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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘Pressure is a privilege' – World Nineball Tour No.1 Fedor Gorst reveals how ChatGPT helped him become world champion
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FEDOR GORST is cool, calm and collected as he enjoys his breakfast ahead of the final rounds of the World Pool Championship - and it may all be thanks to ChatGPT. The young world champion, who was born in Russia but represents the USA, last year completed what has become known as the Gorst Slam. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Pool world No.1 Fedor Gorst uses ChatGPT to improve his game Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom 6 The world champion is better at dealing with pressure than most Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom 6 He sat down with SunSport to share how he keeps fresh Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom 6 Last year he won all three majors - the 'Gorst Slam' He triumphed in the U.S. Open, the World Pool Masters, and the World Pool Championship - becoming champion again for the first time since 2019. That feat has cemented Gorst's place at the top of the rankings - a spot he could keep for a number of years. Perhaps the only thing standing in Gorst's way is himself, since many believe he is the most skilful player on the World Nineball Tour. He rejects that claim but there is one attribute that puts him above the rest - mentality. Gorst, 25, feels pressure is a privilege and he confesses to using ChatGPT to help him improve the mental side of his game. He told Sun Sport: "The pressure is always there. If there is no pressure I don't feel like I am even trying. So pressure is good. To feel pressure is a privilege. "A lot of it is mental. This sport, the difference between top players if you look at the top eight, skill-wise, the difference does not really matter, the mental side is where the difference is. "I've been working with some technical people, working with ChatGPT as well. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 6 He has looked unbeatable at the Championships in Jeddah 6 Gorst could create history by becoming a three-time world champion "I give it a prompt, 'you're my mental coach, here's how I feel, tell me how I can improve'. "Honestly, I use ChatGPT for everything, for practice. I'm always taking notes, what I need to work on, my memory is not clean. Fedor Gorst golden "There's so many things I need to work on, and it's only by going back to see what I was working on that has allowed me to improve." Gorst, nicknamed The Ghost, has won four ranking event titles in his career. And although he does not have any pre-match superstitions, Gorst does go through a meticulous routine that includes stretches in the gym and an omelette for breakfast while in Jeddah. He emphasised the benefit of staying sharp and energised in a week-long tournament, suggesting that it can be the difference needed to claim the title. Gorst continued: "It's very important to stay fresh. That's the thing that separates the winners from those that lose. Those that lose, most of the time, they run out of gas. "Long matches, long races, three-hour matches, it takes a lot of energy out of you, it takes a lot of focus out of you. So it is really, really important to stay fresh throughout the tournament."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Pressure is a privilege' – World Nineball Tour No.1 Fedor Gorst reveals how ChatGPT helped him become world champion
FEDOR GORST is cool, calm and collected as he enjoys his breakfast ahead of the final rounds of the World Pool Championship - and it may all be thanks to ChatGPT. The young world champion, who was born in Russia but represents the 6 Pool world No.1 Fedor Gorst uses ChatGPT to improve his game Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom 6 The world champion is better at dealing with pressure than most Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom 6 He sat down with SunSport to share how he keeps fresh Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom 6 Last year he won all three majors - the 'Gorst Slam' He triumphed in the U.S. Open, the World Pool Masters, and the World Pool Championship - becoming champion again for the first time since 2019. That feat has cemented Gorst's place at the top of the rankings - a spot he could keep for a number of years. Perhaps the only thing standing in Gorst's way is himself, since many believe he is the most skilful player on the World Nineball Tour. He rejects that claim but there is one attribute that puts him above the rest - mentality. Gorst, 25, feels pressure is a privilege and he confesses to using ChatGPT to help him improve the mental side of his game. He told Sun Sport: "The pressure is always there. If there is no pressure I don't feel like I am even trying. So pressure is good. To feel pressure is a privilege. "A lot of it is mental. This sport, the difference between top players if you look at the top eight, skill-wise, the difference does not really matter, the mental side is where the difference is. "I've been working with some technical people, working with ChatGPT as well. Most read in Other Sports CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 6 He has looked unbeatable at the Championships in Jeddah 6 Gorst could create history by becoming a three-time world champion "I give it a prompt, 'you're my mental coach, here's how I feel, tell me how I can improve'. "Honestly, I use ChatGPT for everything, for practice. I'm always taking notes, what I need to work on, my memory is not clean. Fedor Gorst golden "There's so many things I need to work on, and it's only by going back to see what I was working on that has allowed me to improve." Gorst, nicknamed The Ghost, has won four ranking event titles in his career. And although he does not have any pre-match superstitions, Gorst does go through a meticulous routine that includes stretches in the gym and an omelette for breakfast while in Jeddah. He emphasised the benefit of staying sharp and energised in a week-long tournament, suggesting that it can be the difference needed to claim the title. Gorst continued: "It's very important to stay fresh. That's the thing that separates the winners from those that lose. Those that lose, most of the time, they run out of gas. "Long matches, long races, three-hour matches, it takes a lot of energy out of you, it takes a lot of focus out of you. So it is really, really important to stay fresh throughout the tournament."
