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Jack Lisowski forges ahead against Ding Junhui in tight Crucible clash
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Jack Lisowski forges ahead against Ding Junhui in tight Crucible clash

April 23, 2024
Jack Lisowski forged a 5-4 lead in his World Snooker Championship opener against Ding Junhui as the clash lived up to its billing as the tie of the round. Lisowski,…
Four-time world champion Mark Selby ponders the future after first round exit
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Four-time world champion Mark Selby ponders the future after first round exit

April 22, 2024
Qualifier Joe O’Connor held his nerve to sink four-time champion Mark Selby and book his place in the second round of the World Championship in Sheffield. O’Connor, who grew up…
Shaun Murphy accuses Hossein Vafaei of ‘sacrilege’ after Crucible criticism
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Shaun Murphy accuses Hossein Vafaei of ‘sacrilege’ after Crucible criticism

April 22, 2024
Former world champion Shaun Murphy has accused rival Hossein Vafaei of “sacrilege” after the Iranian launched a scathing attack on the conditions at the Crucible Theatre. Vafaei described the venue…
Shaun Murphy cruises past Lyu Haotian to reach second round at the Crucible
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Shaun Murphy cruises past Lyu Haotian to reach second round at the Crucible

April 22, 2024
Shaun Murphy began his quest for a second world title in style as he cruised his way into the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a 10-5 victory…
Make it shinier and nicer – Hossein Vafaei says ‘everything so bad’ at Crucible
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Make it shinier and nicer – Hossein Vafaei says ‘everything so bad’ at Crucible

April 21, 2024
Hossein Vafaei strongly criticised the conditions at the Crucible after crashing out of the World Snooker Championship in a 10-5 defeat by former champion Judd Trump. The Iranian described the…
Four-time world champion Mark Selby faces first round exit at the Crucible
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Four-time world champion Mark Selby faces first round exit at the Crucible

April 21, 2024
Four-time champion Mark Selby is on the brink of crashing out of the World Championship at the first hurdle after losing the first session of his first round match 7-3…
Luca Brecel falls to Crucible curse after stunning comeback from David Gilbert
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Luca Brecel falls to Crucible curse after stunning comeback from David Gilbert

April 20, 2024
Luca Brecel fell victim to the so-called ‘Crucible curse’ as qualifier David Gilbert reeled off the final four frames to claim a stunning 10-9 win over the defending champion on…
Luca Brecel finds form as World Championship title defence begins
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Luca Brecel finds form as World Championship title defence begins

April 20, 2024
Defending champion Luca Brecel looked set to defy expectations after building a 6-3 lead over qualifier David Gilbert in the opening session of World Championship first round match at the…
Luca Brecel battling illness as he plots World Snooker Championship defence
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Luca Brecel battling illness as he plots World Snooker Championship defence

April 19, 2024
Defending champion Luca Brecel has been battling a mystery illness in the build-up to his return to the World Snooker Championship on Saturday. A nosedive in form and the so-called…
I don’t know much about snooker – Ronnie O’Sullivan ahead of Crucible record bid
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I don’t know much about snooker – Ronnie O’Sullivan ahead of Crucible record bid

April 19, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan has gone back to basics in his bid to eclipse Stephen Hendry and become the first eight-time world snooker champion in the modern era. At the age of…
History-chasing Ronnie O’Sullivan begins World Championship against Jackson Page
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History-chasing Ronnie O’Sullivan begins World Championship against Jackson Page

April 18, 2024
History-chasing Ronnie O’Sullivan will start the World Snooker Championship against Jackson Page as reigning champion Luca Brecel faces David Gilbert. The sport’s best take to the green baize at the…
Neil Robertson misses out on World Championship after losing to Jamie Jones
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Neil Robertson misses out on World Championship after losing to Jamie Jones

April 17, 2024
Former world champion Neil Robertson will miss out on the Crucible for the first time in 20 years after losing in the final round of World Championship qualifying. The 42-year-old…
Ronnie O’Sullivan heads to Crucible with chance to cement status as best ever
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Ronnie O’Sullivan heads to Crucible with chance to cement status as best ever

April 17, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan may claim not to care about records but the magnitude of his quest to eclipse Stephen Hendry and claim a record-breaking eighth world snooker title in the modern…
Barry Hawkins back on track after last year’s ‘devastating’ Crucible absence
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Barry Hawkins back on track after last year’s ‘devastating’ Crucible absence

