Snooker
Ronnie O’Sullivan dismisses talk of greatness ahead of World Championship opener
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- 2024-04-23 14:00:12
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Mark Williams beaten by Si Jiahui and unsure if he will be back at Crucible
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- 2024-04-23 13:10:22
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Jack Lisowski forges ahead against Ding Junhui in tight Crucible clash
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- 2024-04-23 07:30:30
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Four-time world champion Mark Selby ponders the future after first round exit
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- 2024-04-22 12:09:12
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Shaun Murphy accuses Hossein Vafaei of ‘sacrilege’ after Crucible criticism
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- 2024-04-22 11:54:44
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Broadway to the Crucible: Cliff Thorburn hails first USA star to hit snooker's biggest stage
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- 2022-05-01 06:09:34
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Reluctant Ronnie: Bashful O'Sullivan chases Crucible record set by 'Tiger Woods of snooker'
Ronnie O'Sullivan declared he would "rather not be playing", claimed he does not "really identify...
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- 2022-04-27 07:26:17
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On this day in 2013: Stephen Lee banned from snooker for match-fixing
Snooker player Stephen Lee was banned for 12 years after being found guilty of seven charges of...
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- 2023-09-25 00:00:00
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Ronnie O’Sullivan rallies to build 6-2 quarter-final advantage over Luca Brecel
Ronnie O’Sullivan cut a frustrated figure despite fashioning a 6-2 advantage at the end of the...
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- 2023-04-25 07:02:25
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Luca Brecel finds winning formula to become party-loving champion of the world
When Luca Brecel burst onto the Crucible stage as a history-making 17-year-old in 2012 he was...
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- 2023-05-02 07:43:41
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What you've been missing if you're not a fan of... snooker at the Crucible
"Let's be honest, getting tickets for the Crucible is harder than getting an Iron Maiden ticket,...
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- 2020-04-18 02:00:00
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World Snooker Championship halted by Just Stop Oil paint protest
Play was halted at the World Snooker Championship on Monday after two Just Stop Oil protesters...
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- 2023-04-17 15:29:52
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Si Jiahui continues to impress on Crucible debut as final comes into view
Si Jiahui’s extraordinary run at the Crucible looked set to continue as he established an 11-5...
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- 2023-04-28 09:10:31
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Luca Brecel dominates opening session of Crucible final against Mark Selby
Comeback king Luca Brecel revelled in his new role as a front-runner after dominating the opening...
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- 2023-04-30 10:25:37
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Luca Brecel opens up five-frame lead over Mark Selby in World Championship final
Luca Brecel rendered Mark Selby’s maximum a distant memory as he fired four centuries to fashion a...
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- 2023-05-01 10:33:04
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Mark Selby hits first World Championship final 147 as he reels in Luca Brecel
Mark Selby made the first maximum break in a World Snooker Championship final as he reeled off the...
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- 2023-04-30 16:48:48
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Mark Allen battles back to stay in scrappy Crucible semi against Mark Selby
Mark Allen won three of the final four frames to stay within one of Mark Selby in their scrappy...
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- 2023-04-29 08:13:06
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Mark Selby leaves it late to seal place in world final
Four-time champion Mark Selby came through a late-night battle with Mark Allen to set up a World...
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- 2023-04-29 19:23:58
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It was not pretty – Mark Selby and Mark Allen semi-final in Sheffield criticised
Stephen Hendry criticised Mark Selby and Mark Allen for casting a “dark cloud” over the Crucible...
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- 2023-04-28 12:26:54
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World Snooker chairman Steve Dawson: We will continue to stamp out corruption
World Snooker chairman Steve Dawson is confident the sport can move forward from an investigation...
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- 2023-06-07 12:49:17
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Snooker’s ‘golden ball’ set for debut – what is it and how does it get potted?
Snooker becomes the latest sport to head to Saudi Arabia this week and with it comes a new twist – the...
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- 2024-03-04 02:42:00
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Si Jiahui leads Luca Brecel in World Championship semi after opening session
Chinese youngster Si Jiahui snatched a 5-3 lead in an intriguing first session of his World...
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- 2023-04-27 10:33:12
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Ronnie O’Sullivan’s to release behind-the-scenes film next month
Ronnie O’Sullivan will swap the green baize for the silver screen next month when the...
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- 2023-10-27 01:52:57
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Robertson's crusade: When Aussie Neil became king of the Crucible
Neil Robertson left Australia for England as a 16-year-old with £500 in his pocket and a snooker...
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- 2020-04-18 01:00:00
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On this day in 2012: Ronnie O’Sullivan takes season off ahead of world title win
Ronnie O’Sullivan announced his decision to step away from snooker due to personal reasons on this day...
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- 2023-11-06 01:00:00
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Liang Wenbo and Li Hang banned from snooker for life over match-fixing
Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been banned from snooker for life after an investigation into...
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- 2023-06-06 11:21:00
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Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with eighth UK title but admits lack of ‘buzz’
Ronnie O’Sullivan repelled the determined challenge of Ding Junhui to become the oldest winner of...
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- 2023-12-03 17:50:20
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Ronnie O’Sullivan out to ‘ruin careers’ of trophy rivals after reaching UK final
Ronnie O’Sullivan says he is motivated by the opportunity to “ruin the careers” of his major...
