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Metro
5 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
Ronnie O'Sullivan faces World Snooker Championship nightmare ahead of new season
Ronnie O'Sullivan begins the snooker season with work to do to avoid an unwanted trip to World Championship qualifying next year. The Rocket reached the semi-finals at the Crucible just a few weeks ago, but that came after a time away from the game as he opted out of a string of events. He is currently sitting pretty at number five in the world rankings, but the seven-time world champion faces falling from that perch in the months to come. The 49-year-old had a brilliant 2023-24 season, winning two ranking titles. but on the two-year rolling ranking system those ranking points will come tumbling off over the coming campaign. The 2025/26 season gets underway later this month, and on the projected rankings for next year's World Championship, O'Sullivan currently sits at number 17. That would mean he would have to go to qualifying as only the top 16 seeds head straight to the Crucible for the last 32 of the tournament. The last time the Rocket had to go to World Championship qualifying was all the way back in 1994 when the likes of Alex Higgins and Cliff Thorburn also came through the qualifiers. O'Sullivan was just 18 as he beat Dennis Taylor in the first round in Sheffield before losing to John Parrott in the last 16. It was a different time entirely. He has been out of the world's top 16 since then, but has never had to qualify for the World Championship. After winning the world title in 2012 he took a year off and tumbled down the rankings but returned to the Crucible as number one seed as he was defending champion. O'Sullivan is not the only big name outside of the top 16 on the projected Crucible seedings, with Mark Allen one place below him in 18th. 2023 world champion Luca Brecel is way down at number 37 on the projected rankings ahead of the 2026 World Championship. Zhao Xintong Judd Trump Kyren Wilson John Higgins Mark Williams Neil Robertson Xiao Guodong Mark Selby Shaun Murphy Si Jiahui Ding Junhui Barry Hawkins Jak Jones Stuart Bingham Wu Yize Chris Wakelin Ronnie O'Sullivan Mark Allen Dave Gilbert Lei Peifan Full Race to the Crucible rankings available here. Of course if O'Sullivan had to win two matches at World Championship qualifying to make it to the Crucible then he would be hot favourite to do just that, but nothing is guaranteed. Neil Robertson was an unlikely name to face the nerve-shredding qualifiers two years ago and he was beaten 10-9 by Jamie Jones in the final round, missing out on a trip to the Crucible for the first time since 2004. However, despite the projected rankings being something to be well aware of, there is plenty of time for the likes of O'Sullivan and Allen to make sure they avoid the dreaded qualifiers. Both are currently comfortably inside the top 16 in the world rankings and can remain there by winning matches, and ideally tournaments. Last season saw Shaun Murphy facing the same fate of slipping out of the top 16 before the World Championship came around but the Magician just about avoided it. More Trending Murphy didn't get his hands on a ranking title last season but two semis and five quarter-finals helped him hold onto a spot in the top 16 and avoid a trip to the English Institute of Sport. The 2025-26 season gets underway on Sunday June 22 with the start of Wuhan Open qualification, held a long old way from Wuhan at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester. After a quiet second half of last season O'Sullivan has entered the upcoming Wuhan Open, British Open and Shanghai Masters so looks to have a busy start to the new campaign. MORE: Aaron Hill loving Fergal O'Brien link-up as he sets sights on snooker's elite MORE: Snooker star Jackson Page begins very different job after landing huge 147 bonus MORE: Zak Surety on wild Crucible debut: They can't ever move from there – it's mad
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tarot Horoscope Today, June 02, 2025: Daily Predictions for All Zodiac Signs
Let the cards guide you today! Your tarot reading offers insight into love, career, and personal growth. Take the message to heart and move through the day with confidence and clarity. Trust the process and let the cards reveal what you need to know. Aries Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: The Fool Today, signs may come from the most unlikely avenues—a word, a melody, or even a smile from a total stranger. You will feel pulled toward the new, and your inquisitive nature will allow you to discern things few others will. Trust these slight nudges; they weigh a lot more than you think. An out-of-the-blue message or call may just flip your mood upside down. So stay open and keep the heart light. Lucky Advice: Look twice at quiet little signs. Taurus Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: The High Priestess Your heart already knows the answer to the problem; however, your mind is far too loud to allow you to hear it. Silence is not empty; rather, it is filled with wisdom. A gut feeling might just come to you, or you might get a dream that feels real enough to warrant consideration. Trust that. Do not seek any advice outside; your soul is already speaking to you. Make room for stillness, and your confusion will clear. Lucky Advice: Your calm will guide you right. Gemini Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: The Magician A small choice today may mean big changes ahead. Never underestimate a single truthful action and a simple 'yes.' Step by step, you have been making your own path, and now every little bit of change matters. You have been waiting for this moment to come to start something; go well for yourself and start small because it will get out of hand sooner than expected. Keep believing in your own