<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Biljart - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Altijd binnen 1 oogopslag het allerlaatste Biljart nieuws. Mis vanaf nu helemaal niks meer van je favoriete sport(club)!]]></description><language>nl-nl</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Former world champion Doherty announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Ken Doherty announces his retirement from professional snooker to end his 36-year career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/former-world-champion-doherty-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/former-world-champion-doherty-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shocking' World semi-final miss still hurts Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen admits it "hurts too much" at present to watch back the missed shot which ultimately cost him a place in this year's World Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/shocking-world-semi-final-miss-still-hurts-allen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/shocking-world-semi-final-miss-still-hurts-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evans beaten by Thai teenager in World Snooker final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thai teenager Panchaya Channoi claims the Women's World Snooker Championship title with a 6-2 victory over Reanne Evans in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/evans-beaten-by-thai-teenager-in-world-snooker-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/evans-beaten-by-thai-teenager-in-world-snooker-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Brecel to win Snooker 900 title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan hits five centuries as he beats Luca Brecel 10-5 to win the Snooker 900 Global Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-brecel-to-win-snooker-900-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-brecel-to-win-snooker-900-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan wins first World Seniors championship title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan added a first World Seniors Snooker Championship title to his trophy haul with a convincing 10-4 victory over Joe Perry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-wins-first-world-seniors-championship-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-wins-first-world-seniors-championship-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Perry in final on World Seniors debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan caps his debut at the World Seniors Snooker Championship by beating Joe Perry in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-perry-in-final-on-world-seniors-debut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-perry-in-final-on-world-seniors-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan reaches World Seniors final on debut after 'tough' victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan is through to his maiden World Seniors Championship final after closing out a 7-5 victory over Robert Milkins in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-reaches-world-seniors-final-on-debut-after-tough-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-reaches-world-seniors-final-on-debut-after-tough-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan into semi-finals on World Seniors Championship debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan moved into the semi-finals on his debut at the World Seniors Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-into-semi-finals-on-world-seniors-championship-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-into-semi-finals-on-world-seniors-championship-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan cruises past Doherty to reach senior quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan cruised into the quarter-finals of the senior World Snooker Championship at the Crucible with a 4-1 win over Ken Doherty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-cruises-past-doherty-to-reach-senior-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-cruises-past-doherty-to-reach-senior-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crowds-cheer-chinas-new-snooker-star-on-return-from-championship-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crowds-cheer-chinas-new-snooker-star-on-return-from-championship-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu reveals O'Sullivan text during World Championship win]]></title><description><![CDATA[New snooker world champion Wu Yize says seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan texted him some advice at a crucial stage in his Crucible final against Shaun Murphy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-reveals-osullivan-text-during-world-championship-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-reveals-osullivan-text-during-world-championship-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/the-family-sacrifices-that-helped-wu-become-world-champion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/the-family-sacrifices-that-helped-wu-become-world-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Results and key moments as Wu wins 2026 World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Results, statistics and key moments from the 2026 World Snooker Championship, which was won by China's Wu Yize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/results-and-key-moments-as-wu-wins-2026-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/results-and-key-moments-as-wu-wins-2026-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's Wu, 22, beats Murphy in deciding frame to win world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chinas-wu-22-beats-murphy-in-deciding-frame-to-win-world-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chinas-wu-22-beats-murphy-in-deciding-frame-to-win-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu wins World Snooker Championship after final-frame epic with Murphy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize beat Shaun Murphy 18-17 to win the World Snooker Championship after an epic finale at the Crucible that came down to a final-frame decider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-wins-world-snooker-championship-after-final-frame-epic-with-murphy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-wins-world-snooker-championship-after-final-frame-epic-with-murphy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship results as Wu beats Murphy in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Snooker Championship concluded with Wu Yize beating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a thrilling Crucible final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-results-as-wu-beats-murphy-in-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-results-as-wu-beats-murphy-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu in control of Crucible final against Murphy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize opens up a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final to put himself on course to become the second-youngest player ever to be crowned a Crucible champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-in-control-of-crucible-final-against-murphy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-in-control-of-crucible-final-against-murphy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu holds overnight lead over Murphy in World Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize holds a 10-7 overnight lead over Shaun Murphy in the final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-holds-overnight-lead-over-murphy-in-world-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-holds-overnight-lead-over-murphy-in-world-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectator ejected after jumping Crucible barrier in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[A female spectator is ejected from the Crucible Theatre after jumping over the barrier during the World Snooker Championship final in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/spectator-ejected-after-jumping-crucible-barrier-in-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/spectator-ejected-after-jumping-crucible-barrier-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectator ejected at World Snooker Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy's World Snooker Championship final against Wu Yize got off to a rowdy start with a protester ejected from the Crucible and referee Rob Spencer admonishing the audience for keeping their phones on during play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/spectator-ejected-at-world-snooker-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/spectator-ejected-at-world-snooker-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is snooker's new superstar Wu?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize's dramatic victory over Mark Allen late on Saturday evening means China have a World Championship finalist for the second successive year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/who-is-snookers-new-superstar-wu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/who-is-snookers-new-superstar-wu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He'll need to tell us his secret' - analysing Murphy's new break-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Championship finalist Shaun Murphy has adopted a new style of break-off - what is it and why is it working so well?