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Shaun Murphy is on fire at the moment. He's one win away from back-to-back ranking titles.
He's spoken recently on how his coach and former world champion Peter Ebdon has transformed his game and made him a "dangerous" player. #snooker
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He's spoken recently on how his coach and former world champion Peter Ebdon has transformed his game and made him a "dangerous" player. #snooker
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Shaun Murphy: 'Peter Ebdon has helped made me dangerous again'
Shaun Murphy hailed the impact his coach Peter Ebdon has made to his game after he won the 2025 British Open
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October 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Shaun Murphy is on fire at the moment. He's one win away from back-to-back ranking titles.
He's spoken recently on how his coach and former world champion Peter Ebdon has transformed his game and made him a "dangerous" player. #snooker
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He's spoken recently on how his coach and former world champion Peter Ebdon has transformed his game and made him a "dangerous" player. #snooker
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Stuart Bingham has signed up to the World Seniors Tour.
The 2015 world champion will make his seniors debut in the British Open in December.
Bingham said: "I am really looking forward to being one of the youngest playing for a change and not one of the oldest!" #snooker
The 2015 world champion will make his seniors debut in the British Open in December.
Bingham said: "I am really looking forward to being one of the youngest playing for a change and not one of the oldest!" #snooker
September 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Stuart Bingham has signed up to the World Seniors Tour.
The 2015 world champion will make his seniors debut in the British Open in December.
Bingham said: "I am really looking forward to being one of the youngest playing for a change and not one of the oldest!" #snooker
The 2015 world champion will make his seniors debut in the British Open in December.
Bingham said: "I am really looking forward to being one of the youngest playing for a change and not one of the oldest!" #snooker
Xiao Guodong has called his Wuhan Open 147 maximum "really special" after making a perfect start to his title defence.
He cruised to a 5-0 win over Mink Nutcharut. The season's fifth maximum break came in frame four.
It's his second career max. #snooker
Pic: WST
He cruised to a 5-0 win over Mink Nutcharut. The season's fifth maximum break came in frame four.
It's his second career max. #snooker
Pic: WST
August 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Xiao Guodong has called his Wuhan Open 147 maximum "really special" after making a perfect start to his title defence.
He cruised to a 5-0 win over Mink Nutcharut. The season's fifth maximum break came in frame four.
It's his second career max. #snooker
Pic: WST
He cruised to a 5-0 win over Mink Nutcharut. The season's fifth maximum break came in frame four.
It's his second career max. #snooker
Pic: WST
Former world champion Ken Doherty says he will consider his future in the game next year.
He said: "I love the game and the competition. It does get more difficult as you get older. I’ll see how things go this year and then maybe make a decision at the end of the season.” #snooker
Picture: WPBSA
He said: "I love the game and the competition. It does get more difficult as you get older. I’ll see how things go this year and then maybe make a decision at the end of the season.” #snooker
Picture: WPBSA
August 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Former world champion Ken Doherty says he will consider his future in the game next year.
He said: "I love the game and the competition. It does get more difficult as you get older. I’ll see how things go this year and then maybe make a decision at the end of the season.” #snooker
Picture: WPBSA
He said: "I love the game and the competition. It does get more difficult as you get older. I’ll see how things go this year and then maybe make a decision at the end of the season.” #snooker
Picture: WPBSA
Snooker in continental Europe has "vanished without a goodbye".
Kathi Hartinger - host of German snooker show Total Clearance - told Radio Snooker's Nick Metcalfe a lack of snooker events across Europe was "infuriating".
She said: "We have the fans and enthusiasm. Bring us some snooker." #snooker
Kathi Hartinger - host of German snooker show Total Clearance - told Radio Snooker's Nick Metcalfe a lack of snooker events across Europe was "infuriating".
She said: "We have the fans and enthusiasm. Bring us some snooker." #snooker
August 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Snooker in continental Europe has "vanished without a goodbye".
Kathi Hartinger - host of German snooker show Total Clearance - told Radio Snooker's Nick Metcalfe a lack of snooker events across Europe was "infuriating".
She said: "We have the fans and enthusiasm. Bring us some snooker." #snooker
Kathi Hartinger - host of German snooker show Total Clearance - told Radio Snooker's Nick Metcalfe a lack of snooker events across Europe was "infuriating".
She said: "We have the fans and enthusiasm. Bring us some snooker." #snooker
Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to be the first ever player to break a snooker £15million prize money milestone.
