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Mike Ganley on the Culture of Snooker: 'It's All About Respect'
Mike Ganley appeared on the Framed: The Snooker Podcast in August 2025, delivering a candid reflection on the values that define snooker at every level of the game.
Chang Bingyu Claims Maiden Ranking Title With Gritty Wuhan Open Victory Over Zhao Xintong
Chang Bingyu claimed his maiden ranking title at the 2026 Wuhan Open, defeating world number one Zhao Xintong 10-7 in a dramatic all-Chinese final at the Optics Valley Gymnasium.
Zhao Xintong Reaches the Summit — But It's Chang Bingyu's Day in Wuhan
Zhao Xintong becomes world number one despite losing the Wuhan Open final, as Chang Bingyu claims a stunning maiden ranking title with victories over Trump, O'Sullivan, and Zhao himself.
Sheffield Mural Artist Defends 'Unfinished' Ronnie O'Sullivan Portrait After Viral Backlash
A Sheffield street artist has defended his work-in-progress mural of seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan after images of the unfinished portrait went viral, drawing comparisons to Michael Jackson and criticism over the likeness.
O'Sullivan Vows to Play On Despite Wuhan Exit and Candid Mental Health Admission
Ronnie O'Sullivan has vowed to continue playing for at least another 18 months after a 6-3 semi-final defeat to Chang Bingyu at the Wuhan Open, speaking candidly about a return of mental health difficulties during the match.
Zombie Ronnie or Work in Progress? The Story Behind Sheffield's Viral O'Sullivan Mural
A mural of Ronnie O'Sullivan on a Sheffield snooker club wall has gone viral for all the wrong reasons — but the artist says it isn't finished yet, and the club is backing him to deliver.
Wuhan Open Final Preview: Zhao Xintong Chases Seventh Ranking Crown as Chang Bingyu Seeks Maiden Title
Zhao Xintong faces Chang Bingyu in Saturday's 2026 Wuhan Open final, with the world number one ranking and a maiden professional title respectively on the line for the two Chinese finalists.
Zhao Xintong Defeats Robertson to Become China's Second World Number One
Zhao Xintong defeated Neil Robertson 5-1 at the Wuhan Open to guarantee he will become snooker's 13th world number one, following Judd Trump's earlier exit from the same event.
O'Sullivan Pulls Out of British Open as 'The Disease' Returns in Wuhan
Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the British Open in Cheltenham for medical reasons, his fourth consecutive absence from the event, following a troubled semi-final defeat at the Wuhan Open.
Zhao Xintong Dethrones Judd Trump to Become World Number One
Zhao Xintong has become world number one after beating Neil Robertson 5-1 at the 2026 Wuhan Open, ending Judd Trump's two-year reign at the summit of the rankings.
Zhao Xintong Becomes World Number One After Dismantling Robertson in Wuhan
Zhao Xintong became snooker's new world number one after a clinical 5-1 win over Neil Robertson in Wuhan, ending Judd Trump's two-year reign at the top and setting up a mouth-watering semi-final run.
Wuhan Open Semi-Finals: Can Anyone Stop Xiao's Reign — and Will O'Sullivan Finally Mean Business?
Zhao Xintong arrives in the Wuhan Open semi-finals as snooker's new world number one, but faces a man who hasn't lost here in 18 matches. Ronnie O'Sullivan, meanwhile, keeps insisting he isn't good enough — and keeps winning anyway.
Wuhan Open Quarter-Finals: Eight Star Names, One Trophy and a World Number One on the Line
The 2026 Wuhan Open quarter-finals deliver a box-office Thursday featuring history, a world number one on the line, and the first ever competitive meeting between Judd Trump and Chang Bingyu.
Trump's Reign at the Top Is Over — and a Young Gun Is Making a Statement
Judd Trump's two-year reign as world number one is over after a 5-1 quarter-final defeat to Chang Bingyu in Wuhan — with the race to replace him going down to the wire.
Gilchrist Dominates in Winnipeg to Claim Vimy Ridge Classic Crown
Peter Gilchrist claimed the 2026 World Billiards Vimy Ridge Classic in Winnipeg with a dominant 801-252 victory over Robert Hall in the final, compiling the tournament's highest break of 360 along the way.
Allen to Miss Five Opening Ranking Events of 2026/27 Season for Personal Reasons
Mark Allen will miss the British Open and English Open for personal reasons, meaning the world number 13 will have sat out the first five ranking events of the 2026/27 season since his heartbreaking World Championship semi-final defeat in May.
