Dieter Just

The Crucible Curse: Why Winning the World Title Is Just the Beginning of the Hard Part

Since the World Snooker Championship moved to Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in 1977, not a single first-time champion has successfully defended their title the following year. Twenty have tried. Twenty have failed.

9 May 2026

Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters Axed After Just Two Editions — and Players Found Out by Email

The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters has been cancelled after just two editions, with players including Barry Hawkins expressing fury at finding out via a brief email and receiving no explanation for the decision.

27 Apr 2026

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.

17 Apr 2026