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Hong Kong Masters snooker and Hollywood: How Nicole Kidman controversy affects Ronnie O'Sullivan return to Asia

World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will be able to practise at the tournament venue before the Hong Kong Masters begins after being granted an official exemption from local Covid-19 rules. The Hong Kong Coliseum is staging the popular event, the first time the elite invitational competition has been held since Neil Robertson defeated O'Sullivan 6-3 in the 2017 final at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Ad Tournament organisers have gained approval for the eight players competing for the £100,000 first prize to travel between their hotel and the Coliseum during the four-day event with several arriving less than 72 hours before the action breaks off.

India's Shrikrishna Suryanarayan wins World 6-Red Snooker title

The title was won by India's Laxman Rawat in the last edition. Continuing his tremendous form that he showed on Monday during the semi-final match, Shrikrishna mesmerized the audience with his characteristic blistering attack from the word go.

How to watch Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022, draw, schedule and live stream with Ronnie O’Sullivan returning

The Hong Kong Masters will return for the first time in five years this month, with Ronnie O’Sullivan preparing to face local icon and three-time women's world champion Ng On Yee in his opening match. The tournament, which hasn’t been staged since 2017, will be held at the Hong Kong Coliseum venue over four days, beginning on Thursday, October 6, with eight players competing for the £100,000 first prize. Ad The non-ranking event is organised by Hong Kong Billiard Sports Control Council and is set to be the first major sports event staged by the Asian city since the pandemic in 2020.

Full list of the 32 JD Wetherspoon pubs put up for sale across UK

JD Wetherspoon has made the "commercial decision" to put 32 pubs up for sale. The pub company ha previously warned that it could face loses of £30 million due to rising staff wages and repairs.

Advani, Kothari, Sitwala get direct entry into IBSF World Billiards Championship

Pankaj Advani, Sourav Kothari and Dhruv Sitwala have been granted direct entry into the IBSF World Billiards Championship to be held in Kuala Lumpur from October 4 to 8. The other Indians who will take part in the championship are Dhvaj Haria, Loukic Pathare, S Srikrishna and Rohan Jambusaria The world's top players from Myanmar, Singapore, India, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and other nations shall be vying for top honours in the championship which is being held after a gap of two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

British Open Trophy named after celebrated snooker journalist Clive Everton

The British Open Trophy will be titled the Clive Everton Trophy in honour of the respected snooker journalist. Everton recently retired as editor of Snooker Scene magazine at the age of 85.

How Queen Elizabeth II honoured snooker's greatest icons including Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Steve Davis

A number of snooker's most celebrated figures have been honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for their services to the sport during her historic 70-year reign, including Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis, arguably the three greatest players of all time. 2019 world champion Judd Trump and four-time Crucible winner Mark Selby were both awarded MBEs in the Queen’s 2022 Birthday Honours List for services to the sport and their charity commitments off the table. Ad Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement on Thursday, September 8 2022 that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96.

'If I win that’s the energy bills paid' – Neil Robertson on what £20,000 cash boost means to struggling snooker players

Neil Robertson admits snooker players earning a guaranteed £20,000 during the UK cost-of-living crisis is vital to keep the sport afloat this season. With China's continued absence from the sport in hosting several events due to the pandemic – including the Shanghai Masters, China Championship, China Open, World Open and International Open – snooker has been deprived of millions in annual prize money. Ad World Snooker and the WPBSA [World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association] announced on Wednesday they will trial the roll-out of their own bailout strategy that will guarantee all 130 players on the professional circuit a guaranteed minimum of £20,000 in earnings.

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Hong Kong Masters snooker and Hollywood: How Nicole Kidman controversy affects Ronnie O'Sullivan return to Asia

India's Shrikrishna Suryanarayan wins World 6-Red Snooker title

How to watch Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022, draw, schedule and live stream with Ronnie O’Sullivan returning

Full list of the 32 JD Wetherspoon pubs put up for sale across UK

Advani, Kothari, Sitwala get direct entry into IBSF World Billiards Championship

British Open Trophy named after celebrated snooker journalist Clive Everton

How Queen Elizabeth II honoured snooker's greatest icons including Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Steve Davis

'If I win that’s the energy bills paid' – Neil Robertson on what £20,000 cash boost means to struggling snooker players