2 h. ago Ding Junhui sends British snooker players brutal reality check as he predicts Chinese era of domination

The veteran has been responsible for a huge growth of snooker in China, with a record number of Chinese players at the Crucible

Sport

3 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan holds narrow lead over rival Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship opener

Ali Carter made an impressive recovery to close the gap on Tuesday afternoon

Politics

3 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan leads rival Ali Carter on snooker return at the Crucible

The pair’s much-hyped first-round clash failed to produce fireworks on or off the table.

Politics

3 h. ago Mark Allen tipped for snooker World Championship run as Rory McIlroy influence shows

The Northern Irishman has struggled for form in recent months but looked back to his best at the Crucible

Politics

4 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan makes feelings clear on Ali Carter feud with gesture at the Crucible

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan takes on rival Ali Carter in the opening round at the Crucible and offered a surprising gesture to his opponent before play started

Politics

5 h. ago Mark Selby's Crucible rival had 'blackouts' in matches during mystery illness

World Snooker Championship qualifier Ben Woollaston, who faces Mark Selby at the Crucible, opens up on the mystery illness which threatened his future in the game

Politics

6 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan showed true colours with Kyren Wilson gesture after World Snooker Championship win

Wilson lifted his first ever world title at the Crucible in 2024 and the Rocket was always just a phone call away for advice

Politics

6 h. ago Judd Trump opens up on ‘worrying times’ as snooker top seed foresees major challenge

The Ace in the Pack is favourite for World Championship glory, but he's taking nothing for granted

Politics

7 h. ago Snooker news as Jimmy White taken back by player 'like Tiger Woods' and Kyren Wilson gives honest truth

News and views from day four of the World Snooker Championship as Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for an eighth Crucible crown against bitter rival Ali Carter

Sport

7 h. ago Revealed: How dinner with his theatre student son, 20, sparked snooker star John Higgins' TV tears, as he breaks down in another interview opening up on family heartache

This year's Snooker World Championship has proven an emotional one for John Higgins and the four-time champion was reduced to tears once more on television on Easter Monday night.

Society

7 h. ago John Higgins' snooker ban, huge net worth, retirement plans and family heart attack

John Higgins has been a mainstay at the top of snooker's world rankings for almost 30 years and boasts an impressive record - but the Scot has also encountered many hardships away from the table

Events

8 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

Events

8 h. ago Shaun Murphy leads Daniel Wells in first round of World Championship

Masters champion Murphy and Wells each made two century breaks in a high-quality session at the Crucible on Tuesday.

Politics

8 h. ago Zhao Xintong has 'intimidating' trait that proves he can win World Snooker Championship

The Cyclone blew away Jak Jones on his return to the Crucible after serving a 20 month betting ban

Politics

8 h. ago Snooker champion John Higgins comforted by BBC presenter after bursting into tears during live interview

Four-time world snooker champion John Higgins has revealed the personal reason he broke down during a live BBC interview.

Sport

9 h. ago John Higgins' mega net worth, snooker retirement stance and family health scare

Snooker icon John Higgins couldn't hide his raw emotions after his World Snooker Championship win over Joe O'Connor on Monday as Mirror Sport delves into his long and storied career

Society

9 h. ago Steve Davis names ‘world champion standard’ player he believes has cue action snooker has never seen before

The six time world champion has been glowing in his praise of Shaun Murphy for his opening showing against Daniel Wells

Sport

9 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Ali Carter LIVE: The Rocket returns at World Championship after break from snooker

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan hasn’t played a match since January as he battles mental health issues but returns at the Crucible Theatre to face bitter rival Ali Carter

Events

9 h. ago John Higgins already knows exactly what Ronnie O’Sullivan thinks about him

Ronnie O'Sullivan will begin his bid for an eighth World Snooker Championship title on Tuesday and could meet four-time winner John Higgins in the Crucible decider next month

Politics

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

It’s day four of the world’s biggest snooker competition.

Politics