ideas and aggressively commit to that first step. Lucky Advice: Small actions spark big inner change. Cancer Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: The Empress Today may feel slower than usual, but that pause is a blessing in disguise. Instead of pushing forward, take time to notice what's already blooming in your life. Something you once doubted is now starting to show true value. This still moment allows deeper growth. Don't rush—let things ripen in their own time. A loved one's gentle support may bring unexpected peace. Lucky Advice: Rest now, results will soon follow. Leo Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: The Sun Worry fades when one chooses to laugh. Today, a light-hearted memory will teach you not to take everything seriously. A mere jest or a fun recollection will change your mood and crystalize your thoughts. Sometimes, if something stands in the way, change your attitude instead of your plan. A happy friend or a simple screwup might just be the joy you've been waiting for. Let your warmth shine on this day-it is your secret power. Lucky Advice: Laugh more, worry less, shine bright. Virgo Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: The Tower Heavy discussion shakes things up today but don't fear it-it will allow space for trust and healing. Gently yet clearly voice your truth even while the stakes feel high. There might be an unforeseen honesty extended back by someone close. In that moment, you will be creating courage that acts as emotional safety for both you and the other. Let old walls, where they need to fall. This moment builds, not breaks. Lucky Advice: Speak truth even if voice shakes. Libra Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: The Hanged Man You may feel life is on pause today; however, that stillness is purposeful. Don't rush decisions or force answers-clarity is slowly coming to you. Take a step back. Breathe. Watch. What feels unclear now will soon be unveiled with deeper meaning. Even delays are slowly conspiring for your benefit. Your patience shall yield to the very insight that comes at the most perfect time. Lucky Advice: Trust stillness, answers will appear soon. Scorpio Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: Judgement Today presents the soft gift of asking you to grant yourself forgiveness. Whatever you may be holding on to-guilt, regret, or fear-let go now and do so gracefully. It has become your turn to allow yourself to start anew, outside of any punishment. At least one second chance will demonstrate how far you have gone. If you learn to be kind to yourself first, kindness toward others will soon follow. This release of emotion will completely change your perspective. Lucky Advice: Forgive yourself, then choose again freely. Sagittarius Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: Wheel of Fortune Today your curiosity becomes a special force. Follow your excitement regardless of how random it may feel. An inspiring discovery might come of it. All sorts of little wonders are at your offer, but you will see them only if you see through fresh eyes. Go all spontaneous and do something unknown today. Maybe try reading a few pages about a new idea, or even strike up a conversation with someone whom you hardly meet. Unlikely spots are brimming with joy waiting to be discovered. Your restless spirit is willing to roam: Allowing the day to unfold will be in itself an exercise in spontaneity. Lucky Advice: Curiosity opens magical doors today. Capricorn Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: The World As you seek answers outside, now turn inward. The answer is actually within you, quietly waiting to come forth. If you listen in silence, you will see it arise clearly. It is time to come to reconcile: A little time alone could make you realise how far you have come and what really matters. Hold off trying to fix things. Focus instead on seeing your own strength and wisdom. Truly, time travels quickly but coming to your peaceful state through stillness matters. Lucky Advice: Your answer lives in quiet reflection. Aquarius Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: The Ace of Swords Even the smallest act of courage today can create monumental ripples. There might be calls for you to courageously speak or stand for someone. And know that such honesty will be worth it, forever. You are used to thinking big, now, all it takes is one big clear move straight from your heart. Many will register what you say, loud and clear. Let the strength of your truth be quiet today. Lucky Advice: Speak clearly, and stand with truth. Pisces Tarot Horoscope Today Today's Tarot Card: The Two of Cups Today, what was barely whispered in the past, or hidden deep within your heart, will softly reach out again-with faint meaning. It might be a feeling, a person, or a forgotten dream, and it is no coincidence: this is a reattachment to something real. Allow your feelings to guide you rather than fighting them. Maybe a sign will be coming your way to heat up your spirits and remind you of the essence of life. Give this exchange the utmost honour. Lucky Advice: Feel deeply, and honour old bonds. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
A tarot reader says, these 2 zodiac signs are likely to witness romantic sparks by May end
