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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Ding junhui - The Untold Story

Wu Yize cements China’s status as premier snooker force as younger generation takes over

The new world champion is the fourth consecutive first-time winner and the UK game faces a challenge to keep up with investment in Asia

The Guardian - UK

Touch of yellow aids Aussie snooker ace at the Crucible

Melbourne snooker ace Neil Robertson is in prime position to make the world championships quarter-final - after being aided by a controversial refereeing call.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan frustrated as John Higgins battles back in tense Crucible clash

The Scot won the final three frames to reduce the Rocket’s advantage to two in their second round contest

The Independent UK

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‘Pretty evil’ Ronnie O’Sullivan opens up lead against old foe John Higgins

O’Sullivan will take a 6-2 lead into Sunday night’s session

The Independent UK

Shaun Murphy earns weekend off at World Snooker Championship with Zhao Xintong and Ding Junhui battle level

Murphy blitzed Xiao Guodong with a session to spare, while the defending champion Zhao is tied at 4-4 with his compatriot

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong kicks off World Championship defence by edging past Liam Highfield

Highfield pulled level at 5-5 before the world number four took control by reeling three straight frames to eventually seal the first round win.

The Independent UK

World Snooker Championship 2026: Results, schedule and how to watch every match

John Higgins, Shaun Murphy, Wu Yize and Mark Allen are battling for a place in the final at Sheffield’s iconic Crucible Theatre

The Independent UK

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Masters schedule, TV channels and how to watch the snooker online

Everything you need to know about how to watch the tournament at Alexandra Palace

The Independent UK

Emotional Scott Donaldson causes huge UK Championship shock after father’s death

Donaldson was in tears as he entered the arena to one of his dad’s favourite songs and then claimed a gritty 6-1 win over former world No 1 Mark Allen

The Independent UK

How to watch 2025 Riyadh Season Snooker Championship online

How to watch Riyadh Season Snooker Championship online – stream the Golden Ball snooker cue tournament for free

TechRadar

Snooker’s answer to Luke Littler? Meet teenage sensation Stan Moody

Halifax youngster has entered world’s top 64 and is spark the sport needs to find mainstream attention in the UK

The Guardian - UK

Zhao's Historic Snooker Title Sparks Talk Of China World Domination

Zhao Xintong's historic World Snooker Championship title is set to spur the game to even greater heights in China and sparked predictions the country could come to dominate the sport.

International Business Times

World champion Zhao Xintong’s manager will not let spending splurges wreck dream

The 28-year-old Zhao beat Mark Williams 18-12 to clinch both the illustrious crown and a cheque for £500,000.

The Independent UK

How the Chinese snooker revolution finally arrived

Zhao Xintong’s triumph at the 2025 World Championship completed a journey that began with Ding Junhui 20 years ago

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Zhao Makes History As China's First World Snooker Champion

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final on Monday.

The Independent UK

Sky’s the limit for China’s first world champion Zhao Xintong – Mark Williams

Williams conjured comparisons with a young Ronnie O’Sullivan after Zhao withstood a gutsy fightback.

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong becomes the most complicated world champion in snooker history

Zhao Xintong 18-12 Mark Williams: Zhao demolished three-time winner Williams to become China’s first world champion but his complex past means that accomplishment comes with questions

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan says ‘three things’ were behind his semi-final defeat

The seven-time world champion says he’s ‘at a loss’

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The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luca Brecel seal quarter-final places with quick-fire wins

The two former winners returned on Monday evening, each requiring a single frame to complete wins over Pang Junxu and Ding Junhui respectively.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Snooker legend cruises into World Championship quarter-finals

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s quest for a history-making eighth world title continues after Judd Trump held off the spirited challenge of Shaun Murphy to reach the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight after dominating Pang Junxu

O’Sullivan was seldom required to reach top gear as he turned a 6-2 overnight lead into a 12-4 advantage.

The Independent UK

Judd Trump on top while Ronnie O’Sullivan grinds out lead at Crucible

China’s successful World Championship continued as Ding Junhui and Si Jiahui both reached the last 16.

Evening Standard

Ronnie O'Sullivan holds narrow lead over rival Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship opener

Ali Carter made an impressive recovery to close the gap on Tuesday afternoon

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan leads rival Ali Carter on snooker return at the Crucible

The pair’s much-hyped first-round clash failed to produce fireworks on or off the table.

The Guardian - UK

World Snooker Championship: wide-open tournament may herald new era

A record 10 Chinese players are in the main draw at the Crucible, where picking a winner is tougher than ever

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