3 h. ago 'Legend of the game' – Judd Trump’s comments about Mark Williams say it all

Crucible king Judd Trump will face Mark 'The Welsh Potting Machine' Williams in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Snooker Championship - and he has revealed precisely what he thinks of his foe

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4 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 Judd Trump doesn’t hide his feelings on Mark Williams as he drops five

Judd Trump and Mark Williams meet in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Snooker Championship, and 2019 champion Trump has had his say on what he thinks of his upcoming foe

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6 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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7 h. ago Barry Hearn gives Crucible 3 month timeline as World Snooker Championship venue threat intensifies

A small capacity and outdated facilities has led to the chief looking at alternative settings for the biggest prize in the sport

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7 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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9 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan brands rival 'poor' in brutal World Snooker Championship assessment

Ronnie O'Sullivan was critical of his own form after reaching the last four of the World Snooker Championship, but didn't hold back in his assessment of Si Juahui

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10 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 Rob Walker told to 'spit it out' by Mark Williams during John Higgins victory interview

Mark Williams was in a playful mood following his thrilling World Snooker Championship quarter-final victory over John Higgins as he joked with BBC interviewer Rob Walker

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10 h. ago 'Spit it out' – Mark Williams reacts to Rob Walker interview after John Higgins win

Mark Williams was in a playful mood after he scraped past John Higgins to seal a place in the World Snooker Championship on Wednesday, with broadcaster Rob Walker taking the brunt

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11 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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11 h. ago Mark Williams accused Ronnie O'Sullivan of disrespect and said he's 'nothing' like rival

Mark Williams and Ronnie O'Sullivan, who could meet in the World Snooker Championship final, have great respect for each other despite the occasional disagreement

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11 h. ago Controversial Ronnie O'Sullivan opponent bags £100k after activating little

Zhao Xintong takes on Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Championship semi-finals

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12 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan fears World Championship star would punish him in harsh admission

Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Judd Trump or Mark Williams in the final of the World Snooker Championship if he can beat Zhao Xintong in the semis

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12 h. ago BBC commentators wax lyrical as Ronnie O’Sullivan hits one of the ‘shots of the tournament’

Ronnie O'Sullivan was not at his fluent best against Si Jiahui, but he showed off his incredible shot-making ability at a crucial moment in the World Snooker Championship

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13 h. ago 'What a pot!' – Ronnie O’Sullivan lauded for 'one of best shots of the World Championship'

Ronnie O'Sullivan produced a moment of magic during his World Snooker Championship quarter-final against Si Jiahui at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield

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13 h. ago Snooker World Championship 2025 Thursday Semi Finals: Full TV schedule, prize money, odds

It’s semi-final time at the Crucible.

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13 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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14 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan makes honest admission after ‘lucky’ run to World Championship semi

‘The Rocket’ has reached the World Championship semi-finals for a record 14th time despite a string of poor performances by his own reckoning

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14 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan piles into star and slams own game after making semi

Ronnie O'Sullivan overcame Si Juahui to reach the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship, but was far from impressed with his own performance

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