Mark Allen Misses Five Straight Ranking Events After Heartbreaking Crucible Exit
Mark Allen has withdrawn from both the British Open and the English Open, meaning the world number 13 will miss five consecutive ranking events following his heartbreaking World Championship semi-final defeat.
Graeme Dott Removed from Snooker Hall of Fame Following Child Abuse Conviction
Graeme Dott has been removed from World Snooker's Hall of Fame with immediate effect after being found guilty of sexually abusing two children, with the WPBSA also permanently revoking his membership following an emergency board meeting.
O'Sullivan Admits Four-Year Struggle With Form Despite Wuhan Last-16 Spot
Ronnie O'Sullivan reached the last 16 of the 2026 Wuhan Open with a 5-1 win over Yao Pengcheng, but admitted afterwards that four years of inconsistent ball-striking has left him deeply frustrated.
Wu Yize's World No.1 Bid Ends in Wuhan as Zizins Produces Major Upset
Wu Yize's hopes of becoming snooker's world number one have been ended at the 2026 Wuhan Open after a 5-4 defeat to Latvia's Artemijs Zizins, leaving four players still in contention for top spot.
Graeme Dott Found Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse Following Glasgow Trial
Former World Snooker Champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of child sexual abuse at the High Court in Glasgow, with the WPBSA moving to permanently revoke his membership following the verdict.
Graeme Dott Found Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse Following Glasgow High Court Trial
Graeme Dott, the 2006 World Snooker Champion, has been found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school-age children following a five-day trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
Graeme Dott Permanently Banned From Snooker After Historic Sexual Abuse Conviction
Graeme Dott has been permanently expelled from professional snooker by the WPBSA following his conviction at the High Court in Glasgow on two charges of historic sexual abuse. The governing body's emergency board voted unanimously to revoke his membership and has requested his removal from the WST Hall of Fame.
Xiao Guodong Can Join Snooker's Elite With Third Straight Wuhan Open Crown
Xiao Guodong arrives at the 2026 Wuhan Open as a two-time defending champion with a 14-match winning streak at the venue — and a place in snooker history within his grasp.
Murphy and Ebdon Part Ways: The End of a Partnership That Took the Magician to the Crucible Final
Stephen Hendry has revealed that Shaun Murphy and coach Peter Ebdon have parted ways — a surprise given the success the pair enjoyed together, including a Masters title and a Crucible final appearance.
Golden Days in Finland: WDBS Stars Shine at Inaugural Guttmann Games
Four gold medals, a landmark 11th title for Dave Beaumont, and a heart-stopping comeback from Adam Wilk — WDBS players delivered a spectacular debut for snooker at the inaugural Guttmann Games in Finland.
2026 Wuhan Open: How To Watch, Key Dates & Why Xiao Guodong's Three-Peat Bid Makes This Essential Viewing
The 2026 Wuhan Open runs from 23rd–29th August, with Xiao Guodong chasing a remarkable third consecutive title — here's how to watch every frame of the action.
WDBS Takes Snooker to the World Abilitysport Guttman Games in Finland
World Disability Billiards & Snooker hosted a snooker taster session at the 2026 World Abilitysport Guttman Games in Finland, as 32 players from 13 nations compete in only the second ever disability snooker event at a World Abilitysport multi-sport games.
Selby Back to His Best After Emotional China Open Glory — and He's Hungry for More
Mark Selby claimed his fourth China Open title in Taiyuan, beating Noppon Saengkham 10-6 in the final to secure his 26th ranking title and signal that he's firmly back to his brilliant best.
Q Tour Europe 2026/27 Kicks Off in Leeds With Record 143-Player Entry
The Q Tour Europe 2026/27 season opens in Leeds with a record 143-player field competing across 25 nations — and a two-year WST tour card waiting for whoever tops the rankings.
Causier Demolishes Hall to Claim 2026 Northern Open Title in Leeds
David Causier claimed the 2026 Northern Open title at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds with a ruthless 1,014–94 victory over Robert Hall, recording a tournament high break of 816 along the way.
Steadman Whitewashes Galbally to Claim Season-Opening World Seniors Title
Craig Steadman whitewashed Dean Galbally 4-0 to win the opening World Seniors Tour event of the 2026/27 season, coming through a record field of 68 players at The Crucible Club in Reading.
Selby's New Cue, Old Magic: Leicester Potter Claims 26th Ranking Title at China Open
Mark Selby came from 4-2 down to beat Noppon Saengkham 10-6 in the China Open final in Taiyuan, claiming his 26th ranking title and a record fourth China Open crown.
