7 h. ago Mark Williams receives salute from Mark Selby for what he did during snooker match

Mark Selby and Mark Williams went head-to-head in an exhibition match at the Guangzhou Billiards Exhibition in China, with the latter wowing fans and even his opponent

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30 h. ago Michaela Tabb retires from Crucible refereeing as World Snooker Champs icon sends message

Michaela Tabb has retired as a snooker referee after taking charge of her last match at the Crucible Theatre, having made history at the venue as the first female to referee a World Championship final

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3 d. ago Snooker star banned after breaking record and firebomb attack can now return

Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon, who remains the youngest player to have made a 147 in professional competition, was banned for nearly three years after admitting to match-fixing

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7 d. ago Zhao Xintong’s two years while banned – Stephen Hendry support, practice, luxury holidays

Zhao Xintong was banned from snooker for 20 months due to his involvement in a match-fixing scandal, but the time away from the baize was far from uneventful for the Chinese star

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7 d. ago Snooker star who beat world champions to lift major title banned from playing until 2027

A talented Chinese snooker player still has more than two years to serve on a suspension handed out for his involvement in the match-fixing scandal that rocked the sport

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7 d. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ who won the World Snooker Championship after ban

Zhao beat Mark Williams in the Crucible final after returning from a suspension following a match-fixing scandal

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8 d. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ on the brink of World Championship glory after ban

Zhao is facing a final against Mark Williams at the Crucible after returning from a suspension following a match-fixing scandal

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan shows true colours as he speaks out about snooker finalist’s 20

Zhao Xintong was one of 10 Chinese snooker players banned for their roles in a match-fixing ring - and Ronnie O'Sullivan has had his say ahead of the World Championship final

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1 week ago Judd Trump issues complaint to snooker referee in Mark Williams match as he doubles down

Judd Trump complained to the referee during his World Snooker Championship semi-final clash with Mark Williams at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Saturday

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1 week ago Snooker fans furious as no refunds given after Ronnie O'Sullivan match ends early

Ronnie O'Sullivan's comprehensive semi-final defeat to Zhao Xintong meant that there was no fourth session at the Crucible on Saturday afternoon - with an exhibition taking place instead

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1 week ago Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ outshining Ronnie O’Sullivan at World Championship after ban

Zhao has been competing as an amateur since the end of his ban for being caught up in a match-fixing scandal

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1 week ago Snooker players currently banned includes former world champion and match

Every snooker player currently banned from competing, including an ex-world champion and half of those involved in the match-fixing scandal that rocked the sport to its core

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1 week ago Referee leaves snooker viewers stunned with noise in middle of Ronnie O’Sullivan match

The moment was caught on camera and with live microphones inside the Crucible

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2 w. ago Shaun Murphy speaks out he addresses decision during Judd Trump match at Snooker Champs

Shaun Murphy was called out for his controversial decision during his World Snooker Championship second-round match against Judd Trump, which he later put down to a miscount

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2 w. ago When is Ronnie O'Sullivan's next match at the World Snooker Championship? How to watch on TV

The seven-time world champions is scheduled to play Pang Junxu after beating Ali Carter in the first round.

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3 w. ago When does Ronnie O'Sullivan play first match in 2025 World Snooker Championship?

The seven-time world champion will break off his latest charge for Crucible glory against a familiar foe.

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3 w. ago World Snooker Championship star issues apology for his behaviour after accusation

Matthew Selt came from 8-3 down to beat Jimmy Robertson 10-9 in their World Snooker Championship qualifier but quickly apologised for his behaviour during the match

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3 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's opening Crucible match could be cancelled after freak injury

Ronnie O’Sullivan has been drawn to face his long-term foe Ali Carter during his first match at the 2025 Snooker World Championships but the clash might not go ahead after all

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3 w. ago O’Sullivan confirms he will play in World Snooker Championship after Carter draw

O’Sullivan returns to face grudge match in first roundKyren Wilson begins title defence against debutantSeven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has been drawn to face long-term rival Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. The 49-year-old, who is seeded fifth, defeated Carter in the 2008 and 2012 finals at the Crucible.O’Sullivan has not played competitively since snapping his cue after withdrawing from the Championship League in January. He pulled out of five of the last six World Snooker Tour events on medical grounds but confirmed on Thursday that he will play in this year’s tournament. Continue reading...

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