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Mark Whiley

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Sports reporter for Reach (Mirror, Express & more) | Ex Lincolnshire Echo/Scunthorpe Telegraph | Prone to comment/moan about F1 | Dad & husband | Imps fan

 Lincoln, England
Joined January 2010
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Lincoln City will be a Championship-level club for the first time since 1961 next season. Here's how they've done it against the odds #Imps @MirrorFootball mirror.co.uk/sport/football/…
Inside Lincoln City's rise from non-league obscurity to potential Spurs clash

Inside Lincoln City's rise from non-league obscurity to potential Spurs clash

Just nine years after being a non-league side, Lincoln City will play second-tier football for the first time since 1961 next season

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The 23 best snooker players ever as Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Stephen Hendry debate settled express.co.uk/sport/otherspo…
23 best snooker players of all time as O'Sullivan vs Hendry debate settled

23 best snooker players of all time as O'Sullivan vs Hendry debate settled

Express Sport counts down the best players in snooker history.

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England squad announcement LIVE: Thomas Tuchel contacts Cole Palmer as big decisions made mirror.co.uk/sport/football/…
Thomas Tuchel's surprise England squad with Jobe Bellingham in & Cole Palmer OUT

Thomas Tuchel's surprise England squad with Jobe Bellingham in & Cole Palmer OUT

Thomas Tuchel has named his final England squad of 2026 as the Three Lions prepare for their Nations League clashes with Croatia and world champions Spain

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Had a good chat with Luke Littler about life on and off the oche 🎯 👇
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EXCLUSIVE: Luke Littler's life off the oche, dealing with setbacks and quest for darts clean sweep 🎯 ✍️@MarkWhileySport dailystar.co.uk/sport/darts/…
Luke Littler's life off the oche, dealing with setbacks and clean sweep quest

Luke Littler's life off the oche, dealing with setbacks and clean sweep quest

EXCLUSIVE: King of darts Luke Litter opens up about his toughest moment of 2026

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Phil Taylor exclusive: The darts GOAT on abuse from fans, his admiration for Luke Littler and his nine-darter at the World Matchplay 🎯 @DailyStar_Sport dailystar.co.uk/sport/darts/…
Phil Taylor admits 'terrible' Luke Littler abuse made him want to quit darts

Phil Taylor admits 'terrible' Luke Littler abuse made him want to quit darts

EXCLUSIVE: Phil Taylor was rarely fazed during his dominant years but 'The Power' admits 'terrible' abuse on stage made his almost quit darts in a stark warning to Luke Littler

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World Matchplay darts champ had to give half of £10k prize to his biggest rival dailystar.co.uk/sport/darts/…
World Matchplay darts champ had to give half of £10k prize to his biggest rival

World Matchplay darts champ had to give half of £10k prize to his biggest rival

EXCLUSIVE: Phil Taylor once received just £10,000 for winning the World Matchplay but he had to give half of his prize money to his biggest rival despite beating him

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Cameron Menzies considered quitting darts before his World Matchplay heroics🎯 @DailyStar_Sport dailystar.co.uk/sport/darts/…
Darts star nearly quit after mangling hand but with hypnotherapy he can even fly

Darts star nearly quit after mangling hand but with hypnotherapy he can even fly

WARNING, GRAPHIC IMAGES: Cameron Menzies unleashed a barrage of uppercuts in an Ally Pally meltdown that threatened to end his darts career but now he's back from the brink

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🚨 Must-read World Cup guide 📚 All 48 teams profiled 🤩 Players to watch 🔮 Predictions Mirror Football brings you a comprehensive guide to the tournament 👇 mirror.co.uk/sport/football/…
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Inside Arsenal star David Raya's non-league loan from nightmare debut to FA Cup heroics ✍️ Exclusive by @MarkWhileySport mirror.co.uk/sport/football/…
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Turkey are back at the World Cup with a 'golden generation'. Thanks to Ahmet Bob Turgut of @turkishsoccer for his insight @MirrorFootball mirror.co.uk/sport/football/…
World Cup 2026 - Turkey's new 'golden generation' ready to repeat 2002 summer

