37 m. ago Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Zhao dominates to build big lead in World Snooker Championship final

Mark Williams becomes the oldest finalist in history as he takes on Zhao Xintong, who hoping to become the first Chinese world champion after returning from a ban

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2 h. ago Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Zhao surges into early lead in fascinating World Snooker Championship final

Mark Williams becomes the oldest finalist in history as he takes on Zhao Xintong, who hoping to become the first Chinese world champion after returning from a ban

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2 h. ago Snooker star Mark Williams apologises after swearing on live TV following Judd Trump win

Snooker star Mark Williams was quick to apologise after he swore on live TV after hew booked his spot in the World Snooker Championship final

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3 h. ago Zhao Xintong v Mark Williams: World Snooker Championship final – live

Updates from the showpiece at the CrucibleMail Daniel with your thoughts | Sign up to The RecapWilliams 0-0 Xintong (0-22) “I’m always tinged with jealousy in my feelings when I’m in the box, not at the table,” says Stephen; the old mongrel never leaves. Then, off the break, Mark goes at a loose one, misses, and that is going to cost him. Zhao’s been so good in the balls this last fortnight, playing with rare power and precision, but the pressure he’s under now, seeking to become China’s first world champion, is of an entirely different order to anything he’s experienced before. But he seems entirely unaffected and already seems to fashioning a frame-winning opportunity.Our boyz baize! I cannot wait for this, and what an atmosphere in the Cruce. Zhao and Mark shake hands over the little lady, then it’s time to get going, The Cyclone to break. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Judd Trump calls on snooker to stamp out rowdy ‘darts atmosphere’ at events

Beaten world semi-finalist unhappy with fan conductOne spectator yelled: ‘Can’t miss that Judd’ during matchJudd Trump has urged snooker’s authorities to act immediately to stamp out rowdy fan behaviour and avoid fostering a “darts atmosphere” at the sport’s biggest events.Trump was visibly annoyed after a spectator shouted “can’t miss that Judd” during a crucial phase of his World Snooker Championship semi-final defeat by Mark Williams at the Crucible. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Mark Williams says health condition 'getting worse' as he requests money back for operation

Mark Williams has been struggling with his eyesight throughout the World Snooker Championship, but has joked that his performances at the Crucible have convinced him not to undergo surgery

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6 h. ago Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Fascinating World Snooker Championship final begins at the Crucible

Mark Williams becomes the oldest finalist in history as he takes on Zhao Xintong, who hoping to become the first Chinese world champion after returning from a ban

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7 h. ago World Snooker Championship finalist Mark Williams won £200,000 but said none of it would be his

Mark Williams narrowly missed out on the Saudi Arabian Masters title after a 10-8 final defeat to Judd Trump, but the Welshman still took home a handsome sum of money

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7 h. ago Snooker World Championship 2025 Sunday Final: Prize money, full TV schedule, trophy

It’s the first day of the final at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, with two men dreaming of winning the biggest prize in the world of snooker.

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7 h. ago Zhao Xintong’s snooker ban and Ronnie O’Sullivan verdict ahead of World Championship final

Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong takes on Mark Williams in the Snooker World Championship on Sunday afternoon at the Crucible with a thrilling match expected between the two

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8 h. ago Stephen Hendry predicts winner of Zhao Xintong v Mark Williams due to major factor

Zhao Xintong and Mark Williams begin the final of the World Championships of Sunday afternoon

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8 h. ago What time is Jack Draper playing at Madrid Open today? TV channel and live stream for final

Draper can win second Masters 1000 title this year

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9 h. ago Judd Trump's true colours emerge in private message after Mark Williams defeat

Mark Williams will face Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final after beating Judd Trump in the semi-finals on Saturday evening

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14 h. ago World Snooker Championship 2025: Results, draw and final schedule in full

Zhao Xintong and Mark Williams square off in snooker’s showpiece

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17 h. ago What time is Mark Williams vs Zhao Xintong at World Snooker Championship today? TV channel and live stream

Mark Williams is in the hunt for a fourth title

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17 h. ago World Snooker Championship: Williams shocked to become oldest player to reach world championship final

Williams pips his countryman Reardon to the title of oldest finalist

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18 h. ago Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: Williams triumphs in tense clash to set up World Snooker Championship final against Zhao

Mark Williams beats Judd Trump 17-14 in a captivating semi-final to reach another Crucible final at the age of 50, where he will face Chinese star Zhao Xintong

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18 h. ago Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell issues apology as audience make demand live on air

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left fuming during the second live semi-final on Saturday night

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19 h. ago Mark Williams beats Judd Trump to set up tantalising final with Zhao Xintong

Welshman hits four centuries in 17-14 win over world No 1Williams: ‘I can’t believe I’m in another final’Mark Williams produced a vintage performance to beat the world No 1, Judd Trump, and book his place in the final of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.Williams, 50, who is bidding to win his fourth title and become the oldest champion in tournament history, rolled back the years as he compiled four centuries and 10 breaks over 50 in a 17-14 victory at the Crucible. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Mark Williams completes stunning fightback as he eyes World Snooker Championship record

Mark Williams, 50, who is bidding to win his fourth title and become the oldest champion in tournament history, rolled back the years as he compiled four centuries and 10 breaks over 50 in a 16-14 victory at the Crucible

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