5 h. ago Mark Williams' emotional message seconds before Zhao Xintong snooker final emerges

Mark Williams was beaten 18-12 by Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final, and the Welshman made an emotional and telling admission before stepping out into the Crucible

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6 h. ago 'I answered Ronnie O'Sullivan's call for help at the Crucible – he was a gentleman'

Seven-time Crucible champion Ronnie O'Sullivan surprisingly made big changes to his cue between sessions during his semi-final defeat to Zhao Xintong at the World Championship

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8 h. 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

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8 h. ago Marnus Labuschagne to return to Glamorgan ahead of World Test Championship final

The Australia batter will be back in Cardiff as he returns to the county

Sport

8 h. ago Mark Williams teases surprise career move after World Championship final defeat

The Welshman was beaten by Zhao Xintong in the final at the Crucible but has now turned his attention elsewhere

Politics

8 h. ago India set for bid to stage World Test Championship final in 2027

Indian bid would have major implications for schedulingProposal complicated by India-Pakistan tensionsIndia want to stage the final of the World Test Championship in 2027 with a formal proposal to be made to the International Cricket Council this summer.An Indian bid for the WTC final would have major implications for England’s summer scheduling and could create logistical problems for the ICC given the country’s relations with Pakistan, which have deteriorated further following this week’s air strikes in Kashmir. Continue reading...

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32 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

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33 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

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34 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

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53 h. ago ‘I won the World Snooker Championship and then blew £50,000 on silly buy’

Dennis Taylor won the World Snooker Championship in 1985, narrowly beating Steve Davis in the final, and it didn't take him long to splash the cash after his Crucible success

Economics

54 h. 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

56 h. ago Mark Williams' vast net worth gets boost after making World Championship final

The 50-year-old snooker veteran took home a sizeable prize fund despite losing out in the World Championship final.

Politics

56 h. ago Mark Williams reduces BBC star to tears before losing World Snooker Championship final

BBC and Sky Sports reporter Abigail Davis claimed she was moved to tears as Welsh star Mark Williams battled China's Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final

Politics

57 h. ago Mark Williams hits the bar after World Snooker Championship final defeat: 'See you next season'

Williams posts funny backstage exchange with champion Zhao Xintong after being bested 18-12 despite late rally in Crucible showpiece

Politics

58 h. ago Shaun Murphy had made position clear on Zhao Xintong after 20

Zhao Xintong reached the World Snooker Championship final on his return to the Crucible after a 20-month ban for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal

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58 h. ago 'It looks a bit erratic' – Mark Williams gives 'frightening' verdict on Zhao Xintong

Zhao Xintong turned in a blistering performance to beat Mark Williams in the World Snooker Championship final on Sunday, and the Welshman has now spoken out on the 28-year-old's ability

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64 h. ago South Africa’s Rabada cleared to play Australia in World Test Championship

Proteas fast bowler has completed one-month drug banRabada is aiming to take 50th Australian Test wicket next monthSouth Africa’s pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to face Australia in the final of the World Test Championship at Lord’s next month. The 29-year-old had been under a provisional suspension since 1 April after testing positive for a recreational drug during a South African T20 match on 21 January.The South African Institute of Drug-free Sport announced on Monday the bowler had accepted responsibility for the offence and served a one-month period of ineligibility, making him free to resume playing. Rabada may be back in action as soon as Tuesday, for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Zhao Xintong's emotional victory as first amateur to win historic World Snooker Championship

Zhao Xintong was in tears after he became the first amateur to win the World Snooker Championship, beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final at the Crucible Theatre

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69 h. ago Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams to win World Snooker Championship final

Zhao Xintong has made history by defeating Mark Williams 18-12, despite being banned for 20 months in 2023 for his part in a match-fixing scandal and was forced to start again as an amateur

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2 d. ago 'New superstar of the game': Zhao Xintong hailed after historic World Snooker Championship final win

The two finalists were extremely complimentary of each other

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