Sports Roundup: VAR, Boxing, and Snooker Make Headlines

The world of sports has been abuzz with controversy, excitement, and impressive performances this week. From the criticism of VAR in football to the highly anticipated boxing match between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, and the progress of Mark Williams and Neil Robertson in the Welsh Open, there's been no shortage of action.

In football, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has spoken out against the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR), calling it "debilitating" for referees on the pitch. O'Neill's comments came after Celtic lost their bid to have Auston Trusty's red card against Hibernian overturned. The Scottish FA's process for appealing against decisions has been deemed "worthless" by O'Neill, who expressed his frustration with the system. (Source: BBC)

Meanwhile, in the world of boxing, Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are gearing up for their highly anticipated fight on May 9th at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena. Dubois has described the match as the "biggest fight in the world for me," while Wardley has stated that "no-one's planning to box to a points victory." The two boxers are known for their impressive punching power, with Wardley having secured 19 stoppages in his 20 wins. (Sources: BBC, Sky Sports)

In a change of pace, NASCAR has announced that it will be scrapping the "Promoter's Caution" for this season's All-Star race at Dover Motor Speedway. Instead, the competition will feature a three-segment, 350-lap format. (Source: NASCAR)

On the snooker front, Mark Williams and Neil Robertson have cruised into the last 16 of the Welsh Open. Williams, a two-time champion, hit three half-century breaks in his 4-1 win against Martin O'Donnell, while Robertson beat Hossein Vafaei by the same margin. Both players will face stiff competition in the next round, with Williams set to face Barry Hawkins and Robertson facing an opponent to be determined. (Source: BBC)

As the world of sports continues to evolve, it's clear that controversy, excitement, and impressive performances will always be just around the corner. From the criticism of VAR to the highly anticipated boxing match between Dubois and Wardley, and the progress of Williams and Robertson in the Welsh Open, this week has been a thrilling ride for sports fans.