News about Steve Davis

O'Kane made snooker hugely popular among New Zealanders in 1987 after his incredible exploits at the World Snooker Championships, in which he made the quarter final that year as well as in 1992. The household name reportedly fell at his home earlier this week and died in hospital yesterday, according to the New Zealand Herald.

Former snooker star Steve Davis has given a BBC pundit a death stare on live television after an incredibly awkward comment during the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. Davis took to the screens as Jak Jokes took on Kyren Wilson in the final, with Jones shocking the nation as he reached the event at the Crucible.

JONATHAN MCEVOY: It's a rabbit warren of dressing rooms, green rooms and rehearsal rooms behind the curtains. And when the snooker moves out, it will stage Sir Scallywag and the Battle for Stinky Bottom. But this weekend the Crucible in Sheffield extends beyond its honourable role as a provincial theatre to assume its place at a summit of the sporting scene. Lord's and Wembley, to name but two, may possess longer and deeper significance in the national psyche, but as the spiritual home of a green-baized obsession, abetted by blanket BBC television coverage, there is nowhere remotely to touch it.

I'm a celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here On Sunday night, a slew of famous faces is set to enter the jungle in Australia. Campers will have to live off rice and beans for the next three weeks in the infamous bushtucker trials. This will be the 23rd season of the series, and there have been some very entertaining contestants over the years, especially from the sport.

In a recent poll, the Optometry giants polled 2,000 British people and found that 34 percent of participants approved the then 18-year-old's triumph at Flushing Meadows. Raducanu became the first British woman to win a major since Virgina Wade in 1977, ranking 150th in the world. She came in just weeks before Leicester City's stunning 2016 Premier League win and Eddie the Eagle Edwards' ski jumping attempts at the Winter Olympics in 1998, which attracted 33 and 27 percent of the vote respectively.

Following a dramatic conclusion on Sunday afternoon, the Premier League season is now complete and dusted. Manchester City is the champions of the third season in a row, having been pushed very close by Arsenal, while Manchester United and Newcastle have returned to the Champions League. Liverpool, Brighton, and Aston Villa will all be playing European football next season, but Chelsea's nine months have been brutal, with Chelsea finishing 12th. Southampton, Leeds United, and Leicester City will all be playing Championship football next season, while Everton avoided relegation by the skin of their teeth on the last day. We review all 20 clubs in our report cards following the conclusion of the campaign. Part two of this series looks at each club from Leicester to Wolves.

Mark Selby made history by winning the World Championship for the first time by making a maximum 147 break in the final. Cliff Thorburn, 39, made the record 40 years since the first ever record at the Crucible, which was compiled in 1983 by Cliff Thorburn.

BY JAMES SHARPE, BY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Whirlwind is on a spin. Jimmy White's aspiration of reaching the Crucible for the first time in 17 years died just a few hours ago, and he continues to work out his insecurity. The six-time champion said he was 'playing too well' not to qualify just a few weeks earlier. He might only be approaching his 60th birthday, but Judd Trump had just defeated former Crucible champion and world No.5 Judd Trump. He'll be there, so don't be concerned about that. In the second qualifying round, however, White defeated Martin O'Donnell 10-4. There will be no return, not on the baize at least. He also blames himself.

Finding out that snooker legend Steve Davis wants to DJ in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium this summer is a bit like learning that Greta Thunberg applied for a pilot's license or the Pope is getting married. This, after all, is the 65-year-old world champion, whose deadpan demeanour and monotonous interview style earned Spitting Image to name Steve 'Interesting' Davis, according to the satirical TV show Spitting Image. The prospect that he would be dancing between sets by headliners Blur and support acts including Paul Weller seems unlikely, and no one is more surprised than the 'Romford Robot' himself. 'It's ridiculous, and I haven't really got a clue how it came about,' he says. 'I'm scared.'

They are playing in the Palace this week, but snooker is in the gutter. The Masters is supposed to be a showcase of the sport's best. Nonetheless, it is still the very worst of the tournament to have emerged at the start of the prestigious tournament. The Masters is one of snooker's Triple Crown tournaments alongside the World Championship and the UK Championship, with only the best 16 players selected. However, two members of this select group are also out of Alexandra Palace this year after being embroiled in the biggest match-fixing fiasco ever rocket the game. By their absence, Zhao Xintong, the world No.9 and 2021 British Championship champion, and Yan Bingtao, the world no.16 and 2021 Masters champion, are the players conspicuous. They are just two of ten Chinese stars banned from the World Snooker Tour as part of the ongoing probe into 'allegations of manipulating the outcome of matches for betting purposes,' which could result in lengthy bans for players.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT MOLINEUX: The Wolves are furious with Mexico's decision to name Raul Jimenez on the bench for their pre-World Cup friendly against Iraq on Wednesday night. After the team's 1-0 victory over Leeds, caretaker-boss Steve Davis said the club was 'unhappy' at the time after inviting Jimenez to join his national team. Despite the Mexican FA calling Wolves to inform them that they had no intention of playing Jimenez, who has a groin injury, the Molineux club believes the situation could have been handled more effectively. 'He was named on the bench but not able to play,' Davis said. 'We're not happy with that because it looks.'

Following the appointment of the former Spain and Real Madrid manager, Wolves are expected to have new boss Julen Lorenzogui at Molineux for next Saturday's match against Arsenal. Loegui (right) will fly to England and be introduced to fans on Friday and be welcomed by fans before the Gunners' 7.45pm kick-off on Friday, according to Wolves' caretaker boss Steve Davis, who is hoping that this would bring a lift in atmosphere. After Wolves' loss to Brighton, 'I know some of his coaches are coming in on Tuesday to introduce themselves, and Julen will be here later this week, perhaps Friday.'

