27 h. ago Mark Williams left in the shade as former professional snooker star banks over £500,000

Mark WIlliams came second best to Zhao Xintong at the World Snooker Championship this year, but his earnings from the tournament pale compared to one ex-pro's recent payday

Economics

8 d. ago Mark Williams shows off impressive car weeks after banking £200k at World Snooker Championship

Mark Williams was recently defeated by Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final, and the Welshman has demonstrated how he spent some of his prize money in the past

Economics

1 week ago Zhao Xintong advises snooker stars to do complete opposite of Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump

Zhao Xintong became the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship with his 18-12 victory over Mark Williams last week - and has now urged players to move to the UK

Politics

1 week ago Zhao Xintong completely disagrees with Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan’s lifestyle decision

World Snooker Championship winner Zhao Xintong has advised young snooker players to move to the UK, despite the likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump basing themselves away from Britain

Politics

2 w. ago Snooker ref Desislava Bozhilova ends social media silence for Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong

Desislava Bozhilova took charge of the World Snooker Championship final as Zhao Xintong beat Mark Williams 18-12 to become the first amateur and Asian to win the title

Politics

2 w. ago Zhao Xintong's reception on return to China speaks volumes after ban in home country

Zhao Xintong received a hero's welcome upon his arrival back in China after being crowned World Snooker Champion earlier this week, despite still being banned from playing in his homeland

Politics

2 w. ago 'I don't' – Ken Doherty disagrees with Stephen Hendry's comments about Ding Junhui

Ken Doherty is at odds with old rival Stephen Hendry over how Ding Junhui will be feeling about Zhao Xintong becoming the first world snooker champion from China

Politics

2 w. ago Zhao Xintong winning World Snooker Championship has rival 'fuming' as Stephen Hendry floats jealousy theory

Hendry isn't sure how Ding Junhui will cope with his compatriot becoming first Asian player to win the world title after betting ban

Politics

2 w. ago Zhao Xintong told one thing he must do to become the richest snooker player of all time

Zhao Xintong became the first amateur to win the World Snooker Championship, and a sports finance expert has now tipped him to become one of the richest players ever

Sport

2 w. ago Zhao Xintong told reality of World Snooker Championship win – 'Different financial universe'

Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship, and a sports finance expert has predicted a very lucrative future for the potting sensation

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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