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hell-need-to-tell-us-his-secret-analysing-murphys-new-break-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hell-need-to-tell-us-his-secret-analysing-murphys-new-break-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Can you name all World Championship finalists since 2000?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you name the 20 players to appear in a World Snooker Championship final between 2000 and 2025?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/quiz-can-you-name-all-world-championship-finalists-since-2000/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/quiz-can-you-name-all-world-championship-finalists-since-2000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship scores/schedule as Murphy takes on Wu in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Snooker Championship continues in Sheffield with Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize through to the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-scoresschedule-as-murphy-takes-on-wu-in-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-scoresschedule-as-murphy-takes-on-wu-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship: Schedule, BBC TV times, highest break, prize money &amp; results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match schedule, full draw, results, BBC TV times, highest break and prize money for the 2026 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-schedule-bbc-tv-times-highest-break-prize-money-amp-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-schedule-bbc-tv-times-highest-break-prize-money-amp-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I completely blew it' - Wu into final as Allen misses simple black to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen suffers a devastating final-frame World Championship semi-final defeat by Wu Yize - after missing a simple match-winning black to win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-completely-blew-it-wu-into-final-as-allen-misses-simple-black-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-completely-blew-it-wu-into-final-as-allen-misses-simple-black-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbroken Allen loses semi-final after fluffing winning pot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Mark Allen misses a simple match-winning pot on the black during his semi-final loss against Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/heartbroken-allen-loses-semi-final-after-fluffing-winning-pot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/heartbroken-allen-loses-semi-final-after-fluffing-winning-pot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins builds slender semi-final lead over Murphy]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins opens up a slender 13-11 advantage over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of their World Championship semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-builds-slender-semi-final-lead-over-murphy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-builds-slender-semi-final-lead-over-murphy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Embarrassment to snooker' - Wu and Allen play longest Crucible frame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen and Wu Yize play out the longest frame in Crucible history during the second session of their World Championship semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/embarrassment-to-snooker-wu-and-allen-play-longest-crucible-frame/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/embarrassment-to-snooker-wu-and-allen-play-longest-crucible-frame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Embarrassment to snooker' - Allen and Wu play out longest Crucible frame ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mammoth afternoon session between Wu Yize and Mark Allen saw the longest frame in World Championship history completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/embarrassment-to-snooker-allen-and-wu-play-out-longest-crucible-frame-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/embarrassment-to-snooker-allen-and-wu-play-out-longest-crucible-frame-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen and Wu play out longest Crucible frame amid World Championship chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mammoth afternoon session between Wu Yize and Mark Allen saw the longest frame in World Championship history completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-and-wu-play-out-longest-crucible-frame-amid-world-championship-chaos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-and-wu-play-out-longest-crucible-frame-amid-world-championship-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A golden period for snooker - but are UK clubs returning from doldrums?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker is booming at the elite level, but how is that translating to previously struggling grassroots clubs across the UK?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/a-golden-period-for-snooker-but-are-uk-clubs-returning-from-doldrums/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/a-golden-period-for-snooker-but-are-uk-clubs-returning-from-doldrums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship scores and schedule as Murphy, Wu into final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Snooker Championship continues in Sheffield with Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize through to the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-scores-and-schedule-as-murphy-wu-into-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-scores-and-schedule-as-murphy-wu-into-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins level with Murphy and Wu leads Allen in semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins produces a battling display to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-level-with-murphy-and-wu-leads-allen-in-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-level-with-murphy-and-wu-leads-allen-in-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price set to play at UK Open Pool Championship - clashing with PL Darts Play-Offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price is set to compete at the UK Open Pool Championship from May 26-31 - clashing with Premier League Darts Play-Offs night at London's O2 on May 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/price-set-to-play-at-uk-open-pool-championship-clashing-with-pl-darts-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/price-set-to-play-at-uk-open-pool-championship-clashing-with-pl-darts-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price says he'll play UK Open Pool despite clash with PL Darts Play-Offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerwyn Price says he intends to take up an offer to compete at the UK Open Pool Championship in May regardless of whether it clashes with the Premier League Darts Play-Offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/price-says-hell-play-uk-open-pool-despite-clash-with-pl-darts-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/price-says-hell-play-uk-open-pool-despite-clash-with-pl-darts-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much does the World Snooker Champion win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at how much the winner of the 2026 World Snooker Championship is awarded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-much-does-the-world-snooker-champion-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-much-does-the-world-snooker-champion-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson sinks shot of the tournament contender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson plays a red off the cushion and into the yellow to divert the ball into the middle pocket in his quarter-final match against John Higgins at the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-sinks-shot-of-the-tournament-contender/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-sinks-shot-of-the-tournament-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy to face Higgins after dashing Zhao's Crucible hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy dashes Zhao Xintong's hopes of lifting the Crucible curse with a superb 13-10 win as he moves into the semi-finals of the World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-to-face-higgins-after-dashing-zhaos-crucible-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-to-face-higgins-after-dashing-zhaos-crucible-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You don't see that often!' - Zhao Xintong produces 'amazing' hat-trick shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong produced an incredible 'hat-trick shot' to pot three balls at once during his thrilling quarter-final tie against Shaun Murphy on Tuesday at the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/you-dont-see-that-often-zhao-xintong-produces-amazing-hat-trick-shot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/you-dont-see-that-often-zhao-xintong-produces-amazing-hat-trick-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao fights back to tie Murphy heading into final session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Zhao Xintong fights back against Shaun Murphy to leave their World Championship quarter-final delicately poised at 8-8 heading into Wednesday's concluding session.