21 m. ago Zhao Xintong proves Ken Doherty right as snooker stars ‘furious’ after £500,000 win

Zhao Xintong made history as he became the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship, but his stunning victory has left fellow pros 'up in arms'

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94 m. ago World Snooker Championship winner blew millionaire status despite £500,000 payday

Luca Brecel became one of the most surprising World Snooker Championship winners of all time and was a millionaire, but spent his money on fast cars

Economics

1 hour ago Mark Williams reduces BBC star to tears before losing World Snooker Championship final

BBC and Sky Sports reporter Abigail Davis claimed she was moved to tears as Welsh star Mark Williams battled China's Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final

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2 h. ago John Virgo makes Jim Davidson feelings clear after Big Break host 'cancelled'

The World Snooker Championship commentator fronted the popular BBC show alongside controversial comedian and presenter Jim Davidson in the 1990s

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2 h. ago Mark Williams hits the bar after World Snooker Championship final defeat: 'See you next season'

Williams posts funny backstage exchange with champion Zhao Xintong after being bested 18-12 despite late rally in Crucible showpiece

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3 h. ago Shaun Murphy had made position clear on Zhao Xintong after 20

Zhao Xintong reached the World Snooker Championship final on his return to the Crucible after a 20-month ban for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal

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3 h. ago 'It looks a bit erratic' – Mark Williams gives 'frightening' verdict on Zhao Xintong

Zhao Xintong turned in a blistering performance to beat Mark Williams in the World Snooker Championship final on Sunday, and the Welshman has now spoken out on the 28-year-old's ability

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13 h. ago Zhao Xintong's emotional victory as first amateur to win historic World Snooker Championship

Zhao Xintong was in tears after he became the first amateur to win the World Snooker Championship, beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final at the Crucible Theatre

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13 h. ago Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams to win World Snooker Championship final

Zhao Xintong has made history by defeating Mark Williams 18-12, despite being banned for 20 months in 2023 for his part in a match-fixing scandal and was forced to start again as an amateur

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15 h. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ who won the World Snooker Championship after ban

Zhao beat Mark Williams in the Crucible final after returning from a suspension following a match-fixing scandal

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15 h. ago 'New superstar of the game': Zhao Xintong hailed after historic World Snooker Championship final win

The two finalists were extremely complimentary of each other

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15 h. ago Zhao Xintong becomes the most complicated world champion in snooker history

Zhao Xintong 18-12 Mark Williams: Zhao demolished three-time winner Williams to become China’s first world champion but his complex past means that accomplishment comes with questions

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15 h. ago Zhao Xintong withstands Mark Williams comeback to create history in World Snooker Championship final

Zhao becomes China’s first-ever Crucible champion

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15 h. ago Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Brilliant Zhao makes history as first Chinese world snooker champion

Zhao Xintong 18-12 Mark Williams: Zhao demolished Williams, who was the oldest world finalist at the age of 50, to secure an unbelievable triumph at the Crucible

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16 h. ago Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams to win historic World Snooker Championship title

Chinese star Zhao Xintong has made history by becoming the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship by beating Mark Williams 18-12 at the Crucible

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16 h. ago Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Williams fighting but Zhao on brink of historic World Snooker Championship final win

Mark Williams, the oldest finalist in history, is just one frame away from defeat to Zhao Xintong at the Crucible

Sport

17 h. ago World snooker championship prize money: How much winner and finalist get paid

There is a handsome reward for achieving the highest break.

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18 h. ago Mark Williams makes startling World Snooker Championship final admission as fans run to his aid

Zhao Xintong is on the verge of victory and the Welshman is struggling to see a way back

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20 h. ago Mark Williams makes Zhao Xintong feelings clear with claim in middle of Crucible final

Zhao Xintong won six frames in the afternoon session on Monday at the Crucible, to move just one away from becoming the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship

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20 h. ago Prize money for World Snooker Championship final and how much winner will bank

The curtain comes down on an absorbing World Snooker Championship on Monday night, with Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong playing for a huge top prize at the Crucible

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