The Rocket is just a few grand away from achieving the career prize money feat, according to Cuetracker. #snooker
The Rocket is just a few grand away from achieving the career prize money feat, according to Cuetracker. #snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan set for £15 million snooker first after £200k award
Ronnie O'Sullivan is just a few grand away from becoming the first to hit a massive £15million in career prize money
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August 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to be the first ever player to break a snooker £15million prize money milestone.
The Rocket is just a few grand away from achieving the career prize money feat, according to Cuetracker. #snooker
The Rocket is just a few grand away from achieving the career prize money feat, according to Cuetracker. #snooker
Neil Robertson has described winning the Saudi Arabia Masters final against Ronnie O'Sullivan as his "best win" ever.
The Australian won a massive £500k for winning snooker's "Fourth Major" after beating the snooker legend 10-9 in a memorable final.
Picture: WST
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The Australian won a massive £500k for winning snooker's "Fourth Major" after beating the snooker legend 10-9 in a memorable final.
Picture: WST
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Neil Robertson: Saudi Arabia Masters final is best win ever
Neil Robertson has called his Saudi Arabia Masters triumph his 'best win' ever after beating Ronnie O'Sullivan in an epic final frame decider
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August 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Neil Robertson has described winning the Saudi Arabia Masters final against Ronnie O'Sullivan as his "best win" ever.
The Australian won a massive £500k for winning snooker's "Fourth Major" after beating the snooker legend 10-9 in a memorable final.
Picture: WST
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The Australian won a massive £500k for winning snooker's "Fourth Major" after beating the snooker legend 10-9 in a memorable final.
Picture: WST
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@snookerorg.bsky.social Hi Snooker Org. Hope all is well. Is there still a link on your website to see the provisional seedings?
Can't seem to see it unless 'provisional rankings' is the same thing?
Can't seem to see it unless 'provisional rankings' is the same thing?
August 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
@snookerorg.bsky.social Hi Snooker Org. Hope all is well. Is there still a link on your website to see the provisional seedings?
Can't seem to see it unless 'provisional rankings' is the same thing?
Can't seem to see it unless 'provisional rankings' is the same thing?
Former world champion Ken Doherty praised rising star Stan Moody after his impressive display in the Saudi Arabia Masters.
Moody, 18, made back-to-back century breaks to reach R3.
Doherty said the teen was growing in confidence and playing more naturally on the table. #snooker
Moody, 18, made back-to-back century breaks to reach R3.
Doherty said the teen was growing in confidence and playing more naturally on the table. #snooker
August 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Former world champion Ken Doherty praised rising star Stan Moody after his impressive display in the Saudi Arabia Masters.
Moody, 18, made back-to-back century breaks to reach R3.
Doherty said the teen was growing in confidence and playing more naturally on the table. #snooker
Moody, 18, made back-to-back century breaks to reach R3.
Doherty said the teen was growing in confidence and playing more naturally on the table. #snooker
Judd Trump is hoping to build on one of his best seasons ever.
The world number one won three titles last term and reached another three finals
He said: "Last year I felt sharp for every event and that's when I enjoy snooker the most. I want to be consistent again.” #snooker
The world number one won three titles last term and reached another three finals
He said: "Last year I felt sharp for every event and that's when I enjoy snooker the most. I want to be consistent again.” #snooker
July 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Judd Trump is hoping to build on one of his best seasons ever.
The world number one won three titles last term and reached another three finals
He said: "Last year I felt sharp for every event and that's when I enjoy snooker the most. I want to be consistent again.” #snooker
The world number one won three titles last term and reached another three finals
He said: "Last year I felt sharp for every event and that's when I enjoy snooker the most. I want to be consistent again.” #snooker
Zhao Xintong says he is getting used to his new lifestyle after winning the World Championship.
He told Stephen Hendry: ‘When you’re famous you get big pressure. I will try to keep to myself, don’t think a lot about the media and the internet." #snooker
Pic: BBC Sport
He told Stephen Hendry: ‘When you’re famous you get big pressure. I will try to keep to myself, don’t think a lot about the media and the internet." #snooker
Pic: BBC Sport
July 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Zhao Xintong says he is getting used to his new lifestyle after winning the World Championship.
He told Stephen Hendry: ‘When you’re famous you get big pressure. I will try to keep to myself, don’t think a lot about the media and the internet." #snooker
Pic: BBC Sport
He told Stephen Hendry: ‘When you’re famous you get big pressure. I will try to keep to myself, don’t think a lot about the media and the internet." #snooker
Pic: BBC Sport
You can now watch our special World Championship preview show on YouTube 🙂
We are joined by Michael Day from @totallysnookered.bsky.social to chat about all the first round matches and try to predict what will happen. 🤔
Play along as we spin the wheel. #snooker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TJy...