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-fights-back-to-tie-murphy-heading-into-final-session/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-fights-back-to-tie-murphy-heading-into-final-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You don't see this often!' - Zhao pots three reds at once]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Zhao Xintong pots three reds at the same time in his quarter-final match against Shaun Murphy at the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/you-dont-see-this-often-zhao-pots-three-reds-at-once/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/you-dont-see-this-often-zhao-pots-three-reds-at-once/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It should be banned!' - Why O'Sullivan's chalk is 'hated' by snooker players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson called for the World Snooker Tour (WST) to ban a contentious type of chalk used by Ronnie O'Sullivan, claiming the abrasive compound is "hated" by most professional players because it creates "kicks" that can be "unfair on players who aren't using it".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/it-should-be-banned-why-osullivans-chalk-is-hated-by-snooker-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/it-should-be-banned-why-osullivans-chalk-is-hated-by-snooker-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson calls for ban on O'Sullivan's chalk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Neil Robertson calls for a controversial chalk used by Ronnie O'Sullivan to be banned, saying most other players "hate it" and that it "makes an absolute mess of the table".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-calls-for-ban-on-osullivans-chalk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-calls-for-ban-on-osullivans-chalk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins beats O'Sullivan, Trump loses to Vafaei]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12, but world number one Judd Trump is eliminated on a thrilling day at the World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-beats-osullivan-trump-loses-to-vafaei/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-beats-osullivan-trump-loses-to-vafaei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan had 'flight booked home' in anticipation of Higgins defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan revealed he had a flight home booked for Monday morning in anticipation of losing his World Snooker Championship match against&nbsp;John Higgins with a session to spare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-had-flight-booked-home-in-anticipation-of-higgins-defeat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-had-flight-booked-home-in-anticipation-of-higgins-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins wins final-frame decider to beat O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame Crucible epic to reach the World Championship quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-wins-final-frame-decider-to-beat-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-wins-final-frame-decider-to-beat-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan loses to Higgins in Crucible classic as Trump also exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan's bid for a record-breaking eighth Crucible title was ended as John Higgins secured a remarkable comeback win at the World Snooker Championship, while world No 1 Judd Trump was dumped out by first-time quarter-finalist Hossein Vafaei.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-loses-to-higgins-in-crucible-classic-as-trump-also-exits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-loses-to-higgins-in-crucible-classic-as-trump-also-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan loses 13-12 to Higgins in Crucible classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan's bid for a record-breaking eighth Crucible title was shattered in Sheffield as John Higgins capped a remarkable comeback with a 13-12 win to move into the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-loses-13-12-to-higgins-in-crucible-classic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-loses-13-12-to-higgins-in-crucible-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I got a bit tight' - O'Sullivan loses to Higgins in Crucible classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan's bid for a record-breaking eighth Crucible title was shattered in Sheffield as John Higgins capped a remarkable comeback with a 13-12 win to move into the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-got-a-bit-tight-osullivan-loses-to-higgins-in-crucible-classic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-got-a-bit-tight-osullivan-loses-to-higgins-in-crucible-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan thumps table as Higgins fights back in Crucible clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan thumped the table in frustration as John Higgins fought back in the second session of their second round match at the World Snooker Championship on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-thumps-table-as-higgins-fights-back-in-crucible-clash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-thumps-table-as-higgins-fights-back-in-crucible-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players unhappy as Saudi Arabia Masters cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters, one of the richest events on the World Snooker Tour calendar, is cancelled, with key players unhappy at the announcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/players-unhappy-as-saudi-arabia-masters-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/players-unhappy-as-saudi-arabia-masters-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crucible pressure '50 times worse than driving test']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crucible is snooker's most intense venue but how do players cope with the pressure and what do they think about when watching on helplessly?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-pressure-50-times-worse-than-driving-test/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-pressure-50-times-worse-than-driving-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan leads Higgins, Williams loses to Hawkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan leads John Higgins 6-2 after the opening session of their World Championship last-16 tie but Mark Williams, the other member of snooker's fabled 'Class of 92', is eliminated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-leads-higgins-williams-loses-to-hawkins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-leads-higgins-williams-loses-to-hawkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan opens up four-frame lead vs Higgins after first session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan carved out a 6-2 overnight lead against old foe John Higgins in the first session of their second-round showdown at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-opens-up-four-frame-lead-vs-higgins-after-first-session/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-opens-up-four-frame-lead-vs-higgins-after-first-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You think of the ones that got away' - Higgins on 1996 thriller v O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty years after their first match at the Crucible, 50-year-olds Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins again go head-to-head on the biggest stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/you-think-of-the-ones-that-got-away-higgins-on-1996-thriller-v-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/you-think-of-the-ones-that-got-away-higgins-on-1996-thriller-v-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Murphy beats Xiao with session to spare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former winner Shaun Murphy produces a fine performance to thrash China's Xiao Guodong 13-3 and become the first player into the 2026 World Championship quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/superb-murphy-beats-xiao-with-session-to-spare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/superb-murphy-beats-xiao-with-session-to-spare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship: Schedule, full draw, BBC TV times &amp; results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match schedule, results, BBC TV times, prize money and roll of honour for the 2026 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-schedule-full-draw-bbc-tv-times-amp-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-schedule-full-draw-bbc-tv-times-amp-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson wins as Crucible seeds record equalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson defeats Pang Junxu 10-6 to ensure a Crucible record-equalling 15 seeded players are into the World Championship second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-wins-as-crucible-seeds-record-equalled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-wins-as-crucible-seeds-record-equalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Zhao v Ding draw the biggest TV audience in snooker history?]]></title><description><![CDATA[China prepares for the last-16 match between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong &ndash; the country's first ranking event winner and trailblazer against its first - and the defending - world champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/will-zhao-v-ding-draw-the-biggest-tv-audience-in-snooker-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/will-zhao-v-ding-draw-the-biggest-tv-audience-in-snooker-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vafaei calls for Crucible respect - two years after scathing criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hossein Vafaei has claimed the Crucible must be respected and called it snooker's answer to Wimbledon two years on from his scathing criticism of the World Championship venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/vafaei-calls-for-crucible-respect-two-years-after-scathing-criticism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/vafaei-calls-for-crucible-respect-two-years-after-scathing-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A roll of the dice' - Why is O'Sullivan using two cues at the Worlds?]]