11 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan holds narrow lead over Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan leads 5-4 on his return to competitionBoth players compile centuries in tight opening sessionRonnie O’Sullivan had to settle for a single-frame overnight advantage as the opening session of his World Snooker Championship first-round clash against his old foe Ali Carter failed to live up to its pre-match hype.The seven-time champion, returning to the tour for the first time since dumping his cue after losing a Championship League match in January, looked to have scrapped out a 6-3 lead to take into Wednesday afternoon’s scheduled conclusion. However, Carter dug deep after O’Sullivan missed a long red to the top corner in the final frame of the day, gradually reeling in a 51-point deficit and nervelessly clearing the colours to cut his overnight deficit to 5-4. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan holds narrow lead over rival Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship opener

Ali Carter made an impressive recovery to close the gap on Tuesday afternoon

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17 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Ali Carter LIVE: The Rocket returns at World Championship after break from snooker

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan hasn’t played a match since January as he battles mental health issues but returns at the Crucible Theatre to face bitter rival Ali Carter

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24 h. ago How to watch O'Sullivan vs Carter: TV channel and live stream for World Snooker Championship today

O’Sullivan returns to snooker after a three-month hiatus

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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter feud explained as pair given 'worst possible' World Snooker Championship draw

The Rocket had the Captain have had a few high profile spats over the years which could make for a tasty first round tie

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago World Snooker Championship draw: Ronnie O'Sullivan to face long

The Rocket scheduled to meet old foe in Crucible clash, but has yet to confirm if he’ll play at the tournament

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5 d. ago O’Sullivan drawn to face Carter grudge match at World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan is yet to confirm whether he will take partKyren 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 and has yet to confirm if he will play in this year’s tournament. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Ali Carter clinches Crucible place with win over He Guoqiang

Carter will feature at the World Championship for a third time following his 10-5 victory

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