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World Championship to stay at Crucible until 2045 after £45m revamp deal struck

The event must temporarily relocate in 2029 and possibly 2030 while the redevelopment work is in progress.

The Independent UK

World Snooker Championship to stay at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre with long-term deal

The future of snooker’s most prestigious tournament was up in the air but the new deal keeps it in Sheffield until at least 2045, with renovations also planned for the Crucible

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record-smashing 153 break ‘up there among special moments’

O’Sullivan’s mark beat the previous record in a professional match of 148.

The Independent UK

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Sports quiz of the week: youngsters, old timers, records, protests and posh grub

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Ronnie O’Sullivan makes snooker history at World Open

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The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan creates history with highest break ever in professional snooker

‘The Rocket’ pulled off the stunning feat, putting up 153 against Ryan Day, to leave himself in fine form ahead of next month’s World Snooker Championship, with Yize Wu next in the semi-finals of the World Open in China

The Independent UK

Ronnie O'Sullivan makes snooker history with highest-ever break of 153

A 22-year-old record has fallen in China

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Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with 153 break

Playing Ryan Day in China, O’Sullivan set a new record in professional snooker.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan: Not feeling scared on a snooker table is a victory for me

The seven-time world champion beat Shaun Murphy 5-3 to reach the last eight in Yushan.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan walks out minutes after start of World Open match with bizarre complaint

The seven-time world champion was distracted by an issue with his waistcoat

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan to be shock participant in World Seniors Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan has won seven world titles at the iconic Crucible Theatre and will now look to add the seniors crown at the same venue later this year

The Independent UK

World Snooker denies any problems in table row at Masters

Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry both expressed worries about the state of the table after Shaun Murphy and Mark Selby suffered upset defeats at Alexandra Palace

The Independent UK

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

Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Masters due to medical reasons

O’Sullivan has missed an array of tournaments in recent years due to health issues

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The strange snooker stat set to shape the sport’s future

The era of a single player dominating snooker appear to be over with an unprecedented number of tournament winners emerging this season

Evening Standard

London's juiciest celebrity home moves and planning feuds of 2025

The stars’ year in property — from Liam Gallagher’s shiny new pad to Eric Clapton’s swimming pool woes

International Business Times UK

Mark Selby Holds Off Judd Trump to Clinch Third UK Championship After Nine Years

Mark Selby won the UK Championship for a third time after defeating Judd Trump to end a nine-year drought.

The Independent UK

Mark Selby holds off Judd Trump fightback to win UK Championship

Selby showed flashes of his old self as he won his first ‘triple crown’ title since 2021 against the world number one

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Sports quiz of the week: Premier League goals, Ashes centuries and the F1 finale

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The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan at 50: The Rocket’s storied career in 50-word snapshots

O’Sullivan is regarded by many as the greatest ever

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers shock first-round defeat to Zhou Yuelong in UK Championship

Zhou claimed his first win over the record eight-time champion in eight attempts

Evening Standard

UK Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan stunned by qualifier in huge first-round upset

The ‘Rocket’ was playing his first UK match since the World Championship in May

The Independent UK

UK Championship snooker live: Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers shock defeat to Zhou Yuelong

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the 2025 UK Championship with a 6-4 loss to Zhou Yuelong at the Barbican Centre in York

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

When does Ronnie O’Sullivan play at the UK Championship today?

‘The Rocket’ will begin his campaign to win a record-extending ninth UK Championship title against Zhou Yuelong

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