></title><description><![CDATA["I thought a bit of a roll of the dice, it was a gamble. I was a bit nervous because I thought you could look a bit silly."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/a-roll-of-the-dice-why-is-osullivan-using-two-cues-at-the-worlds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/a-roll-of-the-dice-why-is-osullivan-using-two-cues-at-the-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones 'struggled to breathe' during Selby defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 World Championship runner-up was left struggling for breath in his first round match at The Crucible due to his asthma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jones-struggled-to-breathe-during-selby-defeat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jones-struggled-to-breathe-during-selby-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan and Selby ease into last 16 at Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan wraps up victory over China's He Guoqiang to set up a mouth-watering last-16 tie against John Higgins at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-and-selby-ease-into-last-16-at-crucible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-and-selby-ease-into-last-16-at-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience &ndash; not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivans-rolling-the-dice-cue-gamble-pays-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivans-rolling-the-dice-cue-gamble-pays-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It&rsquo;s still Rusty Ron' - O'Sullivan to face Higgins at World Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan wastes little time in wrapping up a comprehensive 10-2 victory over He Guoqiang to set up a blockbuster showdown with John Higgins in round two of the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/itrsquos-still-rusty-ron-osullivan-to-face-higgins-at-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/itrsquos-still-rusty-ron-osullivan-to-face-higgins-at-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has the most World Snooker Championship wins?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which players have the most titles at the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/who-has-the-most-world-snooker-championship-wins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/who-has-the-most-world-snooker-championship-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vafaei 'fighting to make Iranians proud' at Worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran snooker player Hossein Vafaei says the ongoing war in his country makes it difficult to focus on his job as he prepares to play a World Championship match on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/vafaei-fighting-to-make-iranians-proud-at-worlds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/vafaei-fighting-to-make-iranians-proud-at-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan starts well as Murphy squeezes through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-starts-well-as-murphy-squeezes-through/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-starts-well-as-murphy-squeezes-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Sullivan overcomes Crucible misstep to lead World Championship opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan started with a rare Crucible misstep but still emerged with a 7-2 lead after the opening session of his first-round match against China&rsquo;s He Guoqiang at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-overcomes-crucible-misstep-to-lead-world-championship-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-overcomes-crucible-misstep-to-lead-world-championship-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship scores and schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Snooker Championship is under way, as Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan bids for a record-breaking eighth world title and Zhao Xintong attempts to defend his crown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-scores-and-schedule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-scores-and-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones aims to clear final hurdle at the Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales' Jak Jones is aiming to go one better than his 2024 final defeat at this year's World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jones-aims-to-clear-final-hurdle-at-the-crucible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jones-aims-to-clear-final-hurdle-at-the-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson produces superb fightback to beat Moody, 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson recovers from 6-2 and 7-3 down by winning seven frames in a row to deny 19-year-old Stan Moody a memorable victory on his World Championship debut at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-produces-superb-fightback-to-beat-moody-19/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-produces-superb-fightback-to-beat-moody-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker needs new faces and personalities - teenager Moody]]></title><description><![CDATA[19-year-old Stan Moody is "proud" to be making his World Championship debut as the teenager competes in round one at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-needs-new-faces-and-personalities-teenager-moody/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-needs-new-faces-and-personalities-teenager-moody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Odds-on' - Hearn tips 2029 Worlds to stay in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hearn says he expects the 2029 World Snooker Championship to remain in the United Kingdom when Sheffield's Crucible Theatre is redeveloped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/odds-on-hearn-tips-2029-worlds-to-stay-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/odds-on-hearn-tips-2029-worlds-to-stay-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many 147s have there been at the Crucible?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at the history of 147 breaks at the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-many-147s-have-there-been-at-the-crucible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-many-147s-have-there-been-at-the-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Stan Moody? Crucible debutant with Littler appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team profiles Stan Moody, the teenager making his debut at the 2026 World Snooker Championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/who-is-stan-moody-crucible-debutant-with-littler-appeal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/who-is-stan-moody-crucible-debutant-with-littler-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship 2026: Match schedule, BBC TV times &amp; results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match schedule, results, BBC TV times, prize money and roll of honour for the 2026 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-2026-match-schedule-bbc-tv-times-amp-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-2026-match-schedule-bbc-tv-times-amp-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'dropouts' hangout' became snooker's ultimate stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheffield's Crucible Theatre was a regional arts centre with a polarising reputation before snooker came along, by chance, to make it a globally famous venue. What makes it so special?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-dropouts-hangout-became-snookers-ultimate-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-dropouts-hangout-became-snookers-ultimate-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen recovers from 'embarrassing' start to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world number one Mark Allen fights back from an "absolutely embarrassing" first session to beat China's Zhang Anda 10-6 and move into the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-recovers-from-embarrassing-start-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-recovers-from-embarrassing-start-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champion Zhao defeats Highfield after Virgo tributes]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's reigning world champion Zhao Xintong defeats England's Liam Highfield on an emotional opening day of the tournament at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/champion-zhao-defeats-highfield-after-virgo-tributes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/champion-zhao-defeats-highfield-after-virgo-tributes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crucible pays tribute to John Virgo at World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as the Crucible pays tribute to snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo, who died aged 79 in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-pays-tribute-to-john-virgo-at-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-pays-tribute-to-john-virgo-at-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship scores