Mark Selby Claims Fourth China Open Crown With Commanding Final Victory Over Noppon Saengkham
Mark Selby claimed a fourth China Open title in Taiyuan on Sunday, defeating Noppon Saengkham 10-6 in the final to extend his unrivalled record at the event, which returned to the World Snooker Tour calendar for the first time since 2019.
Selby Makes History With Fourth China Open Crown — And He's Back Where He Belongs
Mark Selby claimed a historic fourth China Open title in Taiyuan, beating Noppon Saengkham 10-6 to become the tournament's all-time record winner and move back into the world's top five.
Selby's China Triumph Blows the World Number One Race Wide Open
Mark Selby's record fourth China Open title has blown the world number one race wide open, with five players separated by less than £100,000 on the provisional rankings ahead of the Wuhan Open.
Selby Chases History Against Giant-Killer Saengkham in China Open Final
Mark Selby faces Thai qualifier Noppon Saengkham in the 2026 China Open final in Taiyuan, with a record fourth title and a potential return to world number one both on the line.
Record Field Descends on Reading as World Seniors Tour 2026/27 Gets Under Way
A record 68 players compete at The Crucible Club in Reading this weekend as the 2026/27 World Seniors Tour season gets under way, with Ryan Day making his seniors debut alongside former champions Aaron Canavan and David Lilley.
Disability Snooker Returns to World Abilitysport Stage at 2026 Guttman Games in Finland
Disability snooker returns to the World Abilitysport stage as 32 players from 13 nations compete at the 2026 Guttman Games in Pajulahti, Finland, from 17–20 August.
China Open Semi-Finals Tips: Back Selby to Continue His Ruthless Run in Taiyuan
Mark Selby has been utterly ruthless in Taiyuan and we're backing the three-time champion to reach the 2026 China Open final — here's why, plus our take on the Saengkham vs Zhou clash.
Quarter-Final Line-Up Confirmed for the 2026 China Open — And It's Wide Open
The China Open quarter-finals are set for Friday in Taiyuan, with Neil Robertson, Mark Selby, Stuart Bingham and Zhang Anda among those fighting for a £250,000 prize — and a leaderboard suddenly free of its biggest names.
Gilbert Storms Into China Open Quarter-Finals With Back-to-Back Wins Over Ding and Wu
David Gilbert defeated world champion Wu Yize 6-2 at the China Open to reach the quarter-finals, continuing a strong start to the 2026/27 season that has already seen him dispatch Ding Junhui 6-1 in the same tournament.
Rocket Hits Rock Bottom: O'Sullivan Calls Himself 'Very Poor' After China Open Humiliation
Ronnie O'Sullivan labelled himself a 'very poor snooker player' after a 6-4 defeat to Noppon Saengkham sent him crashing out of the China Open in the second round — and the betting markets should take note.
Zhang Anda Stuns World Champion Zhao Xintong in Dramatic Respot Thriller at China Open
Zhang Anda came back from 3-0 down to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-5 in a China Open first-round thriller settled by a respotted black — one of the most dramatic finishes of the season so far.
Zhao Xintong admits he 'didn't deserve to win' after black-ball heartbreak at China Open
Zhao Xintong was knocked out of the China Open in a dramatic 6-5 black-ball defeat to Zhang Anda, admitting afterwards that he 'probably didn't deserve to win' after a below-par display in Taiyuan.
Murphy Shatters 12-Year Points Record at China Open — And He's Worth Backing to Go Deep
Shaun Murphy broke a 12-year world record by scoring 607 unanswered points against Matthew Selt at the China Open — and he's now a serious betting proposition to go deep in Taiyuan.
Saengkham Stuns Trump in China Open First Round — and the World Number One Ranking is Now Under Serious Threat
Judd Trump's world number one ranking is under serious threat after a stunning 6-3 first-round defeat to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham at the China Open in Taiyuan on Sunday.
Wu Yize Survives China Open Scare But Seeds Fall All Around Him in Taiyuan
Wu Yize survived a dramatic fightback from Yao Pengcheng to reach the China Open last 16, but the bigger story was three top seeds crashing out on day one in Taiyuan.
Mark Allen Withdraws From China Open and Wuhan Open for Personal Reasons
Mark Allen has withdrawn from both the China Open and the Wuhan Open for personal reasons, confirming he will miss all three major Chinese ranking events this summer.
China Open Returns to the Tour in Taiyuan After Seven-Year Absence
The China Open returns to the World Snooker Tour after a seven-year absence, with Taiyuan hosting the event for the first time from 8–16 August 2026 and a top prize of £250,000 on offer.