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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in thrilling final frame to win World Snooker Championship

Wu Yize punched the Crucible air and etched his name into snookering immortality, shattering the glass ceiling for Chinese snooker and becoming the champion of the world.
Poker
#spectator-disruption
Women
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Female spectator physically ejected at a fractious Crucible as Wu Yize takes three-frame lead into Monday

Disruptions from spectators and phone interruptions affected the match, leading to security ejections and player frustrations.
Women
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Female spectator physically ejected by ref in disrupted start to World Championship final at the Crucible

Disruptions during a match included a spectator ejection and a player distraction due to a ringing phone.
#shaun-murphy
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Wu Yize in driving seat but Shaun Murphy stays in touch in Crucible final

The final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize may signify a pivotal moment in snooker's future, highlighting generational shifts in the sport.
Washington Wizards
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Wu Yize in driving seat but Shaun Murphy stays in touch in Crucible final

The final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize may signify a pivotal moment in snooker's future, highlighting generational shifts in the sport.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Shaun Murphy v Wu Yize: World Snooker Championship final day one live

Shaun Murphy wants a second world title as badly as anyone has ever wanted anything, and should he get it, his smooth, natural, beautiful style will deserve it and then some.
Philosophy
#world-championship
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My life changes on one shot': Joe Johnson on snooker glory, Princess Diana and his seven heart attacks

Joe Johnson became world snooker champion as a 150-1 outsider, facing struggles and triumphs throughout his career and personal life.
#world-snooker-championship
#hossein-vafaei
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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Vafaei calls Crucible snooker's answer to Wimbledon after branding it smelly' in 2024

Hossein Vafaei emphasizes the Crucible's significance in snooker, comparing it to Wimbledon and advocating for its respect and historical importance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
World news

Iranian Vafaei struggling to focus on snooker at Crucible as bombs fall on his country

Hossein Vafaei struggles to focus on snooker amid the ongoing war in Iran but aims to uplift his compatriots through his performance.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Iranian Vafaei struggling to focus on snooker at Crucible as bombs fall on his country

Hossein Vafaei struggles to focus on snooker amid the ongoing war in Iran but aims to uplift his compatriots through his performance.
#stan-moody
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Drinks and a burger' fuel Mark Allen's Crucible comeback win over Zhang

Mark Allen overcame a two-frame deficit to defeat Zhang Anda 10-6 in the World Snooker Championship after a night of relaxation and reflection.
#john-virgo
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trans competitors banned from snooker worldwide - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender competitors are banned from playing snooker worldwide following a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman based on biological sex.
#ronnie-osullivan
Television
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 months ago

John Virgo: Ronnie O'Sullivan leads tributes to former snooker star and commentator

John Virgo has died aged 79, remembered as a UK Championship winner, BBC commentator, Big Break co‑host and entertainer loved by players and colleagues.
#masters-tournament
#masters
#john-higgins
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump and Robertson complete remarkable sweep of 6-2 wins at Masters

Judd Trump scored three centuries to beat Ding Junhui 6-2 and reach the Masters quarter-finals as all eight first-round matches finished 6-2.
#kyren-wilson
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Burden beats Bingham in Shoot Out for first ranking title

Alfie Burden, turning 49, beat Stuart Bingham 63-8 to win the Snooker Shoot Out, claiming his first ranking title and £50,000.
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago

King loses appeal against snooker match-fixing ban

Nowhere in this appeal has it been demonstrated that a factual decision is so wrong it could not have been reached, or an evaluative decision is so wrong that it can be said to be unreasonable.
UK news
#zhao-xintong
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Zhao Xintong v Mark Williams: World Snooker Championship final live

Zhao Xintong's final match highlights the tension between championship aspirations and the recent stain of a match-fixing controversy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Judd Trump calls on snooker to stamp out rowdy darts atmosphere' at events

Judd Trump has urged snooker's authorities to act immediately to stamp out rowdy fan behaviour and avoid fostering a darts atmosphere at the sport's biggest events.
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Mark Williams beats Judd Trump to set up tantalising final with Zhao Xintong

Mark Williams, celebrating his return, stated, 'I can't believe I'm in another final... I never felt any nerves, just the last couple of frames.'
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