4 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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4 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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4 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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5 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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7 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan showed true colours with Kyren Wilson gesture after World Snooker Championship win

Wilson lifted his first ever world title at the Crucible in 2024 and the Rocket was always just a phone call away for advice

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8 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter feud takes twist as Stephen Hendry spots off

The two snooker stars have had a bitter rivalry for years with no love lost between them

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8 h. ago Snooker news as Jimmy White taken back by player 'like Tiger Woods' and Kyren Wilson gives honest truth

News and views from day four of the World Snooker Championship as Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for an eighth Crucible crown against bitter rival Ali Carter

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9 h. ago Tearful Ronnie O'Sullivan 'damaged' as devastating phone call left him screaming

'The Rocket' has had remarkable success after an incredibly difficult time growing up

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9 h. ago Zhao Xintong has 'intimidating' trait that proves he can win World Snooker Championship

The Cyclone blew away Jak Jones on his return to the Crucible after serving a 20 month betting ban

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10 h. ago John Higgins' mega net worth, snooker retirement stance and family health scare

Snooker icon John Higgins couldn't hide his raw emotions after his World Snooker Championship win over Joe O'Connor on Monday as Mirror Sport delves into his long and storied career

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10 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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10 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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11 h. ago John Higgins already knows exactly what Ronnie O’Sullivan thinks about him

Ronnie O'Sullivan will begin his bid for an eighth World Snooker Championship title on Tuesday and could meet four-time winner John Higgins in the Crucible decider next month

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

It’s day four of the world’s biggest snooker competition.

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13 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's favourite referee shows true colours with honest Crucible admission

Top snooker referee Tatiana Woollaston, whose husband Ben is playing at the World Championship, first officiated at the Crucible during the Covid tournament in 2020

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14 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan 'might still withdraw' as World Snooker Championship braced

The seven-time world champion has not played competitively since January amid struggles with 'stage fright'

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14 h. ago 'Boring' Burnley secure Premier League return as win seals Championship promotion for Leeds

Burnley and Leeds back in Premier League as Sheffield United left to rely on play-offs

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16 h. ago Snooker star John Higgins breaks down on live TV as BBC host comforts him after turmoil

John Higgins booked his place in the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a 10-7 win over Joe O'Connor

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23 h. ago Most emotional I’ve ever been – ‘Drained’ John Higgins clinches hard

The Scot broke down when interviewed after his victory over Joe O’Connor.

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25 h. ago Luke Littler shows true colours with social media post after losing to rival

Luke Littler showed his true colours with a social media post after he was beaten by Gian van Veen during the semi-finals of the German Darts Open

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