54 m. ago People are only just realising why snooker players tap their middle finger on the table

The 2025 World Snooker Championship is about to reach its climax – but have you ever wondered why the game's top stars tap their middle finger on the table when they're lining up a shot?

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96 m. ago Snooker World Championship 2025 Saturday Semi Finals: Full TV schedule, prize money, odds

We’ll know our two finalists by the end of today.

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2 h. ago Zhao Xintong makes Ronnie O'Sullivan thoughts clear with fresh comment after Crucible win

Zhao Xintong has stormed into his first World Snooker Championship final after thrashing Ronnie O'Sullivan in the last four - and he immediately showed his respect for the beaten Rocket

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3 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan sets snooker retirement deadline after rejecting new job offer

Ronnie O’Sullivan suffered a shocked World Snooker Championship exit against Zhao Xintong at the semi-final stage at the Crucible and has claimed his retirement might be on the horizon

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11 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan bemoans 'awful' performance after crashing out of the World Championship as he falls short in his bid for a record eighth title

Ronnie O'Sullivan had no complaints after being thrashed by China's rising star Zhao Xintong in their World Championship semi-final.

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13 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan shows true colours with Zhao Xintong exchange after semi

The latest World Snooker Championship news after Zhao Xintong defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan to book his spot in the Crucible showpiece.

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13 h. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? Chinese star who thrashed Ronnie O'Sullivan at World Snooker Championship

Former UK and Berlin Masters champion looking to become China’s very first Crucible winner after returning from 20-month ban

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13 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of World Snooker Championship to inspired Zhao Xintong

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been dumped out of the World Snooker Championship at the hands of Zhao Xintong after he produced an incredible afternoon session

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13 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of World Snooker Championships and made to wait for record

Ronnie O'Sullivan's bid for an eighth world championship is over for another year after he lost to Zhao Xintong in the semi-finals of the 2025 tournament at the Crucible

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15 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Zhao Xintong chaos as 'balls all over Crucible floor'

Just a day before Ronnie O'Sullivan and Zhao Xintong graced the Crucible again, snooker fans were treated to the rare sight of a huge pocket breaker - and it was not from The Rocket

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19 h. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? Chinese star dominating Ronnie O'Sullivan at World Snooker Championship

Former UK and Berlin Masters champion looking to become China’s very first Crucible winner after returning from 20-month ban

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21 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan’s ‘irritating’ tactic which riles players has been called out by Stephen Hendry

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been using old chalk at the 2025 World Snooker Championship, and former rival Stephen Hendry has explained why it is causing problems for his opponents

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21 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's huge net worth after split with EastEnders actress and snooker return

Ronnie O'Sullivan is back in the spotlight after his return to snooker for the World Championship - and Daily Star Sport has a look at his eye-watering net worth

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21 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan’s tactic which 'irritates' players has already been spotted by Stephen Hendry

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been called out by a number of snooker stars for using traditional chalk that causes 'kicks' on the baize, with Stephen Hendry the latest to pull up the star

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23 h. ago Mark Williams has been told his Ronnie O’Sullivan comment is 'nonsense' by Stephen Hendry

Mark Williams has once again played down his position among snooker's all-time greats like Ronnie O'Sullivan, a stance Stephen Hendry has previously been quick to shoot him down on

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

The semi finals will continue today as we get closer to knowing who the 2025 champion will be.

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25 h. ago Why has Ronnie O'Sullivan changed his cue again during World Snooker Championship?

‘The Rocket’ has made an ‘extraordinary’ decision during his semi-final clash

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26 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan 'extraordinary' decision shocks pundit during snooker World Championship semi

O'Sullivan has reached the last four at the Crucible but has been unhappy with his cue throughout the tournament

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27 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Tight battle continues in World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan continues his bid for a record eighth snooker world title against Chinese star Zhao Xintong before Judd Trump plays Mark Williams in the other semi-final

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28 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan makes 'extraordinary' decision in middle of World Championship semi

Ronnie O'Sullivan has decided to make an alteration to his cue midway through his World Championship semi-final against Zhao Xintong, which is level at 4-4 after the first session

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