Alcaraz and Sabalenka Crowned Laureus Kings as Madrid Shines on a Star Studded Night of Sport
Madrid played host to a spectacular celebration of global sport as the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards were unveiled amid a dazzling red carpet and worldwide attention. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were crowned World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, emerging as the brightest stars of the evening. Alcaraz earned the men’s top honor following a dominant season that saw him capture both the French Open and US Open titles and return to World No. 1. He also became one
China Open 2026 Returns to the World Snooker Tour with a Grand Revival in Taiyuan
The China Open will return to the World Snooker Tour from August 8 to 16, 2026, in Taiyuan, Shanxi, marking the tournament’s first staging since 2019. The event is jointly organized by the World Snooker Tour (WST), the Chinese Billiards and Snooker Association, the Shanxi Provincial Sports Bureau, the Taiyuan Municipal Government, and other partners. With a total prize fund of £1.2 million, the tournament will feature a significant upgrade in both scale and profile. A total o
World Table Tennis Day Ignites Global Momentum as Centennial World Championships Return to London
Today, April 23, marks World Table Tennis Day, with celebrations taking place across the globe under the theme “Health and Well-being.” This year once again highlights the unique nature of table tennis as a truly inclusive sport: it does not rely on physical confrontation, but instead connects people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds through reaction, rhythm, and focus. From community halls to school programs, from casual matches to structured training sessions,.
London Marathon Eyes Two Day Expansion to 100000 Runners
Organizers of the London Marathon are in advanced discussions over a major reform that would see the race expand from one day to two starting in 2027, with total participation expected to reach 100,000—a new event record. Under the proposal, the race could take place on April 24 and 25, 2027, with around 50,000 amateur runners competing each day. This would nearly double the current field size to meet surging demand. The event structure would also be adjusted, with the men’s
Snooker stays at the Crucible World Championship commits long term future to Sheffield
Snooker’s World Championship will remain at the Crucible in Sheffield following a landmark longterm agreement between World Snooker Tour and Sheffield City Council. The new deal will see snooker stay in Sheffield until at least 2045, with an option to extend to 2050. Separately, plans are being developed to transform the Crucible Theatre, with the sport’s most famous venue set to benefit from a major refurbishment, including the potential to add up to 500 additional seats in
Global Publishing Converges at London Book Fair AI Controversy and Audiobook Boom Dominate Day One
On 10 March 2025, The London Book Fair opened at Olympia London. Publishers, authors, and industry professionals from around the world gathered to negotiate rights, exchange market insights, and discuss key industry topics, including artificial intelligence and audiobooks. The day began on the main stage with a keynote interview featuring Tom Weldon. He spoke with The Bookseller editor Philip Jones about the future of publishing and emphasized the importance of cultivating ne
