7 h. ago Jimmy White was incredible and this current snooker star reminds me of him — it's the highest praise I can give

Ken Doherty has plenty of experience playing Whirlwind White and believes Zhao Xintong is just like the legendary potter

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8 h. 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'

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9 h. ago John Higgins' relationship with 'Class of 92' rivals – 'We've never been close'

EXCLUSIVE: John Higgins opens up on his resurgence after fearing his days at the top were numbered and his relationship with Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams

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26 h. ago Mark Williams outlasts Wu Yize to make World Snooker Championship last

Welshman comes from behind for 10-8 victoryXiao Guodong completes 10-4 win over Matthew SeltMark Williams was forced to dredge up every inch of his Crucible experience to sink rising Chinese star Wu Yize 10-8 and book his place in the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship for the 22nd time in his career.Williams, who turned 50 last month, delivered two near-faultless final frames to hold off his opponent, who had missed a golden chance to seize a 9-7 advantage when he missed a frame-ball red with the rest. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Mark Williams outlasts Wu Yize to make World Snooker Championship last 16

Welshman comes from behind for 10-8 victoryXiao Guodong completes 10-4 win over Matthew SeltMark Williams was forced to dredge up every inch of his Crucible experience to sink rising Chinese star Wu Yize 10-8 and book his place in the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship for the 22nd time in his career.Williams, who turned 50 last month, delivered two near-faultless final frames to hold off his opponent, who had missed a golden chance to seize a 9-7 advantage when he missed a frame-ball red with the rest. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Eyes on the prize as Mark Williams overcomes Wu Yize in Crucible thriller

The Welsh left-hander won the last two frames to reach the last 16.

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28 h. ago Ken Doherty identifies 'remarkable' Mark Williams snooker skill – 'I don't know how he does it'

Williams is one of snooker's greatest ever players but eyesight issues have hampered the 50-year-old during the season

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34 h. ago Mark Williams steps in as referee forgets his job in awkward live TV match moment

Mark Williams was in a light-hearted mood as he took on Yize Wu in the first round of the World Snooker Championship, with the three-time champion winding up referee Olivier Marteel

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54 h. ago Ken Doherty gives honest verdict on Ronnie O'Sullivan living outside the UK

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump have, separately, relocated to Hong Kong to help cope with snooker's intense travel demands.

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3 d. ago Ken Doherty sends out warning about World Snooker Championship star who served huge ban

Zhao Xintong will return to the Crucible Theatre for the first time in three years after qualifying for the World Snooker Championship, and Ken Doherty has backed the Chinese star to go all the way

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5 d. ago Historic Crucible deserves due respect as memories of past tournaments linger

Players criticised the venue during the opening days of last year’s event.

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6 d. ago Jackson Page reveals hilarious response from mentor Mark Williams after snooker star's historic double 147

The Welshman made history by becoming the first player ever to make two 147 breaks in the same match

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6 d. ago Mark Williams facing 'really frightening time' as snooker great has World Championship chances written off

The Welsh Potting Machine has openly admitted that he's struggling to see and contact lenses are proving a challenge

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8 d. ago I played Stephen Hendry at his peak and knew how to annoy him — this is how he would've faired in modern snooker

Ken Doherty won the 1997 World Championship and was a regular rival of Hendry's throughout their careers

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9 d. ago Ken Doherty's message to Jimmy White speaks volumes as Whirlwind is relegated from snooker's elite

White has lost his place on the World Snooker Tour after failing to qualify for this year's World Championship

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9 d. ago Ken Doherty shows true colours with Jimmy White comments as snooker icon relegated

Former world champion Ken Doherty has saluted snooker legend Jimmy White, whose future in the professional game is uncertain after he was relegated from the tour

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1 week ago William and and Kate share never before seen family picture to mark national day

The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a sweet tribute to their adorable dog on National Pet Day.

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1 week ago I know what it takes to win World Snooker Championship — this qualifier is good enough to make Crucible final

The final spots at the Sheffield showcase will be decided this week and Ken Doherty has a qualifier to watch

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2 w. ago Ken Doherty opens up on snooker future as Irish veteran makes major change on brink of World Championship

Crafty Ken has a new cue up his sleeve as he prepares for World Championship qualification to begin

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2 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's coach Lee Walker opens up on sessions with him ahead of World Championship

Lee Walker, Mark Williams's long-time coach, has been working with Ronnie O'Sullivan this season and hopes to see the Rocket return to the game for the World Championship

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