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Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers session whitewash as Zhao Xintong lights up Crucible

Zhao moved 12-4 up with a string of frame-winning breaks including two centuries while O’Sullivan scored just 100 total points in the eight frames.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Super League stars excited for return of Magic Weekend to Newcastle

The event is now guaranteed to remain in the north east for at least the next three years.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Nothing to separate Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong after opening session

O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage did not deter Zhao.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Xiao Guodong and Zhao Xintong continue Chinese charge at World Championship

Xiao followed compatriot Lei Peifan into the last 16 after completing a 10-4 victory over qualifier Matt Selt.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025

Crucible Curse continues as Kyren Wilson loses in deciding-frame thriller

The defending champion lost 10-9 to China’s world number 39 Lei Peifan.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025

Michael Vaughan claims England would be ‘selfish’ to give Ben Stokes white-ball captaincy

Reports suggest that England’s Test skipper and Harry Brook could split the white-ball captaincy duties

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan says he will make a late call on playing in World Championship

The seven-time world champion has not played on the tour since January

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of World Grand Prix for medical reasons

It is the seventh ranking tournament from which O’Sullivan has pulled out of this season.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025

Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn with egg in face after intense confrontation

An ill-tempered press conference ended in bizarre fashion as Eubank Jr cracked an egg in Benn’s face in reference to his failed drugs tests

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Luke Littler celebrated at the ‘Luke Littler Stadium’ ahead of Warrington game

Littler’s favourite Super League club has named their ground after the world darts champion for the night.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025