Month: April 2023
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Hossein Vafaei go head-to-head in an eagerly-anticipated grudge clash at the 2023 World Snooker Championship. O’Sullivan and Vafaei have become embroiled in a war of words ahead of their Second Round show-down at The Crucible, but both will now look to let their cues do the talking. The feud between the pair […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan believes he has become “an easy target” for criticism and has issued his response to Hossein Vafaei’s latest remarks. O’Sullivan and Vafaei have become embroiled in a war of words ahead of their eagerly-anticipated Second Round show-down at the World Snooker Championship on Friday. The feud between the pair dates back 12 months, […]
Si Jiahui enjoyed a dream debut win over Shaun Murphy in Round One of the World Snooker Championship, as Robert Milkins completed a sensational comeback win over Joe Perry. Si, who came through three qualifying matches to reach The Crucible for the first time, held his nerve in a tense last-frame decider to knock out […]
Mark Allen and Stuart Bingham are both seeking a fifth World Championship Quarter-Final appearance when they face off at the Crucible. One of the most eye-catching second-round ties in Sheffield pits a former champion against the player of the season, with a potential showdown with Neil Robertson at stake. Well clear on the one-year list, […]
Judd Trump conceded “I only have myself to blame” after suffering a first-round exit from this year’s World Championship. The 2019 champion – and last year’s finalist – fell at the first hurdle in Sheffield for only the third time in 14 appearances following a 10-6 defeat by Anthony McGill at the Crucible. Trailing 6-3 […]
Mark Selby begins his quest for a fifth World Snooker Championship title when he faces Matthew Selt in the first round on Wednesday. The Jester boasts an impressive Crucible record – lifting the trophy in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2021 – with only Stephen Hendry, Ronnie O’Sullivan (both seven) and Steve Davis (six) – enjoying […]
Kyren Wilson fired in a sensational 147 break during his First Round clash with Ryan Day at the World Snooker Championship on Wednesday. The Warrior produced the 13th maximum in Crucible history in the fifth frame, putting him on course to pocket £40,000 as well as the £15,000 high break prize. Wilson endured a slow […]
Former World Champions Mark Selby and Shaun Murphy are among the notable names to commence their 2023 Crucible campaigns on Wednesday. Day Five of the sport’s blue riband event features the conclusion of two matches, while a further trio of intriguing ties get under way. Mark Selby kicks off his quest for a fifth world […]
Judd Trump begins his latest quest for a second World Championship title with a tough test against Anthony McGill at The Crucible. Having lost in an epic final in 2011, Trump finally fulfilled his destiny in 2019 by claiming a first world crown and is now looking to join an elite group of multiple World […]