It has been announced today that Chinese players Yu Delu and Cao Yupeng have been handed long-term suspensions for match fixing.
Author: David Caulfield
Billiard Sports Launch Olympic 2024 Bid
Billiard sports launched its bid to become part of the Paris 2024 Olympic Sports programme today at a special ceremony at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Players Set for UK Championship TV Stages
After the opening exchanges in York, 128 players have quickly become 64 as we welcome the UK Championship TV stages to our screens on Saturday.
Possible New World Number One After Mark Selby Exit
Mark Selby’s shock defeat in the first round of the UK Championship means that there is a possibility that he could also lose his world number one spot in the rankings by the end of the tournament in York.
Snooker Impressions with the Albino Assassin
Who among us hasn’t attempted a few snooker impressions for a laugh while with some mates down at the local club? Whether it’s the players on the baize or the voices in the commentary box, snooker has always been rich with opportunities to mimic. John Virgo, who himself has been[Read More…]
Shaun Murphy Loses Opener in Barbican Centre
Shaun Murphy has become the biggest casualty of the UK Championship so far after being downed 6-3 by Chen Feilong at the Barbican Centre on Wednesday. Last year’s runner-up appeared to be in control when he led 3-1 at the mid-session interval but a run of 88 sandwiched in between[Read More…]
Chang Bingyu Wins IBSF World Championship
Teenager Chang Bingyu has won the IBSF World Championship after an 8-3 victory over He Guoqiang in an all-Chinese final in Myanmar. Chang, who lost to He in the last four of the IBSF World Under-18 Championship, bossed the showdown for glory at the Grand Mercure Hotel in Yangon. The[Read More…]
Judd Trump and Ding Junhui Win in York
Judd Trump and Ding Junhui were among several big names to make it through their opening tests as the 2018 UK Championship got under way on Tuesday at the Barbican Centre. Trump immediately picked up from where he left off in Belfast just over a week ago when he landed[Read More…]
UK Championship Draw and Preview
The UK Championship draw has been made and the first Triple Crown event of the 2018/19 season is set for lift off on Tuesday at the Barbican Centre in York. For almost two weeks, a field of 128 competitors will be attempting to land the sport’s second most prestigious ranking[Read More…]
Reanne Evans Wins Eden Women’s Masters
Reanne Evans has won the Eden Women’s Masters after a 4-0 triumph over Rebecca Kenna in the final at the South West Snooker Academy in Gloucester on Sunday. The Englishwoman, who enjoyed a bye into the knockout phase of the tournament, didn’t lose a single frame throughout her four victories[Read More…]