The WPBSA will stage the annual World Disability Day in Sheffield on Thursday 21st April 2016 during the Betfred World Snooker Championship. To be held at the Cue Zone in the Winter Garden close to the Crucible Theatre, the initiative looks to encourage people with disabilities to participate in snooker[Read More…]
Author: David Caulfield
World Championship: Day Four Schedule
Tuesday, 19th April 10AM Mark Selby 7-2 Robert Milkins (Session 2) Neil Robertson vs Michael Holt (S1) 2:30PM John Higgins 7-2 Ryan Day (S2) Mark Allen vs Mitchell Mann (S1) 7PM Neil Robertson vs Michael Holt (S2) Barry Hawkins vs Zhang Anda (S1) TV Times (Scheduled) BBC (subject to regional programming) BBC TWO LIVE, 10:00-12:00; 13:00-18:00[Read More…]
Former Champions Continue Crucible Run
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Williams both booked their places in the last 16 of the 2016 Betfred World Championship after contrasting opening round victories. O’Sullivan played very well throughout his encounter with fellow Englishman Dave Gilbert but came up against an opponent who refused to wilt at the challenge. Pot success[Read More…]
World Championship: Day Three Schedule
Monday, 18th April 10AM Ronnie O’Sullivan 6-3 David Gilbert (Session 2) John Higgins vs Ryan Day (S1) 2:30PM Mark Williams 7-2 Graeme Dott (S2) Mark Selby vs Robert Milkins (S1) 7PM Michael White 4-5 Sam Baird (S2) Ricky Walden 4-5 Robbie Williams (S2) TV Times (Scheduled) BBC (subject to regional programming) BBC TWO LIVE,[Read More…]
Murphy and Maguire Beaten in Sheffield
Shaun Murphy and Stephen Maguire both exited the 2016 Betfred World Championship on Sunday at the Crucible. Opening day Saturday had witnessed the defending world champion Stuart Bingham knocked out in dramatic fashion and Murphy, the player who Bingham beat in last year’s final, followed suit after a 10-8 defeat[Read More…]
So Long to Champion Davis
Steve Davis has retired from professional snooker at the age of 58. After almost four decades as a professional, the six-time world champion officially announced his decision on the BBC this afternoon. Of course, it comes as no huge surprise considering he only chose to play in one match all[Read More…]
World Championship: Day Two Schedule
Sunday, 17th April 10AM Shaun Murphy 5-4 Anthony McGill (Session 2) Ricky Walden vs Robbie Williams (S1) 2:30PM Stephen Maguire 3-6 Alan McManus (S2) Ronnie O’Sullivan vs David Gilbert (S1) 7PM Mark Williams vs Graeme Dott (S1) Michael White vs Sam Baird (S1) TV Times (Scheduled) BBC (subject to regional programming)[Read More…]
Carter Conquers Champion in Cliffhanger
Ali Carter beat the defending champion Stuart Bingham 10-9 as the opening day of the World Championship began in thrilling fashion at the Crucible. There had been much hype surrounding the build-up to this tie with the obvious queries concerning the Curse of the Crucible whereby there has never been[Read More…]
Bluebell Wood to Benefit from Betfred Donation
World Championship title sponsor Betfred will donate £200 to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice for every century break made during the 17 days of this year’s tournament. And if the century tally reaches 70, the donation will be rounded up to £25,000. The Betfred World Championship runs from April 16 to[Read More…]
QUIZ: The Curse of the Crucible
Happy Betfred World Snooker Championship Opening Day! Yes, after what feels like a scarily swift season we are back in Sheffield for the 2016 edition of this 17-day tournament which is hailed as the ‘Marathon of the Mind’. The best players in the world have been attending the Crucible Theatre since[Read More…]