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Ronnie O'Sullivan: Final in sight
Ronnie O'Sullivan put a slow start behind him on Saturday to move two frames away from a place in the World Championship final.
The 36-year-old started so slowly it seemed Matthew Stevens, 11-5 behind heading into the session, would significantly close the gap ahead of tonight's concluding session.At one stage...- Details
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Day fifteen at the Crucible and already there has been a dramatic morning session as Matthew Stevens attempted to come back from 11-5 down against Ronnie O’Sullivan to make a match of it. Click below to see how he got on?
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Ronnie O’Sullivan set up a second World Championship final against Ali Carter at the Crucible Theatre after seeing off a spirited Matthew Stevens 17-10 in a quickfire evening session....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/ronnie-rockets-into-final_sto3259337/story.shtml
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Ali Carter reached his second World Championship final after seeing out a 17-12 win over Stephen Maguire in their semi-final at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/carter-reaches-final_sto3258253/story.shtml
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: Imperious form on Friday
Ronnie O'Sullivan reeled off six straight frames to leave Matthew Stevens shell-shocked in their Betfred.com World Championship semi-final.
The three-time champion was on top form as he surged into an 11-5 lead on the back of a stunning second session on Friday.He treated a rapt audience to breaks of...- Details
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The debate is revisited nearly every year and once again chatter among journalists and bloggers, players and fans has resorted back to the format of the World Championship semi-finals.
Many have their own personal view and a lot of these have been shared on other blogs, Twitter and Facebook over the course of the last 24 hours so I thought I may
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Three days on from the shock announcement from Stephen Hendry that he is to hang up his cue in professional competition with immediate effect, here are my reflections on the seven-times world champion and of the impact that he had on the sport for me as a fan…
Writing this blog for coming up to four years now, I have always believed it important
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Stephen Maguire won the final three frames of the evening but it is Ali Carter who remains in charge of their Betfred.com World Championship semi-final.
Carter was considering retirement at the turn of the year, as he struggled badly with Crohn's disease, a bowel condition, but now a second appearance in the World Championship final beckons
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If you are reading this then you are now viewing the site through the correct server and we are back in business for the closing stages of this 2012 World Championship. Thank you for your patience!
Meanwhile, the action on the table has continued as we are down to the last four, click below for my summary of the story so far, as well as a few
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Read more: Crucible Diary 2012: Day Fourteen – The Semis So Far
Is it time to change the format of the World Championship semi-finals?
This means players must win 36 frames
...That's the question being asked and answered by snooker fans over the past 24 hours.
The last four battles at the Crucible have been played over a best-of-35-frame format since 1997 when it changed from 31 frames.
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Following the brilliant performance by Jamie Jones, in reaching the quarter finals of the World Snooker Championship, on his debut at the Crucible, his manager Paul Mount has pledged to provide Jones with a World Snooker specified Star Table for his … Continue reading ...Read more
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: %-3 lead after first session of semi-final against Matthew Stevens
Ronnie O'Sullivan moved into a narrow 5-3 lead after the first session Betfred.com World Championship semi-final with Matthew Stevens.
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Ali Carter: Narrow lead after first session
Ali Carter edged ahead of Stephen Maguire in the first session of their World Championship semi-final, taking a 5-3 lead at the Crucible.
Both men struggled to find the form which had carried them through to the final four, 32-year-old Carter having knocked out Judd Trump on the way and 31-year-old...- Details
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: Has claimed more players could quit
Ronnie O'Sullivan has warned more players could follow Stephen Hendry in quitting snooker.
Seven-time world champion Hendry has elected to focus on the promotion of pool in China, believing there was no prospect of combining that role with a competitive snooker career.To maintain a lofty...- Details
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Can anyone beat Ronnie O’Sullivan?
That’s the question being asked after he led the charge to this year’s World Championship semi-finals.
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The Rocket’s 13-10 win against Neil Robertson brought strokes of genius and saw him beat the most complete player in the world.
All you could do was sit back and enjoy the show as...
