9 h. ago Steve Davis turns back on BBC snooker cameras and refuses to go on in awkward moment

Six-time world snooker champion Steve Davis was left red-faced during the BBC's coverage of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on Sunday morning

Events

11 h. ago I'm a snooker world champion and this is my masterplan to keep the event at the Crucible

Rumours linking with most iconic tournament in the sport with a big money move overseas just won't go away

Politics

26 h. ago John Higgins in vicious Rangers troll as snooker icon claims Celtic are '54 titles ahead' of bitter rivals

The four-time world snooker champion riffed on a go-to favourite putdown which infers no Ibrox league triumph counts before 2012

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38 h. ago ‘Ronaldinho of snooker’ who lost millions announces he’s ‘flying to Crucible on private jet’

Luca Brecel, the 2023 World Snooker Champion, lost his millionaire status due to his extravagant spending - but he's still living the high life, especially when it comes to getting to and from the Crucible

Economics

61 h. ago World Snooker champion swore at Sir Alex Ferguson and wound up Celtic

Ken Doherty received invites from Manchester United and Celtic after beating Stephen Hendry in the 1997 World Championship final - despite swearing at Sir Alex Ferguson

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64 h. ago Mark Selby launches ball and leaves Ronnie O'Sullivan stunned – 'You never normally see that'

Four-time world snooker champion Mark Selby displayed some petulance en route to a shock first-round exit at the Crucible - and Ronnie O'Sullivan couldn't hide his surprise

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3 d. ago ‘I was expecting to win’: Luca Brecel fights back to deny Ryan Day at Crucible

2o23 champion recovers from 5-1 down to win 10-7Chris Wakelin leads Mark Allen 6-2 in second roundLuca Brecel completed an impressive comeback to beat Ryan Day 10-7 and avoid becoming the latest former champion to exit the World Snooker Championship at the first-round stage.The 2023 winner looked in danger of joining the defending champion, Kyren Wilson, in crashing out when he found himself 5-1 down to Day during the first session. But Brecel won the final three frames on Wednesday to make it 5-4 and get himself right back in the match. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Stephen Hendry told straight as World Snooker Champs star hits back at personality clash

BBC pundit Stephen Hendry has been a vocal critic of former world snooker champion Luca Brecel and the Belgian has now hit back at the seven-time Crucible king

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3 d. ago Snooker champion won Crucible with £2 cue using money he borrowed from his mum

Ken Doherty became a national hero in Ireland when he won the World Snooker Championship in 1997 – and he did it all with a £2 cue he paid for with the help of his mum

Economics

4 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan back with a bang to beat Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship

Seven-time champion rockets to 10-4 victory at CruciblePang Junxu next up after getting better of Zhang AndaRonnie O’Sullivan made a mockery of his recent period of inactivity by reeling off three centuries in five frames as he completed a 10-4 win over Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.The seven-time champion, who has not played on the professional tour since he crashed out of the Championship League in January, looked close to his best as he swiftly set up a last-16 clash against Pang Junxu. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘scared about playing’ before beating Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship

Seven-time champion rockets to 10-4 victory at CruciblePang Junxu next up after getting better of Zhang AndaRonnie O’Sullivan made a mockery of his recent period of inactivity by reeling off three centuries in five frames as he completed a 10-4 win over Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.The seven-time champion, who has not played on the professional tour since he crashed out of the Championship League in January, looked close to his best as he swiftly set up a last-16 clash against Pang Junxu, but revealed he was still ravaged by self-doubt despite completing a stunning demolition job. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘scared about playing’ before beating Ali Carter in world championship

Seven-time champion rockets to 10-4 victory at CruciblePang Junxu next up after getting better of Zhang AndaRonnie O’Sullivan made a ­mockery of his recent period of inactivity by ­reeling off three centuries in five frames as he completed a 10-4 victory against Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.The seven-time champion, who has not played on the professional tour since he crashed out of the Championship League in January, looked close to his best as he swiftly set up a last-16 clash against Pang Junxu, but revealed he was still ravaged by self-doubt despite completing a stunning demolition job. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Snooker star snaps back at BBC commentator Stephen Hendry after repeated public criticism

Luca Brecel has spoken out after being the target of criticism from the seven-time world snooker champion

Politics

4 d. ago Stephen Hendry comments on ‘vile’ frame involving Judd Trump at World Snooker Championship

Seven-time snooker world champion Stephen Hendry was left unimpressed with one performance at the Crucible this week after dubbing one frame featuring a former title winner "vile"

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5 d. ago John Higgins' BBC outburst, family health scare, net worth and retirement stance

John Higgins has enjoyed a glittering career in snooker but the four-time world champion has also endured his fair share of challenges and controversy away from the table

Society

5 d. ago Snooker champion John Higgins comforted by BBC presenter after bursting into tears during live interview

Four-time world snooker champion John Higgins has revealed the personal reason he broke down during a live BBC interview.

Sport

5 d. ago Steve Davis names ‘world champion standard’ player he believes has cue action snooker has never seen before

The six time world champion has been glowing in his praise of Shaun Murphy for his opening showing against Daniel Wells

Sport

5 d. ago I am a four time snooker world champion who almost quit Crucible forever but my doctor's advice changed my life

Mark Selby is a household name in the world of snooker but has opened up on nearly hanging up his cue for good last year

Politics

6 d. ago Mark Williams to undergo surgery to save career amid worsening health condition

The three-time world snooker champion admits his health issue is 'worsening by the month'

Politics

7 d. ago Zhao Xintong is new Stephen Hendry and WILL be a world champion say snooker heroes

Whirlwind Jimmy White has been blown away by the Cyclone on his return to the Crucible

Politics