Zhao Xintong opens up 7-1 lead over Mark Williams in World Championship final
Crucible qualifier Zhao Xintong dominated Mark Williams in the opening session of the World Snooker Championship final, running up a 7-1 lead.
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Mark Williams hopes for win to honour ‘legends’ Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths
Mark Williams hopes he can honour two legends of Welsh snooker by winning his fourth world title and insists his celebrations would be considerably quieter this time around.
Mark Williams books final spot with win over Judd Trump
Mark Williams produced a vintage performance to beat world number one Judd Trump and book his place in the final of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
Ronnie O’Sullivan: Zhao Xintong can make Crucible history and become ‘megastar’
Ronnie O’Sullivan believes Zhao Xintong has what it takes to become the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship, and with it a “megastar”, after beating the seven-time champion to reach the final.
Nothing to separate Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong after opening session
Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan and first-time semi-finalist Zhao Xintong shared the spoils in a gripping opening session at the Crucible, tying 4-4 as they fought for a spot in the World Snooker Championship final.
Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight after dominating Pang Junxu
Ronnie O’Sullivan eased to the brink of a record-extending 23rd World Snooker Championship quarter-final after making short work of opponent Pang Junxu in the second session of their second-round match at the Crucible.
Shaun Murphy faces resurgent Zhao Xintong in UK Championship opener
Shaun Murphy faces one of the toughest possible starts if he is to realise his ambition of joining an exclusive club of multiple triple crown title winners when the UK Championship kicks off in York on Saturday.
Snooker-China's governing body upholds lifetime bans for match-fixing
China's snooker authorities have upheld lifetime bans for match-fixing handed out to Liang Wenbo and Li Hang by the sport's world governing body (WPBSA) and given five other players longer suspensions for domestic matches.