We are joined by Michael Day from @totallysnookered.bsky.social to chat about all the first round matches and try to predict what will happen. 🤔
Play along as we spin the wheel. #snooker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TJy...
2025 World Championship Preview with Totally Snookered
YouTube video by Snooker Chat
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April 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
You can now watch our special World Championship preview show on YouTube 🙂
We are joined by Michael Day from @totallysnookered.bsky.social to chat about all the first round matches and try to predict what will happen. 🤔
Play along as we spin the wheel. #snooker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TJy...
We are joined by Michael Day from @totallysnookered.bsky.social to chat about all the first round matches and try to predict what will happen. 🤔
Play along as we spin the wheel. #snooker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TJy...
Ally McCoist will be doing snooker commentary next week during the World Championship.
McCoist and fellow football commentator Darren Fletcher, along with "special guests", will be behind the mic during next Wednesday's evening session for TNT Sports. #snooker
Pic: TNT Sports
McCoist and fellow football commentator Darren Fletcher, along with "special guests", will be behind the mic during next Wednesday's evening session for TNT Sports. #snooker
Pic: TNT Sports
April 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Ally McCoist will be doing snooker commentary next week during the World Championship.
McCoist and fellow football commentator Darren Fletcher, along with "special guests", will be behind the mic during next Wednesday's evening session for TNT Sports. #snooker
Pic: TNT Sports
McCoist and fellow football commentator Darren Fletcher, along with "special guests", will be behind the mic during next Wednesday's evening session for TNT Sports. #snooker
Pic: TNT Sports
"He's been called a 'brilliant' world champion 🏆 this week - and tonight he's showed why. A huge win for Kyren Wilson against his biggest rival."
2025 Players Championship winner - Kyren Wilson #snooker
Pic: ITV Sport
2025 Players Championship winner - Kyren Wilson #snooker
Pic: ITV Sport
March 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
"He's been called a 'brilliant' world champion 🏆 this week - and tonight he's showed why. A huge win for Kyren Wilson against his biggest rival."
2025 Players Championship winner - Kyren Wilson #snooker
Pic: ITV Sport
2025 Players Championship winner - Kyren Wilson #snooker
Pic: ITV Sport
Stephen Hendry believes "People's Champion" Alex Higgins would have struggled in today's game.
Two-times world champion Higgins would have turned 76 this week.
Hendry said: "He wouldn't have lived in today's game. He just didn't score enough but did make incredible breaks."
Two-times world champion Higgins would have turned 76 this week.
Hendry said: "He wouldn't have lived in today's game. He just didn't score enough but did make incredible breaks."
March 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Stephen Hendry believes "People's Champion" Alex Higgins would have struggled in today's game.
Two-times world champion Higgins would have turned 76 this week.
Hendry said: "He wouldn't have lived in today's game. He just didn't score enough but did make incredible breaks."
Two-times world champion Higgins would have turned 76 this week.
Hendry said: "He wouldn't have lived in today's game. He just didn't score enough but did make incredible breaks."
Mark Williams says he's struggling with his eyesight despite winning his first Players Championship match.
He told ITV: "If I'm totally honest, my eyes are completely gone. Everything is blurry. It's a bit concerning. If I can't see I can't expect to make breaks." #snooker
Pic: Monique Limbos
He told ITV: "If I'm totally honest, my eyes are completely gone. Everything is blurry. It's a bit concerning. If I can't see I can't expect to make breaks." #snooker
Pic: Monique Limbos
March 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Mark Williams says he's struggling with his eyesight despite winning his first Players Championship match.
He told ITV: "If I'm totally honest, my eyes are completely gone. Everything is blurry. It's a bit concerning. If I can't see I can't expect to make breaks." #snooker
Pic: Monique Limbos
He told ITV: "If I'm totally honest, my eyes are completely gone. Everything is blurry. It's a bit concerning. If I can't see I can't expect to make breaks." #snooker
Pic: Monique Limbos
March 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
World Snooker Tour must review its seeding system should Ronnie O'Sullivan pull out of the Crucible last minute - says Neal Foulds.
Foulds told Sporting Life: "We cannot have a situation where a qualifier gets a bye into the last 16. That can’t be allowed at the Worlds" #snooker
Foulds told Sporting Life: "We cannot have a situation where a qualifier gets a bye into the last 16. That can’t be allowed at the Worlds" #snooker
March 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
World Snooker Tour must review its seeding system should Ronnie O'Sullivan pull out of the Crucible last minute - says Neal Foulds.
