2 h. ago Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumed his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Zhao, before Judd Trump battles Mark Williams at the Crucible

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4 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong level after gripping start to semi

Seven-time champion and Chinese stand at 4-4Zhao takes early lead before O’Sullivan hits backThe seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan and first-time semi-finalist Zhao Xintong shared the spoils in a gripping opening session at the Crucible, tying 4-4 as they fight for a spot in the World Snooker Championship final.O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage did not deter Zhao, who took a 2-0 lead and then finished impressively with a break of 86 – the highest of the match to date – to leave things all square after the initial leg of their best-of-33 frames contest. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Zhao Xintong’s ban, Ronnie O’Sullivan comments, Stephen Hendry claim at Snooker Champs

Zhao Xintong is currently taking on Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals, having made a remarkable return to the sport after a 20-month ban

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7 h. ago Nothing to separate Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong after opening session

O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage did not deter Zhao.

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8 h. ago Zhao Xintong told one thing he must avoid to shock Ronnie O'Sullivan at snooker World Championship

The returning Chinese ace has been a standout performer in Sheffield and will face his idol for a place in the final

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10 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Zhao Xintong LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumes his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Xintong Zhao, before Judd Trump battles Mark Williams at the Crucible

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12 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Xintong Zhao LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumes his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Xintong Zhao, before Judd Trump battles Mark Williams at the Crucible

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1 week ago Ken Doherty gives honest verdict on Ronnie O'Sullivan living outside the UK

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump have, separately, relocated to Hong Kong to help cope with snooker's intense travel demands.

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1 week ago Zhao Xintong learned Ronnie O’Sullivan’s opinion of him before huge snooker ban

Ronnie O'Sullivan is one of the greatest snooker players of all time, and he has never been shy to praise a talented player - though few have earned his admiration like Zhao Xintong

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