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…]
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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…]
World Championship Preview: Onus on O’Sullivan
The qualifying rounds are complete and the draw for last 32 has been made – the 2016 Betfred World Snooker Championship is almost upon us. A mere two days remain before Stuart Bingham begins his defence at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Here is a look at each of the[Read More…]
Draw: 2016 Betfred World Snooker Championship
The last 32 draw for the 2016 Betfred World Snooker Championship has just been made. All matches in the first round will be the best of 19 frames with defending champion Stuart Bingham beginning his defence on Saturday against two-time runner-up Ali Carter. . Five-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan meets David[Read More…]
WATCH LIVE: World Championship Draw
Today marks the day when the 32 qualifiers for the 2016 World Championship learn their first round fate. Coverage of the draw will be brought to you for free by World Snooker’s Official YouTube channel. Press play on the video or click on the link to watch the Betfred World[Read More…]
It’s There! The Return of Free Ball
Regular readers may remember that this time last year there was a ghostly (ghastly?) guest writer during the 2015 World Championship. Free Ball, as s/he mysteriously wishes to be known as, offered snippets of reflection on the various happenings at the Crucible that may have gone unnoticed to the untrained eye.[Read More…]
16 World Championship Qualifiers Confirmed
The World Championship qualifiers came to a conclusion on Wednesday with 16 players emerging from Ponds Forge to complete the last 32 line-up at the Crucible. As always, there was plenty of drama and tension in Sheffield as a coveted place in the main draw was at stake, and it[Read More…]