The Latest Breaking News from World Championship

Events off the baize mean World Championship starts under a cloud

The action begins at the Crucible on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

Stephen Hendry dumped out of World Championship qualifying by ex-wife's nephew

Stephen Hendry was shocked as his Crucible hopes were dashed on Wednesday night after falling to a heavy 10-4 defeat to James Cahill, who is prone to a giant-killing or two

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2023

Snooker star Kyren Wilson opens up on five-year-old son's frightening health issues

Kyren Wilson's son Bailey has been having tests for months as doctors bid to get to the bottom of his condition, with the snooker star preparing for the World Championship

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2023

Developer helps British Synchronized Ice Skating team on way to World Championships – but cash still needed

ALB Group boss Arran Bailey gives £5,000 – but the skaters need much more to get to the USA this month

Birmingham Post · Mar 20, 2023

Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers injury scare ahead of World Championship defence

O’Sullivan was due to face David Grace in the second round of the World Snooker Tour Classic in Leicester on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

Dutch boxer Megan de Cler goes against national federation, competes at Women's World C'ships despite boycott

NEW DELHI: Dutch boxer Megan de Cler has gone against her national federation to become the lone pugilist from 11 boycotting nations to compete in the ongoing Women's World Championships here.

The Times of India · Mar 17, 2023

Elite competitors reveal the secrets to success in blind bowls at world championship

Top athletes came together from around the world, all with blindness or vision impairment, to hit a small ball from more than 20 metres away. Here's how they do it.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

She blacked out at World Championships. Now swimmer Anita Alvarez makes a comeback

The two-time Olympian artistic swimmer from N.Y. will compete for the first time this week since passing out at the Budapest 2022 FINA World Championships last June.

WEKU · Mar 15, 2023

Mary Kom is the biggest champion in the world: Rio Olympics gold medallist Estelle Mossely

NEW DELHI: When Rio Olympics gold medallist French boxer Estelle Mossely participated in her maiden World Championships 15 years ago she was left spellbound when she saw the iconic MC Mary Kom in her element inside the ring.

The Times of India · Mar 14, 2023

'Lucky' Ding steals 6-red world crown

Ding Junhui of China edged Thai star Thepchaiya Un-nooh 8-6 in a riveting showdown for the Pathum Thani 6-red World Championship title on Saturday night.

Bangkok Post · Mar 11, 2023