Hello from Fürth, where the six-day snooker festival that is the European Masters just ended, with Kyren Wilson triumphing over Barry Hawkins in a rather one sided final.
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The latest feature articles, opinion pieces, and other commentary related to ongoing snooker news and headlines from the professional and amateur game.
Six players to watch in the 2022/23 snooker season
Professional snooker is back so here are six players to keep an eye on during the new 2022/23 snooker season.
Top 10: The King of the Crucible
One player boasts the nickname and another player shares the record, but who really is the King of the Crucible?
The Greatest World Championship Semi-Final Lineup Ever?
It’s a heavyweight World Snooker Championship semi-final lineup at the Crucible Theatre.
OTD in Snooker: Steve Davis Wins First World Title
On this day in snooker, Steve Davis beat Doug Mountjoy 18-12 to win his first World Championship title in Sheffield.
OTD in Snooker: Alex Higgins Wins 1989 Irish Masters
On this day in snooker, Alex Higgins beat Stephen Hendry 9-8 to capture his last professional title.
The Stephen Hendry Comeback – What Was the Point?
Most comebacks in sport aren’t very successful, but the attempt from Stephen Hendry has been particularly bad.
OTD in Snooker: Ken Doherty Wins on St. Patrick’s Day
On this day in snooker, Ken Doherty captured the fifth ranking title of his career at the 2001 Thailand Masters.
OTD in Snooker: James Wattana Makes 147 on Day Father is Murdered
On this day in snooker, James Wattana compiled a maximum break on the same day he learned his father was murdered back in Thailand.
OTD in Snooker: Mark Selby Beats Ronnie O’Sullivan 9-8 in Wales
On this day in snooker, Mark Selby fought back from the brink of defeat to beat Ronnie O’Sullivan 9-8 in the 2008 Welsh Open final.