Snooker

Snooker World Championship Shock: O’Sullivan, Selby & Trump Crash Out Early – Scotland & Iran Celebrate

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Snooker World Championship 2026: Three Favorites Crash Out in Stunning Crucible Upset By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief | Archysport Sheffield, England — Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The Crucible Theatre stage sits quiet after three of snooker’s biggest names fell in quick succession at the 2026 World Championship. (Nigel French/AP) The Crucible Theatre has seen its share … Read more

The older players always seem to shine at the World Snooker Championship — and Shaun Murphy proves it again this year.

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Shaun Murphy produced a superb performance to thrash China’s Xiao Guodong 13-3 and grow the first player into the 2026 World Championship quarter-finals. Murphy, a champion at the Crucible in 2005 and runner-up in 2009, 2015 and 2021, led 6-2 overnight against China’s world number nine Xiao Guodong, before winning seven of the eight frames … Read more

Ronnie O’Sullivan, 50, Sets World Record Ahead of Snooker World Championship as He Chases Eighth Title

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Snooker World Championship Preview: The Rusty Ronnie Still Has It Ronnie O’Sullivan, the English snooker legend, enters the 2026 World Snooker Championship seeking an eighth title at age 50, having just set a new professional record with a 153 break in the days leading up to the tournament. The seven-time world champion made snooker history … Read more