10 m. ago Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Zhao surges into early lead in fascinating World Snooker Championship final

Mark Williams becomes the oldest finalist in history as he takes on Zhao Xintong, who hoping to become the first Chinese world champion after returning from a ban

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16 m. ago Snooker star Mark Williams apologises after swearing on live TV following Judd Trump win

Snooker star Mark Williams was quick to apologise after he swore on live TV after hew booked his spot in the World Snooker Championship final

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20 m. ago World Championship finalist Zhao Xintong plays as an amateur after huge scandal rocked snooker

The 28-year-old from China is up against three-time world champion Mark Williams in the Crucible final

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79 m. ago Zhao Xintong v Mark Williams: World Snooker Championship final – live

Updates from the showpiece at the CrucibleMail Daniel with your thoughts | Sign up to The RecapWilliams 0-0 Xintong (0-22) “I’m always tinged with jealousy in my feelings when I’m in the box, not at the table,” says Stephen; the old mongrel never leaves. Then, off the break, Mark goes at a loose one, misses, and that is going to cost him. Zhao’s been so good in the balls this last fortnight, playing with rare power and precision, but the pressure he’s under now, seeking to become China’s first world champion, is of an entirely different order to anything he’s experienced before. But he seems entirely unaffected and already seems to fashioning a frame-winning opportunity.Our boyz baize! I cannot wait for this, and what an atmosphere in the Cruce. Zhao and Mark shake hands over the little lady, then it’s time to get going, The Cyclone to break. Continue reading...

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84 m. ago Mark Williams' staggering net worth, wife's public marriage admission and worsening health battle

The Welshman has defied the odds to make it to his fifth World Snooker Championship final, where he faces Zhao Xintong

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88 m. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ in the World Championship final after ban

Zhao has set up a final against Mark Williams at the Crucible after returning from a suspension following a match-fixing scandal

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94 m. ago Mark Williams hopes for win to honour ‘legends’ Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths

The Welshman is targeting his fourth World Championship.

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2 h. ago Judd Trump calls on snooker to stamp out rowdy ‘darts atmosphere’ at events

Beaten world semi-finalist unhappy with fan conductOne spectator yelled: ‘Can’t miss that Judd’ during matchJudd Trump has urged snooker’s authorities to act immediately to stamp out rowdy fan behaviour and avoid fostering a “darts atmosphere” at the sport’s biggest events.Trump was visibly annoyed after a spectator shouted “can’t miss that Judd” during a crucial phase of his World Snooker Championship semi-final defeat by Mark Williams at the Crucible. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Labour minister urged to quit over ‘dog whistle’ remark on grooming gangs

The Commons leader has apologised after suggesting on BBC Any Questions that raising concerns over Asian grooming gangs was ‘dog whistle’ politics

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3 h. ago BBC Breakfast host forced to step in and issue apology after interview chaos

BBC Breakfast was thrown into chaos as host Roger Johnson "cut off" a guest mid interview

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4 h. ago Mark Williams says health condition 'getting worse' as he requests money back for operation

Mark Williams has been struggling with his eyesight throughout the World Snooker Championship, but has joked that his performances at the Crucible have convinced him not to undergo surgery

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4 h. ago Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Fascinating World Snooker Championship final begins at the Crucible

Mark Williams becomes the oldest finalist in history as he takes on Zhao Xintong, who hoping to become the first Chinese world champion after returning from a ban

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4 h. ago Mark Williams forced to issue apology during BBC interview after Snooker Champs victory

Mark Williams secured his place in the final of the snooker World Championships after a 17-14 win over Judd Trump, and the Welshman let slip a swear word in his post-match interview

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5 h. ago World Snooker Championship finalist Mark Williams won £200,000 but said none of it would be his

Mark Williams narrowly missed out on the Saudi Arabian Masters title after a 10-8 final defeat to Judd Trump, but the Welshman still took home a handsome sum of money

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5 h. ago Snooker World Championship 2025 Sunday Final: Prize money, full TV schedule, trophy

It’s the first day of the final at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, with two men dreaming of winning the biggest prize in the world of snooker.

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5 h. ago Zhao Xintong’s snooker ban and Ronnie O’Sullivan verdict ahead of World Championship final

Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong takes on Mark Williams in the Snooker World Championship on Sunday afternoon at the Crucible with a thrilling match expected between the two

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5 h. ago Mark Williams banked massive £200,000 payday but said he wouldn’t see a penny of it

While Mark Williams banked a six-figure sum despite his loss in Saudi Arabian Masters, the Welshman surprised fans with his comments about the prize money

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5 h. ago Stephen Hendry predicts winner of Zhao Xintong v Mark Williams due to major factor

Zhao Xintong and Mark Williams begin the final of the World Championships of Sunday afternoon

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6 h. ago Judd Trump's true colours emerge in private message after Mark Williams defeat

Mark Williams will face Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final after beating Judd Trump in the semi-finals on Saturday evening

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6 h. ago Mark Williams swears in live TV interview after epic Judd Trump win as apology issued

The Welsh Potting Machine booked his spot in the final after the victory over the world number one

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