28 h. ago Zhao Xintong advises snooker stars to do complete opposite of Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump

Zhao Xintong became the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship with his 18-12 victory over Mark Williams last week - and has now urged players to move to the UK

Politics

28 h. ago Zhao Xintong completely disagrees with Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan’s lifestyle decision

World Snooker Championship winner Zhao Xintong has advised young snooker players to move to the UK, despite the likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump basing themselves away from Britain

Politics

5 d. ago Zhao Xintong winning World Snooker Championship has rival 'fuming' as Stephen Hendry floats jealousy theory

Hendry isn't sure how Ding Junhui will cope with his compatriot becoming first Asian player to win the world title after betting ban

Politics

5 d. ago Zhao Xintong told one thing he must do to become the richest snooker player of all time

Zhao Xintong became the first amateur to win the World Snooker Championship, and a sports finance expert has now tipped him to become one of the richest players ever

Sport

5 d. ago Zhao Xintong told reality of World Snooker Championship win – 'Different financial universe'

Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship, and a sports finance expert has predicted a very lucrative future for the potting sensation

Politics

6 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and snooker chief at odds after Zhao Xintong's World Championship win

Jason Ferguson wants to see snooker at the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane following Zhao Xintong's emphatic win at the Crucible, but Ronnie O'Sullivan may not agree

Politics

6 d. ago Stephen Hendry's warning rings true as Zhao Xintong decides how to spend £500k prize money

World Snooker Championship winner Zhao Xintong may be tempted to spend some of his lucrative prize on luxury items, which is something Stephen Hendry has previously warned against

Economics

6 d. ago Zhao Xintong lets slip what he'll be blowing World Snooker Championship winnings on

Zhao Xintong revealed the one thing he could splash out on after earning £500,000 in prize money from his maiden World Snooker Championship win, going against his manager's wishes

Politics

6 d. ago Ken Doherty sends Ronnie O'Sullivan warning as he spots flaw in 'naive' Zhao Xintong's game

Zhao Xintong's World Snooker Championship win has sent shockwaves through the sport, and Ronnie O'Sullivan has been sent a stark warning in the aftermath by Ken Doherty

Events

6 d. ago Zhao Xintong still serving snooker ban despite winning World Championship and £500K prize

Zhao Xintong announced himself as a snooker superstar by becoming the sport's first Asian world champion, but he remains unable to compete in his home country of China

Economics

6 d. ago Zhao Xintong still isn't allowed to play in one country after World Snooker Championship win

Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Asian player to be crowned world snooker champion, but he remains banned from playing in his home country of China

Politics

7 d. ago Snooker stars call for World Championship rule change as Zhao Xintong wins title

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship, but several top stars believe the format of the tournament needs to be changed

Politics

7 d. ago 'He'll be fuming' – Stephen Hendry says Zhao Xintong win will leave one snooker star unhappy

Zhao Xintong became the first amateur to win the World Snooker Championship on Monday with an 18-12 victory over Mark Williams, but Stephen Hendry believes one pro will be less than impressed

Politics

7 d. ago Snooker bosses step in and address Zhao Xintong controversy after Crucible final

Zhao Xintong bounced back from his 20-month snooker ban to win the World Championship this week, beating Mark Williams in the final, but there has been some confusion over his ranking despite playing as an amateur

Politics

7 d. ago 'I splashed £500k winnings from Snooker World Championship in one go – I never had anything before'

This English star won the World Snooker Championship in 2024, with the £500,000 prize money helping to immediately change his life as he confirmed he had 'nothing' before his career took off

Economics

7 d. ago World Snooker Championship winner blew £500K earnings straight away on one purchase

After winning £500,000 by emerging from the World Snooker Championship as the winner, Kyren Wilson knew exactly where he wanted to put his winnings

Economics

7 d. ago Snooker targets Brisbane 2032 Olympics to capitalise on Zhao world championship win

WPBSA chair: ‘Someone has to say this is snooker’s time’Zhao Xintong’s world title win could aid prospectsThe head of snooker’s governing body believes Zhao Xintong’s coronation as world champion could prove to be one of the most significant moments in the sport’s history as the game now targets entry into the Olympic Games in 2032.Zhao became the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship on Monday, defeating Mark Williams to cap a remarkable comeback, nine months after returning to the sport from a 20-month suspension for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal. Continue reading...

Sport

8 d. ago World Snooker Championship winner blew £50,000 on ‘silly' purchase after Crucible victory

Dennis Taylor won the World Snooker Championship in 1985, beating Steve Davis in the final at the Crucible, and spent a huge sum of money on a lavish purchase

Economics

8 d. ago Zhao Xintong proves Ken Doherty right as snooker stars ‘furious’ after £500,000 win

Zhao Xintong made history as he became the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship, but his stunning victory has left fellow pros 'up in arms'

Economics

8 d. ago World Snooker Championship winner blew millionaire status despite £500,000 payday

Luca Brecel became one of the most surprising World Snooker Championship winners of all time and was a millionaire, but spent his money on fast cars

Economics