5 h. ago John Higgins to face Mark Williams in World Championship quarter

Scot Higgins held his nerve to win his marathon clash against Xiao Guodong.

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5 h. ago O’Sullivan, Higgins and Williams stand strong as Class of 92 battle on

Higgins to face Williams after beating Xiao 13-12O’Sullivan cruises into 6-2 lead over Pang JunxuAmid all the talk of Chinese domination, the Class of 92 show no sign of giving way just yet. On the eighth day of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams and John Higgins all rolled back the years.There have been plenty of shocks so far, but the three legends of the game are made of tough stuff. Williams is 50, the other two 49, but the class remains. They have won 14 world titles between them and who would bet against that figure rising to 15 a week on Monday? Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan beginning to fire with dominant start against Pang Junxu

The seven-time world champion established a 6-2 lead over Pang in the first session of their second-round match

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8 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Williams stand firm as Class of 92 battle on

Williams into last eight with 13-10 win over VafaeiO’Sullivan cruises into 6-2 lead over Pang JunxuAmid all the talk of Chinese domination, the Class of 92 show no sign of giving way just yet. On the eighth day of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams and John Higgins all rolled back the years.There have been plenty of shocks so far, but the three legends of the game are made of tough stuff. Williams is 50, the other two 49, but the class remains. They have won 14 world titles between them and who would bet against that figure rising to 15 a week on Monday? Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan makes strong start to take control of Pang Junxu

The seven-time world champion won each of the first four frames.

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12 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Rocket makes flying start to second

O’Sullivan is seeking an eighth title at the Crucible after returning to action for the World Championship

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15 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Rocket continues return in second

O’Sullivan is seeking an eighth title at the Crucible after returning to action for the World Championship

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18 h. ago Snooker World Championship 2025 Saturday Matches: Who is playing today, who's through, prize money, odds

It’s day eight at the Crucible Theatre and the second round matches are now underway.

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20 h. ago 'I know what makes Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Williams so special after coaching them both'

Mark Williams' snooker coach Lee Walker has lifted the lid on what has made Ronnie O'Sullivan, Williams and John Higgins so good for so long as they aim for more world titles

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31 h. ago Mark Allen hits 147 then loses as Barry Hearn warns Crucible ‘not fit for purpose’

Allen makes history but loses 13-6 to Chris WakelinHearn: ‘We love the Crucible but it has to love us’Mark Allen wrote his name into Crucible history with a maximum 147 break at the World Snooker Championship – but fell to a 13-6 defeat in his second-round match against Chris Wakelin.Resuming 6-2 behind, Allen endured a nightmare first half of the morning session, losing all four frames to fall 10-2 down and at risk of going out with a session to spare. Wakelin hit breaks of 119, 71 and 75 as his opponent failed to pot a ball for three frames, immediately heading to the practice table at the interval. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan at the World Snooker Championship 2025: Route to the final, next game, 147s, centuries and records

An eighth world title for the Rocket would surely cement his position as the greatest of all time.

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40 h. ago Mark Allen hits Crucible 147 as Barry Hearn warns venue ‘not fit for purpose’

Allen makes history but trails Chris Wakelin 10-3Hearn: ‘We love the Crucible but it has to love us’Mark Allen has made a maximum 147 break at the World Snooker Championship, writing his name into Crucible history – but still faces an uphill battle to avoid elimination in his second-round match with Chris Wakelin.Resuming 6-2 behind, Allen endured a nightmare first half of the morning session, losing all four frames to fall 10-2 down, at risk of losing with a session to spare. Wakelin hit breaks of 119, 71 and 75 as Northern Ireland’s Allen failed to pot a ball for three frames, immediately heading to the practice table at the interval. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Mark Williams asked 'what's your problem?' after World Snooker star's handshake snub

Mark Williams will be reunited with Hossein Vafaei at the 2025 World Snooker Championship, more than a year on from their handshake snub drama at the 2024 World Grand Prix

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41 h. ago Gerwyn Price fumes 'Ronnie O'Sullivan wouldn't be happy with that' as he stokes Luke Littler fire

The Welshman has added further fuel to his rivalry with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries after victory in Liverpool

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42 h. ago World Snooker Championship 2025 Friday Schedule: Who is playing, full second round draw, prize money, odds

It’s day seven at the Crucible Theatre and the first round matches are now done and dusted.

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42 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter feud takes fresh twist as beaten rival shows true colours

Ronnie O'Sullivan was rampant in victory over Ali Carter as the two players reflect on their long-standing rivalry.

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42 h. ago Ali Carter comment on Ronnie O'Sullivan after defeat and feud speaks volumes

Ali Carter has shown his true colours with a message to Ronnie O'Sullivan after he was knocked out of the Snooker World Championship by 'The Rocket'

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43 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter end feud with mutual respect after World Snooker Championship clash

O'Sullivan and Carter have had a bitter rivalry in recent years, but the two snooker stars were full of praise for each other following their first-round clash at the World Championship

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44 h. ago Mark Williams stunned Crucible as bizarre press conference unfolded

The Welshman is no stranger to causing a bit of a stir

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45 h. ago Ali Carter makes Ronnie O'Sullivan feelings crystal clear as rivalry takes another twist

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter's feud appears to be over after the pair faced off at the Crucible in the 2025 World Snooker Championship first round

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