If you've been feeling like love's been taking its sweet time lately, here's some cosmic news that might warm your heart. According to tarot insights for the week of May 25 to 31, Scorpios and Sagittarians are about to experience a shift in their romantic skies, and it looks like sparks could be flying just in time for the end of May, as predicted by a tarot reader, Manisha Koushik. Also Read Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for May 25-31, 2025 This week, the Magician tarot card is picked for your love front. This is a powerful card, and it suggests that everything you need for a meaningful connection is already within you. Whether you're single or committed, this week is 'giving you a reason to celebrate love and joy', predicts Manisha. A chance to show up more openly and create moments of joy with someone who really gets you. Love may feel like it's coming alive again, and not in a fleeting way. This is the kind of energy that can turn a simple exchange into a deeper bond. This week, the Page of Cups card is being picked for your love zone. This tarot card "brings emotional strength, while your romantic life enjoys a deep and genuine connection', says astrologer Manisha. Whether it's a new crush showing potential or an old flame sending a thoughtful message, something emotionally sweet is likely to unfold. It's that kind of week where your heart might skip a beat in the best possible way. Hence, the stars and the tarot cards are hinting at magic in the air with a romantic aura before May comes to an end. Choose sun sign to read horoscope
Gizmodo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Stop Overpaying, Amazon Crushes Samsung 990 PRO SSD Prices by 41% Before Tariffs Hit
As new tariffs on Asian imports are set to take effect pretty soon, prices on premium electronics – including SSDs imported from Asia – are set to skyrocket in the US. This makes the current price crop of Samsung's 990 PRO internal SSDs (our favorite on the market) on Amazon a great chance to buy at a reasonable price before prices potentially double over the course of the next few months. Right now, the 1TB model is available for just $99 which is a steep 38% discount from its regular price of $159, while the 4TB version has dropped to $302 from $464. The 2TB model is also on sale for $164, down 34% from $249. If you've been considering upgrading your PC, laptop, or PlayStation storage, it's the best time to avoid the tariffs hike. And these are among the lowest prices ever for all models. See 1TB internal SSD at Amazon See 4TB internal SSD at Amazon Our Favorite Internal SSDs in 2025 The great Samsung 990 PRO internal SSD are the best of PCIe 4.0 storage technology with read and write speeds of up to 7,450 MB/s and 6,900 MB/s thanks to Samsung's newest V-NAND TLC flash and proprietary controller. The blistering speeds make the 1TB 990 PRO a great upgrade for gamers, content creators and professionals who need quick boot-up times and instant file transfers. Samsung's Magician suite of software further enhances the experience, with drive health monitoring, firmware updates, and performance optimization. For the heat-sensitive, the 990 PRO also comes in an integrated heatsink version for sustained performance during intense gaming or heavy workloads. If you need massive storage, the Samsung 990 PRO 4TB version is also a great choice – and it is on sale at amazon too. This massive capacity is perfect for power users, video editors, or if you need a huge game libraries. What changes in the 4TB version is not just capacity but also endurance: it boasts a 2,400TBW rating, so it's a long-term solution for heavy storage needs. For serious enthusiasts and professionals who require uncompromising reliability and performance, this is one of the best large-capacity SSDs available today. Not to be overlooked, the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB internal SSD offers a perfect combination of capacity and value, serving up the same excellent speeds and efficiency as the 1TB and 4TB versions. It's an excellent choice for power users who want plenty of room for games, applications and large files without stepping up to the 4TB price level. And also, for people who need the best of the best performance and heat tolerance, the Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink models are also discounted over at Amazon. Those are perfect for gamers and pros who seriously push their systems hard as the integrated heatsink keeps things cool and performance high even during long sessions. As Asian tariffs are likely to send prices through the roof, these Amazon deals on the Samsung 990 PRO SSD series are a great (and rare) opportunity that you shouldn't miss. So, if you're looking for a fast 1TB upgrade, massive 4TB storage, or the sweet-spot 2TB compromise, shop now before the next round of price increases arrive. See 1TB internal SSD at Amazon See 4TB internal SSD at Amazon
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Samsung's 990 PRO SSD Is Crazy Fast and 32% Off Right Now
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use(Opens in a new window) . If your PC is feeling a little…sluggish, a fast SSD can seriously change the game. The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB is down to $169.99 (32% off), and it's a powerhouse for anyone who games, edits, or just hates staring at loading bars. This SSD hits read speeds up to 7,450MB/s, which means way faster boot times, game loads, and file transfers. And because it's PCIe Gen4 NVMe, it squeezes out every bit of performance from systems that can keep up, ideal if you've been eyeing an upgrade for your gaming rig or workstation. This SSD is also built for reliability, with Samsung's thermal control tech keeping things cool even during long sessions. Plus, the endurance rating (TBW) is solid, so whether you're handling huge video projects or constantly swapping files, it's made to last. Another bonus you get with this one is the compact M.2 2280 form factor that makes installation easy, whether you're slotting it into a desktop or a compatible laptop. And Samsung's Magician software gives you handy tools to monitor health, optimize performance, and manage firmware updates without digging through menus. At $169.99, this Samsung 990 PRO 2TB offers serious speed and capacity at a price that feels way more affordable than it should. Need more ways to boost your setup? Check out The Best SSD and Hard Drive Deals.