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Jamie Jones’ fairytale run at the Crucible came to an end last night but it’s time to celebrate not commiserate.
The Neath potter has been the star qualifier of this year’s World Championship and looks like he’s destined for a spell at the top of the game.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: Through to the semi-finals
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter booked their places in the semi-finals of the Betfred.com World Championship after tough victories over Neil Robertson and Jamie Jones respectively.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan produced some scintillating snooker to see off Neil Robertson and reach the semi-finals of the World Championship for the first time since 2008.
Of course, that year the ‘Rocket’ went on to claim his third title against Ali Carter and he is arguably in his best form since that period.
The former world no1 resumed 5-3 behind to
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Barry Hearn made a wave of announcements for the second week in a row after another exciting press conference at the World Championship in Sheffield today.
Last week, the European market was discussed as well as alterations made to the format of the Welsh Open and German Masters – not to mention the confirmation that the rankings system will be d...
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Having earlier formally announced the Wuxi Classic tournament for 2012, Barry Hearn has today carried out a further press conference, detailing three new Asian PTC Events as well as the creation of a new Asian Order of Merit. Barry also confirmed new contracts for the UK Championship and Masters tournaments to remain at the Barbican Centre in
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Snooker’s most prestigious invitation event, the Masters, will be staged at Alexandra Palace for the next three years.
A new agreement between World Snooker and the north London venue will see the tournament staged there until at least 2015.
The Masters, which features the world’s top 16 players and boasts a top prize of £150,000, moved to Ally Pa
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Following record ticket sales, snooker’s UK Championship will be staged at the York Barbican for the next two years.
In 2011 the williamhill.com UK Championship was held at York Barbican for the first time since 2006 and proved a resounding success. A new deal between World Snooker and SMG Europe means that the £625,000 tournament will be held
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Barry Hearn: His new schedule of events is too much for many older players
World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn said he feels responsible for the retirement of Stephen Hendry, whom he says should be knighted.
Hendry quit after losing 13-2 to Stephen Maguire on Tuesday night, an ignominious final curtain for the seven-time champion.But, at the age...- Details
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Ali Carter overcame Jamie Jones 13-11 after a nervy final session in Sheffield to book a World Championship semi-final with Stephen Maguire....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/carter-grinds-out-win_sto3255044/story.shtml
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The night after the day before at the Crucible as the dust settles on the momentous decision taken by Stephen Hendry to retire from tournament snooker. A full tribute will follow from me in due course, but in the meantime we still have a World Championship to be decided, as the semi-final line-up will be decided…
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The Wuxi Classic will become a world ranking event for the first time next season, thanks to a new five-year agreement.
The tournament will run from June 25 to July 1 and will be the first ranking event of the 2012/13 season. It has been a regular fixture on the calendar since 2008, initially as an invitation tournament, and has now been given
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Matthew Stevens: Remarkable turnaround
Matthew Stevens won 11 frames in a row in his all-Welsh Crucible quarter-final against Ryan Day as he clinched a 13-5 victory.
The two-time former beaten finalist at the Betfred.com World Championship trailed 5-2 at one point on Tuesday but won nine consecutive frames on Tuesday night and two on Wednesday...- Details
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Ronnie O'Sullivan produced a fluid display of snooker to book a semi-final showdown with Matthew Stevens after beating Neil Robertson 13-10 in the World Championship quarter-finals in Sheffield....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/o-sullivan-into-semis_sto3255025/story.shtml
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Stephen Maguire: Believes Stephen Hendry is Scotland's greatest ever sportsman
Stephen Maguire believes Stephen Hendry is Scotland's greatest ever sportsman in the wake of his retirement after bowing out of the World Championship.
The 43-year-old called time on his illustrious career after a 13-2 quarter-final exit to Maguire in Sheffield,...- Details
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The Wuxi Classic, a minor event held in China, will become a ranking event on the snooker calendar from 2012/13....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/wuxi-classic-elevated_sto3255744/story.shtml
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Time, tide and titles wait for no man....Read more https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/desmond-kane/snooker-greatest-gone-too-soon-094738489.html
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Jimmy White: Battled Hendry on numerous occasions
Jimmy White has led the tributes to seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry after he announced his retirement from snooker.
