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Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ who won the World Snooker Championship after ban
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Zhao Xintong withstands fightback to become China’s first world snooker champion
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Zhao Xintong opens up 7-1 lead over Mark Williams in World Championship final
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Sat 03 May 2025 at 19:00
‘Daylight robbery’ – Fans unhappy with no refunds after Ronnie O’Sullivan hammered in World Championship semi-final
Sat 03 May 2025 at 11:54
Ronnie O’Sullivan crashes out of World Snooker Championship after being swept aside by Chinese star Zhao Xintong
Fri 02 May 2025 at 22:24
Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers session whitewash as Zhao Xintong lights up Crucible in World Championship semi-final
Fri 02 May 2025 at 13:27
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong all square after back and forth opening semi-final session
Thu 01 May 2025 at 17:54
Ronnie O’Sullivan makes honest admission after ‘lucky’ run to World Championship semi-final
Thu 01 May 2025 at 11:10
Ronnie O’Sullivan reaches another Crucible semi-final after seeing off Si Jiahui
Thu 01 May 2025 at 09:42
‘We love competing’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan explains success of Class of ‘92 as he leads World Championship quarter-final
Wed 30 Apr 2025 at 09:55
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luca Brecel seal quarter-final places with quick-fire wins
Tue 29 Apr 2025 at 08:23
‘I was a little bit worried’ – Judd Trump holds off spirited Shaun Murphy fightback to make Crucible quarter-finals
Mon 28 Apr 2025 at 18:11
Ronnie O’Sullivan makes impressive start to his Crucible clash with Pang Junxu
Sat 26 Apr 2025 at 21:56
Antrim’s Mark Allen crashes out of World Championship despite first ever 147 at Crucible
Sat 26 Apr 2025 at 11:25
Mark Allen on verge of World Championship exit despite firing 147 at Crucible
Fri 25 Apr 2025 at 19:30
‘I never really panic’ – Former world champion Luca Brecel produces fine comeback to beat Ryan Day at the Crucible
Thu 24 Apr 2025 at 18:32
‘I was a bit scared about playing’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan admits self-doubt despite big win on Crucible return
Wed 23 Apr 2025 at 19:03
Ronnie O’Sullivan back with a bang as he dominates afternoon session to claim emphatic win over Ali Carter
Wed 23 Apr 2025 at 17:21
Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘I was scared to go near a snooker table and I’ve lost my bottle’
Tue 22 Apr 2025 at 10:05
Mark Allen marches into second round amid Rory McIlroy comparisons: ‘I don’t believe in fate, I’ve got to win this myself’
Mon 21 Apr 2025 at 18:19
Joe O’Connor goes close to Crucible maximum as he leads John Higgins in World Championship
Mon 21 Apr 2025 at 15:33
Eyes on the prize as Mark Williams overcomes Wu Yize in Crucible thriller
Sun 20 Apr 2025 at 19:35
Ronnie O’Sullivan is now fighting the clock as well as his demons as he chases a final World Championship dream
Sat 19 Apr 2025 at 10:50
‘Rocket’ Ronnie O’Sullivan expects to remain grounded rather than winning eighth world title
Fri 18 Apr 2025 at 19:18
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Fri 18 Apr 2025 at 11:39
Ronnie O’Sullivan drawn against long-term rival Ali Carter at World Championship
Thu 17 Apr 2025 at 13:08
Jackson Page achieves incredible snooker feat with two 147 breaks in same match
Tue 15 Apr 2025 at 11:54
Ronnie O’Sullivan insists he’s ‘not quitting just yet’ as decision on World Championship participation awaited
Sun 13 Apr 2025 at 09:52
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott accused of sexually abusing children
Wed 09 Apr 2025 at 16:16
‘I’ll probably make a decision on the 17th or 18th of April’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan leaving World Championship call late
Thu 03 Apr 2025 at 19:15
Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws hours before Welsh Open first-round tie
Tue 11 Feb 2025 at 11:49
Shaun Murphy holds off Kyren Wilson fightback to win second Masters title
Shaun Murphy makes maximum 147 break as he moves ahead in Masters semi-final
Superb Judd Trump sweeps Ding Junhui aside to surge into Masters semi-finals
Watch: ‘Anywhere but there!’ – Shaun Murphy’s 147 bid sunk after snookering himself during Masters win
Mark Allen thankful for ‘ridiculous’ luck as he edges out Mark Selby to reach Masters last-four
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Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of the Masters at short notice as Neil Robertson steps in
Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of the Masters days after smashing cue in frustration
Mark Allen scoops huge pre-Christmas cash bonus after winning Riyadh Season Snooker Championship
Jimmy White architect of own downfall as veteran suffers Snooker Shoot Out exit
Teen sensation Joe Shannon suffers agonising loss to Robert Milkins on world snooker tour debut
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Obituary: Terry Griffiths, former bus conductor who became popular world champion
‘Such a hard game’ – Judd Trump delivers verdict on ending his 13-year wait for a second UK Championship title
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‘I got what I deserved’ – Mark Allen loses final frame decider to Barry Hawkins in UK Championship semi-final
Judd Trump v Neil Robertson match stopped as spectator takes ill at UK Championship
‘It’s been eight years since I beat him’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan loses to Barry Hawkins on opening day of UK Championship
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