Ronnie OSullivan
Snooker prodigy, 15, moves step closer to historic World Championship spot
Michal Szubarczyk is just two wins away from becoming the youngest player to appear at the World Championship at the Crucible
The Independent UK
3 min read
Barry Hearn: I let my heart rule my head to keep World Championship at Crucible
Hearn said he had “never” previously allowed sentiment to be such a big factor in his business dealings
The Independent UK
5 min read
Snooker was right to keep the World Championship at the Crucible but now the real work begins
Comment: A long-term deal sees snooker’s most prestigious tournament stay in Sheffield, writes Luke Baker, but all eyes are now on the redevelopment project attached to the Crucible that will define its success
The Independent UK
8 min read
Prime Minister helps to keep World Snooker Championship in Sheffield
A £45m deal to improve the Crucible Theatre has been agreed.
Evening Standard
5 min read
World Championship to stay at Crucible until 2045 after £45m revamp deal struck
The event must temporarily relocate in 2029 and possibly 2030 while the redevelopment work is in progress.
The Independent UK
4 min read
World Snooker Championship to stay at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre with long-term deal
The future of snooker’s most prestigious tournament was up in the air but the new deal keeps it in Sheffield until at least 2045, with renovations also planned for the Crucible
The Independent UK
4 min read
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record-smashing 153 break ‘up there among special moments’
O’Sullivan’s mark beat the previous record in a professional match of 148.
The Independent UK
3 min read
Sports quiz of the week: youngsters, old timers, records, protests and posh grub
Have you followed the big stories in football, rugby, golf, baseball, horse racing, winter sports, F1, snooker and more?
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Ronnie O’Sullivan makes snooker history at World Open
IN FULL
The Independent UK
1 min read
Ronnie O’Sullivan creates history with highest break ever in professional snooker
‘The Rocket’ pulled off the stunning feat, putting up 153 against Ryan Day, to leave himself in fine form ahead of next month’s World Snooker Championship, with Yize Wu next in the semi-finals of the World Open in China
The Independent UK
3 min read