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Stephen Hendry: Called time on his career after Crucible loss
Snooker legend Stephen Hendry announced his retirement from the game after a quarter-final loss to Stephen Maguire at the Crucible on Tuesday.
Seven-time world champion Hendry was comprehensively beaten 13-2 by fellow Scot Maguire, and immediately announced his retirement after the...- Details
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Stephen Maguire demolished countryman Stephen Hendry 13-2 to reach the semi-finals of the World Championship in Sheffield for the second time.
But the breaking news on day 11 of this year’s tournament is that King of the Crucible Stephen Hendry has officially announced his retirement from professional snooker.
The Scot has been the most successful...
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Neil Robertson (R): Opened an early 5-3 lead over Ronnie O'Sullivan in their quarter-final
Ronnie O'Sullivan struggled to find any real rhythm as he slipped behind early on in his Betfred.com World Championship quarter-final against Neil Robertson.
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With the 2012/13 season now in its final week for the professionals, it is time to look ahead to next season and see how the 100 available main tour places look like being filled. Click below for the latest breakdown and summary as to who will be on the professional circuit in the final season before it is increased to 128 players…
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Stephen Hendry leaves the auditorium bemused by his loss of form
Stephen Hendry's golden return to the Crucible came to a juddering halt when he fell 7-1 behind to Stephen Maguire on Tuesday.
The seven-time world champion had defeated Stuart Bingham and defending champion John Higgins to book his place in the last eight.But he made an appalling...- Details
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Matthew Stevens won 11 consecutive frames en route to a 13-5 victory over compatriot Ryan Day in the quarter-finals of the World Championship....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/stevens-sends-day-packing_sto3254755/story.shtml
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Stephen Hendry has announced his retirement from tournament snooker after being knocked out by Stephen Maguire at the World Championship....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/hendry-retires_sto3255235/story.shtml
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Stephen Maguire became the first man to reach this year's World Championship semi-finals with a 13-2 demolition of Stephen Hendry in what was the seven-times former champion's final match....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/maguire-demolishes-hendry_sto3254723/story.shtml
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Day eleven from a wet and windy Crucible has today seen the start of the quarter-finals as eight become four at the 2012 World Championship. While no matches are scheduled to finish today, at the time of writing it looks as though we will see the end of Stephen Hendry’s latest Crucible campaign as he trails Stephen Maguire 10-1 with five more f...
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Jamie Jones continued his remarkable Crucible debut, beating Andrew Higginson to book a place in the World Championship quarter finals. Jones started the final session of the match holding a 10-6 advantage after his superb play in the second session, … Continue reading ...Read more
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Ali Carter won the last four frames to beat Judd Trump in spectacular fashion 13-12 in front of a boisterous crowd in the Crucible.
Resuming at 9-7 up, Trump maintained his two frame cushion by the mid-session interval, almost serving up a maximum only to fall at the 13th red.
When he won the first frame after the break to extend his advantage to...
