Chinese star Zhao Xintong completed a landmark victory on April 28, overcoming compatriot Lei Peifan 13-10 to reach his maiden Crucible quarter final and become the first amateur qualifier ever…

Defending champion Kyren Wilson became the 20th first time winner to fall at the first hurdle since snooker relocated to the Crucible in 1977, losing a tense 10-9 encounter with…

Four time champion Mark Selby issued a brutal self assessment after crashing out 10-8 to practice partner Ben Woollaston on April 24. “Pathetic from start to finish,” Selby told reporters,…

Shaun Murphy reaffirmed his “Magician” nickname with a jaw dropping no look pot that ricocheted off four cushions before dispatching the black during frame 6 of his opening round against…

John Higgins displayed trademark grit and raw emotion in overcoming Joe O’Connor 10-7 on April 21, a win that saw the four time champion wipe away tears during a post…

The 49th staging of the World Snooker Championship began on Saturday April 19 and runs through Monday May 5 at Sheffield’s iconic Crucible Theatre. After a qualifying competition featuring 16…

As spring sunlight filters through Tudor Square, the Crucible Theatre once again provides snooker’s most evocative backdrop, staging its 49th consecutive World Championship. Since 1977 this intimate 650 seat auditorium…

The draw at this year’s Crucible has confirmed what many observers predicted all season. 10 Chinese professionals have taken their places in Sheffield, the largest contingent the event has ever…

World number one Judd Trump has brushed aside suggestions from seven time champion Stephen Hendry that he still needs multiple world titles to secure true legend status. Trump reached the…

Fresh from booking a record extending 23rd Crucible quarter final, Ronnie O’Sullivan used his post match press conference to shift the spotlight from his own pursuit of an eighth crown…