Shaun Murphy reacts to opening World Snooker Championship win
Shaun Murphy was in fine form as he orchestrated a 10-4 victory over Daniel Wells in round one of the 2025 World Snooker Championship on Wednesday. It is 20 years since Murphy joined the elite of the game by capturing a maiden world title at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.[Read More…] The post Shaun Murphy […]
Murphy moves into World Championship last 16

Reigning Masters champion Shaun Murphy moves into the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship with victory in a high-quality match with Crucible debutant Daniel Wells.
David Gilbert – ‘he looked a complete edgy mess’
David Gilbert crashed out of the 2025 World Snooker Championship after suffering a 10-6 defeat to Si Jiahui in Sheffield on Tuesday. Last year’s semi-finalist came through two matches in the qualifying competition and would have fancied his chances against an opponent who has been struggling for form recently. But[Read More…] The post David Gilbert […]
Barry Hearn wants ‘respect’ from Sheffield – ‘it’s pretty basic’
Barry Hearn has again put pressure on Sheffield City Council to produced the funds to keep the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre. The current deal to stay at the iconic venue ends in 2027, with the World Championship having been staged at the venue every year since 1977.[Read More…] The post Barry Hearn […]
Why is snooker played in silence?

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team investigate why snooker is played in almost complete silence.
Murphy establishes commanding lead over debutant Wells

Former world champion Shaun Murphy moves into a commanding 7-2 lead in his first-round tie against Crucible debutant Daniel Wells.
Emotional Higgins hugged by BBC presenter after match

An emotional John Higgins says he “was in tears” on the morning of his first-round match at the World Snooker Championship. Higgins’ father-in-law suffered a heart attack last week and BBC Snooker presenter Seema Jaswal consoled the player after his 10-7 win against Joe O’Connor.
What Ali Carter has said about Ronnie O’Sullivan World Championship feud
Ali Carter and Ronnie O’Sullivan will add another chapter to their long-running rivalry when they clash in the 2025 World Snooker Championship on Tuesday. The Captain emerged through the qualifying phase for this year’s edition in Sheffield and was rewarded with a first-round tie against his old nemesis. When asked[Read More…] The post What Ali […]
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.
‘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’ […]
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