Foulds told Sporting Life: "We cannot have a situation where a qualifier gets a bye into the last 16. That can’t be allowed at the Worlds" #snooker
Foulds told Sporting Life: "We cannot have a situation where a qualifier gets a bye into the last 16. That can’t be allowed at the Worlds" #snooker
Jack Lisowski has paid tribute to his father after his recent passing.
It comes after Lisowski withdrew from the World Grand Prix for "personal reasons".
He posted on Instagram: "He was one of my best friends and my idol."
Our thoughts are with Jack and his family ❤️
It comes after Lisowski withdrew from the World Grand Prix for "personal reasons".
He posted on Instagram: "He was one of my best friends and my idol."
Our thoughts are with Jack and his family ❤️
March 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Jack Lisowski has paid tribute to his father after his recent passing.
It comes after Lisowski withdrew from the World Grand Prix for "personal reasons".
He posted on Instagram: "He was one of my best friends and my idol."
Our thoughts are with Jack and his family ❤️
It comes after Lisowski withdrew from the World Grand Prix for "personal reasons".
He posted on Instagram: "He was one of my best friends and my idol."
Our thoughts are with Jack and his family ❤️
Snooker MC Rob Walker says crowd numbers have been "disappointing" at the World Grand Prix but hopes they will pick up.
Walker told South China Morning Post: “I thought it was going to be, if not full, then half-full, so that has been disappointing so far.” #snooker
Pic: WST
Walker told South China Morning Post: “I thought it was going to be, if not full, then half-full, so that has been disappointing so far.” #snooker
Pic: WST
March 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Snooker MC Rob Walker says crowd numbers have been "disappointing" at the World Grand Prix but hopes they will pick up.
Walker told South China Morning Post: “I thought it was going to be, if not full, then half-full, so that has been disappointing so far.” #snooker
Pic: WST
Walker told South China Morning Post: “I thought it was going to be, if not full, then half-full, so that has been disappointing so far.” #snooker
Pic: WST
Jack Lisowski is “the closest thing” to Ronnie O’Sullivan in snooker - says Ali Carter.
He said: "When you're playing him, you've just got a tiger by its tail the whole time."
Lisowski is chasing his first ranking title and plays in the World Grand Prix tomorrow. #snooker
He said: "When you're playing him, you've just got a tiger by its tail the whole time."
Lisowski is chasing his first ranking title and plays in the World Grand Prix tomorrow. #snooker
March 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Jack Lisowski is “the closest thing” to Ronnie O’Sullivan in snooker - says Ali Carter.
He said: "When you're playing him, you've just got a tiger by its tail the whole time."
Lisowski is chasing his first ranking title and plays in the World Grand Prix tomorrow. #snooker
He said: "When you're playing him, you've just got a tiger by its tail the whole time."
Lisowski is chasing his first ranking title and plays in the World Grand Prix tomorrow. #snooker
Farewell Eurosport for UK and Ireland. You have done snooker proud over many years ❤️
Welcome TNT Sports as a new era begins for snooker broadcasting. #snooker
Welcome TNT Sports as a new era begins for snooker broadcasting. #snooker
February 28, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Farewell Eurosport for UK and Ireland. You have done snooker proud over many years ❤️
Welcome TNT Sports as a new era begins for snooker broadcasting. #snooker
Welcome TNT Sports as a new era begins for snooker broadcasting. #snooker
The World Open has begun today with a big shock.
Recent Welsh Open winner Mark Selby suffered a surprise 5-2 loss to China's Liu Hongyu.
Impressive teen Stan Moody has defeated world number 10 Zhang Anda, making a century and four breaks of 50+. #snooker
Recent Welsh Open winner Mark Selby suffered a surprise 5-2 loss to China's Liu Hongyu.
Impressive teen Stan Moody has defeated world number 10 Zhang Anda, making a century and four breaks of 50+. #snooker
February 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The World Open has begun today with a big shock.
Recent Welsh Open winner Mark Selby suffered a surprise 5-2 loss to China's Liu Hongyu.
Impressive teen Stan Moody has defeated world number 10 Zhang Anda, making a century and four breaks of 50+. #snooker
Recent Welsh Open winner Mark Selby suffered a surprise 5-2 loss to China's Liu Hongyu.
Impressive teen Stan Moody has defeated world number 10 Zhang Anda, making a century and four breaks of 50+. #snooker