China Open: Zhang Anda beats Zhao Xintong in thrilling final-ball respot

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August 11, 2026

Zhang Anda shocked world number three Zhao Xintong with a thrilling 6-5 victory by potting a respotted black ball in round one of the China Open.

Zhang, who was down 3-0 in frames, fought back to eventually lead 5-4.

However, last year’s world champion Zhao forced a deciding frame that ended in dramatic fashion.

Zhang, ranked 19th in the world, was in control at 57-0 up, but Zhao fought back to lead with both players on the black.

The black was eventually potted by Zhang to force a respot – used as a tie-breaker when a frame ends with the scores level – with the 34-year-old prevailing.

He will now face England’s Chris Wakelin.

World number five John Higgins also lost in the first round after he was defeated 6-4 by 2015 world champion Stuart Bingham.

European Athletics Championships 2026: GB’s Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu achieve superb 100m one-two

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August 11, 2026

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Great Britain’s Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claimed a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts as Italy’s two-time defending champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs pulled up with an injury in Birmingham.

Glave made an international podium for the first time by winning 100m bronze at these championships in Rome two years ago, but the 26-year-old upgraded to gold with a dominant victory in 10.09 seconds.

Azu, the world and European champion over 60m indoors in 2025, improved on his 2022 bronze as he followed his team-mate over the line in 10.16 to the delight of the home crowd at Alexander Stadium.

German Owen Ansah completed the podium after gold-medal favourite Jacobs, a surprise Olympic champion five years ago, dropped out of contention at halfway.

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European Athletics Championship: Great Britain’s Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu win men’s 100m gold and silver medals

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August 11, 2026

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Great Britain’s Romell Glave wins the men’s 100m gold medal and is joined by compatriot Jeremiah Azu on the podium, who finishes in second place at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

FOLLOW LIVE: European Athletics Championships – day two

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The Hundred: Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds Highlights

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August 11, 2026

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Tim Seifert and Paul Walter both finish unbeaten as they guide Manchester Super Giants to a thumping 10-wicket win against Sunrisers Leeds at Old Trafford; a result which gives them a huge boost in their hopes of reaching the knockout stages in the men’s Hundred.

MATCH REPORT: Super Giants deny Sunrisers and boost knockout bid

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