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Ronnie O’Sullivan to face Crucible debutant in fascinating World Snooker Championship draw

O’Sullivan starts his hunt for a record eighth world title against China’s He Guoqiang, who has beaten him twice in their three encounters

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Ronnie O'Sullivan learns first World Snooker Championship opponent in tricky test

‘The Rocket’ has lost two of three matches against his opening Crucible opponent

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Why Zhao Xintong is the man to finally break the ‘Crucible Curse’

WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP: No first-time winner has ever defended the World Snooker Championship title at the Crucible but the Chinese superstar is primed to make more history, writes Luke Baker

The Independent UK · Apr 15

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Snooker prodigy, 15, moves step closer to historic World Championship spot

Michal Szubarczyk is just two wins away from becoming the youngest player to appear at the World Championship at the Crucible

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Barry Hearn: I let my heart rule my head to keep World Championship at Crucible

Hearn said he had “never” previously allowed sentiment to be such a big factor in his business dealings

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Snooker was right to keep the World Championship at the Crucible but now the real work begins

Comment: A long-term deal sees snooker’s most prestigious tournament stay in Sheffield, writes Luke Baker, but all eyes are now on the redevelopment project attached to the Crucible that will define its success

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Prime Minister helps to keep World Snooker Championship in Sheffield

A £45m deal to improve the Crucible Theatre has been agreed.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

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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 · Mar 24

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 · Mar 24

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 · Mar 20

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

Have you followed the big stories in football, rugby, golf, baseball, horse racing, winter sports, F1, snooker and more?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes snooker history at World Open

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The Independent UK · Mar 20

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 · Mar 20

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

A 22-year-old record has fallen in China

Evening Standard · Mar 20

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The Independent UK · Mar 20

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 · Mar 19

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 · Mar 16

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 · Feb 23

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

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The Independent UK · Jan 13

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 · Jan 10

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 · Jan 9

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

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025

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 · Dec 18, 2025

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 · Dec 8, 2025

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 · Dec 8, 2025

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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