4 h. 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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29 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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31 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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48 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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48 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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48 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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50 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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56 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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3 d. ago Katie Price's family 'concerned' over riskiest surgery yet as she's 'dicing with death'

Reality TV icon Katie Price is set to undergo Brazilian butt lift surgery - a move that her friends and family are said to be "very concerned" about, according to a source

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5 d. ago Gino D'Acampo seen for the first time as friends reveal to KATIE HIND the chef's plan to save his career

Wearing dark glasses and a determined expression, Gino D'Acampo looked a far cry from his 'cheeky chappy' persona during a rare public outing yesterday.

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5 d. ago ‘I was being a sassy Karen’: Florence Pugh’s skyscraper stunt positions her as the new Tom Cruise

The star’s insistence on jumping from a 2,722ft skyscraper to up the action ante for Thunderbolts* may not be quite enough to save Marvel’s latest. But her career should flyIf you ever needed definitive proof that Marvel has lost pace with the zeitgeist, just look at the panicky marketing of Thunderbolts*. The film opens in a couple of weeks and, according to the trade press, is tracking to open soft.Had this been six or seven years ago, then fans would be clamouring to see Thunderbolts* simply because it was the latest instalment of the grand MCU soap opera. After all, it’s a film that stars several side characters from older Marvel films and TV shows, and there was a time when audiences would go bananas for this sort of thing. But as the last few MCU films have shown, that approach doesn’t really work any more. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Man United star now has seven games to save Old Trafford career amid Ruben Amorim transfer 'plan'

Manchester United are in for a huge summer of change if Ruben Amorim and Ineos have their way in the transfer window

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6 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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7 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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7 d. ago Doctors warned Harry Potter actor he may never walk or speak again after emergency surgery

The actor is recovering from a "life-threatening" diagnosis that caused him to undergo emergency spinal surgery.

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7 d. ago Scientists warn rising heat could cause more mental health disorders

High temperatures are already worsening mental health, from anxiety to schizophrenia

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7 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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1 week ago Comedian Bob Mortimer makes devastating death confession after live

TV star Bob Mortimer revealed he no longer fears death after he was rushed to hospital to undergo a triple heart bypass surgery when his heart stopped beating

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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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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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