All news on the topic: Snooker World Championship

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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
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Snooker star 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
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Hendry to face ex-wife's nephew in world qualifying after snub accusation
Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry has been drawn against his ex-wife's nephew James Cahill in one of many fascinating ties in the World Championship qualifiers
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Shaun Murphy considered snooker retirement amid form struggles and health issues
Former world champion Shaun Murphy has opened up about how a lack of form amid struggles with his weight almost led to the end of his career in an honest interview
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World Snooker Tour boss hits back at Ronnie O’Sullivan over “disrespectful” rant
In response to remarks made by seven-time world snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, WST chairman Steve Dawson has fired back by suggesting the sport's biggest star could do more to aid growth
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O'Sullivan pulls out of tournament with injury scare ahead of World Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the WST Classic with an injury ahead of next month's World Snooker Championship, with the Rocket hoping to win the tournament for the eighth time
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Ronnie O'Sullivan lifts lid on retirement plan ahead of World Championship
The Rocket made a winning start to the Six Red World Championship in Thailand, surviving a fightback from Jimmy Robertson to win his group match in the short format tournament
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Ex-snooker world champ used to thrash Ronnie O'Sullivan when he was 12
Ronnie O'Sullivan made his first competitive century aged 10 before turning professional six years later and has gone on to win a record-equalling seven world titles
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Reanne Evans blasts "disgusting" women's Snooker World Championship prize pot
Reanne Evans has crashed out of the women's World Snooker Championship, and the icon has reacted by slamming the lack of prize money on offer to the female players
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Teenage snooker star wants to become world champion with help of Shaun Murphy
Teenage snooker player Stan Moody has secured his professional card for next season and wants to replicate the achievements of his mentor Shaun Murphy
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Snooker match-fixing probe throws World Championship into chaos as 10 banned
The 2023 Snooker World Championship at The Crucible will be played while the match-fixing hearing goes on in the background, with 10 Chinese players currently suspended
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O'Sullivan pulls out of latest tournament ahead of Crucible world title defence
Defending world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is likely to head to the Crucible in Sheffield with little match practice after pulling out of a tournament this week
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World Championship overshadowed by match-fixing as hearing clashes with Crucible
A delay to court proceedings will mean the 2023 Snooker World Championship will be played with the fate of 10 Chinese players hanging in the balance after they were charged with match-fixing
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Milkins says drunken night of shame turned career around after huge pay day
Robert Milkins was left embarrassed after an epic booze bender in Turkey ended with him having his stomach pumped and being fined - but less than a year later he's landed his biggest title yet
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Ronnie O’Sullivan bites tip off cue as he’s dumped out of Welsh Open
The Rocket suffered a shock 5-0 defeat by Chinese player Tian Pengfei in the quarter-final of the Welsh Open ending a torrid week for the seven-time world champion
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Snooker ace Shaun Murphy says seagull stole Terry's Chocolate Orange from hotel
Shaun Murphy hammered Victor Sarkis 4-0 in the first round of the Welsh Open on Tuesday, but it wasn't 'The Magician' who made his chocolate snack disappear afterwards
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Teenage snooker star opens up on friendly "abuse" and help from Mark Williams
The 14-year-old beat former world championship runner-up Kyren Wilson in the Snooker Shoot Out opening round winning 41-31 after staging a remarkable fightback against the clock
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Moldovan snooker starlet, 14, makes history as youngest player to win TV match
Vladislav Gradinari took an impressive 40-1 victory in the opening round of the Snooker Shoot Out which sees matches decided in just one frame with a 10-minute time limit
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Stephen Hendry explains relief when Ronnie O'Sullivan matched world title record
Stephen Hendry set the record for the most world championship victories during a dominant spell in the game during the 1990s but saw Ronnie O'Sullivan match his tally last year
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Allen turns air blue with X-rated interview after World Grand Prix final win
Mark Allen continued his brilliant season by beating Judd Trump in a thrilling World Grand Prix final on Sunday, and amusingly described how nervous he was afterwards
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Snooker chief warns stars could face huge bans if found guilty of match-fixing
Six players, including former Masters champion Yan Bingtao, have been charged with match-fixing with a further four also having a case to answer for other charges
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Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong among 10 players charged in snooker fixing probe
All 10 players currently suspended by the WPBSA have been charged, six of those with match-fixing, including former Masters champion Yan Bingtao
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Steve Davis recalls funny plane journey with Alex Higgins - "I s*** myself"
Former world snooker champion Alex Higgins was known for being a volatile player who drank and smoke during tournaments with his opponents feeling the force of his character
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Ronnie O'Sullivan backed to win 10 world titles after making fresh vow on future
Ronnie O'Sullivan is favourite to win his eighth Masters title at the Alexandra Palace this week and the world no.1 has also been backed to claim another three world titles
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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