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John Kear, who died at 71, spent five decades lifting underdogs to victory and spreading infectious passion for rugby league. His greatest triumph came coaching Sheffield Eagles to the biggest upset in Challenge Cup history.
The University of Sheffield just opened the UK's first specialized lab to test sustainable aviation fuel, helping producers cut through red tape faster. The breakthrough could speed up Britain's shift to cleaner skies while boosting fuel security.
A dementia fundraiser that drew 400 people and raised £10,000 is coming back to Sheffield this August with an even bigger celebration. The Red Shoe Walk honors a simple memory trigger that helps dementia patients stay connected to their lives.
Wu Yize became snooker's second-youngest world champion at 22, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a thriller at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. His victory comes after years of sacrifice, including leaving China at 16 and living in a windowless flat while his mother battled health issues back home.
Wu Yize became the second-youngest world snooker champion ever, winning a nail-biting final 18-17 against Shaun Murphy at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. The 22-year-old Chinese player, who once lived in a windowless flat pursuing his dreams, sealed victory with a gutsy break of 85 in the deciding frame.
Wu Yize became snooker's second-youngest world champion after leaving China at 16 to chase his dream, sharing a windowless Sheffield flat with his dad while his sick mother stayed behind. His thrilling 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy marks a new era for Chinese snooker and the sport itself.
Wu Yize, who moved to Sheffield at 16 and slept in a windowless flat with his father, is now one match away from becoming snooker's second-youngest world champion. The Chinese rising star's journey from struggling immigrant to sports sensation shows what perseverance can achieve.
England's World Cup final captain Millie Bright is heading home to her family's farm after retiring from football at age 32, ready to heal and rediscover herself after years of playing through injury and enduring online abuse. Surrounded by horses and loved ones in Sheffield, the eight-time WSL champion says she's finally at peace.
After four years stuck in visa limbo, Iranian snooker player Hossein Vafaei just became the first from his country to reach the World Championship quarterfinals. The 31-year-old is finally living his dream in Sheffield, playing for millions back home.
Four-time champion John Higgins pulled off one of snooker's greatest comebacks at the World Championship, recovering from a five-frame deficit to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a thrilling final-frame finish. The dramatic victory at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre sends Higgins to the quarter-finals and proves that champions never quit.
Sheffield siblings Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick became the first brothers ever to win a PGA Tour event, capturing the Zurich Classic in a nail-biting finish. The historic victory propels younger brother Alex into the big leagues with a PGA Tour card through 2028.
Matt Fitzpatrick pulled off an incredible bunker shot on the final hole to win the Zurich Classic with his brother Alex, earning the younger Fitzpatrick a two-year PGA Tour card. The emotional victory marks a historic moment as the Sheffield brothers became champions in golf's only pairs tournament.
English brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick became the first siblings ever to win a PGA Tour event, claiming victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in a thrilling finish. The Sheffield duo earned a historic win and a $1 million prize after Matt's clutch bunker shot set up Alex for the winning putt.
World champion Kyren Wilson turned a heartbreaking deficit into an inspiring comeback, rallying from 7-3 down to win 10-7 against teenage sensation Stan Moody at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. The match showcased both Wilson's championship grit and the bright future ahead for 19-year-old Moody.
Sheffield just locked in snooker's World Championship at the legendary Crucible Theatre until 2045, with plans to expand the intimate venue by 500 seats. What started as a "dropouts' hangout" in 1977 has become sport's most electrifying stage and a £4.5 million annual boost to the city.
The World Snooker Championship opened with a touching tribute to beloved commentator John Virgo, who passed away in February at age 79. The Crucible Theatre united in remembrance before defending champion Zhao Xintong began his title defense with a hard-fought victory.
A 22-year-old from England earned his spot at snooker's biggest stage while battling health challenges. Stan Moody is heading to the World Championship at Sheffield's famous Crucible Theatre.
A £1 million nature recovery project in Sheffield has transformed 400 acres into a thriving wildlife haven, with harvest mice nests jumping from 40 to 215 in just three years. Volunteers donated nearly 7,000 hours to create new homes for endangered species while protecting the community from flooding.
South Australia pulled off a stunning comeback to win their second consecutive Sheffield Shield cricket championship, overcoming massive odds after barely making the finals. Alex Carey's heroic century turned certain defeat into an unforgettable victory.
Fresh off winning the WBC super-lightweight championship in New York, Sheffield's Dalton Smith is bringing his world title home and dreaming even bigger. The local hero wants to make history by headlining at Hillsborough Stadium.
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