April 17, 2024
Barry Hawkins will return to the Crucible this year convinced he has proved a point to those who questioned whether he still had the hunger to pursue a second appearance…
5 of the stars looking to stop Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Crucible
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5 of the stars looking to stop Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Crucible

April 17, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan eases into the Crucible on the hunt for a modern record eighth world title and it is abundantly apparent that if the Rocket is in the mood, then…
On this day in 2016: Steve Davis announces retirement from snooker
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On this day in 2016: Steve Davis announces retirement from snooker

April 17, 2024
Six-time world champion Steve Davis announced his retirement from snooker on this day in 2016. Davis brought his career to a fitting close, bowing out at the Crucible in Sheffield,…
Mark Williams sets up Ronnie O’Sullivan showdown in Tour Championship final
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Mark Williams sets up Ronnie O’Sullivan showdown in Tour Championship final

April 06, 2024
Mark Williams survived an unlikely fightback to beat Mark Allen 10-5 and book a mouthwatering Tour Championship final with Ronnie O’Sullivan. The Welshman raced into a 9-0 lead at Manchester…
Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘trying really hard to not get down’ despite making Tour final
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Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘trying really hard to not get down’ despite making Tour final

April 05, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan admitted he was “trying really hard to not get down on himself” after reaching the final of the Tour Championship in thrilling fashion with a 10-7 victory against…
I’ve driven myself mad – Ronnie O’Sullivan says he has changed his thinking
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I’ve driven myself mad – Ronnie O’Sullivan says he has changed his thinking

April 03, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan says he has driven himself “mad” for two years and has gone back to basics after thrashing Ali Carter 10-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Tour Championship.…
Ronnie O’Sullivan hammers Ali Carter at Tour Championship
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Ronnie O’Sullivan hammers Ali Carter at Tour Championship

April 03, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan demolished Ali Carter 10-2 to win what had been termed a grudge match and reach the semi-finals of the Tour Championship. The pair had not met since their…
Mark Selby threatens to quit snooker after ‘pathetic’ defeat to Gary Wilson
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Mark Selby threatens to quit snooker after ‘pathetic’ defeat to Gary Wilson

April 02, 2024
Four-time world champion Mark Selby threatened to quit snooker after losing in the Tour Championship to Gary Wilson, who also described his winning performance as “embarrassing”. Wilson sealed a 10-8…
Judd Trump to face Ding Junhui in World Open final
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Judd Trump to face Ding Junhui in World Open final

March 23, 2024
Judd Trump is one win away from a fifth ranking title of the season after beating Jackson Page in the semi-finals of the World Open. Trump will face China’s Ding…
Judd Trump to play Jackson Page in World Open semi-finals
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Judd Trump to play Jackson Page in World Open semi-finals

March 22, 2024
Defending champion Judd Trump set up a last-four clash with 22-year-old Welshman Jackson Page at the World Open, while home favourite Ding Junhui will face Neil Robertson in the other…
Ronnie O’Sullivan beaten by Hossein Vafaei at the World Open
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Ronnie O’Sullivan beaten by Hossein Vafaei at the World Open

March 21, 2024
Iran’s Hossein Vafaei edged out Ronnie O’Sullivan in a thrilling final frame to reach the quarter-finals of the World Open in Yushan. O’Sullivan fought back from behind on four occasions,…
Ronnie O’Sullivan progresses in Yushan
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Ronnie O’Sullivan progresses in Yushan

March 20, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan stepped up his game to sink Lyu Haotian and book his place in the last 16 of the World Open in Yushan. The world number one had looked…
Ronnie O’Sullivan sees off Michael White to reach last 32 of World Open in China
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Ronnie O’Sullivan sees off Michael White to reach last 32 of World Open in China

March 19, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan battled through to the last 32 of the World Open with a 5-3 win over Michael White. The world number one was not at his best, despite back-to-back…
Ronnie O’Sullivan promises to ‘get the golden ball next year’ after Riyadh win
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Ronnie O’Sullivan promises to ‘get the golden ball next year’ after Riyadh win

March 06, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan vowed to pocket the golden ball next year after beating Luca Brecel in the final of the inaugural World Masters of Snooker. O’Sullivan beat the world champion 5-2…
Snooker’s ‘golden ball’ set for debut – what is it and how does it get potted?
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Snooker’s ‘golden ball’ set for debut – what is it and how does it get potted?

