2 h. ago 'I'd say he's not got a future in the game' – Stephen Hendry's comments speak volumes

Stephen Hendry has spoken of Luca Brecel's unorthodox approach to snooker, as the Belgian gears up for a second World Championship

Politics

2 h. ago Stephen Hendry shows true colours with Luca Brecel comments at World Snooker Champs

Luca Brecel has been a joy to watch so far at the World Snooker Championship, and one of his fiercest critics in Stephen Hendry has even given the Belgian his dues

Politics

7 h. ago Luca Brecel reveals Arsenal star arranged private jet for Crucible dash before Ding Junhui win

Luca Brecel often shows up last minute to his snooker matches and decided to fly to the Crucible for his last-16 tie by private jet after some help from his friend and fellow Belgian Leandro Trossard

Politics

7 h. ago Judd Trump in brutally frank claim about World Snooker Championship rival as Arsenal ace nails flag to the mast

Leandro Trossard has been lending pal Luca Brecel a private jet during his campaign for a second Crucible title

Politics

18 h. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals latest Riccardo Calafiori injury update before PSG as double boost confirmed

Riccardo Calafiori had been expected to be back for Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain

Events

24 h. ago Judd Trump holds off spirited Shaun Murphy fightback to make Crucible last eight

Trump began the final session of the second-round clash of former champions with a 10-6 lead.

Politics

46 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight after dominating Pang Junxu

O’Sullivan was seldom required to reach top gear as he turned a 6-2 overnight lead into a 12-4 advantage.

Politics

49 h. ago Steve Davis says 'alien' snooker star did something Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White couldn't match

Luca Brecel jetted in from Belgium to give Chinese hero Ding Junhui a lesson at the Crucible

Events

65 h. ago John Higgins to face Mark Williams in World Championship quarter

Scot Higgins held his nerve to win his marathon clash against Xiao Guodong.

Politics

3 d. 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

4 d. ago Mark Selby crashes out in opening round of World Snooker Championship

He lost to world number 44 and practice partner Ben Woollaston.

Events

4 d. ago Mark Selby knocked out in huge World Snooker Championship shock

Ben Woollaston stuns four-time champion 10-8Luca Brecel recovers to beat Ryan Day 10-7An angry Mark Selby was sensationally knocked out 10-8 by his friend Ben Woollaston on Thursday night as the shocks continued at the Crucible.The four-time world champion, the second favourite going into the tournament, follows the defending champion, Kyren Wilson, and the 2010 winner, Neil Robertson, in going out of the World Snooker Championship in the first round. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Mark Selby fumes at ‘pathetic’ display in World Snooker Championship upset

Ben Woollaston stuns four-time champion 10-8Luca Brecel also recovers to beat Ryan Day 10-7An angry Mark Selby was sensationally knocked out 10-8 by his friend Ben Woollaston on Thursday night as the shocks continued at the Crucible.The four-time world champion, the second favourite going into the tournament, follows the defending champion, Kyren Wilson, and the 2010 winner, Neil Robertson, in going out of the World Snooker Championship in the first round. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Jude Law's ex Catherine Harding reveals if their daughter Ada, nine, will follow in her father's footsteps as she opens up about wedding plans with Arsenal star Jorginho

The singer, who is now engaged to Arsenal player Jorginho, 33, had a brief fling with the English actor in 2014, but they went their separate ways before Ada was born.

Society

4 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...

Politics

5 d. ago Mark Allen takes painful measure in quest for World Snooker Championship glory

The Pistol hasn't had a season to remember but is taking hope from both Kyren Wilson and Luca Brecel

Politics

5 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

Events

5 d. ago Gary Neville reveals shock Arsenal wish for Champions League with Mikel Arteta claim

Arsenal are three matches away from winning Champions League for first time

Sport

5 d. ago Arsenal: Thomas Partey contract preference revealed as talks held amid Barcelona interest

Partey could sign a new one-year contract with the option to extend for a further season

Politics

5 d. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals Ben White and Mikel Merino injury latest ahead of PSG Champions League tie

Gunners are sweating on the fitness of two key players ahead of their massive Champions League showdown

Sport