14 h. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ in the World Championship final after ban

Zhao has set up a final against Mark Williams at the Crucible after returning from a suspension following a match-fixing scandal

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18 h. ago Zhao Xintong’s snooker ban and Ronnie O’Sullivan verdict ahead of World Championship final

Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong takes on Mark Williams in the Snooker World Championship on Sunday afternoon at the Crucible with a thrilling match expected between the two

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3 d. ago Zhao Xintong’s ban, Ronnie O’Sullivan comments, Stephen Hendry claim at Snooker Champs

Zhao Xintong is currently taking on Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals, having made a remarkable return to the sport after a 20-month ban

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4 d. ago Chris Wakelin shows no sympathy for Zhao Xintong over ban saying 'I don't make silly mistakes'

Having served a lengthy ban for betting offences, Zhao is now into the final four at the Crucible

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4 d. ago World Snooker Championship star and wife in disagreement after £50,000 win

Disagreements come with the territory in married life, but one star at the World Snooker Championship is currently having a unique quarrel with his other half

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9 d. ago Impressive Chris Wakelin dumps maximum man Mark Allen out of World Championship

The Northern Irishman gave himself a chance of a second maximum during his eventual 13-6 defeat.

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9 d. ago Mark Allen hits 147 then loses as Barry Hearn warns Crucible ‘not fit for purpose’

Allen makes history but loses 13-6 to Chris WakelinHearn: ‘We love the Crucible but it has to love us’Mark Allen wrote his name into Crucible history with a maximum 147 break at the World Snooker Championship – but fell to a 13-6 defeat in his second-round match against Chris Wakelin.Resuming 6-2 behind, Allen endured a nightmare first half of the morning session, losing all four frames to fall 10-2 down and at risk of going out with a session to spare. Wakelin hit breaks of 119, 71 and 75 as his opponent failed to pot a ball for three frames, immediately heading to the practice table at the interval. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Mark Allen on verge of World Championship exit despite firing 147 at Crucible

Allen made 147 in the 13th frame but trails Chris Wakelin 12-4.

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9 d. ago Shaun Murphy confesses snooker rival he considers most improved on tour left him 'shocked'

The Magician has been hugely impressed with qualifier Chris Wakelin during his World Championship campaign

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9 d. ago Mark Allen bags lucky snooker fan £25,000 with 'unbelievable' 147 break at the Crucible

No.8 seed Mark Allen made the 15th maximum 147-break in World Championship history in his match against Chris Wakelin - and his effort banked a lucky spectator a prize

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9 d. ago Mark Allen hits Crucible 147 as Barry Hearn warns venue ‘not fit for purpose’

Allen makes history but trails Chris Wakelin 10-3Hearn: ‘We love the Crucible but it has to love us’Mark Allen has made a maximum 147 break at the World Snooker Championship, writing his name into Crucible history – but still faces an uphill battle to avoid elimination in his second-round match with Chris Wakelin.Resuming 6-2 behind, Allen endured a nightmare first half of the morning session, losing all four frames to fall 10-2 down, at risk of losing with a session to spare. Wakelin hit breaks of 119, 71 and 75 as Northern Ireland’s Allen failed to pot a ball for three frames, immediately heading to the practice table at the interval. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Mark Allen celebrates 147 at World Championship but trails against Chris Wakelin

Allen targeted a long black and rode his luck on the yellow to wrap up his first 147 at the famous venue.

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9 d. ago Mark Allen hits 'unbelievable' 147 at World Snooker Championships

Mark Allen hit a maximum 147 break in the Snooker World Championship against Chris Wakelin to land a £40,000 bonus and one lucky fan £25,000

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1 week ago BBC snooker commentator shouts 'That's wrong!' as player involved in incident

Chris Wakelin was left bemused after his cueing was obstructed by a set during his World Snooker Championship clash with Neil Robertson on Sunday afternoon

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1 week ago Ronnie O'Sullivan names the 'panicked' snooker rival he fancies to win major tournament – 'it's only a matter of time'

The Rocket has been impressed with what he's seen from Chris Wakelin in the run-up to the Crucible

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1 week ago Neil Robertson shares honest verdict on World Snooker Championship exit

Neil Robertson suffered a first round exit at the hands of Chris Wakelin at the World Championship, with the Australian left to rue his slow start to the match

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1 week ago John Virgo fumes ‘that’s wrong' after unusual incident at World Snooker Championship

Former snooker professional and commentator John Virgo wasn't impressed as Chris Wakelin was obstructed by the set during his World Snooker Championship clash with Neil Robertson

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1 week ago ‘That’s wrong!' – John Virgo makes thoughts clear on World Snooker Championship issue

Chris Wakelin was left frustrated after being obstructed by the set during his World Snooker Championship clash with Neil Robertson on Sunday, with John Virgo unimpressed by the happening

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2 w. ago Chris Wakelin holds off Neil Robertson to reach second round for the first time

The former world champion bowed out on day two of the 2025 event.

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2 w. ago Neil Robertson 'heartbroken' by news before World Snooker Championship clash with 'most improved player'

The Aussie was out of sorts against Chris Wakelin in the opening session of his first round Crucible clash

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