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…]
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The latest snooker news, results, rankings, and in-tournament updates from the professional, amateur, women’s, and seniors tours.
It’s There! Thanks ITV!
Returning after the success of last year is our inconspicuous snooker aficionado, Free Ball. Throughout the World Championship, this unnamed follower of our beloved sport will provide a few musings on some of the not so well documented happenings in Sheffield – mostly from the luxury of his/her own settee. The[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…]
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…]