Who is China's first World Snooker Champion Zhao Xintong and why did he serve a 20-month ban from the sport?
President of Matchroom Sport Barry Hearn says the Crucible Theatre is 'not fit for purpose' in line with how snooker has progressed, but ideally wants the World Championship to remain at the venue if it is revamped.
Zhao Xintong was crowned China's first World Snooker Championship winner after withstanding a Mark Williams comeback to complete an 18-12 victory at the Crucible.
World No 1 Judd Trump urges snooker authorities to act immediately to stamp out 'darts atmosphere' at the sport's biggest event.
Full results from the 2025 World Snooker Championship at The Crucible, where Zhao Xintong beat Mark Williams to become the first Chinese winner of the event.
Veteran Mark Williams shocked Judd Trump to reach the World Snooker Championship final against Zhao Xintong and remain on course for a fourth title.
Ronnie O'Sullivan cast fresh doubt over his future after crashing out of the World Snooker Championship with a heavy semi-final defeat.
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered a knockout blow to his hopes of a record eighth World Snooker Championship title after losing his semi-final 17-7 to Zhao Xintong.
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered a morning session whitewash as he lost all eight frames to Zhao Xintong to trail their World Snooker Championship semi-final 12-4.
Barry Hearn is a "little more hopeful" that the World Snooker Championship will remain at The Crucible after positive talks with Sheffield City Council.
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Zhao Xintong are tied at 4-4 after the first session of their semi-final, the Chinese player potting one ball so hard that it damaged the table.
Ronnie O'Sullivan is through to the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship for a 14th time, holding his nerve to defeat China's Si Jiahui 13-9.
Mark Williams held off a superb fightback from John Higgins to triumph in a last-frame decider and reach his eighth World Championship semi-final at the Crucible.
Ronnie O'Sullivan rated himself as "two out of 10' despite reaching the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.
Ronnie O'Sullivan eased to the brink of a record-extending 23rd World Snooker Championship quarter-final after making short work of opponent Pang Junxu at the Crucible.
Mark Allen fired a maximum 147 break but went on to lose his World Snooker Championship second-round match against Chris Wakelin.
Barry Hearn has warned the World Snooker Championship will leave the Crucible after 2027 unless the venue is revamped or replaced.
Four-time winner Mark Selby crashed out in the first round of the World Snooker Championship after a late-night 10-8 defeat to qualifier Ben Woollaston.
Ronnie O'Sullivan raced to a 10-4 victory over Ali Carter to reach the second round of the World Snooker Championship on his return to the sport.
Ronnie O'Sullivan is the most naturally gifted player of all time as he bids to become an eight-time World Snooker Champion.
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