1 hour ago Mark Selby crashes out of World Snooker Championship in first round

Four-time winner Selby was stunned by practice partner Ben Woollaston in Sheffield

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2 h. ago Ali Carter makes Ronnie O'Sullivan feelings crystal clear as rivalry takes another twist

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter's feud appears to be over after the pair faced off at the Crucible in the 2025 World Snooker Championship first round

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8 h. ago Mark Selby crashes out in opening round of World Snooker Championship

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

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8 h. 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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8 h. 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

11 h. ago Why World Snooker Championship referee is banned from officiating one player at the Crucible

Tatiana Woollaston made her Crucible debut in 2020 - and remains one of the top referees in snooker - but she's banned from officiating in her husband Ben's matches.

Sport

13 h. ago Stephen Hendry gives decisive verdict on Ronnie O'Sullivan World Snooker Championship return

After four months out of action the Rocket returned in style with an impressive win against old foe Ali Carter

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14 h. ago John Higgins warned unique Crucible factor that counts against bid for a fifth World Snooker Championship

A packed field features a host of young guns, but veteran Higgins remains one of the favourites for glory in Sheffield

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15 h. 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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17 h. ago Ali Carter shows true colours as he makes fresh comment towards Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ali Carter was reunited with Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Snooker World Championship and spoke nothing but honest truths when asked about the Rocket

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17 h. ago 'I used £2 cue my mum paid for to win World Snooker Championship in major upset'

One understated star produced one of the biggest shocks in snooker history when he won the World Championship final - and he did it all with a £2 cue gifted to him by his mum

Economics

18 h. ago Jimmy White revealed his fury when 'unwritten snooker rule' was broken during Mark Selby win

Jimmy White has done and seen it all in snooker, but the cult icon was furious when he saw one player's cheeky ploy in 2022

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20 h. 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

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20 h. ago Reason World Snooker Championship referee is not allowed to officiate one Crucible star

Tatiana Woollaston, one of the snooker's top referees, was delighted to see husband Ben join her at the World Championship, even though she can't officiate his matches

Politics

20 h. ago World Snooker Championship star is not allowed to be officiated by one ref at the Crucible

There is no chance of Ben Woollaston's snooker matches being overseen by one particular referee, who has become one of the the top officials in the game

Politics

21 h. ago Why World Snooker Championship referee is banned from officiating one player

The 2025 World Championship is different for leading official Tatiana Woollaston, who cannot take charge of matches involving one particular player at the Crucible

Sport

24 h. ago World Snooker Championship 2025 Thursday Matches: Who is playing today, who's through, prize money, odds

It’s day six at the Crucible Theatre and it’s time for the second round matches to get underway.

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24 h. 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

24 h. ago Barry Hearn sets deadline for Crucible decision on World Snooker Championship future

The World Snooker Championship has been held at the Crucible since the 1970s but there is doubt over its long-term future in Sheffield with the Middle East touted as a potential venue

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24 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan was scared of having ‘a meltdown’ before opening win at Crucible

The seven-time champion fired three centuries and two more breaks over 50 in a10-4 win over Ali Carter

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