7 h. ago Mark Allen hits Crucible 147 as Barry Hearn warns venue ‘not fit for purpose’

Allen makes history but trails Chris Wakelin 10-3Hearn: ‘We love the Crucible but it has to love us’Mark Allen has made a maximum 147 break at the World Snooker Championship, writing his name into Crucible history – but still faces an uphill battle to avoid elimination in his second-round match with Chris Wakelin.Resuming 6-2 behind, Allen endured a nightmare first half of the morning session, losing all four frames to fall 10-2 down, at risk of losing with a session to spare. Wakelin hit breaks of 119, 71 and 75 as Northern Ireland’s Allen failed to pot a ball for three frames, immediately heading to the practice table at the interval. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Mark Williams asked 'what's your problem?' after World Snooker star's handshake snub

Mark Williams will be reunited with Hossein Vafaei at the 2025 World Snooker Championship, more than a year on from their handshake snub drama at the 2024 World Grand Prix

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3 d. ago Snooker news with Mark Williams to undergo surgery as Steve Davis issues warning on BBC

The latest news and views from the World Snooker Championship as Ronnie O'Sullivan prepares to make his long-awaited return to action against bitter rival Ali Carter

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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9 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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3 w. ago Mark Williams issues honest World Snooker Championship admission after 10

Mark Williams, who suffered a heavy defeat to Ding Junhui at the Tour Championship, is in downbeat mood ahead of the World Snooker Championship amid his worsening eyesight

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3 w. ago Mark Williams makes sad World Championship admission as eyesight problems continue

Mark Williams is not feeling confident for the World Championship at the Crucible and admits qualifiers will be "praying" to draw him in Sheffield

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3 w. ago Mark Williams touted for change of sport as snooker icon told he has 'serious chance of doing some damage'

The veteran has struggled with his eyesight and even quit practising in a tricky 2025, but is showing potential in another discipline

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3 w. ago World Snooker Championship prize money theory emerges as Ronnie O'Sullivan fears raised

Ronnie O'Sullivan has not played competitively since January, and fellow snooker legend Mark Williams suspects fans won't see the Rocket at the World Championship

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