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Free Balls Explained: The Rule That Let O'Sullivan Score 153
Ronnie O'Sullivan's world record break of 153 brought the free ball rule into the spotlight. Here's exactly how it works and why it matters.
50 Years at the Crucible: Why Snooker's Greatest Stage Still Devours the Best in the World
Sheffield's Crucible Theatre stages the World Snooker Championship for the 50th time in 2026 — and five decades on, the sport's greatest venue shows absolutely no signs of loosening its extraordinary grip on players and fans alike.
Every 147 at the Crucible: The Full Record, Who Made Them and Whether They Won
Fifteen maximum 147 breaks have been made at the World Snooker Championship since Cliff Thorburn's historic first in 1983, with Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry jointly holding the record of three apiece.
Stan Moody: The 19-Year-Old Who Believes Snooker Must Evolve Its Star Power
Stan Moody made a commanding World Championship debut at 19, impressing on the baize against Gary Wilson while also calling for snooker to develop new faces and personalities to secure its future.
World Snooker Championship: Who Has Won the Most Titles in the Modern Era?
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry share the record for the most World Snooker Championship titles in the modern era, each having won the sport's most prestigious prize seven times.
Higgins vs O'Sullivan: 30 Years On From The Crucible Quarter-Final That Still Haunts The Wizard
John Higgins reflects on the 1996 Crucible quarter-final against Ronnie O'Sullivan — a match he was one frame from winning at 20 years old — ahead of their latest meeting on Saturday 25th April.
The Crucible Chair: Why Snooker's Greatest Stage Remains the Sport's Most Brutal Mental Test
Shaun Murphy described the experience of waiting helplessly in the Crucible chair as '50 times worse' than his driving test — and performance coach Chris Henry explains exactly why the World Championship's iconic venue poses a mental challenge unlike any other in snooker.
Championship League Snooker 2026: Everything You Need to Know as the New Season Gets Under Way in Leicester
The 2026 Championship League Snooker is under way in Leicester, offering the first ranking silverware of the new season with 128 players in the draw and defending champion Stephen Maguire among those bidding for glory.
Dean Young Stuns Championship League Field to Top Group 8 Despite Amateur Status
Dean Young went through Group 8 of the Championship League Snooker undefeated on Saturday, topping the group and eliminating eighth seed Thepchaiya Un-Nooh despite competing as an amateur top-up player.
Higgins Produces One of the Great Crucible Comebacks to Eliminate O'Sullivan 13-12
John Higgins produced a stunning comeback from 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame thriller, reaching the World Championship quarter-finals at the Crucible.
The Shot That Stopped the Crucible: Robertson's Genius Moment Against Higgins
Neil Robertson produced a contender for shot of the tournament in his World Championship quarter-final against John Higgins, playing a red off the cushion and into the yellow to divert the ball into the middle pocket in a moment of breathtaking audacity.
Half a Million Reasons to Win at the Crucible: The 2026 World Championship Prize Money Explained
The winner of the 2026 World Snooker Championship will pocket £500,000 — a figure unchanged for eight straight years. Here is the full prize money breakdown, from the champion's cheque to the qualifying round losers.
Snooker Is Thriving at the Top — So Why Are Its Grassroots Still Struggling?
Snooker is experiencing a genuine boom at the elite level, but the grassroots clubs where champions are made have been disappearing for years. Can the sport's golden moment finally reverse the decline?
100-Minute Frame of Shame: Allen vs Wu Crucible Stalemate Changes Nothing — and Everything
Mark Allen and Wu Yize are locked at 7-7 after a second session that produced the longest frame in Crucible history — 100 minutes and 21 seconds — and reignited debate about snooker's re-rack rules.
Wilson and He Guoqiang Storm Into Stage Two at Championship League
Gary Wilson topped Group 14 and He Guoqiang swept through Group 28 without defeat as Championship League Snooker continued on Friday in Leicester. Both players advance to Stage Two of the season-opening ranking event.
Allen's Agony: The Miss That Ended a World Championship Dream
Mark Allen suffered one of the most heartbreaking exits in recent World Championship memory after missing a match-winning pot on the black in his semi-final against Wu Yize at the Crucible.
Wu Yize Produces Crucible Classic to Deny Allen in 17-16 Thriller
Wu Yize completed a stunning 17-16 comeback victory over Mark Allen in one of the Crucible's most dramatic semi-finals, as Allen missed a match-winning black off its spot to be denied a first World Championship final appearance.
