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Mark Williams takes swipe at Stephen Hendry over new cue criticism

The war of the words between the two snooker greats continued with Williams having a dig at Hendry’s failed comeback

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘I wish I was more like Hendry and Davis’

Exclusive: The greatest snooker player of all time tells Luke Baker why he is still envious of his rivals, whether it’s possible to stop the decline he feels he’s in and where the sport’s next star is coming from

The Independent UK

Clive Everton, legendary commentator and ‘voice of snooker’, dies aged 87

Everton became synonymous with snooker as the BBC’s lead commentator during the 1990s and 2000s as he soundtracked many of the sport’s most memorable moments

The Independent UK

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Stephen Hendry turns down two-year tour card invitation from World Snooker

The 55-year-old Scot wants to focus on his media work and an ambassadorial role in China.

The Independent UK

‘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

How to watch World Snooker Championship 2024 final: live stream Wilson vs Jones

Watch 2024 World Snooker Championship live streams from anywhere – it's Kyren Wilson vs Jak Jones in the final at The Crucible. Where to watch free live streams, from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide

5 sporting teenage prodigies in recent years as Luke Littler reaches final

The 16-year-old now has a shot at claiming an historic place in the sport as he takes aim at the title at Alexandra Palace.

The Independent UK

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5 sporting teenage prodigies in recent years as Luke Littler reaches semi-finals

The 16-year-old now has a shot at claiming an historic place in the sport as he takes aim at the title over the next two days at Alexandra Palace.

The Independent UK

A look at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record as oldest and youngest UK snooker champion

O’Sullivan won his eighth title on Sunday in York.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan: The Edge of Everything review – snooker legend unpicks the game he loves and loathes

The green baize artist comes across as an all-round nice bloke as he amicably and candidly reveals his struggles with mental health, addiction and M&S scones

The Guardian - UK

The Joy of Six: sporting genius

From O’Sullivan’s effortlessness and Biles’s creativity to Cruyff’s redefining of football, we pick half a dozen masters of their craft

The Guardian - UK

World Seniors Snooker 2023: live stream - watch White vs Burden final free online

Ready for Jimmy White vs Alfie Burden? Watch tonight's final at The Crucible free with our full guide to TV and streaming. Free World Seniors Snooker live stream 2023. Start time, odds.

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World Snooker Championship prize money: Rewards for winner, runner-up, highest break and 147

Mark Selby hit a 147 in the final to secure a share of the £40,000 prize money for producing a maximum

The Independent UK

World Snooker Championship LIVE: Latest score updates as Mark Selby and Luca Brecel contest final

Four-time world champion Mark Selby takes on the mercurial Belgian Luca Brecel in the 2023 final at the Crucible Theatre

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‘It was not pretty’: Mark Selby and Mark Allen hauled off as play casts ‘dark cloud’

Selby battled back from a three-frame deficit to establish a 7-6 overnight advantage over Allen while Luca Brecel and Si Jiahui thrilled in the other semi-final

The Independent UK

It was not pretty – Mark Selby and Mark Allen semi-final in Sheffield criticised

Selby battled back from a three-frame deficit to establish a 7-6 overnight advantage over Allen.

Evening Standard

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashes out of World Snooker Championship as eighth title bid ended

Luca Brecel wins seven successive frames to stun the defending champion at the Crucible

Daily Mirror

Ronnie O'Sullivan's next opponent was child prodigy who won same award as Romelu Lukaku

Luca Brecel will bid to end Ronnie O'Sullivan's quest for Crucible glory and was once identified as a snooker prodigy just like his opponent

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The Independent UK

‘I’ve got nothing to lose’ says Ronnie O’Sullivan after crushing Hossein Vafaei

The seven-time world champion was in a different class to his opponent and won with a session to spare.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan set for feisty match with World Snooker Championship rival Hossein Vafaei

The Iranian made some outspoken comments about the seven-time world champion earlier this week

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan second-round showdown in spotlight after Hossein Vafaei barbs

The Iranian made some outspoken comments about the seven-time world champion earlier this week.

Daily Mirror

BBC slammed over missing historic snooker moment at World Championships

Kyren Wilson became just the ninth person to score a maximum break at the Crucible on Wednesday, but his brilliant achievement was missed by fans watching on BBC Two

Daily Mirror

Hossein Vafaei warned he's "playing a dangerous game" by stoking Ronnie O'Sullivan row

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Hossein Vafaei will face off in the last 16 of the Snooker World Championship on Friday and the pair have already done some verbal sparring in the build-up

The Independent UK

Protesters force stoppage at World Snooker Championship in Sheffield

Play was suspended for the evening on the affected table, which will be re-covered overnight.

Daily Mirror

Ronnie O'Sullivan's ludicrous answer when naming most famous person in his phone book

Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan is arguably snooker's most famous star - but the seven-time world champion is nowhere near as well known as one of his phone contacts

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