and schedule as O'Sullivan targets eighth title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Snooker Championship is under way, as Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan bids for a record-breaking eighth world title and Zhao Xintong attempts to defend his crown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-scores-and-schedule-as-osullivan-targets-eighth-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-scores-and-schedule-as-osullivan-targets-eighth-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2001, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Rocket is aiming for a record-breaking eighth title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-chasing-eighth-crucible-title-aged-50/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-chasing-eighth-crucible-title-aged-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen out to 'put right' poor run of form at Worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he wants to atone for what he perceives to be one of his worst seasons in terms of performances at the World Championship at Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-out-to-put-right-poor-run-of-form-at-worlds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-out-to-put-right-poor-run-of-form-at-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy criticises O'Sullivan and Trump  after Crucible no-show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy has criticised Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump for failing to do more to promote their sport after the high-profile duo skipped the official media day on the eve of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-criticises-osullivan-and-trump-after-crucible-no-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-criticises-osullivan-and-trump-after-crucible-no-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship 2026: Matches, top seeds &amp; BBC TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match schedule, seeds, BBC TV times, prize money and roll of honour for the 2026 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-2026-matches-top-seeds-amp-bbc-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-2026-matches-top-seeds-amp-bbc-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many nationalities have played at the World Snooker Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into which nations have be represented by players in the history of the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-many-nationalities-have-played-at-the-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-many-nationalities-have-played-at-the-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'd run the M4 naked' - Williams targets snooker history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams could cause traffic chaos on the motorway if he surpasses Ronnie O'Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/id-run-the-m4-naked-williams-targets-snooker-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/id-run-the-m4-naked-williams-targets-snooker-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker world turns out to remember John Virgo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker stars and fans gathered at Sheffield Cathedral to pay tribute to the voice of the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-world-turns-out-to-remember-john-virgo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-world-turns-out-to-remember-john-virgo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a free ball in snooker?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains what a free ball is in snooker, and why they are awarded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-is-a-free-ball-in-snooker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-is-a-free-ball-in-snooker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to face Chinese debutant He at World Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has been drawn to face Chinese debutant He Guoqiang as he attempts to win a record eighth World Snooker Championship title at The Crucible.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-chinese-debutant-he-at-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-chinese-debutant-he-at-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible round one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his bid for a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title with a match against China's debutant He Guoqiang at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-play-chinas-he-in-crucible-round-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-play-chinas-he-in-crucible-round-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former champion Brecel misses out on Crucible spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former winner Luca Brecel fails to qualify for the 2026 World Snooker Championship, losing to Wales' Jak Jones in the last qualifying round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/former-champion-brecel-misses-out-on-crucible-spot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/former-champion-brecel-misses-out-on-crucible-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No practice, no problem for Stevens before Crucible return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Stevens heads into snooker's biggest event saying he barely practises these days - and his table at home is of the coffee variety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/no-practice-no-problem-for-stevens-before-crucible-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/no-practice-no-problem-for-stevens-before-crucible-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A snooker genius - The good, the bad and the ugly of Ronnie O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is the most decorated snooker player in the history of the game and fans' favourite, yet Ronnie O'Sullivan, like other legendary sportspeople, seeks ultimate perfection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/a-snooker-genius-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-ronnie-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/a-snooker-genius-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-ronnie-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From hospital to Crucible - teenager Moody qualifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[British teenager Stan Moody secures his place at the World Snooker Championship for the first time, a day after discharging himself from hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/from-hospital-to-crucible-teenager-moody-qualifies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/from-hospital-to-crucible-teenager-moody-qualifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship schedule: O'Sullivan targets magical eighth title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Zhao Xintong returns to the Crucible while Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan will make a bid for a record-breaking eighth world title at the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-osullivan-targets-magical-eighth-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-osullivan-targets-magical-eighth-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fu moves one step closer to a Crucible return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former semi-finalist Marco Fu cruises to a 10-1 win in the opening round of World Championship qualifying]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/fu-moves-one-step-closer-to-a-crucible-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/fu-moves-one-step-closer-to-a-crucible-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Szubarczyk, 15, breaks World Championship record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polish teenager Michal Szubarczyk becomes the youngest player to win a World Championship match as he beats former women's world champion Onyee Ng in qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/szubarczyk-15-breaks-world-championship-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/szubarczyk-15-breaks-world-championship-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Szubarczyk, 15, becomes the youngest winner of World Snooker Championship match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michal Szubarczyk became the youngest winner of a World Snooker Championship match in the first qualifying round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/szubarczyk-15-becomes-the-youngest-winner-of-world-snooker-championship-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/szubarczyk-15-becomes-the-youngest-winner-of-world-snooker-championship-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao thrashes Trump to win Tour Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Zhao Xintong thrashes world number one Judd Trump 10-3 to claim his first Tour Championship title in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-thrashes-trump-to-win-tour-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-thrashes-trump-to-win-tour-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins thumped by Zhao in heaviest defeat of career]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins falls to the heaviest defeat of his 34-year career as he loses 10-1 against Zhao Xintong in the Tour Championship semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-thumped-by-zhao-in-heaviest-defeat-of-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-thumped-by-zhao-in-heaviest-defeat-of-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump sweeps Robertson aside to reach