Following the naming of the former Spain coach, Wolves and Arsenal chief Julen Loyegui are likely to meet again at Molineux on Saturday for the match against Arsenal next Saturday. Loegui was not supposed to fly to England until next Sunday before taking over officially on November 14, but Sportsmail has learned that Wolves are now checking if he will attend their final game before the World Cup break. Despite the fact that the 56-year-old will only be a watching brief with caretaker boss Steve Davis in charge, Wolves believe his presence would give the Premier League a boost until Boxing Day.

BY TOM COLLOMOSE: Julen Lodegui, a professional footballer, is expected to take over as the Wolves' new manager on November 13 as they look to finalize the terms of his naming. Wolves are resurgenting talks after being turned down twice by the Spaniard, first in 2016 and again last month. Although Logiegui's capture may be announced before then, Sportsmail understands he will not be in England until the day after Wolves' home match against Arsenal, the team's last fixture before the Premier League halts for the World Cup.

The Wolves are determined to land Julen Loegui as their new boss, and they will return for the third time in a desperate attempt to land the Spaniards' signature this season. As Wolves' teeter on the edge of the relegation zone, club chiefs have been scrambling to select a reputable replacement for the team's Premier League position, which could be in jeopardy.

BRENTFORD 1-1 WOLVES KATHRYN BATTE AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: After a string of five losses in six games, Wolves' caretaker manager Steve Davis said it was time for their 'big characters' to stand up and deliver. Wolves finally demonstrated grit and determination at Brentford, where fighting spirit is never a factor. If Ben Mee's side had put Thomas Frank's side up in the 50th minute, they may have collapsed. But Ruben Neves, possibly the best character on the Wolves, scored a spectacular equalizer two minutes later. At a time when his team needed it the most, this was a captain's performance from Neves. Conor Coady's departure has left Wolves bereft of leaders and Neves has not helped himself by inflaming transfer talk, acknowledging that it is a 'privilege' to be affiliated with clubs like Barcelona.

CHRIS WHEELER AT MOLINEUX : THERE was mutiny in the air at Molineux as Leicester put on a clinical display to move off the bottom of the table with their first away victory of the season. After caretaker boss Steve Davis' third defeat in four games, Wolves' hierarchy - and technical director Scott Sellars in particular - was criticized by fans. After Wolves' search for a new manager on hold, Davis has been left in charge until the new year, and fans have yelled 'Scott Sellars, get out of our club' in the second half.'

JOE BERNSTEIN: Nathan Collins, a defender for Wolves, admits it's been difficult to escape from people questioning him about Bruno Lage's replacement in Molineux. Former Spain boss Julen Lootegui and QPR's Michael Beale have bothered the Midlands club, leaving interim Steve Davis in charge until the end of the year. Collins admits that staying focused on their jobs has been a struggle for players.

Steve Davis, the Wolves' caretaker boss, will remain in charge until the new year. Since QPR head coach Michael Beale turned down the opportunity to move to Molineux, the Premier League flops have decided to give Davis a longer break. The snub came after Julen Loegui's decision to drop Wolves due to personal reasons.

Amazon Prime Minister Alex Beck finds it difficult. They don't have the extensive weekly coverage or TV games of their TV rivals at Sky and BT Sport, who must produce a clean problem free broadcast. But there is no mercy for them because they will all be judged to the same standard. There is no time for them to iron out the wrinkles technically, but the recruitment of loan actors from British TV broadcasts, as well as old favorites, has helped out in the front of the show. And they might have to troublesomely log a few errors out of the software. Poor Eni Aluko took only five minutes to enrage Nottingham Forest supporters by referring to their team by a word that is a cardinal omen.

After interim manager Steve Davis led the club to victory over Steve Cooper's side at Molineux, Wolves' social media team posted a sarcastic reaction to Nottingham Forest. Forest's social media staff had posted a mocked-up picture of striker Emmanuel Dennis with some baby wolves alongside the word 'playtime'. However, the pre-match antics would turn out to be a poor call as the newly promoted side suffered to yet another league defeat.

Jose Sass, the Wolves' goalkeeper, has been playing with a fractured wrist for almost six months. In August's second game of the season against Fulham, the 29-year-old sustained the injury. He saved Aleksandar Mitrovic's penalty in the 0-0 draw against the Cottagers and has continued to tackle the issue to support Wolves' fight against the drop.

Nuno Espirito Santo, a Saudi Arabian footballer, is back to top-level European football just three months after joining At-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. Following his brief tenure in north London from August to November 2021, the former Wolves and Tottenham chief moved to the Middle East in July. According to Sportsmail, the Portuguese will be tempted by the prospect of returning to Molineux, where he led Wolves to promotion in 2018 before establishing them in the Premier League and reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League in 2020. However, it is uncertain at this point whether Nuno's zealousness for a comeback is comparable within the Wolves hierarchy.

Julen Logui, the Wolves' target, is expected to leave Sevilla in the coming days, paving the way for a possible transfer to Molineux. Although Locugui isn't the sole contender, Wolves' search for successor Bruno Lage, who was fired last Sunday after the 2-0 loss at West Ham the previous day, is high on Wolves' radar. Under-18 coach Steve Davis is expected to be in the technical sector along with Under-21 boss James Collins for the trip to Chelsea on Saturday. Yet, there is a growing concern in Spain that Lorenzegui's three-year tenure will come to an end, particularly after tonight's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. Jorge Sampaoli, the former Argentina and Marseille manager, has been lined up for his second stint at Sevilla.