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Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ who won the World Snooker Championship after ban

Zhao Xintong made history as the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as he impressively dominated Mark Williams 18-12 in the final at the Crucible. Zhao booked his place in ...
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World Snooker Championship final: The Crucible is sporting theatre that needs to be seen to be believed

There is suffocating silence in the auditorium as four-time world champion John Higgins attempts to compile a match-winning break. It has gone 10.30pm on a bank holiday Monday, but no one has left the ...
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Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Williams begins fightback in World Snooker Championship final

Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong have begun their World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible in what promises to be a fascinating match-up. At 50 years of age, Williams is the oldest Crucible ...

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes surprise career move after rule change

Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to appear at the World Seniors Snooker Championship for the first time. A rule change has allowed the Rocket to join the field for this year’s tournament. The ...