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Tournaments
O'Sullivan eyes record eighth world title as Crucible looms
The Rocket is in vintage form heading into Sheffield, and rivals are already calling him the man to beat.
James Hartley·May 14, 2026·6 min read
Players
Trump fires 147 in Shanghai Masters semi-final stunner
A flawless maximum break sealed a 10-4 win and a place in the final against an in-form Zhao Xintong.
Mei Lin·May 12, 2026·4 min read
Analysis
Crucible 2026: the draw, the dangers, the dark horses
Our full first-round preview of the 17-day marathon in Sheffield, with every match-up dissected.
Editorial·May 10, 2026·9 min read
Players
Zhao Xintong's return: from suspension to top-eight contender
A year out of the game has not blunted the cueing action that made him a former UK champion.
Sara Whitfield·May 8, 2026·7 min read
Tournaments
World Grand Prix prize fund rises to £450,000
The WST has confirmed an uplift across the Players Series for the 2026/27 season.
James Hartley·May 6, 2026·3 min read
Features
Inside the Chinese talent pipeline reshaping snooker
From the academy in Beijing to the baize in Sheffield — how a generation of teenagers is rewriting the tour.
Mei Lin·May 3, 2026·11 min read