7 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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7 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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7 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan leads rival Ali Carter on snooker return at the Crucible

The pair’s much-hyped first-round clash failed to produce fireworks on or off the table.

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8 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan makes feelings clear on Ali Carter feud with gesture at the Crucible

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan takes on rival Ali Carter in the opening round at the Crucible and offered a surprising gesture to his opponent before play started

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9 h. ago Mark Selby's Crucible rival had 'blackouts' in matches during mystery illness

World Snooker Championship qualifier Ben Woollaston, who faces Mark Selby at the Crucible, opens up on the mystery illness which threatened his future in the game

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13 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan rival Ali Carter almost gave up snooker to become commercial pilot

Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to make his long-awaited return to snooker at the World Championship on Tuesday, where he will face Ali Carter in the first round

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13 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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17 h. ago John Higgins fights back tears and is consoled by BBC host in emotional live TV interview

John Higgins was reduced to tears after his World Snooker Championship victory over Joe O'Connor, opening up on his family's recent struggles after his father-in-law's heart attack

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30 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan was accused of 'disgusting' act as Ali Carter left in disbelief

The bitter rivals will battle it out in the opening round of this year's World Snooker Championship

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64 h. ago Kyren Wilson is 'proud' as he breaks silence after becoming 20th Crucible curse victim

Kyren Wilson became the latest victim of the 'Crucible Curse' last night, as he was beaten 10-9 by Lei Peifan in the opening round of the snooker World Championship

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3 d. ago Kyren Wilson crashes out at Crucible as Lei Peifan leads Chinese charge

Defending champion loses first-round thriller 10-9Debutant Lei and Xiao exemplify China’s fine startKyren Wilson became the latest victim of snooker’s Crucible curse after a shock defeat on the opening day of the World Snooker Championship at the hands of Chinese sensation Lei Peifan – underlining the belief many have that this could finally be the year China crowns its first champion of the world.Not since snooker’s most prestigious event moved to Sheffield in 1977 has a first-time winner of the event gone on to successfully defend the title. Wilson is now the 20th man on that list after his defence came to a shuddering halt within hours of this year’s tournament beginning, after the world No 39 produced a magnificent comeback victory. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Rocket Ronnie expects to remain grounded rather than winning eighth world title

O’Sullivan will face one of his oldest foes first up.

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4 d. ago World Snooker Championship: wide open tournament may herald new era

A record 10 Chinese players are in the main draw at the Crucible, where picking a winner is tougher than everIt has been fairly common in recent years to discuss the winds of change blowing through the World Snooker Championship. But this year, with talk of the Crucible’s future being quieter than usual, it is on the baize where a significant shift might be poised to take place.The usual suspects – for the most part – are still assembling in Sheffield for snooker’s most prestigious event. Some of them in quite imperious form, too. But whereas a case can often be made for no more than three or four players to take home the £500,000 top prize and world champion crown, this year there is a much more open field. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter's bitter feud including shoulder barge and 'snotting' claim

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter have one of the most bitter feuds in snooker, and fans can't wait as the pair are poised to renew their rivalry at the 2025 World Championship

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4 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan faces worst enemy he told to 'sort his life out' after 'snotted' claim

Ronnie O'Sullivan has confirmed he will be playing at the World Championship - and he's set for a mouth-watering clash with bitter rival Ali Carter

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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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4 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 Neil Robertson makes huge change on brink of World Snooker Championship as Aussie opens up on Crucible regrets

The Thunder from Down Under failed to make it to Sheffield in 2024 and feels the heartbreak has allowed him to reset

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