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Ali Carter clinches Crucible place with win over He Guoqiang

Carter will feature at the World Championship for a third time following his 10-5 victory

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Historic Crucible deserves due respect as memories of past tournaments linger

Players criticised the venue during the opening days of last year’s event.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Two maximum breaks in World Championship qualifier earn Jackson Page £147,000

The 23-year-old Welshman is closing in on a place at the Crucible.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

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Barry Hearn provides update on Crucible future as host for World Snooker Championship

The iconic venue’s future as host of the World Snooker Championships remains uncertain

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024

Chariots of Fire review – hugely enjoyable production that’s not just running on the spot

An excellent cast and clever use of movement add up to a fine revival of Mike Bartlett’s 2012 version of the film, directed by Robert Hastie in his final season as the Crucible’s artistic director

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024

The 4 biggest lore reveals in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's first few hours

In my first three hours with Shadow of the Erdtree, I found some hints at what will unfold in the DLC.

PC Gamer · Jun 5, 2024

Kyren Wilson’s world title helps us understand snooker’s fluctuating fortunes

The experiences of the world’s leading players are key to understanding snooker’s current unpredictability

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024

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Kyren Wilson beats Jak Jones 18-14 to win world snooker title – as it happened

The favourite led 17-11 but had to endure an agonising wait before prevailing 18-14 to claim an emotional first Crucible title

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

‘Sheffield is the home of snooker’: talk of Crucible exit sparks local concern

A world championship move away from its storied home would have implications in south Yorkshire beyond snooker

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024

Ronnie O'Sullivan follows Judd Trump with shock World Snooker Championship exit

Qualifiers Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones produce two major quarter-final upsets at the Crucible

Evening Standard · May 1, 2024

World Snooker Championship 2024: Defending champion Luca Brecel crashes out in first round

Qualifier David Gilbert completes a stunning late comeback as the ‘Crucible curse’ strikes again

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2024

‘I thought I’d be a taxi driver for a long time’: Gary Wilson’s dream ride to Crucible

The ‘Tyneside Terror’ tells Donald McRae about his journey from child snooker prodigy to losing his tour card, before returning to the top at the Crucible

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024

How to watch World Snooker Championship 2024 FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream

Ronnie O’Sullivan could enter the record books at The Crucible

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2024

World Snooker Championship 2024: Final score and full tournament results

Crucible glory for the new world champion

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

World Snooker Championship: Saudi shadow looms large over Crucible

A potential pointer to a future home arrives, Ronnie O’Sullivan lines up more glory and the champion, Luca Brecel, returns out of form

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024

The Crucible review – a deeply affecting take on Arthur Miller’s American classic

Director Anthony Lau brings his fiercely rigorous intellect to bear on this intensely felt love story, with standout performances from Simon Manyonda and Anoushka Lucas

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024

Ronnie O’Sullivan says he was better aged 12 than during Masters victory

The world number one can complete a clean sweep of the game’s biggest events with an eighth World Championship title at the Crucible.

GamesRadar · Aug 29, 2023

Destiny 2 director admits Bungie had previously almost given up on PvP because it didn't "move the needle"

Smash cut to today, is that a renewed focus on Crucible I smell?

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GamesRadar · Aug 15, 2023

Bungie apologizes for Destiny 2's State of the Game with free Eververse armor and a new PvP "strike team" bringing more maps

Destiny 2's Crucible mode is getting some big changes next year

The Week · May 4, 2023

Luca Brecel: Belgian ‘hell-raiser’ triumphs at the Crucible

When Luca Brecel first appeared at the World Snooker Championship 11 years ago, as an extravagantly talented 17-year-old, he made a bold prediction, said Aaron Bower in The Guardian. By the age of 19, the Belgian said, he would be crowned world champion. The prophecy didn’t materialise: until three weeks…

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Luca Brecel finds winning formula to become party-loving champion of the world

The Belgian has gone from soft drinks to boozy late-night sessions and on Monday he beat Mark Selby to win the World Snooker Championship.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

New generation backed to take snooker to new heights after Luca Brecel success

Brecel, 27, became the first player from continental Europe to claim the Crucible title.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2023

New world snooker champion Luca Brecel ready for life to ‘explode’ after ‘crazy’ Crucible win

Belgian revels in historic triumph after holding off Mark Selby comeback

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Luca Brecel sends Mark Selby and wife Vikki ‘stay strong’ message after World Snooker Championship win

A mutual respect between both finalists was evident after the culmination of the final at the Crucible

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Shunning practice to get drunk: Luca Brecel’s very unlikely route to snooker’s biggest prize

Snooker – and Belgium – have a new star after the 28-year-old beat Mark Selby in the World Championship final, writes Lawrence Ostlere at the Crucible

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