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Jimmy White’s Coaching App has been launched for the iPhone The Official Jimmy White Snooker Coach app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod has been launched. Jimmy White, one of the most talented and popular players ever seen, is sharing … Continue reading ...Read more
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Jamie Jones won the final three frames to complete a 13-10 win over fellow qualifier Andrew Higginson in the World Championship last 16....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/jones-ousts-higginson_sto3252383/story.shtml
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Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Neil Robertson in the World Championship quarter-finals after completing a 13-6 win over fellow multiple winner Mark Williams at the Crucible Theatre....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/o-sullivan-beats-williams_sto3251494/story.shtml
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Matthew Stevens remains on course for his third Crucible final courtesy of a 13-11 win over Barry Hawkins in the World Championship last 16....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/stevens-ousts-hawkins_sto3252373/story.shtml
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Ali Carter won the final four frames to down pre-tournament favourite Judd Trump 13-12 in a fraught World Championship last-16 struggle at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/carter-overcomes-trump_sto3251907/story.shtml
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Ryan Day dominated the final session of his World Championship second round match with Cao Yupeng to complete a 13-7 victory at the Crucible Theatre....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/day-cruises-to-victory_sto3250306/story.shtml
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Stephen Hendry sent reigning world champion John Higgins crashing out of the World Championship second round at the Crucible with an emphatic 13-4 win....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/hendry-knocks-out-higgins_sto3249911/story.shtml
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Neil Robertson booked his place in the quarter-finals of the World Championships at the Crucible in Sheffield after holding off a spirited David Gilbert charge to win 13-9....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/robertson-defeats-gilbert_sto3248986/story.shtml
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Stephen Maguire defeated Joe Perry 13-7 in the second round of the World Championship to reach the quarter-finals for the fourth time in six years....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/maguire-sees-off-perry_sto3249383/story.shtml
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The new International Championship will be staged in Asia later this year with a top prize of £125,000....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/china-to-host-new-major_sto3250216/story.shtml
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Mark Williams set up a meeting with fellow multiple World Championship winner Ronnie O'Sullivan in the tournament's second round courtesy of a 10-6 win over Liu Chuang in the last 32....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/williams-to-meet-rocket_sto3247931/story.shtml
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Ali Carter produced his best performance of the season in completing a crushing 10-2 win over Mark Davis in the World Championship first round at the Crucible....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/carter-completes-win_sto3248011/story.shtml
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Seven-times World snooker champion Stephen Hendry rolls back the years with a brilliant 147 break in this year's first round against Stuart Bingham....
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Barry Hawkins beat World Number One Mark Selby 10-3 in the 2012 Betfred.com World Championship. Dartford’s Barry Hawkins reached round two of the World Championship for second time in two years after his win over an injured Mark Selby. Selby … Continue reading ...Read more
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World number one Mark Selby fell to a humiliating 10-3 first-round defeat to Barry Hawkins in their World Championship match at the Crucible....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/selby-crashes-out_sto3246706/story.shtml
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Joe Perry booked his place in the Last 16 line up of the 2012 Betfred.com World Championship with a 10-1 victory over Graeme Dott. The margin of victory was the most surprising aspect of the match and although Perry was … Continue reading ...Read more
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Snooker star Mark Allen has apologised for comments he made about Chinese players in which he accused them of endemic cheating....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/allen-apologises_sto3247793/story.shtml
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Ding Junhui spurned three match-winning chances as Welsh qualifier Ryan Day recovered from 9-6 behind to complete an astonishing 10-9 win in the World Championship first round....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/day-ends-ding-hopes_sto3246322/story.shtml
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Joe Perry took only 25 minutes on Wednesday morning to complete a thumping 10-1 win over a strugging Graeme Dott in the World Championship first round....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/perry-thumps-dott_sto3246643/story.shtml
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Reanne Evans has won the 2012 World Ladies Championship, to win her eighth World title. The 26-year-old, who had been kept off the green baize for three months after being struck down with pleurisy, defeated Maria Catalano 5-3 in the … Continue reading ...Read more
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Following my recent comments in the press conference after my first round defeat to Cao Yupeng, I would like to formally apologise to anyone who may have been offended. Having taken some time to reflect on my comments I can … Continue reading ...Read more
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WORLD number one Maria Catalano meets Latvia’s Tatjana Vasiljeva in the last four of the women’s world championships at Cambridge Snooker Centre tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10.30am.
In the second semi, seven-time world champion Reanne Evans faces Katie Henrick.
