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Mark Williams Would Run the M4 Naked for a Fourth World Title — and He Might Just Do It

Mark Williams has vowed to run the M4 naked if he wins a fourth world title — and given his history of keeping outrageous promises, snooker fans might want to avoid the motorway.

Emma Richards·
How Zhao Xintong Could Become World Number One By A Margin Of Just £1,000

How Zhao Xintong Could Become World Number One By A Margin Of Just £1,000

Zhao Xintong could end the 2025/26 season as world number one by the narrowest of margins — just £1,000 — should he defend his Crucible crown and Judd Trump fall at the first round.

Jonathan Ashby·
Champions, Memories and a Menu Fit for a King: Sheffield's World Champions Dinner Returns

Champions, Memories and a Menu Fit for a King: Sheffield's World Champions Dinner Returns

Eleven former Crucible champions gathered in Sheffield on Thursday for the second annual World Champions Dinner, a glittering evening that honoured the past, celebrated history-maker Zhao Xintong, and raised a glass to the late John Virgo.

Emma Richards·
Free Balls Explained: The Rule That Made O'Sullivan's 153 Possible

Free Balls Explained: The Rule That Made O'Sullivan's 153 Possible

A free ball is awarded when a player is left snookered by an opponent's foul — and it was precisely this ruling that enabled Ronnie O'Sullivan to compile his world record break of 153 in March 2026.

Jonathan Ashby·
Sheffield Says Goodbye: Snooker Royalty Unites to Honour John Virgo

Sheffield Says Goodbye: Snooker Royalty Unites to Honour John Virgo

Sheffield Cathedral welcomed snooker royalty on Thursday as the sport gathered to celebrate the life of John Virgo, with eleven former world champions among those paying their respects at a service organised by Ken Doherty and Rob Walker.

Andrew Blakely·
Ken Doherty Hints at Tour Exit After Sheffield Qualifier Defeat

Ken Doherty Hints at Tour Exit After Sheffield Qualifier Defeat

Ken Doherty has admitted he currently feels like he does not want to continue playing snooker after a 10-5 qualifying defeat ended his World Championship hopes and left his tour future in doubt.

Andrew Blakely·

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