Tour Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump sweeps to a commanding 10-4 victory over Neil Robertson as he reaches the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-sweeps-robertson-aside-to-reach-tour-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-sweeps-robertson-aside-to-reach-tour-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins fights back to beat Selby and reach semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins produces a superb display to fight back from 8-5 down to beat Mark Selby 10-8 as he moves into the semi-finals of the Tour Championship in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-fights-back-to-beat-selby-and-reach-semis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-fights-back-to-beat-selby-and-reach-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Murphy in final-frame decider to reach semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in a final-frame decider to secure a 10-9 victory and reach the Tour Championship semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-murphy-in-final-frame-decider-to-reach-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-murphy-in-final-frame-decider-to-reach-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins holds off Williams fightback at Tour Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion John Higgins holds off a fightback from Mark Williams to win 10-8 in the first round of the Tour Championship in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-holds-off-williams-fightback-at-tour-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-holds-off-williams-fightback-at-tour-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Allen in Tour Championship opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump beats Mark Allen in a back-and-forth contest to progress in the first round of the Tour Championship in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-allen-in-tour-championship-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-allen-in-tour-championship-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby hopes World Championship stays in UK when Crucible is being refurbished]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby says he would like to see the World Snooker Championship stay in the UK when the Crucible is being refurbished in 2029 - and possibly also 2030 - but is aware President of Matchroom Sport, Barry Hearn, has a "variety of ideas".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-hopes-world-championship-stays-in-uk-when-crucible-is-being-refurbished/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-hopes-world-championship-stays-in-uk-when-crucible-is-being-refurbished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're talking about history' - the Crucible set for &pound;45m revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn says it is "unthinkable" the World Snooker Championship would be played anywhere other than the Crucible.<br />
The Sheffield venue will be refurbished to add up to 500 more seats, in a &pound;45m revamp that will keep the sport there until at least 2045.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/were-talking-about-history-the-crucible-set-for-pound45m-revamp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/were-talking-about-history-the-crucible-set-for-pound45m-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker World Championship to stay at Crucible until 2045]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker's World Championship is set to stay at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield until 2045 with the venue also set to benefit from a major refurbishment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-world-championship-to-stay-at-crucible-until-2045/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-world-championship-to-stay-at-crucible-until-2045/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revamped Crucible to host World Championship until 2045]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Snooker Championship will remain at the Crucible in Sheffield until 2045, with the venue set to be refurbished to add up to 500 additional seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/revamped-crucible-to-host-world-championship-until-2045/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/revamped-crucible-to-host-world-championship-until-2045/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan reveals recent doubts over World Championship participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed he was "probably" not going to enter this year's World Snooker Championship prior to his impressive run to Sunday's final at the World Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-reveals-recent-doubts-over-world-championship-participation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-reveals-recent-doubts-over-world-championship-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un-Nooh makes 147 in World Open win over O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thepchaiya Un-Nooh makes a maximum 147 break in a shock 10-7 win over Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Open final in Yushan, China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/un-nooh-makes-147-in-world-open-win-over-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/un-nooh-makes-147-in-world-open-win-over-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un-Nooh hits 147 in famous win over O'Sullivan in World Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered a 10-7 defeat to Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in a scintillating World Open final, in which Un-Nooh hit a 147 break in the penultimate frame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/un-nooh-hits-147-in-famous-win-over-osullivan-in-world-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/un-nooh-hits-147-in-famous-win-over-osullivan-in-world-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Wu to reach World Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan beats China's Wu Yize in a deciding frame to reach the World Open final, as he hunts a record-extending 42nd ranking title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-wu-to-reach-world-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-wu-to-reach-world-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan through to World Open final after deciding-frame thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan made it through to the World Open final after clinching a deciding-frame thriller against Wu Yize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-through-to-world-open-final-after-deciding-frame-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-through-to-world-open-final-after-deciding-frame-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan makes highest-ever break with historic 153]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan creates more snooker history by making the sport's highest-ever professional break with a 153 at the World Open in Yushan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-highest-ever-break-with-historic-153/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-highest-ever-break-with-historic-153/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does O'Sullivan hold every snooker record?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at the collective records of Ronnie O'Sullivan following his record-breaking 153 break at the World Open in China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/does-osullivan-hold-every-snooker-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/does-osullivan-hold-every-snooker-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan makes snooker history with 153 break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan made the highest break in professional snooker by hitting a 153 at the World Open in China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-snooker-history-with-153-break/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-snooker-history-with-153-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Murphy to reach World Open quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan produces a superb display to beat Shaun Murphy 5-3 and reach the quarter-finals of the World Open in Yushan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-murphy-to-reach-world-open-quarters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-murphy-to-reach-world-open-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy sets up World Open tie with O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy sets up a last-16 tie against Ronnie O'Sullivan at the World Open in Yushan with a 5-1 win over China's Xu Si.