Joe Perry came from 3-1 behind to continue his good early season form by beating Barry Hawkins 4-3 in the final of the annual Pink Ribbon at the Capital Venue in Gloucester yesterday. The Englishmen put on a good show, sharing sevens breaks of 45 or more between them –[Read More…]
Snooker News
The latest snooker news, results, rankings, and in-tournament updates from the professional, amateur, women’s, and seniors tours.
Carter Diagnosed with Cancer
It is with great regret that I report that two-time World Championship finalist Ali Carter has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. The 33 year-old has already had a long and publicised battle with Crohn’s Disease that has affected him on and off throughout his career. And now the three-time ranking[Read More…]
Wonderful Robertson Wins Again
Neil Robertson yesterday claimed the Wuxi Classic title in front of an enthusiastic crowd in China. The Australian came from behind to overcome Scotland’s John Higgins 10-7 in a thoroughly entertaining final of high quality snooker. The victory means that Robertson has now won the last two ranking events staged[Read More…]
Wuxi Classic Semi-Final
The Wuxi Classic has reached the last four stage with a more than justifiable quartet of players bidding for the first ranking event of the season in China. The quarter-final proved to be the end of the road for Ireland’s David Morris, but he can be content in the knowledge[Read More…]
Morris Sends the Captain Crashing
Ireland’s David Morris recorded what must surely be the victory of his career by knocking Ali Carter out of the Wuxi Classic in a dramatic 5-4 thriller. Morris had already bettered his previous best in a ranking event by reaching the last 16 yesterday but now has the prospects of[Read More…]
World Snooker to Stay with Bluebell Wood Charity
World Snooker News Release: Bluebell Wood Continues As World Snooker Charity Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in Sheffield will remain as World Snooker’s official charity partner for a second season. After a successful year of raising funds for the hospice in 2012/13, World Snooker has decided to work with Bluebell Wood[Read More…]
Morris Seeks the Greene
David Morris continued his excellent return to the pro circuit by reaching the last 16 of the Wuxi Classic – the furthest he’s ever made in a ranking event. The Kilkenny cueist enjoyed another great display that included a century to see off Northern Ireland’s Gerard Greene 5-2. Morris, 24,[Read More…]
Stephen Lee Saga Goes On
Fresh information came to light today regarding the Stephen Lee saga but not much. As already known by most, there have been constant delays to the hearing process – most of which appear to be labelled at Lee himself. A lot can be said on the matter but for now,[Read More…]
Mighty Morris into Last 32
Ireland’s David Morris held off a stern challenge from Gary Wilson of England to progress to the last 32 of the Wuxi Classic in China yesterday. The Kilkenny cueist was never behind but needed the final pink in the decider to secure a tight 5-4 victory. With the help of[Read More…]
White Shocks Walden in Wuxi
Jimmy White produced a competent performance to pull off his best television victory in years at the Wuxi Classic in China. The Whirlwind was always in control against defending champion Ricky Walden and eventually completed an impressive 5-2 triumph to march into the last 32. The 51 year-old recorded four[Read More…]