39 h. ago Mark Williams left in the shade as former professional snooker star banks over £500,000

Mark WIlliams came second best to Zhao Xintong at the World Snooker Championship this year, but his earnings from the tournament pale compared to one ex-pro's recent payday

Economics

7 d. ago World Championship final ref who clashed with Ronnie O'Sullivan giving away special item

Snooker referee Desislava Bozhilova, who oversaw the recent World Championship final between Zhao Xintong and Mark Williams, is auctioning off a memorable item from the match

Sport

8 d. ago Mark Williams shows off impressive car weeks after banking £200k at World Snooker Championship

Mark Williams was recently defeated by Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final, and the Welshman has demonstrated how he spent some of his prize money in the past

Economics

1 week ago World Snooker Championship final referee quits Crucible officiating as she sends classy message

Michaela Tabb will no longer referee matches in traditional snooker, having stepped down after officiating the World Seniors Snooker Tour final at the Crucible Theatre

Sport

2 w. ago Snooker ref Desislava Bozhilova ends social media silence for Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong

Desislava Bozhilova took charge of the World Snooker Championship final as Zhao Xintong beat Mark Williams 18-12 to become the first amateur and Asian to win the title

Politics

2 w. ago Mark Williams' emotional message seconds before Zhao Xintong snooker final emerges

Mark Williams was beaten 18-12 by Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final, and the Welshman made an emotional and telling admission before stepping out into the Crucible

Politics

2 w. ago Shaun Murphy clears up awkward Dennis Taylor moment as he admits 'I didn't understand'

Shaun Murphy has opened up on his awkward exchange with BBC commentator Dennis Taylor during the World Snooker Championship final at the weekend

Events

2 w. ago Zhao Xintong still serving snooker ban despite winning World Championship and £500K prize

Zhao Xintong announced himself as a snooker superstar by becoming the sport's first Asian world champion, but he remains unable to compete in his home country of China

Economics

2 w. ago Mark Williams knows Ronnie O’Sullivan’s real feelings about him – 'Shouldn’t be allowed'

Mark Williams produced some valiant potting during his World Snooker Championship final defeat to Zhao Xintong, and Ronnie O'Sullivan's past comments prove it was no surprise

Politics

2 w. ago Stephen Hendry reveals snooker star who will be ‘fuming’ at Zhao Xintong’s Worlds win

Zhao Xintong made history on Monday when he became the first ever Chinese player to lift the World Snooker Championship, beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final of the prestigious tournament

Politics

2 w. ago 'You shouldn't be allowed' – Ronnie O'Sullivan's true thoughts on Mark Williams speak volumes

Mark Williams is now the oldest World Snooker Championship finalist, and Ronnie O’Sullivan hasn't shied away from praising the Welshman in the past

Politics

2 w. ago Zhao's title success at world championships shines light on snooker's growth in China

The crowning of Zhao Xintong as Asia’s first world snooker champion will have come as a surprise to many unfamiliar with the sport, who will have also been unaware of its vast popularity in China

Politics

2 w. ago World champion Zhao Xintong’s manager will not let spending splurges wreck dream

The 28-year-old Zhao beat Mark Williams 18-12 to clinch both the illustrious crown and a cheque for £500,000.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘I won the World Snooker Championship and then blew £50,000 on silly buy’

Dennis Taylor won the World Snooker Championship in 1985, narrowly beating Steve Davis in the final, and it didn't take him long to splash the cash after his Crucible success

Economics

2 w. ago World Snooker Championship winner blew £50,000 on ‘silly' purchase after Crucible victory

Dennis Taylor won the World Snooker Championship in 1985, beating Steve Davis in the final at the Crucible, and spent a huge sum of money on a lavish purchase

Economics

2 w. ago Mark Williams reduces BBC star to tears before losing World Snooker Championship final

BBC and Sky Sports reporter Abigail Davis claimed she was moved to tears as Welsh star Mark Williams battled China's Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final

Politics

2 w. ago Mark Williams disagrees with Ronnie O'Sullivan as huge Zhao Xintong claim made

World Championship runner-up Mark Williams is at odds with Ronnie O'Sullivan over the direction of snooker following Zhao Xintong's stunning Crucible success

Politics

2 w. ago Mark Williams hits the bar after World Snooker Championship final defeat: 'See you next season'

Williams posts funny backstage exchange with champion Zhao Xintong after being bested 18-12 despite late rally in Crucible showpiece

Politics

2 w. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? Snooker's 'new superstar' makes history as world champion after ban

Zhao brushes aside legends Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan in dominant Crucible triumph following 20-month suspension

Politics

2 w. ago Mark Williams sinks pints and shots and makes Zhao Xintong feelings clear with snap

The Welsh snooker star was getting stuck into the shots at 12.23am last night!

Politics