Wu Yize Reaches World Final: Can You Name Every Crucible Finalist Since 2000?
Wu Yize has become the 21st different player to reach a World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible since 2000 — but how many of his predecessors can you name?
Murphy's Break-Off Revolution: The Tactical Masterstroke That Could Win Him a Second World Title
Shaun Murphy's third-red break-off technique has left John Higgins and Neil Robertson in awe — and it could be the decisive factor as he bids for a second World Championship title against Wu Yize.
Crucible Final Chaos: Spectator Jumps Barrier in TV Licence Protest as Murphy vs Wu Yize Disrupted
The 2026 World Snooker Championship final was briefly halted when a female spectator jumped the Crucible barrier to protest against the TV licence, the latest in a series of crowd incidents to mar this year's tournament in Sheffield.
Gilbert Shows His Class as Donaldson Also Books Stage Two Spot at Championship League
David Gilbert advanced unbeaten from Group 21 at Championship League Snooker on Thursday, while Scott Donaldson edged a tense group decider against Yuan Sijun to join him in Stage Two.
Wu Yize Wins the World: A 22-Year-Old's Nerve, a Nation's Pride, and the Crucible at Its Finest
Wu Yize became the second-youngest World Champion in Crucible history, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in only the fourth deciding-frame final since 1977.
Wu Yize: World Champion at 22 — The Story Behind Snooker's Hottest New Property
Wu Yize is the 2026 World Snooker Champion after a stunning 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy — and at just 22, this extraordinary talent from Lanzhou looks like only the beginning.
West Coast International 2026: Calabrese Returns to Defend as Q Tour Asia-Pacific Kicks Off
The 2026/27 Q Tour Asia-Pacific season begins in Perth this weekend with the West Coast International, as defending champion Vinnie Calabrese returns to the Pot Black Snooker Centre looking to start the new campaign where he left off.
Wu Yize Wins 2026 World Championship in 18-17 Thriller — What It Means for Future Betting Markets
Wu Yize claimed the 2026 World Snooker Championship with an 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in a breathtaking final at the Crucible, becoming the second-youngest champion in the tournament's history.
Wu Yize: From a Windowless Sheffield Flat to World Champion
Wu Yize, 22, defeated Shaun Murphy 18-17 to become World Snooker Champion — the culmination of a journey that began in a windowless Sheffield flat, shaped by family sacrifice and a mother's courage from afar.
Page Edges Through Tense Group 25 to Join Zhang Anda in Championship League Stage Two
Jackson Page edged through a nerve-shredding Group 25 to reach Stage Two of Championship League Snooker, while Zhang Anda made serene progress with a perfect record in Group 10.
Wu Yize Returns a Hero: What China's Back-to-Back World Champion Means for the Future of Snooker
Wu Yize returned to his home city of Xi'an to a hero's welcome after becoming the second-youngest world snooker champion ever — and China's back-to-back Crucible triumph has huge implications for the sport's future.
O'Sullivan Marks Seniors Debut With Title Win, Five Centuries and Honest Reflection on His Game
Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed the World Seniors Snooker Championship title on his debut at Sheffield's Crucible, beating Joe Perry 10-4 in the final with five century breaks.
O'Sullivan Claims Snooker 900 Global Championship With Five-Century Display Against Brecel
Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Luca Brecel 10-5 in the Snooker 900 Global Championship final, compiling five centuries to claim back-to-back titles at the age of 50.
Panchaya Channoi Stuns Reanne Evans to Claim Women's World Title in Dongguan
Panchaya Channoi defeated Reanne Evans 6-2 in Dongguan to claim the Women's World Snooker Championship, denying Evans a record-extending 13th title in the process.
Mark Allen Opens Up on Crucible Heartbreak: 'It Hurts Too Much to Watch It Back'
Mark Allen has opened up on the missed spotted black that cost him a place in the 2026 World Snooker Championship final, admitting the heartbreak still lingers but vowing his best days at the Crucible are not behind him.
Chang Bingyu Is Making His Move — and the Rest of the Tour Should Take Note
Chang Bingyu maintained his perfect start to the 2026/27 season by topping Group 27 of the Championship League, dropping just a single frame across wins over Ryan Day, Jamie Clarke, and Phil O'Kane.
Ken Doherty Hangs Up His Cue: A Tribute to the Dublin Dream-Chaser Who Beat the Greatest
Ken Doherty has retired from professional snooker after 36 years, ending a career that included the 1997 World Championship title — won with a cue that cost just £2 — and a place in the sport's folklore as Ireland's greatest ever player.