March 04, 2024
Snooker becomes the latest sport to head to Saudi Arabia this week and with it comes a new twist – the golden ball. The 23rd ball will make its debut…
Mark Selby thrashes Ronnie O’Sullivan to end world number one’s unbeaten run
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Mark Selby thrashes Ronnie O’Sullivan to end world number one’s unbeaten run

February 22, 2024
Mark Selby produced a vintage display to sweep past Ronnie O’Sullivan 6-0 and secure his place in the semi-finals of the Players Championship in Telford. World number one O’Sullivan had…
Ali Carter battles past top seed Judd Trump to reach semi-finals in Telford
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Ali Carter battles past top seed Judd Trump to reach semi-finals in Telford

February 21, 2024
Ali Carter held his nerve to beat top seed Judd Trump 6-4 and book his place in the Players Championship semi-finals in Telford. Trump went close to levelling the match…
Mark Selby sets up Ronnie O’Sullivan showdown at Players Championship
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Mark Selby sets up Ronnie O’Sullivan showdown at Players Championship

February 21, 2024
Mark Selby reeled off four frames in succession to beat Barry Hawkins 6-3 and set up a quarter-final clash with Ronnie O’Sullivan in the Players Championship in Telford. Hawkins dominated…
Ronnie O’Sullivan races to victory on return to action at Players Championship
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Ronnie O’Sullivan races to victory on return to action at Players Championship

February 20, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan reeled off five frames in succession to beat Zhou Yuelong 6-2 and reach the quarter-finals of the Players Championship. Competing for the first time since withdrawing from the…
Mark Allen makes three consecutive tons to dump Mark Williams out in Telford
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Mark Allen makes three consecutive tons to dump Mark Williams out in Telford

February 20, 2024
Mark Allen made three consecutive centuries, including a tournament record 146, on his way to an impressive 6-3 win over Mark Williams in the Players Championship. Allen followed his 146…
Gary Wilson hits maximum break in Welsh Open semi-final win over John Higgins
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Gary Wilson hits maximum break in Welsh Open semi-final win over John Higgins

February 17, 2024
Gary Wilson reeled off a brilliant 147 against an outmatched John Higgins as he set up a Welsh Open final with Martin O’Donnell. O’Donnell booked his first appearance in a…
Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Welsh Open due to anxiety
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Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Welsh Open due to anxiety

February 10, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan has announced his withdrawal from next week’s Welsh Open in Llandudno due to anxiety. The world number one has had a productive season so far with victories at…
Judd Trump beats John Higgins to reach semi-finals in Berlin
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Judd Trump beats John Higgins to reach semi-finals in Berlin

February 02, 2024
Judd Trump eased into the semi-finals of the German Masters with a 5-2 victory over John Higgins. Scotland’s Higgins had taken an early 2-1 lead but Trump came roaring back…
Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of German Masters to focus on ‘health and wellbeing’
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Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of German Masters to focus on ‘health and wellbeing’

January 26, 2024
World number one Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from next week’s German Masters. O’Sullivan, who has already won the Masters, UK Championship and World Grand Prix this season, will not contest…
Ronnie O’Sullivan qualifies for China trip as foot injury lingers
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Ronnie O’Sullivan qualifies for China trip as foot injury lingers

January 23, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan limped through his World Open qualifier against Alfie Burden in Barnsley to book his place in the final stages of the tournament. O’Sullivan, who has been given special…
Air fryer and smoothie maker helps healthier Ronnie O’Sullivan to Leicester win
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Air fryer and smoothie maker helps healthier Ronnie O’Sullivan to Leicester win

January 22, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan put his World Grand Prix success down to buying an air fryer and smoothie maker and not eating junk food. O’Sullivan stormed back from 4-0 down in Leicester…
Ronnie O’Sullivan recovers to close gap on Judd Trump in World Grand Prix final
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Ronnie O’Sullivan recovers to close gap on Judd Trump in World Grand Prix final

January 21, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan clawed his way back into contention after a torrid opening session of the World Grand Prix final against Judd Trump in Leicester. The world number one had swept…
‘Mind-boggling’ Ronnie O’Sullivan races to World Grand Prix win over Ding Junhui
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‘Mind-boggling’ Ronnie O’Sullivan races to World Grand Prix win over Ding Junhui

January 20, 2024
Ronnie O’Sullivan laid on a “mind-boggling” masterclass as he booked his place in Sunday’s World Grand Prix final with a 6-1 win against China’s Ding Junhui. Even by O’Sullivan’s standards,…
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