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- 2023-12-02 11:51:50
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New generation backed to take snooker to new heights after Luca Brecel success
Newly-crowned world champion Luca Brecel has been backed to spearhead a new golden generation of...
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- 2023-05-02 05:18:51
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From Si to Pang – 5 rising stars looking to follow in Luca Brecel’s footsteps
Luca Brecel’s stunning World Snooker Championship final win over Mark Selby at the Crucible could...
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- 2023-05-02 06:26:51
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Ronnie O’Sullivan to release David Beckham-produced behind-the-scenes film
Ronnie O’Sullivan will swap the green baize for the silver screen next month when the...
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- 2023-10-27 01:52:57
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Ding Junhui beats Judd Trump to set up UK final showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ding Junhui will roll back the years when they square off in the UK Snooker...
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- 2023-12-02 18:25:14
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Players and fans evacuated from York Barbican as fire disrupts UK Championship
Sunday’s evening session at the UK Snooker Championship was delayed when a fire was detected in...
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- 2023-11-26 15:02:42
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Ronnie O’Sullivan makes quit threat over China after hitting career ‘crossroads’
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- 2023-11-22 02:59:23
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Neil Robertson not worried by slide down rankings ahead of UK Championship
Neil Robertson is unconcerned by the prospect of plunging out of the world’s top 16 as he aims to...
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- 2023-11-24 12:35:14
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Brecel and Si come of age in Sheffield – World Championship talking points
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- 2023-05-01 08:15:14
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Ronnie O’Sullivan beats Ken Doherty to keep hold of his world number one ranking
Ronnie O’Sullivan reeled off five frames in a row to keep hold of his world number one ranking for now...
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- 2023-10-09 11:01:38
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Next generation backed to take snooker to new heights after Luca Brecel success
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- 2023-05-02 06:52:21
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Ronnie O’Sullivan accused of ‘disrespect’ after Scottish Open withdrawal
Ronnie O’Sullivan has been accused of “disrespect” by the player whose dreams of facing the world...
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- 2023-12-11 14:20:07
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Jack Lisowski forges ahead against Ding Junhui in tight Crucible clash
Jack Lisowski forged a 5-4 lead in his World Snooker Championship opener against Ding Junhui as...
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- 2024-04-23 07:30:30
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Ronnie O’Sullivan closes in on a place in World Championship semi-finals
Ronnie O’Sullivan repelled a fightback from Luca Brecel to move three frames away from a place in...
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- 2023-04-25 15:34:54
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Neil Robertson misses out on World Championship after losing to Jamie Jones
Former world champion Neil Robertson will miss out on the Crucible for the first time in 20 years...
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- 2024-04-17 15:34:54
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Ronnie O’Sullivan questions future in Snooker
Ronnie O’Sullivan has once again questioned his snooker future after squeezing into the...
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- 2024-01-18 12:23:18
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Ding Junhui defies illness to defeat defending champion Mark Allen in York
Ding Junhui clambered off his sickbed to sink defending champion Mark Allen in a final frame...
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- 2023-11-25 13:46:52
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Luca Brecel makes winning start in York after spending spree renews title hunger
World champion Luca Brecel insists splashing the cash has helped restore his hunger for more...
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- 2023-11-26 13:41:31
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Ding Juhui fights back in opening session of final against Ronnie O’Sullivan
Ding Junhui clawed his way back into contention for a fourth UK Snooker Championship title after...
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- 2023-12-03 10:52:38
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Progress but no enjoyment for Ronnie O’Sullivan at World Grand Prix in Leicester
Ronnie O’Sullivan has once again questioned his snooker future after squeezing into the...
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- 2024-01-18 10:24:13
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Ronnie O’Sullivan fires parting shot at WST chiefs before jetting off to China
Ronnie O’Sullivan fired a parting shot at World Snooker Tour chiefs as he prepared to cash in on...
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- 2023-12-04 15:00:00
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Hossein Vafaei vows no repeat of ‘crazy’ break-off in Ronnie O’Sullivan rematch
Hossein Vafaei has vowed there will be no repeat of his kamikaze Crucible break-off when he faces...
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- 2023-12-01 13:19:01
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Judd Trump marches into UK Championship quarter-finals
Judd Trump stormed into the quarter-finals of the UK Championship with a 6-0 win over Jamie Jones...
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- 2023-11-29 12:11:19
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Ronnie O’Sullivan breezes into World Grand Prix semi-finals in Leicester
Ronnie O’Sullivan coasted into the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix in Leicester with a 5-1 win...
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- 2024-01-19 10:17:29
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‘Drained and stressed’ Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Champion of Champions
Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from snooker’s Champion of Champions event on...
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- 2023-11-14 08:17:47
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Snooker bosses looking into Ronnie O’Sullivan’s expletive-laden Ali Carter rant
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s comments in an explosive verbal assault on Ali Carter will be reviewed by the...
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- 2024-01-16 05:03:33
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Mark Selby thrashes Ronnie O’Sullivan to end world number one’s unbeaten run
Mark Selby produced a vintage display to sweep past Ronnie O’Sullivan 6-0 and secure his place in...
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- 2024-02-22 16:32:39
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Saudi Arabia to host new snooker event with added 20-point golden ball in Riyadh
The World Snooker Tour has announced Saudi Arabia will host its first ever invitational snooker...
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- 2024-01-19 04:01:31
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