Burglar Steals £2,000 Children's Cancer Charity Fund from Kyren Wilson's Home
Kyren Wilson has withdrawn from the Championship League Snooker event after burglars broke into his home and stole personal items — including £2,000 set aside as a donation for a children's cancer charity.
Emery and Xu Si Make Winning Starts as Kyren Wilson's Championship League Campaign Ends Before It Began
Dylan Emery and Xu Si advanced from their opening groups on day one of the 2026 Championship League Snooker, though the dominant story was the withdrawal of former world champion Kyren Wilson after a burglary at his home.
Burglars Steal £2,000 Cancer Charity Cash from Kyren Wilson's Home While He Competed in Leicester
Kyren Wilson withdrew from the Championship League in Leicester after burglars broke into his home and stole three watches, jewellery, and £2,000 in cash that had been set aside for a children's cancer charity.
Eight Champions, One Spectacular Day: The 2026 World Disability Snooker Championship Delivers in Thailand
Eight world champions were crowned in Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday as the 2026 World Disability Snooker Championship delivered a stunning conclusion, with Thailand claiming four gold medals and England's Carl Gibson producing a remarkable comeback to retain his title.
Eight Finals Set to Light Up Thailand as World Disability Snooker Championship Reaches Its Climax
The 2026 World Disability Snooker Championship reaches its final day in Thailand on Sunday, with eight title matches set to be played at the SPADT Convention Centre in Nakhon Ratchasima across nine competing nations.
Championship League Snooker 2026: Leicester Calls as a New Season Begins
The 2026/27 snooker season gets its first taste of silverware as Championship League Snooker returns to Leicester on 22nd June, with world number three Zhao Xintong heading a 128-player field and defending champion Stephen Maguire back to defend his crown.
World Disability Snooker Championship 2026: How to Watch Live from Thailand
The 2026 World Disability Snooker Championship is live from Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, with free streaming available via the WPBSA YouTube channel and real-time scores on WPBSA SnookerScores.
Wuhan Open Qualifiers: Lisowski, Un-Nooh and Bingham Among the Fallen as Leicester Delivers Drama
Five seeds were eliminated in the final day of 2026 Wuhan Open qualifying in Leicester, with Jack Lisowski, Stuart Bingham and Zhang Anda among those to suffer surprise defeats.
Wu Yize Crowned Players' Player of the Month — and Every Single Peer Agreed
Wu Yize has become the first player in the award's history to claim the WPBSA Players' Player of the Month with a unanimous 100% of the vote, following his stunning World Championship triumph at the Crucible.
Mark Allen Missing From Shanghai Masters Draw For Second Year Running As Lisowski Steps In
Mark Allen is absent from the Shanghai Masters draw for the second year in succession, with world number 17 Jack Lisowski stepping in to take the Northern Irishman's place in the 2026 edition of the prestigious invitational event.
Hamilton Fires the Starting Gun: Is Ferrari's Finest Back in the Title Hunt?
Lewis Hamilton's first win in Ferrari red at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix has cut his championship deficit to Kimi Antonelli to 41 points — and the seven-time world champion is not ruling anything out.
WST PLAY to Stream Wuhan Open Qualifiers Live with Commentary from 15th June
WST PLAY subscribers can now watch table one live with commentary across all 26/27 qualifying events, starting with the Wuhan Open qualifiers from 15th June 2026.
Hussain Would Have Picked 'Outstanding' Lawrence for Second Test — But England Selectors Disagree
Nasser Hussain has called for Dan Lawrence's Test recall after the Surrey batter struck 319 runs across two innings against Hampshire, labelling him 'outstanding' in the County Championship this season.
Serena Williams' Queen's Club Comeback Ends Early as Doubles Partner Mboko Withdraws Injured
Serena Williams' return to competitive tennis at Queen's Club has ended prematurely after doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew with a knee injury, though Williams has already added the Berlin Open to her comeback schedule.
Gaethje Stuns Topuria at White House UFC Spectacular — What a Night for Combat Sports
Justin Gaethje pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history by defeating lightweight champion Ilia Topuria at a White House event hosted by President Donald Trump, with Ciryl Gane also claiming the interim heavyweight title on a truly remarkable night for combat sports.
Sweden 5-1 Tunisia: Gyokeres and Isak Fire Potter's Side to the Top of Group F
Sweden opened their World Cup campaign in style with a 5-1 demolition of Tunisia, as Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak combined to devastating effect under Graham Potter.