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
World Pool Championship 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Fedor Gorst into last 16 TODAY but Jayson Shaw CRASHES OUT
THE World Pool Championship 2025 is rapidly heading to a dramatic conclusion in Saudi Arabia! All eyes will be on Fedor Gorst to see whether he can win a record-equalling THIRD world title after a dramatic triumph over Eklent Kaci last year. The reigning champion is into the last 16 after a big win on Thursday, but British icon Jayson Shaw has now CRASHED OUT of the tournament, losing 11-9 to Jefrey Roda. This year, there is a record-breaking prize pot of $1million (£850,000) with a staggering $250,000 awaiting the champion. Follow ALL of the latest updates below... 21st Jul 2025, 16:01 By Nyle Smith Welcome to the World Pool Championship 2025 The world's best cueists will once again battle it out for the crown jewel of the Nineball Tour as the World Pool Championship returns for 2025! Fedor Gorst held off a sensational Eklent Kaci fightback to win last year's incredible final 15-14. The Ghost seemed as if he was set to run away with the win after securing an early 3-0 lead, but a combo of misplaced shots and mistakes saw the match go into the final rack with a 13-13 score. However, an accidental scratch dashed Kaci's hopes of becoming world champion, which led to Gorst methodically clearing the table to earn his second title. It also meant that Gorst etched his name in history as the youngest ever to win multiple World Pool Championship titles. A win this year would put him level with Earl Strickland on three titles for the most ever. But the Russian-born American resident will have to compete with a field looking better than ever. Gorst's biggest rivals, such as 2024 finalist Eklent Kaci, Spanish sensation Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, Singaporean star Aloysius Yapp, American idol Shane van Boening and Scottish superstar Jayson Shaw, will all be among the 128 players in action.
Tom's Guide
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
How to watch World Pool Championship 2025: live stream online from anywhere
Six former world champions are in action at the 2025 World Pool Championship — better-known to some as the WPA World Nine-ball Championship — at the Green Halls in Jeddah this week. Most notable of all, holder Fedor Gorst, who also reigned supreme in 2019. Here's how to watch World Pool Championship live streams from anywhere with a VPN. ► Dates: Monday, July 21 to Saturday, July 26.• Typical daily start time: 6 a.m. ET / 3 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. BST / 8 p.m. AEST• U.S., U.K., CAN — WNT TV• AUS — Kayo Sports (7-day free trial)• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free The world No.1 was alsways going to have a tough time of it trying to match last season's extraordinary exploits, and so it has proved. Gorst still sets the standard, however, and he'll be itching to add to the Derby City Classic Master of the Table, One Pocket and Bank Pool titles he picked up at the start of the year. No.4 Joshua Filler, who denied Gorst a clean sweep by taking the DCC Nine-ball title, is also in action in Saudi Arabia. The German won the World Pool Championship in 2018. Further former winners in contention for the title include No.3 Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, Shane van Boening, Ko Pin-yi and fellow two-time champion Albin Ouschan. Few will be hungrier than No.2 Aloysius Yapp and No.5 Johann Chua, who are yet to get their hands on pool's biggest prize. With 128 players in the draw and 233 matches scheduled across six days, the World Pool Championship is a pressure-cooker of a tournament, but the $1,000,000 prize fund — $250,000 of which is earmarked for the winner — isn't a bad incentive. Here's everything you need to know to watch 2025 World Pool Championship live streams online and from anywhere. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the pool on your usual subscription? You can still watch the World Pool Championship live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN — we explain why in our NordVPN review. NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock WNT TV and watch World Pool Championship coverage live online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view an Aussie service, you'd select Australia from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Kayo or another streaming service and watch the World Pool Championship. You'll need a subscription to WNT TV to watch the World Pool Championship live in the U.S.. A subscription to the service will set you back $10 per month or $100 per year. If you have a subscription but you're not at home during the tournament, use NordVPN to access your usual World Pool Championship stream from anywhere. The World Pool Championship is exclusive to WNT TV in Canada too. A subscription to the streaming service will set you back US$10 (CA$13.7) per month or US$100 (CA$137) per year. If you're away from home and struggling to tap into your subscriptions, you could use a VPN to help you access a pool stream from anywhere. We recommend NordVPN. Sky Sports has shown previous editions of the World Pool Championship, but at the time of writing the 2025 tournament isn't showing up in its schedules. Your best option, in that case, is a subscription to WNT TV, costing US$10 (~£7.40) per month or US$100 (~£74) per year. To access your usual streaming service from outside the U.K. you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above. Live World Pool Championship coverage is being shown on Kayo Sports in Australia. Kayo costs from $30/month, after your choice of either a 7-day free trial or your first month for $1. Outside Oz? Try NordVPN to unlock your preferred coverage from anywhere. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Inmate's death at prison to be investigated
The prison watchdog is investigating the death of an inmate at HMP Manchester two years ago, it has emerged. The Prison and Probation Ombudsman has issued a notice on its website saying it has started an investigation, pending the outcome of an inquest into the death of Lee Gorst, 35, on 25 April 2023. Gorst was serving a seven-year jail term for aggravated burglary in Bury on 15 June 2021. He admitted charges of robbery and threatening another person with a bladed article, namely a knife. A Prison Service spokesperson said: "As with all deaths in custody, the Prison and Probation Ombudsman is investigating." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. The Prison and Probation Ombudsman