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-sets-up-world-open-tie-with-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-sets-up-world-open-tie-with-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins beaten by teenager Moody in 2,000th match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stan Moody holds his nerve to clinch a 5-4 win over John Higgins at the World Open in the veteran's 2,000th professional match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-beaten-by-teenager-moody-in-2000th-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-beaten-by-teenager-moody-in-2000th-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return to form would be 'biggest achievement' - O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says restoring his game to its previous level would be bigger than winning world titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/return-to-form-would-be-biggest-achievement-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/return-to-form-would-be-biggest-achievement-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker's Mark Williams has 'serious phobia' of tea bags]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 50-year-old made the admission while giving an interview during the Welsh Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snookers-mark-williams-has-serious-phobia-of-tea-bags/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snookers-mark-williams-has-serious-phobia-of-tea-bags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawkins beats Lisowski to win first Welsh Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dominant afternoon session set Barry Hawkins on the way to winning his first Welsh Open title, beating Jack Lisowski 9-5 in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hawkins-beats-lisowski-to-win-first-welsh-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hawkins-beats-lisowski-to-win-first-welsh-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lisowski beats 'god' Higgins to set up Hawkins final at Welsh Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Lisowski beats four-time world champion John Higgins 6-5 to set up a meeting with Barry Hawkins in the final of the Welsh Open in Llandudno.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lisowski-beats-god-higgins-to-set-up-hawkins-final-at-welsh-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lisowski-beats-god-higgins-to-set-up-hawkins-final-at-welsh-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawkins holds off Wu to reach Welsh Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hawkins beat Wu Yize 6-4 to reach the Welsh Open final for the second time in his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hawkins-holds-off-wu-to-reach-welsh-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hawkins-holds-off-wu-to-reach-welsh-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins stays on course for sixth Welsh Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins remains on course for a sixth Welsh Open title after brushing aside Zhou Yuelong in the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-stays-on-course-for-sixth-welsh-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-stays-on-course-for-sixth-welsh-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams exits Welsh Open, Higgins &amp; Robertson through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time champion Mark Williams is out of the Welsh Open, while John Higgins and Neil Robertson progress to the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-exits-welsh-open-higgins-amp-robertson-through/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-exits-welsh-open-higgins-amp-robertson-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He had it all' - Taylor pays emotional tribute to Virgo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dennis Taylor pays an emotional tribute to snooker legend John Virgo, who died earlier this month aged 79.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/he-had-it-all-taylor-pays-emotional-tribute-to-virgo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/he-had-it-all-taylor-pays-emotional-tribute-to-virgo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams and Robertson progress at Welsh Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time champions Mark Williams and Neil Robertson both earn 4-1 wins to progress into the third round of the Welsh Open in Llandudno.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-and-robertson-progress-at-welsh-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-and-robertson-progress-at-welsh-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Wilson hits audacious trick shot to reach 142]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson makes a trick shot on the final black to win his match against Liu Hongyu at the Welsh Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-wilson-hits-audacious-trick-shot-to-reach-142/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-wilson-hits-audacious-trick-shot-to-reach-142/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chang stuns Murphy to make history at Welsh Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Welsh Open champion Shaun Murphy is knocked out in a shock first-round whitewash by China's Chang Bingyu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chang-stuns-murphy-to-make-history-at-welsh-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chang-stuns-murphy-to-make-history-at-welsh-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A piece of snooker history' - Chang hits four centuries in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chang Bingyu hits four centuries in a row in an "utterly extraordinary" display against Shaun Murphy at the Welsh Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/a-piece-of-snooker-history-chang-hits-four-centuries-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/a-piece-of-snooker-history-chang-hits-four-centuries-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jiang beats Welsh Open title holder Selby in opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending Welsh Open champion Mark Selby has been knocked out in the first round by China's Jiang Jun, losing 4-3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jiang-beats-welsh-open-title-holder-selby-in-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jiang-beats-welsh-open-title-holder-selby-in-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to make World Seniors Snooker Championship debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a record-equalling seven world titles, Ronnie O'Sullivan will be making his debut on the senior world stage in May at the 2026&nbsp;World Seniors Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-make-world-seniors-snooker-championship-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-make-world-seniors-snooker-championship-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan signs up for World Seniors Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan, 50, is set to make his debut in the World Seniors Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-signs-up-for-world-seniors-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-signs-up-for-world-seniors-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh Open 'should be in south Wales, 100%' - Page]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Page has questioned the location of the Welsh Open which is again hosted by north Wales town Llandudno this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/welsh-open-should-be-in-south-wales-100-page/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/welsh-open-should-be-in-south-wales-100-page/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Genius' Zhao beats Higgins to win Players Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong claims the final four frames to beat John Higgins 10-7 and win the Players Championship in Telford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/genius-zhao-beats-higgins-to-win-players-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/genius-zhao-beats-higgins-to-win-players-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao wins all-Chinese World Grand Prix final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong beats Chinese compatriot Zhang Anda 10-6 to win the World Grand Prix - his first ranking title since being crowned world champion last May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-wins-all-chinese-world-grand-prix-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-wins-all-chinese-world-grand-prix-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhang to face Zhao in World Grand Prix final]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Zhao Xintong and Zhang Anda will contest the World Grand Prix final in Hong Kong after winning through their all-Chinese semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-to-face-zhao-in-world-grand-prix-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-to-face-zhao-in-world-grand-prix-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic all-Chinese semi-finals at World Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in almost 52 years of snooker ranking events, all four semi-finalists at the 2026 World Grand Prix are from China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/historic-all-chinese-semi-finals-at-world-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/historic-all-chinese-semi-finals-at-world-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiao 'sorry' for beating idol O'Sullivan in Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xiao Guodong feels "sorry" for his idol Ronnie O'Sullivan after beating the seven-time world champion 5-3 in the second round of the World Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/xiao-sorry-for-beating-idol-osullivan-in-hong-kong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/xiao-sorry-for-beating-idol-osullivan-in-hong-kong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beaten by Guodong at World Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan bowed out of the World Grand Prix after losing 5-3 to world No 10 Xiao Guodong in the round of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beaten-by-guodong-at-world-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beaten-by-guodong-at-world-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson and Trump out but O'Sullivan battles through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Neil Robertson and world number one Judd Trump are among