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Ronnie O'Sullivan issues opinion on snooker's match-fixing probe as chiefs hit back

Ronnie O'Sullivan is into the quarter finals of the Masters, but has had his say on the crisis that has seen two players removed from the Triple Crown tournament

Daily Mirror

Steve Davis blasts "breathtaking stupidity" as snooker match-fixing probe update given

Snooker's match-fixing investigation is close to reaching a conclusion, and Steve Davis didn't mince his words when describing the saga that has rocked the sport

Daily Mirror

Davis says match-fixing probe 'embarrassing' for snooker

London (AFP) - Snooker great Steve Davis has labelled the ongoing investigation into alleged match-fixing as "embarrassing" for the sport while raising concerns about what it could do to the growth of the game in China.

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Match-fixing investigation is ’embarrassing’ for snooker – Steve Davis

This year’s Masters tournament got under way at Alexandra Palace on Sunday without Zhao Xintong and Yan Bingtao.

The Independent UK

‘An empty feeling’: Masters snooker begins under cloud amid suspensions

Two Chinese players have been removed from the draw but Shaun Murphy believes those remaining ‘can turn the tide’

The Guardian - UK

Joe Perry fears match-fixing ‘elephant in the room’ will overshadow Masters

Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong will not appear at Alexandra Palace as they serve bans from the tour

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong's Masters replacement named as snooker match fixing probe continues

World No.9 Zhao Xintong is the highest-ranked player to be implicated in snooker's latest match-fixing probe, leading the sport's organisers to call upon a replacement for the upcoming Masters

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China's Zhao Xintong and Zhang Jiankang suspended in snooker fixing probe

London (AFP) - Former UK champion Zhao Xintong and Zhang Jiankang have become the latest Chinese players to be suspended from the World Snooker Tour during an investigation into alleged match-fixing, it was announced Tuesday.

AFP

Two further Chinese players suspended from World Snooker Tour through match-fixing investigation

Zhao beat Luca Brecel to win the 2021 UK Championship title.

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong and Zhang Jiankang latest players suspended from World Snooker Tour

Zhao beat Luca Brecel to win the 2021 UK Championship title.

The Independent UK

Former UK champion Zhao Xintong TENTH player suspended in snooker match-fixing probe

Snooker has been thrown into further chaos with former UK champion Zhao Xintong and Zhang Jiankang becoming the latest players suspended amid the match-fixing probe

Daily Mirror

Masters 2023 draw as Neil Robertson begins title defence against Shaun Murphy

The draw for the 2023 edition of the Masters has been drawn ahead of January's event - and there are a host of top matches including Neil Robertson vs Shaun Murphy

Daily Mirror

Jimmy White beaten by Ryan Day on return to UK Championship

White was back in the final stages of the tournament in York for the first time since 2010.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O'Sullivan tips Chinese protege for "amazing future" despite dishing out thrashing

World No.1 Ronnie O'Sullivan eased past Zhao Xintong at the Champion of Champion event in Bolton but reserved special praise for the Chinese player afterwards

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Ronnie O’Sullivan sails into Champion of Champions semi-finals

RONNIE O’Sullivan booked his place in the semi-finals of the Cazoo Champion of Champions with a comfortable victory over Zhao Xintong.

Daily Mirror

Ronnie O'Sullivan tells Chinese snooker sensations how they can topple Judd Trump

Seven-time world champion O'Sullivan has named the players he believes will compete with his Crucible final opponent Judd Trump in the next generation of snooker

AFP

China's Zhao out of Hong Kong Masters snooker with Covid

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's bid to reboot its pandemic-hit international sports scene ran into a hiccup on Thursday as snooker player Zhao Xintong withdrew from a high-profile tournament after testing positive for Covid.

AFP

O'Sullivan says China in pole position to 'monopolise' snooker

Singapore (AFP) - Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan said Monday that China is primed to "monopolise" the sport and boasts three or four players who have recently emerged as potential world champions.

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The Independent UK

Q School success ranks higher than beating Ronnie O’Sullivan for Aaron Hill

Hill was seen as one of those potential bright young things when he beat O’Sullivan 5-4 in the last 64 of the European Masters in 2020.

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan breaks two more Crucible records with victory over Mark Allen

O’Sullivan’s 71st career win took him clear for the number of matches won by a single player at The Crucible

The Independent UK

Stephen Maguire holds off Zhao Xintong fightback to seal quarter-final spot

The 41-year-old Scot saw off the Chinese seventh seed 13-9 using a cue he borrowed from a friend

Daily Mirror

Ronnie O'Sullivan slams Mark Allen's 'curry, beers and bets' life before Crucible clash

Ronnie O'Sullivan, who defeated David Gilbert in the first round of the World Championship, faces Mark Allen in the second round - and the two men have exchanged digs

The Independent UK

Mark Selby shakes off slow start to World Snooker Champs title defence to build lead over Jamie Jones

The match marked Selby’s first appearance at the Crucible since revealing he was struggling with his mental health

The Independent UK

World Championship: The main talking points as snooker returns to the Crucible

Can the new generation make their mark?

Daily Record

John Higgins makes snooker 'old guard' statement after Tour Championship progression

The Wishaw Wizard is progressing well in Wales during Tour Championship action.

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