Both matches are best-of-seven frames. The best-of-nine final kicks off four hours later at
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Jamie Jones pulled off the biggest win of his career, with a thrilling 10-8 win over Shaun Murphy, in his Crucible debut. The Neath twenty-four year old arrived at the Crucible on the back of a stunning 10-2 qualifying win … Continue reading ...Read more
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Tony Drago has been awarded one of two European wildcards by WPBSA, which secures the next two seasons on the World Professional Tour. A delighted Drago said “I’d like to thank WPBSA and Barry Hearn for this opportunity. “I’m thrilled, … Continue reading ...Read more
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Matthew Stevens cruised into the World Championship last 16 after demolishing Marco Fu 10-3 at the Crucible....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/stevens-crushes-fu_sto3245035/story.shtml
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2005 winner Shaun Murphy suffered only his third defeat at the first round stage of the World Championship as he lost 10-8 to Jamie Jones....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/jones-dumps-murphy_sto3245360/story.shtml
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Mark Allen could be fined and suspended by the WPBSA for accusing Chinese players of being "cheats" after his World Championship loss to qualifier Cao Yupeng in Sheffield....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/allen-facing-ban-for-slur_sto3245287/story.shtml
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Stephen Maguire ended Belgian teenager Luca Brecel's World Championship hopes with a comfortable 10-5 win in the first round in Sheffield....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/maguire-into-last-16_sto3243739/story.shtml
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Neil Robertson secured his progression into the second round of the world championships by seeing off Ken Doherty 10-4 to win the battle of the former champs....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/robertson-downs-doherty_sto3242915/story.shtml
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Seven-times world champion Stephen Hendry shook off a sluggish start to overcome Stuart Bingham 10-4 and book a mouth-watering first ever Crucible meeting with fellow Scot John Higgins in the second round....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/hendry-books-higgins-date_sto3242818/story.shtml
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LATVIA’S top woman snooker star reckons Joe Perry is ready for his first-round clash with Graeme Dott in the World Championship on Tuesday.
Tatjana Vasiljeva hailed the world number 26 as the “best partner ever” after the duo completed a hat-trick of Mixed Pairs titles in the opening event of the women’s world championships at Cambridge Snooker Cen
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Mark Allen branded Chinese snooker players "cheats" after his 10-6 loss to qualifier Cao Yupeng in the World Championship first round....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/allen-in-china-cheat-storm_sto3244112/story.shtml
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Mark Allen was on the receiving end of a huge World Championship upset as he lost 10-6 to Chinese qualifier Cao Yupeng in the first round....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/cao-stuns-allen_sto3244040/story.shtml
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World number 68 Dave Gilbert continued his fairytale run at the World Championship by reaching the last 16 with a 10-8 win over 11th seed Martin Gould in the first round....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/gilbert-overcomes-gould_sto3242475/story.shtml
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HAVE you wondered if there was anything available to stop those infuriating miscues and kicks in snooker and other cue sports?
Well the answer appears to be yes thanks to the revolutionary AMAZING "Grip Tip". Invented and manufacturered in Australia by Jason Clough from Spinster Billiards the tip is now on the market for any snooker/ cue sports
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Defending champion John Higgins survived an almighty scare in the first round of the World Championship by fighting back from 8-7 down to edge China's Liang Wenbo in a final frame decider....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/higgins-edges-out-liang_sto3242530/story.shtml
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Mark Allen is back at his favourite venue ahead of the start of his first round match against Cao Yupeng on Saturday evening. “I love the Crucible”, said the Northern Ireland star. “Yes, it’s definitely my favourite venue. I’ve had … Continue reading ...Read more
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The head of snooker's governing body believes the inclusion of a record number of Asian players in this year's world championship will have a significant impact on the development of the game....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/hearn-hails-asian-players_sto3243148/story.shtml
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Joe Perry lifted the World title today, but not in the Crucible where he will be bidding for the World Professional crown, but in the World Mixed Doubles. Perry, together with his partner Latvia’s Tatiana Vasiljeva, successfully defended the World … Continue reading ...Read more
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World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn says he would be happy to keep the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield permanently.
Snooker's greatest tournament has been staged at the famous venue since 1977 and the current contract runs until 2015.
