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bbc.co.ukKen Doherty Announces Retirement From Professional Snooker
Former world champion Ken Doherty has announced his retirement from professional snooker after a 36-year career. The 56-year-old Irish player won the 1997 World Championship and six ranking events overall.
bbc.co.ukZhao Xintong and Mark Allen Inducted into World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame, Prompting Debate Over Selection Standards
The World Snooker Tour confirmed the inductions of Zhao Xintong and Mark Allen on May 9, 2026, bringing total membership to 40. Neil Robertson, inducted at age 31 in 2013 three years after his World Championship win, criticized the standards on the same day. The Australian Hall o…
abcnews.go.com22-year-old Wu Yize becomes second-youngest World Snooker Champion
The Chinese player became the second-youngest world champion and the second successive winner from China. He defeated Shaun Murphy in a decider on Monday before returning home to crowds chanting and cheering at the TNT billiards club.
GB NewsProtester Interrupts World Snooker Championship Final Over TV Licence Fee
A woman identified as Sasha Swan interrupted the World Snooker Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize on Sunday. She vaulted barriers while shouting about the TV licence fee and was ejected by security. Swan later confirmed her involvement in an explicit social media…
BBC NewsWu Yize Leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 in World Snooker Championship Final
Chinese player Wu Yize built a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre. The 22-year-old won the final frame of Sunday's session with a 91 break after earlier runs of 82 and 103. The best-of-35 match resumes today, with Wu positioned to…
GB NewsSpectator Ejected from World Snooker Championship Semi-Final After Shouting About Epstein Files
A spectator was removed from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield during the World Snooker Championship semi-final between Wu Yize and Mark Allen. The individual shouted references to the Epstein Files, disrupting the match at a key moment. Wu Yize won the semi-final 17-16 and advan…
BBC NewsShaun Murphy Beats John Higgins 17-15 to Advance to World Snooker Championship Final
Shaun Murphy secured a 17-15 victory over John Higgins in the World Championship semi-final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, reaching his fifth final. The match featured high breaks and a comeback from Murphy, who won four consecutive frames from 15-13 down. In the other sem…
news.sky.comRonnie O'Sullivan Wins Opening World Snooker Championship Match and Rejects Tax Motives for Dubai Move
Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated He Guoqiang 10-2 in his opening match at the World Snooker Championship. He rejected suggestions that his relocation to Dubai was driven by tax considerations, stating it was for personal happiness. O'Sullivan, ranked 12th globally, will face John Higgi…
news.sky.comRonnie O'Sullivan Outlines Retirement Plans Following Opening Match Victory
Ronnie O'Sullivan stated that his ongoing participation in professional snooker depends on it fitting his lifestyle. He won his first match at the Crucible 10-2 against He Guoqiang. O'Sullivan also mentioned potential interest in Chinese 8-Ball and business ventures if he retires…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGary Wilson Loses 10-5 to Judd Trump in World Snooker Championship First Round
Snooker player Gary Wilson suffered a first-round defeat at the World Snooker Championship and spoke candidly about his ongoing struggles with the yips. He described his cueing issues as technical and worsening, despite recent successes. Wilson has won three ranking events and re…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStan Moody Loses World Snooker Championship Debut After Leading Kyren Wilson
Nineteen-year-old Stan Moody led 7-3 against defending champion Kyren Wilson in the first round of the World Snooker Championship but lost the match 10-7. Wilson won seven consecutive frames to advance. Moody described the defeat as disappointing and noted the pressures of the lo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewZhao Xintong Begins Title Defense at 2026 World Snooker Championship After Ban
Zhao Xintong started his defense of the world snooker title at the Crucible Theatre against Liam Highfield, winning the opening frames. He had been banned for 20 months due to involvement in match manipulation and betting violations. The 2026 tournament marks 50 years at the venu…
news.sky.comRonnie O'Sullivan to Commute from Dublin for 2025 World Snooker Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan, aged 50, will travel between Dublin and the UK during the 2025 World Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. He disclosed the arrangement after winning the inaugural John Virgo Trophy with a 6-0 victory over John Higgins. O'Sullivan uses Dublin as…