While snooker may appear, at first glance, very similar to pool - both are played on felt-lined tables with balls and cues - there is a world of difference to note. For one, snooker is played on a ...

In his match against 2023 champion, Luca Brecel, the 16th frame came down to the black ball. Day was on 60 points and his Belgian opponent on 58, with just the black ball left to pot on the table.

snooker's governing body - makes no reference to silence or applause in the sport's rulebook., external But it is etiquette to not clap or make noise before the shot is completed - when the ball ...

The enigmatic O'Sullivan hasn’t played a competitive match since he reached the semi-finals of December’s Riyadh Season Snooker Championship. However, he landed five major titles last term, including ...

The action gets under way at 10:00 BST. Here are some more snooker stories for you to read in the meantime: ...

THE World Snooker Championship is rolling on at pace ... Only 17 in the response from Woollaston who just lost the cue ball positioning on a couple of occasions in that break.

With his steadfast determination and self-belief, the Welshman continues to defy norms and forge his own path in the snooker world. As the final looms, all eyes will be on this dark horse as he ...

Zhao Xintong has his sights on becoming China’s first world snooker champion after blazing into round two with a 10-4 win over last year’s runner-up Jak Jones at the Crucible. The 28-year-old ...

President Donald Trump mentioned the ‘Japan bowling ball test’ in his latest ‘non-tariff cheating’ warning to trade partners. In a post on Truth Social, the 78-year-old mentioned ...

The Scottish snooker player managed to overcome Joe O'Connor with a 10-7 victory after an uncertain start, amidst personal turmoil that had cast doubt over his appearance at the Crucible.