O’Sullivan’s return headlines day four at Crucible
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s return after three months away from competitive action is the headline attraction on the fourth day at the World Championship.
Author: Peter Tesh
"Pete's more snooker than sane, potting balls like it's nobody's business. When he's not channeling his inner Ronnie O'Sullivan, you'll find him cheering for West Ham or getting lost in the ethereal beats of Boards Of Canada. Beware, challenging him to a snooker game might just be the biggest break of your life!"
‘Mentally strong’ Mark Allen reacts to opening victory in Sheffield
Mark Allen thinks he has got his determined focus back after completing a 10-6 victory over Fan Zhengyi in the World Championship on Monday. The Northern Irishman reached the second round with a strong display against a dangerous young opponent from China. Allen could only watch and admire as Fan[Read More…] The post ‘Mentally strong’ […]
John Higgins ‘was in tears’ before World Championship match
An emotional John Higgins came through his opening test at the 2025 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield on Monday. In a repeat of the recent World Open final, Higgins fought his way back from 5-3 behind to beat Joe O’Connor 10-7 at the Crucible Theatre. The four-time world champion has[Read More…] The post John Higgins […]
Watch: Allen hoping to emulate McIlroy Grand Slam success
Mark Allen reacts to his 10-6 victory over Fan Zhengyi that booked the Northern Irishman’s place in the second round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre.
Chris Wakelin – ‘you could have knocked me down with a feather duster’
Chris Wakelin admitted that he had to overcome plenty of nerves as he edged past Neil Robertson in the first round of the World Snooker Championship on Sunday. The Englishman won his first-ever match at the Crucible Theatre on his fourth visit to the iconic venue with a 10-8 success[Read More…] The post Chris Wakelin […]
Just to come to World Championship is an achievement – O’Sullivan
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan tells BBC Sport’s Jamie Broughton that he has been struggling on and off with nerves for the last two years.
Zhao knocks out 2024 Crucible finalist Jones
Zhao Xintong completes a 10-4 first-round win over Jak Jones to knock the 2024 runner-up out of the World Snooker Championship.
Williams hopeful eye surgery will prolong career
Three-time world champion Mark Williams will have eye surgery in June, which he hopes will help to extend his snooker career.
Top 5: Ronnie O’Sullivan grudge matches at the Crucible
Ronnie O’Sullivan plays Ali Carter in round one of the 2025 World Snooker Championship, sparking memories of one of his famous grudge matches at the Crucible. The Rocket has often had a love-hate relationship with the iconic venue in Sheffield and the sport’s blue-riband tournament. O’Sullivan has won the world[Read More…] The post Top 5: […]
‘I let the animal come out’ – Hossein Vafaei screams into round two
Hossein Vafaei let out an emotional scream as he potted his way to a dramatic 10-9 victory over Barry Hawkins at the 2025 World Snooker Championship on Sunday. The Iranian had never been ahead in the entire first-round contest at the Crucible Theatre until the final frame. Vafaei was behind[Read More…] The post ‘I let […]