Williams has ‘big decision’ to make on eye surgery

Three-time world champion Mark Williams says he has a “big decision to make” over whether to go through with lens replacement surgery.
How do players cope with pressure of the Crucible?

BBC Radio 3 Unwind’s Niall Breslin looks at how the intense pressure at the Crucible can affect a snooker player’s mental health – and the importance of mental skills for all sportspeople.
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.
‘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.