O’Sullivan loses session 8-0 as Zhao dazzles at Crucible
Zhao Xintong produces a scintillating display of potting to open up a 12-4 lead against seven-time winner Ronnie O’Sullivan in their World Championship semi-final.
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!"
‘He’s quite fussy!’ – meet the craftsman who makes O’Sullivan’s cues
World-renowned master cue craftsman John Parris tells BBC Sport’s Daniel Austin about producing cues for top snooker players such as Ronnie O’Sullivan.
‘Looking for the holy grail’ – O’Sullivan’s master cue craftsman
The man tasked with making new cues for Ronnie O’Sullivan has been doing so for the seven-time world champion since the 1980s.
QUIZ! World Snooker Championship semi-finals from 1977 to 2025
Both semi-finals at the 2025 World Snooker Championship commenced on Thursday in Sheffield. The Crucible Theatre transformed into its most iconic setting – the single table setup – with a terrific atmosphere generated for the four remaining contenders. Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong were the first out in the afternoon[Read More…] The post QUIZ! World […]
‘Balls all over the Crucible floor’ as pocket breaks during semi-final
Watch as balls roll over the Crucible floor because of a pocket breaking during Ronnie O’Sullivan’s World Championship semi-final against Zhao Xintong.
O’Sullivan and Zhao level in first Crucible semi-final
Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan is level at 4-4 with Zhao Xintong after an entertaining opening session to their World Championship semi-final.
Hearn ‘a little more hopeful’ over Crucible future
Barry Hearn holds positive talks with Sheffield City Council over the World Snooker Championship staying at the Crucible beyond 2027 but says the deadline for a firm decision will come in December.
Pop icon Jones keeps Williams’ title hopes on track
Mark Williams’ manager Lee Walker reveals the three-time world champion spoke to Tom Jones after winning his quarter-final against John Higgins.
Is snooker ‘dying’ in Scotland? Or is it just ‘different’?
Will there be another John Higgins or Stephen Hendry? Or has Scotland has its day dominating on the green baize?
Preview: 2025 World Snooker Championship semi-finals
A tournament that began with 144 players has been whittled down to just four with the 2025 World Snooker Championship semi-finals next on the agenda in Sheffield. It has already been a memorable event with records broken, 147 breaks compiled, and classic encounters galore at both the English Institute of[Read More…] The post Preview: 2025 […]