in the Oxford crew for the 156th Boat Race against Cambridge on 3 April.

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