World Cup 2026 - Turkey's new 'golden generation' ready to repeat 2002 summer

The lowdown on Turkey as they return to the World Cup for the first time since making the semi-finals in 2002

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Rising star Charlie Manby on ditching the building site and football pitch to pursue his darting dream 🎯 @MirrorSport mirror.co.uk/sport/other-spo…
'I won £60K at World Darts Champs – now I've quit my job to follow Luke Littler'

'I won £60K at World Darts Champs – now I've quit my job to follow Luke Littler'

Charlie Manby is all in on darts after his breakthrough performance at the World Championship

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EXCLUSIVE: World Seniors Championship chief explains how Crucible floor led to emergency action ✍️ @MarkWhileySport express.co.uk/sport/otherspo…
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What a final! Sporting drama at its best mirror.co.uk/sport/other-spo…
Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship at 22 in thrilling final vs Shaun Murphy

Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship at 22 in thrilling final vs Shaun Murphy

The Crucible thriller went to a final frame decider with Wu Yize ultimately beating Shaun Murphy after one of the greatest World Championship finals ever

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World Championship final referee Rob Spencer is a former policeman who once tackled a pigeon at the Crucible @MirrorSport mirror.co.uk/sport/other-spo…
World Championship final referee is 147 magnet and confronted pigeon at Crucible

World Championship final referee is 147 magnet and confronted pigeon at Crucible

Meet the World Championship final referee who is taking charge of snooker's biggest match for the first time

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Ronnie O'Sullivan's financial gesture speaks volumes after World Snooker Championship exit mirror.co.uk/sport/other-spo…
Ronnie O'Sullivan financial gesture speaks volumes after World Championship exit

Ronnie O'Sullivan financial gesture speaks volumes after World Championship exit

EXCLUSIVE: Ronnie O'Sullivan will be star attraction when he returns to the Crucible just days after his defeat to John Higgins

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Steve Beaton reveals the secrets to his longevity as he eyes World Championship return 🎯 @MirrorSport mirror.co.uk/sport/other-spo…
Darts legend, 62, wants another crack at Ally Pally despite giving up tour card

Darts legend, 62, wants another crack at Ally Pally despite giving up tour card

Steve Beaton on the chances of returning to elite darts as he prepares to team up with Fallon Sherrock

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Mark Selby on his Crucible target, playing into his 50s and speaking out about his mental health @DExpress_Sport express.co.uk/sport/otherspo…
Mark Selby confirms snooker retirement plan as Ronnie O'Sullivan impact clear

Mark Selby confirms snooker retirement plan as Ronnie O'Sullivan impact clear

EXCLUSIVE: Four-time world champion Mark Selby on how Ronnie O'Sullivan could help him extend his snooker career.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ronnie O'Sullivan is still driving Barry Hearn "mad" @DExpress_Sport express.co.uk/sport/otherspo…
Barry Hearn's true thoughts on Ronnie O'Sullivan after Crucible 'mistake'

Barry Hearn's true thoughts on Ronnie O'Sullivan after Crucible 'mistake'

EXCLUSIVE: Barry Hearn gives his verdict on a rejuvenated Ronnie O'Sullivan ahead of the World Championship.

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Gian van Veen tells Luke Littler what to expect when the Premier League arrives in Rotterdam following their Manchester bust-up 🎯 @MirrorSport mirror.co.uk/sport/other-spo…
Luke Littler sent ominous warning after Gian van Veen called him 'out of order'

Luke Littler sent ominous warning after Gian van Veen called him 'out of order'

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen are on another Premier League collision course

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Our 48-page World Snooker Championship publication is out now. Available to buy online and around Sheffield during the tournament @WeAreWST mirror.co.uk/sport/other-spo…

World Snooker Championship 2026 Preview Special Edition is on sale now!

Get set for 17 days at the Crucible with exclusive interviews, expert analysis and tributes — including Barry Hearn on how close the Worlds came to leaving the UK

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