91 m. ago Shaun Murphy clears up awkward Dennis Taylor moment as he admits 'I didn't understand'

Shaun Murphy has opened up on his awkward exchange with BBC commentator Dennis Taylor during the World Snooker Championship final at the weekend

Events

1 hour 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

2 h. 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

2 h. ago Zhao Xintong plans to splash £500K snooker prize money on one thing after manager's threat

Chinese sensation Zhao Xintong has highlighted the one thing he could splurge his World Snooker Championship prize money on, which goes against his manager's warnings

Economics

3 h. 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

20 h. ago Zhao Xintong world title can enhance snooker’s Olympic bid, says WBPSA chief

Zhao won over the Crucible as he stormed to an unlikely world title

Politics

21 h. 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

21 h. ago Snooker’s ultimate rich list by prize money with Zhao Xintong to be ‘richest of the lot'

Zhao Xintong's World Snooker Championship victory saw him rake in half-a-million pounds - and the Chinese star is now being tipped to overtake Ronnie O'Sullivan in snooker's all-time prize money list

Politics

22 h. 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

22 h. ago Snooker’s rich list as £500,000 winner Zhao Xintong to become ‘richest of all time’

Zhao Xintong was crowned World Snooker Champion for the first time after defeating Mark Williams, and the Chinese star is now being tipped to overtake Ronnie O'Sullivan in snooker's prize money list

Economics

26 h. ago Zhao Xintong statement made after snooker controversy left players raging

Zhao Xintong won the World Snooker Championship on Monday at the Crucible but there was controversy over his ranking status after his victory in Sheffield

Sport

26 h. 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

26 h. ago Mark Williams knows Ronnie O’Sullivan’s real feelings about him – 'Shouldn’t be allowed'

Mark Williams produced some valiant potting during his World Snooker Championship final defeat to Zhao Xintong, and Ronnie O'Sullivan's past comments prove it was no surprise

Politics

27 h. ago Stephen Hendry reveals snooker star who will be ‘fuming’ at Zhao Xintong’s Worlds win

Zhao Xintong made history on Monday when he became the first ever Chinese player to lift the World Snooker Championship, beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final of the prestigious tournament

Politics

27 h. 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

28 h. 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

28 h. ago 'You shouldn't be allowed' – Ronnie O'Sullivan's true thoughts on Mark Williams speak volumes

Mark Williams is now the oldest World Snooker Championship finalist, and Ronnie O’Sullivan hasn't shied away from praising the Welshman in the past

Politics

28 h. ago Mark Williams' career earnings still way off Ronnie O'Sullivan's in snooker's wealth list

Mark Williams might have fallen just short of a record-equalling fourth World Snooker Championship title, but the Welshman still pocketed a cool £200,000 for his efforts

Politics

29 h. 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

46 h. 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