2 h. ago Mark Williams' emotional message seconds before Zhao Xintong snooker final emerges

Mark Williams was beaten 18-12 by Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final, and the Welshman made an emotional and telling admission before stepping out into the Crucible

Politics

4 h. ago 'I answered Ronnie O'Sullivan's call for help at the Crucible – he was a gentleman'

Seven-time Crucible champion Ronnie O'Sullivan surprisingly made big changes to his cue between sessions during his semi-final defeat to Zhao Xintong at the World Championship

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4 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and snooker chief at odds after Zhao Xintong's World Championship win

Jason Ferguson wants to see snooker at the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane following Zhao Xintong's emphatic win at the Crucible, but Ronnie O'Sullivan may not agree

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5 h. ago 'I did business with Ronnie O'Sullivan during World Championship – he was perfect customer'

The cue expert who made major alterations to Ronnie O'Sullivan's equipment during his Crucible semi-final against Zhao Xintong has hailed the snooker legend's conduct

Economics

5 h. ago Shaun Murphy clears up awkward Dennis Taylor moment as he admits 'I didn't understand'

Shaun Murphy has opened up on his awkward exchange with BBC commentator Dennis Taylor during the World Snooker Championship final at the weekend

Events

5 h. ago Shaun Murphy flies off the handle as Zhao Xintong feelings made crystal clear

Two snooker players are not happy with two keys issues surrounding new world champion Zhao Xintong, with one being raised as far back as the start of the season

Politics

5 h. ago Mark Williams teases surprise career move after World Championship final defeat

The Welshman was beaten by Zhao Xintong in the final at the Crucible but has now turned his attention elsewhere

Politics

6 h. ago BBC snooker commentator speaks out on painful moment after Zhao Xintong comment

Zhao Xintong enjoyed a memorable stint at The Crucible after winning his first-ever snooker world title but he was at the heart of an awkward exchange between commentators watching him in action

Politics

6 h. ago Stephen Hendry's warning rings true as Zhao Xintong decides how to spend £500k prize money

World Snooker Championship winner Zhao Xintong may be tempted to spend some of his lucrative prize on luxury items, which is something Stephen Hendry has previously warned against

Economics

6 h. ago Zhao Xintong lets slip what he'll be blowing World Snooker Championship winnings on

Zhao Xintong revealed the one thing he could splash out on after earning £500,000 in prize money from his maiden World Snooker Championship win, going against his manager's wishes

Politics

7 h. ago Zhao Xintong plans to splash £500K snooker prize money on one thing after manager's threat

Chinese sensation Zhao Xintong has highlighted the one thing he could splurge his World Snooker Championship prize money on, which goes against his manager's warnings

Economics

7 h. ago Ken Doherty sends Ronnie O'Sullivan warning as he spots flaw in 'naive' Zhao Xintong's game

Zhao Xintong's World Snooker Championship win has sent shockwaves through the sport, and Ronnie O'Sullivan has been sent a stark warning in the aftermath by Ken Doherty

Events

24 h. ago Zhao Xintong world title can enhance snooker’s Olympic bid, says WBPSA chief

Zhao won over the Crucible as he stormed to an unlikely world title

Politics

24 h. ago Ding Junhui 'envious' of Zhao Xintong as World Snooker Champion told he must ditch one thing from his game

Ding has long been Chinese snooker's shining star but he's now been eclipsed by World Champion Zhao

Sport

25 h. ago Zhao Xintong still serving snooker ban despite winning World Championship and £500K prize

Zhao Xintong announced himself as a snooker superstar by becoming the sport's first Asian world champion, but he remains unable to compete in his home country of China

Economics

25 h. ago Snooker’s ultimate rich list by prize money with Zhao Xintong to be ‘richest of the lot'

Zhao Xintong's World Snooker Championship victory saw him rake in half-a-million pounds - and the Chinese star is now being tipped to overtake Ronnie O'Sullivan in snooker's all-time prize money list

Politics

26 h. ago Zhao Xintong still isn't allowed to play in one country after World Snooker Championship win

Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Asian player to be crowned world snooker champion, but he remains banned from playing in his home country of China

Politics

26 h. ago Snooker’s rich list as £500,000 winner Zhao Xintong to become ‘richest of all time’

Zhao Xintong was crowned World Snooker Champion for the first time after defeating Mark Williams, and the Chinese star is now being tipped to overtake Ronnie O'Sullivan in snooker's prize money list

Economics

30 h. ago Snooker stars make plea for rule changes as Zhao Xintong clinches World Championship

Zhao Xintong won the World Championship on his Crucible debut after a 20-month suspension, but several top stars have called for a shake-up of the tournament format

Politics

30 h. ago Zhao Xintong statement made after snooker controversy left players raging

Zhao Xintong won the World Snooker Championship on Monday at the Crucible but there was controversy over his ranking status after his victory in Sheffield

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