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China's Zhao Xintong pulled off a stunning trick shot at the World Snooker Championship, potting three red balls simultaneously. The rare move amazed commentators and fans watching the quarter-final match.
At 50, snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan just did something that wasn't supposed to be possible: he scored 153 points in a single break, shattering a record that stood for over two decades. The "maximum break" in snooker was thought to be 147, but O'Sullivan proved there's always room to reach higher.
Wu Yize became snooker's second-youngest world champion after leaving China at 16 to chase his dream, sharing a windowless Sheffield flat with his dad while his sick mother stayed behind. His thrilling 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy marks a new era for Chinese snooker and the sport itself.
After losing hundreds of venues over two decades, Britain's grassroots snooker scene is finally bouncing back. New independent clubs and creative business models are reversing a trend that once threatened the sport's future.
The World Snooker Championship opened with a touching tribute to beloved commentator John Virgo, who passed away in February at age 79. The Crucible Theatre united in remembrance before defending champion Zhao Xintong began his title defense with a hard-fought victory.
After four years stuck in visa limbo, Iranian snooker player Hossein Vafaei just became the first from his country to reach the World Championship quarterfinals. The 31-year-old is finally living his dream in Sheffield, playing for millions back home.
Two-year-old Jude Owens just became the youngest person ever to nail two different snooker shots, smashing world records before his third birthday. The UK toddler started playing on a mini table but quickly graduated to balancing on stools around regulation tables.
Kyren Wilson claimed his first Masters trophy after defeating four-time champion John Higgins in a thrilling final. The 33-year-old's long-awaited breakthrough at snooker's prestigious invitational tournament marks a career-defining moment.
At 50 years old, snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan just shattered the sport's highest break record with a stunning 153. The seven-time world champion turned a rare free ball opportunity into a moment that rewrites the record books.
Steven Tucker entered his first snooker tournament just to fill an empty spot. Four wins later, the 71-year-old walked away with Bermuda's prestigious Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup, defeating the favorite on Easter Sunday.
Wu Yize, who moved to Sheffield at 16 and slept in a windowless flat with his father, is now one match away from becoming snooker's second-youngest world champion. The Chinese rising star's journey from struggling immigrant to sports sensation shows what perseverance can achieve.
A 2-year-old boy from the UK just became the youngest person to set two Guinness World Records for tabletop snooker trick shots. His impressive cue skills are proving that talent can show up at any age.
Wu Yize became snooker's second-youngest world champion at 22, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a thriller at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. His victory comes after years of sacrifice, including leaving China at 16 and living in a windowless flat while his mother battled health issues back home.
A 22-year-old from England earned his spot at snooker's biggest stage while battling health challenges. Stan Moody is heading to the World Championship at Sheffield's famous Crucible Theatre.
Manchester toddler Jude Owens just became the youngest person ever to complete two trick shots in snooker, setting both records before his third birthday. His natural talent emerged at home, and now he's one of the youngest double record holders in Guinness World Records history.
Wu Yize returned to China this week to rockstar-level cheers after becoming the world's second-youngest snooker champion. His journey from sleeping in a windowless flat in England to winning it all has inspired millions.
A toddler from Manchester just became the world's youngest person to nail two difficult snooker trick shots. Jude Owens was barely past his second birthday when he made history at the pool table.
The iconic Crucible Theatre paid heartfelt tribute to snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo during the World Championship. The beloved figure, who died in February at 79, was remembered by the community he entertained for decades.
John Higgins, 50, stunned world number one Judd Trump by rallying from a 5-3 deficit to win 6-5 and reach his first Masters final in five years. The Scottish legend becomes the oldest player ever to reach a Triple Crown final, proving age is just a number in professional snooker.
A 19-year-old snooker player just defeated four-time world champion John Higgins in a stunning upset that marks a generational changing of the guard. Even better? The veteran showed true sportsmanship in the milestone match.
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