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2025 World Snooker Championship Day Six Prediction, Best Bets & Tips

Follow our snooker betting tips for day six of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible

The Independent UK

Most emotional I’ve ever been – ‘Drained’ John Higgins clinches hard-fought win

The Scot broke down when interviewed after his victory over Joe O’Connor.

The Independent UK

Mark Allen inspired by recent world champions as he enjoys timely return to form

Allen was a 10-6 winner Chinese qualifier Fan Zhengyi.

The Independent UK

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Chris Wakelin holds off Neil Robertson to reach second round for the first time

The former world champion bowed out on day two of the 2025 event.

The Independent UK

Eyes on the prize as Mark Williams overcomes Wu Yize in Crucible thriller

The Welsh left-hander won the last two frames to reach the last 16.

The Independent UK

What was the snooker protest about? Just Stop Oil invades match

South Yorkshire Police arrest a man and a woman, named by Just Stop Oil as Eddie Whittingham and Margaret Reid

Evening Standard

Mark Allen blasts 'two idiots' who interrupted World Championship snooker first round match

Referee Olivier Marteel managed to stop a female protester from jumping on to the table as Antrim ace Allen was preparing to take a shot

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Snooker champion uses secret weapon that’s 'never been seen before' and leaves Dennis Taylor stunned

Mark Allen surprised Taylor before his match against Fan Zhengyi was halted by Just Stop Oil protestors.

Daily Record

What was the snooker protest about? Video shows Just Stop Oil incident

The incident at the Crucible happened during Robert Milkins’ clash with Joe Perry in the evening session

The Independent UK

Wild protest halts play at world snooker champs

Protesters have brought snooker's world championships to a halt in a dramatic invasion, with a man climbing onto a table and opening a bag of orange paint

The New Daily

Protesters force stoppage at World Snooker Championship in Sheffield

Play was suspended for the evening on the affected table, which will be re-covered overnight.

The Independent UK

Protestors interrupt Mark Allen's World Snooker Championship match

Play was suspended in two matches due to Just Stop Oil protestors.

Belfast Live

Just Stop Oil protestors stop play at World Snooker Championship after throwing orange powder paint on table

The protestors have since been arrested, according to Just Stop Oil.

Manchester Evening News

Protesters force stoppage at World Snooker Championship

A ‘Just Stop Oil’ protester interrupted the match between Robert Milkins and Joe Perry by jumping on the table and releasing a packet of orange dye.

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Irish Mirror

Ken Doherty backs Antrim man with 'best chance' of World Snooker Championship title

Mark Allen is sitting pretty at world No.2 in the provisional ranking list having won THREE major titles this season

Belfast Live

Mark Allen warned this could be his best ever chance to win world title

Dubliner Ken Doherty famously won the cherished Crucible crown in 1997 – and he’s been mightily impressed with Antrim ace Allen this season.

Daily Mirror

World Snooker Championship 2023 draw in full as Ronnie O'Sullivan discovers fate

The World Snooker Championship 2023 draw has been made with defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan targeting a record-breaking eighth Crucible crown in Sheffield

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OLD - Snooker is a hobby and I’d skip Crucible for better offer – Ronnie O’Sullivan

O’Sullivan made a winning return in Wales after Sunday’s shock European Masters final loss to Chinese youngster Fan Zhengyi.

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Fan Zhengyi beats Ronnie O’Sullivan to claim European Masters title

The 21-year-old world number 80 held his nerve to edge out the six-time world champion with a confident break of 92 in a final-frame decider.

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