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World Snooker star's wife is refereeing at the Crucible but it's not her full-time job
Snooker star Ben Woollaston, who plays Mark Selby in the first round of the World Championship, isn't the only member of his ...
Snooker star hits ‘one of best Crucible shots ever’ after commentators begged him not to
Chris Wakelin produced an exceptional shot in the 12th frame of his World Snooker Championship clash with Mark Allen on ...
World Snooker Championship: Mark Allen fires maximum 147 break but loses in second roundat Crucible
Mark Allen fired a maximum 147 break but went on to lose his World Snooker Championship second-round match against Chris ...
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Hearn ready for snooker to leave Crucible after 2027
Barry Hearn has promised the World Snooker Championship will leave the Crucible after 2027 unless the tournament's long-time home is revamped or replaced. The contract to stage snooker's premier ...
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'Crucible curse' continues as Kyren Wilson loses in first round of snooker worlds
SHEFFIELD, England — The world snooker championship opened with a huge shock when defending champion Kyren Wilson was beaten by tournament debutant Lei Peifan of China 10-9 at the Crucible ...
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Historic Crucible deserves due respect as memories of past tournaments linger
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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What is the Crucible curse?
The Crucible curse refers to the fact that no first-time champion has been able to retain the World Snooker Championship title since the tournament moved to Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in 1977.