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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
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
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
"Welsh Open glory for Mark Selby. Three titles now this season for the Jester and there could be even more to come."
2025 Welsh Open winner - Mark Selby
Pic: Eurosport #snooker
2025 Welsh Open winner - Mark Selby
Pic: Eurosport #snooker
February 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"Welsh Open glory for Mark Selby. Three titles now this season for the Jester and there could be even more to come."
2025 Welsh Open winner - Mark Selby
Pic: Eurosport #snooker
2025 Welsh Open winner - Mark Selby
Pic: Eurosport #snooker
Shaun Murphy is the latest star to want the 'miss' rule axed in snooker and has "called for the ball-in-hand rule to be enforced".
Murphy reportedly made the remarks during this week's Welsh Open.
Ken Doherty and David Gilbert made similar calls last year. #snooker
Murphy reportedly made the remarks during this week's Welsh Open.
Ken Doherty and David Gilbert made similar calls last year. #snooker
February 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Shaun Murphy is the latest star to want the 'miss' rule axed in snooker and has "called for the ball-in-hand rule to be enforced".
Murphy reportedly made the remarks during this week's Welsh Open.
Ken Doherty and David Gilbert made similar calls last year. #snooker
Murphy reportedly made the remarks during this week's Welsh Open.
Ken Doherty and David Gilbert made similar calls last year. #snooker
Commentator Phil Yates has questioned whether Judd Trump may regret missing the Welsh Open.
Trump is a firm favourite to win a £100k bonus if he makes 100 centuries this season before anyone else.
He has 74, but now has less events to win the bonus prize. #snooker
Trump is a firm favourite to win a £100k bonus if he makes 100 centuries this season before anyone else.
He has 74, but now has less events to win the bonus prize. #snooker
February 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Commentator Phil Yates has questioned whether Judd Trump may regret missing the Welsh Open.
Trump is a firm favourite to win a £100k bonus if he makes 100 centuries this season before anyone else.
He has 74, but now has less events to win the bonus prize. #snooker
Trump is a firm favourite to win a £100k bonus if he makes 100 centuries this season before anyone else.
He has 74, but now has less events to win the bonus prize. #snooker
Masters winner Shaun Murphy has work to do if he wants to avoid the World Championship qualifiers.
Ali Carter needs some wins too, according to the standings.
More success for highly-rated Wu Yize could see him push close for an automatic Crucible spot. #snooker
Ali Carter needs some wins too, according to the standings.
More success for highly-rated Wu Yize could see him push close for an automatic Crucible spot. #snooker
February 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Masters winner Shaun Murphy has work to do if he wants to avoid the World Championship qualifiers.
Ali Carter needs some wins too, according to the standings.
More success for highly-rated Wu Yize could see him push close for an automatic Crucible spot. #snooker
Ali Carter needs some wins too, according to the standings.
More success for highly-rated Wu Yize could see him push close for an automatic Crucible spot. #snooker
An amazing atmosphere is expected inside the Tempodrom as the German Masters gets serious.
This season's top stars Kyren Wilson and Xiao Guodong do battle today in the first semi-final.
And UK finalist Barry Hawkins plays Yuan Sijun, who is having his best week in snooker.
This season's top stars Kyren Wilson and Xiao Guodong do battle today in the first semi-final.
And UK finalist Barry Hawkins plays Yuan Sijun, who is having his best week in snooker.
February 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
An amazing atmosphere is expected inside the Tempodrom as the German Masters gets serious.
This season's top stars Kyren Wilson and Xiao Guodong do battle today in the first semi-final.
And UK finalist Barry Hawkins plays Yuan Sijun, who is having his best week in snooker.
This season's top stars Kyren Wilson and Xiao Guodong do battle today in the first semi-final.
And UK finalist Barry Hawkins plays Yuan Sijun, who is having his best week in snooker.
World number one Judd Trump believes Germany deserves to host more snooker majors across the year.
And he's suggested that moving the Tour Championship - just before the Worlds - from the UK to Germany would be a good fit. #snooker
And he's suggested that moving the Tour Championship - just before the Worlds - from the UK to Germany would be a good fit. #snooker
January 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
World number one Judd Trump believes Germany deserves to host more snooker majors across the year.
And he's suggested that moving the Tour Championship - just before the Worlds - from the UK to Germany would be a good fit. #snooker
And he's suggested that moving the Tour Championship - just before the Worlds - from the UK to Germany would be a good fit. #snooker