Seeds slaughter – what’s the record for first round losers at the World Snooker Championship?
Only three out of the 17 days at the 2024 World Snooker Championship have been completed, but five seeds have already bowed out in Sheffield. Mark Selby and Gary Wilson were added to the eliminated list of top-16 members on Monday at the Crucible Theatre. Selby, a four-time world champion[Read More…] The post Seeds slaughter […]
‘Pathetic’ – White, McManus defend Crucible after Vafaei claims it ‘smells really bad’

“Hossein Vafaei stole the headlines despite his defeat to Judd Trump at the World Snooker Championship on Sunday after claiming the Crucible “smells really bad”. On Monday, Eurosport experts Alan McManus and Jimmy White leapt to the defence of snookeru0027s most iconic venue, with the former labelling the Iranianu0027s remarks “absolute nonsense”. Stream top snooker […]
‘You may see me next year, you may not’ – Selby weighing up retirement after exit

“Four-time world champion Mark Selby admitted he could walk away from snooker after losing to debutant Joe Ou0027Connor at the World Snooker Championship. Speaking to Eurosport after the 10-6 defeat, Selby said he had “not really enjoyed” the season and would “need help” should he decide to continue playing. It comes after Selby hinted at […]
Selby forced to play ‘very unpleasant’ shot with ridiculously long cue

“Four-time world champion Mark Selby crashed out of the World Snooker Championship on Monday – but he still found time to delight the Crucible crowd with the most unusual of shots with a super long cue. Selbyu0027s remarkable escape was illustrated perfectly by the TV cameras, which showed the white perched at one end of […]
Selby crashes out to debutant O’Connor as upsets continue at Crucible

“Not even three days have passed at the Crucible and the 2024 World Snooker Championship is already turning into a tournament of upsets. Mark Selby became the latest high-profile victim in the first round as he crashed out to debutant Joe Ou0027Connor, joining defending champion Luca Brecel, Masters runner-up Ali Carter and Chinese 11th seed […]
Vafaei Crucible criticism ‘almost sacrilege’ – Murphy

Former world champion Shaun Murphy describes Hossein Vafaei’s criticism of the Crucible Theatre as “almost sacrilege”.
Bingham holds lead over Wilson despite dramatically losing ninth frame, Murphy through

“Stuart Bingham holds the advantage over Gary Wilson after a largely dominant performance in this first morning session at the Crucible. Bingham raced into a 4-0 lead against a disbelieving Wilson, who jokingly offered his cue to a member of the audience after missing a routine pot. However, an amazing steal right at the death […]
Shaun Murphy – ‘Our rivalry continues to this day’
Shaun Murphy is looking forward to a second round meeting with Stephen Maguire after comfortably winning his opening game at the 2024 World Snooker Championship. The eighth seed played solidly as he easily dismantled a tame challenge from qualifier Lyu Haotian in the round of 32 on Monday morning. Murphy[Read More…] The post Shaun Murphy […]
Wilson offers cue to fan after missing routine red

“Watch as Gary Wilson causes the crowd to erupt with laughter after offering his cue to a member of the audience after missing a routine red in his first-round match against Stuart Bingham. Stream top snooker action, including the World Championship live on discovery+, the Eurosport app and at eurosport.com.”
Murphy into last 16 as Bingham makes good start

Shaun Murphy moves into the last 16 of the World Championship with an impressive performance to beat China’s Lyu Haotian 10-5.
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