Hearn said: "We've had fantastic support from Sheffield City Council, Welcome to Yorkshire
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Former winner Mark Williams has caused a storm on the eve of the World Snooker Championship by describing Sheffield's Crucible Theatre as a "s*** hole" saying he would prefer to see the tournament moved to China....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/williams-blasts-crucible_sto3241376/story.shtml
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Further to my previous article prior to the World Championship qualifiers highlighting the various ranking issues in dispute the tour, click below for my Crucible update with the main event set to get underway tomorrow…
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Read more: Rankings Watch 2011/12: World Championship Preview – Crucible Update
So then, a little late to the party but for the fourth successive year I bring you the first part of my preview articles for the 2012 World Championship as I cast my eye over a somewhat Scottish top quarter, as well as the hopes of 2011 finalist Judd Trump…
Thanks to Jim for his assistance with the head to head stats.
Match One: John Higgins v Liang.
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Read more: World Championship 2012: Tournament Preview – Part One
A blog is nothing without its readers.
Martin Endersby said: "I think...
Thousands of snooker fans will be flocking to Sheffield over the next couple of weeks to catch a glimpse of the World Championship action.
For a second season in succession, OnCue asked a selection of its loyal readers what they think will happen.
Here's what they had to say...
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There are plenty of committed snooker bloggers out there today giving the game a greater online presence than its ever had.
Their views on the game vary and their style of reporting polarise but they all have their different qualities.
With the World Championship now only a stone's throw away, OnCue asked them for their Crucible verdicts...
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Amidst the rumble and tumble of World Championship excitment, there was a press release today signalling the return of the annual Pink Ribbon pro-am event in Gloucester.
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South West Snooker Academy is delighted to announce the launch of the 2012 Pink Ribbon Pro Am,
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Last year, in a different blog, I predicted the correct results from 14 out of the 16 first round matches at the Crucible.
The only two that caught me out were Judd Trump’s victory over defending champ Neil Robertson and Mark Allen’s dramatic comeback triumph against Matthew Stevens.
This time around I’m nowhere near as confident of achieving a s...
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South West Snooker Academy is delighted to announce the launch of the 2012 Pink Ribbon Pro Am, the biggest Charity Pro Am in the World.
Following the success of the first two year's events, this year is set to be even bigger and better.
The Amateur qualifying days will be 6-8 June with the 32 seeded professionals joining the tournament on 9-10
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Read more: South West Snooker Academy announces the launch of the 2012 Pink Ribbon Pro Am
Martin Gould and Stuart Bingham are two of the top 16's newest members.
How are you feeling
...After breaking into the elite in the last year, they both skipped qualifying and are looking forward to playing at the Crucible as seeds.
OnCue asked them some quickfire questions as the World Championship draws ever closer....
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Stephen Lee goes into the World Championship this weekend at Sheffield as one of the real form players on the circuit.
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With victory at the PTC Grand Finals and a string of other runs to the business end of ranking tournaments, many tipsters are shouting his name as a possible winner for the title.
OnCue spoke to the Wiltshire man as he prepares
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Read more: Stephen Lee EXCLUSIVE interview: It's a graft and I'm prepared for the fight
A short post here to draw your attention to an amusing...
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Away from the Crucible build-up, a brief story about the 2012 Premier League as it has now seemingly been confirmed that the finals of the tournament will be staged at the Grimsby Auditorium, away from its recent home at the Potters Leisure Resort in Norfolk…
While I have not seen the news officially confirmed on the World Snooker website, having...
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Defending world champion John Higgins will be kicking off the tournament this year in keeping with tradition..
"I don't feel too confident but I'm really...
He's not had the greatest season but is ready to have another crack at the top prize in the game. Here's what he had to say last week at the tournament press launch....
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Read more: Higgins: Going to win it this year would be amazing.
Three-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was paired with 2002 winner Peter Ebdon in the first round draw for the World Championship....Read more https://au.eurosport.com/snooker/rocket-to-face-ebdon_sto3236646/story.shtml
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