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Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters on medical grounds
Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters at Alexandra Palace on medical grounds, bringing his quest for a record-extending ninth title to an end before it even started.
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Snooker
Two given life bans over snooker match-fixing
Chinese players Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been handed lifetime bans for match-fixing by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), the governing body said on Tuesday.
Snooker
Whitney Houston inspires snooker star to title
German Masters champion Ali Carter said a Whitney Houston song helped him earn his first ranking title in seven years as he beat Tom Ford in the Berlin final on Sunday.
Snooker
Yan Bingtao suspended amid match-fixing probe
China's former Masters champion Yan Bingtao has been suspended from the World Snooker Tour as part of an investigation into alleged match-fixing, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) said on Monday.
Snooker
O'Sullivan wins seventh world snooker title
Ronnie O'Sullivan became the oldest player, at 46, to win the World Snooker Championship, and equalled Stephen Hendry's record of seven titles, when he beat Judd Trump 18-13 in the final at the Crucible on Monday.
Snooker
Evans snubs ex's fist bump ahead of grudge tie
Reanne Evans snubbed former partner Mark Allen's fist bump ahead of their British Open meeting at the Morningside Arena in Leicester, in what Allen called a "horrible" match.
Snooker
Hendry out of retirement for Snooker World Tour
Seven-time snooker world champion Stephen Hendry will make a return eight years after retiring, as he takes up an invitational tour card to compete on the World Snooker Tour for at least the next two seasons.
Snooker
O'Sullivan crushes Wilson to claim 6th world title
Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Kyren Wilson 18-8 to claim his sixth world snooker title.
Snooker
O'Sullivan slams young players for poor standards
The former World No. 1 will face Mark Williams in the World Snooker Championship quarterfinals on Monday.
Snooker
World snooker championship postponed over coronavirus
The World Snooker Championship in Sheffield has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers announced on Friday.
Snooker
Ex-world champ drives to wrong town, forfeits qualifier
Former world champion Neil Robertson had a moment to forget after he had to forfeit his World Open qualifier Friday, after driving to the wrong city.
Snooker
O'Sullivan shocked by amateur at World Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan, seen by many as the greatest snooker player of all time, succumbed to one of sport's biggest shock defeats when he was beaten by amateur James Cahill in the first round of the World Championship on Tuesday.
Snooker
O'Sullivan makes historic 1,000th century break
Ronnie O'Sullivan became the first snooker player in history to make 1000 career century breaks as he clinched the Players Championship title in Preston.
Snooker
O'Sullivan: I don't want to stop at seven UK Championship titles
Ronnie O'Sullivan hopes to continue to make snooker history after he claimed a record seventh UK Championship crown in York.
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Boxing
Fury adds snooker star O'Sullivan to support team
Tyson Fury says he has appointed snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan to his support team ahead of his comeback fight next month.
Snooker
Williams claims third Crucible title
Mark Williams has won the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible, beating John Higgins 18-16 in the final in Sheffield.
Snooker
Allen defeats Wilson to win first Masters title
Mark Allen fought off a spirited performance from Kyren Wilson to win his first Masters title with a 10-7 victory at Alexandra Palace.
Snooker
O'Sullivan 'glad' Masters over after defeat
Ronnie O'Sullivan was "glad" his bid for an eighth Masters title was over after struggling with illness in his 6-1 quarterfinal loss to Mark Allen.
Snooker
O'Sullivan snoozes during Glasgow victory
Ronnie O'Sullivan took a series of 'power naps' during his last 16 victory over Li Hang at the Scottish Open in Glasgow.
Snooker
O'Sullivan wins UK title, equals two records
Ronnie O'Sullivan grabbed a share of two of snooker's great records as he landed his sixth Betway UK Championship title in stunning fashion.
Snooker
O'Sullivan to swap snooker for snakes?
Ronnie O'Sullivan could swap snooker for snakes after the five-time world champion declared he would be ready to take on the 'I'm a Celebrity' jungle next year.
Snooker
O'Sullivan crowned Shanghai Masters champion
Ronnie O'Sullivan's superb run of form continued as he crushed Judd Trump to win the Shanghai Masters.
Snooker
Bingham banned for breaking betting rules
Former world snooker champion Stuart Bingham has been banned from the sport for six months with three suspended for breaching betting regulations.
Snooker
Selby completes comeback, claims third world title
Mark Selby pulled off one of the most astonishing victories in a Crucible final as he landed his third Betfred World Championship title.
Snooker
Higgins takes surprise lead over Selby
John Higgins seized on a nervy start from Mark Selby to take early charge of the Betfred World Championship final on Sunday.
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