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# World Snooker

This year
2023
Rocket targets record eighth world title
First round draw pits O’Sullivan against Pang Junxu
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Apr 13th 2023, 11:14 AM
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Rocket Ronnie O’Sullivan happy to cool his jets as he looks for title number six
Fan favourite says he is getting his snooker ‘fix’ in Sheffield.
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Aug 2nd 2020, 10:33 AM
Ken Doherty eyes first Crucible appearance since 2014 after crucial victory
The Dubliner’s victory last night ensured he avoided relegation from the full-time circuit.
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Jul 25th 2020, 12:22 PM
Ronnie O'Sullivan lashes out at World Snooker chief, says he won't be 'bullied'
The five-time world champion has launched a scathing attack on Barry Hearn over his treatment.
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Apr 16th 2017, 7:51 PM
Ronnie O'Sullivan in trouble after skipping press conference
The five-times world champion beat David Gilbert 10-7 at Sheffield’s Crucible.
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Apr 18th 2016, 5:10 PM
Is this Chinese whizz-kid teenager the future of snooker?
Zhou Yuelong came from behind to beat world champion Stuart Bingham at Champion of Champions tournament today.
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Nov 10th 2015, 4:12 PM
Snooker star Ali Carter diagnosed with cancer
“I hope to be back in action soon,” said Carter, who has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
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Jul 1st 2013, 12:21 PM
Ken Doherty won't be playing at the Crucible this year
The Dubliner, who won the World Snooker Championship in 1997, was beaten in the final qualifying round by Matthew Selt.
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Apr 15th 2013, 12:42 PM
Ronnie O'Sullivan demands 'compassion' from world snooker bosses
World champion says players deserve ‘some slack’ from the game’s chiefs, despite hectic tour schedule.
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May 8th 2012, 9:05 PM
Rocket takes control of semi-final against Matthew Stevens
Ronnie O’Sullivan is on the brink of another World Championship Final appearance. He only needs two frames tonight to beat Matthew Stevens.
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May 5th 2012, 3:18 PM
Ding Junhui slams the Crucible crowd after losing to Ryan Day in Sheffield
The 25-year-old becomes the latest player to risk the wrath of the World Snooker authorities.
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Apr 25th 2012, 5:24 PM
Mark Allen apologises to Cao Yupeng, and snooker authorities, over remarks
The Northern Irishman realises he ‘overstepped the line’ in remarks he made after exiting the World Championship.
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Apr 25th 2012, 11:14 AM
Snooker chief Barry Hearn responds to Mark Allen's outburst
Barry Hearn will seek legal advice after being slated by the Northern Irish player during the UK Championship
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Dec 7th 2011, 2:26 PM
Allen calls on 'money-hungry' Hearn to resign
Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen has said that World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn is ruining the game’s traditions in an attempt to boost its popularity.
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Dec 6th 2011, 11:15 AM
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'I feel like I'm being raped by snooker bosses'
Three-time world champion insists he’s being ‘blackmailed’ into playing smaller tournaments because of rankings system.
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Oct 19th 2011, 12:13 PM