Philippe Laine
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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.
29 Jun 2026
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.
27 Jun 2026
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.
17 Apr 2026