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  • Dunlop British Open Squash ChampionshipsDunlop British Open Squash Championships

    Hopes of an English double were foiled in Monday night's finals of the Dunlop British Open - Liverpool 2008 squash championships when Australia's David Palmer clinched the men's title for the fourth time and Malaysian Nicol David the women's crown for a third time at the ECHO Arena in Liverpool.

    In what will go down as one of the most dramatic men's finals in the prestigious event's 80-year-old history, fifth seed Palmer squandered a 2/0 lead against England's James Willstrop, then saved two championship balls in the decider to beat the fourth seed 11-9, 11-9, 8-11, 6-11, 11-10 (3-1) in a 111-minute thriller.

  • World Firefighter GamesWorld Firefighter Games

    International events bringing competitors from many nation. The Games will feature 60 sporting events over a period of 10 days attracting in excess of 5000 competitors from all over the world.

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  • World Firefighter Games World Firefighter Games

    International events bringing competitors from many nation. The Games will feature 60 sporting events over a period of 10 days attracting in excess of 5000 competitors from all over the world.

  • Chess board British Chess Championships

    The world's oldest chess championships are in Liverpool for the first time this summer. Over 2000 players will contest to becoming the next British Chess Champion.

  • Chess board 4-Nations Junior Chess Championships

    Young chess maestros are coming to Liverpool to take part in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport. Boys and Girls compete to take home the Glorney and Faber Cup.