Rocket slumps to shock first-round loss at British Open
Ronnie O'Sullivan crashed out at the first hurdle at the Cazoo British Open in Milton Keynes.
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Shaun Murphy pots final black of the match along with white to lose to Gary Wilson at 2022 British Open
Shaun Murphy potted the last black of the match along with the white to condemn him to defeat against Gary Wilson at the British Open on Monday afternoon. Seeded No. 8 to Wilson’s 32, the experienced Englishman was the favourite going into the match and looked likely to scrape by in the decider.
World Mixed Doubles is 'giant leap' for women’s snooker – and can inspire girls to pick up a cue
This week’s World Mixed Doubles is the biggest showcase women’s snooker has ever had. The game’s leading four female players have been paired with the world’s top four ranked professionals for the two-day event in Milton Keynes, which starts on Saturday. Ad This is an opportunity to show a different side of snooker at a time when women’s sport has arguably never been more popular.
Louis Heathcote hails ‘brilliant’ guaranteed income move after hitting ‘rock bottom’
Louis Heathcote admits he has contemplated giving up snooker after hitting ‘rock bottom’ on the tour, but feels the new guaranteed income initiative has lifted a weight from his shoulders.
Mark Williams becomes latest snooker star to sign up for Ultimate Pool
Mark Williams is set to compete in Ultimate Pool, and not just a one-off event, but the three-time world champion has signed up as a professional and will play when the snooker schedule allows.
'Scandalous' – Shaun Murphy makes plea for changes to World Championship and Masters snooker events
Shaun Murphy feels there should be key changes to snooker's two biggest events – the World Championship and the Masters. The 2005 world champion – who also reached the final of that event in 2009, 2015 and 2021 – believes the top 16 players in the world should be forced to qualify for the last 32 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield alongside the sport's lesser lights. Ad Despite himself benefiting from the protection of a seeding, the world No.
Shaun Murphy wants change to ‘absolutely ridiculous’ World Snooker Championship format
Shaun Murphy believes the World Snooker Championship format is ‘absolutely ridiculous’ as he feels that the top 16 in the rankings beginning at the last 32 stage ‘doesn’t make sense’.
Shaun Murphy reveals surgery to boost career and stop cruel trolling: ‘I’ve had 80 per cent of my stomach removed’
Shaun Murphy has explained why he took the decision to have gastric sleeve surgery, as he hopes to give his career a boost and end the grim fat-shaming he has had to deal with on social media.