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Xiao Guodong is going for a hat-trick of wins in the Wuhan Open having defeated SI Jiahui 10-7 two years ago and Gary Wilson 10-9 last year

The Hundred returns this summer with eight city-based teams battling across explosive 100-ball cricket. Expect big-hitting, tactical bowling changes, and packed grounds as men's and women's competitions run side by side. Here's our full preview and analysis.

Which yards hit form in August? We highlight five trainers with a proven profitable record for the month across the last five seasons, complete with selections, angles and full statistics, with the Ebor Festival and Glorious Goodwood's aftermath in sharp focus.

The leading player award in the world is the Ballon d 'Or. The annual award voted for by journalists, captains, and coaches celebrates the best players in that year. Bookmakers always offer Ballon d'Or betting odds on which superstar will win the award, but there is often variance between bookies on who they have as the leading contender.