a number of high-profile players knocked out in the first round of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong., as Ronnie O'Sullivan progresses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-and-trump-out-but-osullivan-battles-through/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-and-trump-out-but-osullivan-battles-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and was a popular BBC commentator for decades, has died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-legend-virgo-dies-aged-79/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-legend-virgo-dies-aged-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/a-special-snooker-player-who-became-a-tv-star-john-virgo-obituary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/a-special-snooker-player-who-became-a-tv-star-john-virgo-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgo introduces 16-year-old O'Sullivan on Big Break]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Virgo looks back at introducing a then 16-year-old Ronnie O'Sullivan on the BBC TV show Big Break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/virgo-introduces-16-year-old-osullivan-on-big-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/virgo-introduces-16-year-old-osullivan-on-big-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-great-john-virgo-dies-aged-79/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-great-john-virgo-dies-aged-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Really special' Wu will be number one - O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan believes that the "really special" Wu Yize will become the world number one within three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/really-special-wu-will-be-number-one-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/really-special-wu-will-be-number-one-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump ends trophy drought with German Masters win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world number one wins his first tournament since the 2024 UK Championship with victory over Shaun Murphy in Berlin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-ends-trophy-drought-with-german-masters-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-ends-trophy-drought-with-german-masters-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Emotional' Murphy hopes to win German Masters trophy named after late friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump will play Shaun Murphy in the German Masters final, with Murphy aiming to win a trophy named after his late friend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotional-murphy-hopes-to-win-german-masters-trophy-named-after-late-friend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotional-murphy-hopes-to-win-german-masters-trophy-named-after-late-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to face Carter in German Masters semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump will take on Ali Carter in the semi-finals of the German Masters after the world number one beat Xiao Guodong in a match which featured four centuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-to-face-carter-in-german-masters-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-to-face-carter-in-german-masters-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beaten by Carter at German Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers a 5-3 defeat to Ali Carter as he is knocked out of theGerman Masters at the second round stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beaten-by-carter-at-german-masters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beaten-by-carter-at-german-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How cue 'from Father Christmas' helped Wilson win Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Kyren Wilson went from being close to a "mental breakdown" during a match to winning the Masters in the space of six weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-cue-from-father-christmas-helped-wilson-win-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-cue-from-father-christmas-helped-wilson-win-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters results and previous winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Results from the 2026 Masters at Alexandra Palace in London, plus prize money and former winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-results-and-previous-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-results-and-previous-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson beats Higgins to win first Masters title - watch the best shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as Kyren Wilson beats John Higgins to claim his first Masters title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-higgins-to-win-first-masters-title-watch-the-best-shots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-higgins-to-win-first-masters-title-watch-the-best-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson defeats Higgins to claim first Masters title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson claims his first Masters title with a 10-6 victory over John Higgins in final that failed to scale the expected heights at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-defeats-higgins-to-claim-first-masters-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-defeats-higgins-to-claim-first-masters-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins to face Wilson after thrilling Masters semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins stuns world number one Judd Trump as he fights back from 3-0 and 5-3 down to win 6-5 and reach his first Masters final since 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-to-face-wilson-after-thrilling-masters-semis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-to-face-wilson-after-thrilling-masters-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters match schedule, BBC coverage times, results &amp; prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match schedule, results, prize money, former winners and BBC coverage details from the 2026 Masters at Alexandra Palace in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-match-schedule-bbc-coverage-times-results-amp-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-match-schedule-bbc-coverage-times-results-amp-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson beats Robertson in classic to reach semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson beats Neil Robertson 6-5 in a classic final-frame decider to book his place in the semi-finals of the Masters against Wu Yize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-robertson-in-classic-to-reach-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-robertson-in-classic-to-reach-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins to face Trump in Masters semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins produces a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-to-face-trump-in-masters-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-to-face-trump-in-masters-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every first round Masters tie finishes 6-2 at odds of 220,000-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson completes an unprecedented eighth 6-2 win in the first round of the Masters as he advanced past Chris Wakelin into the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/every-first-round-masters-tie-finishes-6-2-at-odds-of-220000-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/every-first-round-masters-tie-finishes-6-2-at-odds-of-220000-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters snooker 2026 draw, schedule and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full results of the 2026 edition of snooker's Masters as Kyren Wilson beat John Higgins 10-6 in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-schedule-and-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-schedule-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2026: Draw and schedule as Wilson reaches semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition of snooker's Masters runs from January 11-18 at Alexandra Palace with defending champion Shaun Murphy knocked out and number one ranked Judd Trump through to the semi finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-wilson-reaches-semis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-wilson-reaches-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2026: Draw and schedule as Wilson plays on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition of snooker's Masters runs from January 11-18 at Alexandra Palace with defending champion Shaun Murphy knocked out and number one ranked Judd Trump through to the semi finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-wilson-plays-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-wilson-plays-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2026: Draw and schedule as Wilson, Higgins reach final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition of snooker's Masters runs from January 11-18 at Alexandra Palace with defending champion Shaun Murphy knocked out, and John Higgins to face Kyren Wilson in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-wilson-higgins-reach-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-wilson-higgins-reach-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2026: Draw and schedule as Higgins plays on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition of snooker's Masters runs from January 11-18 at Alexandra Palace with defending champion Shaun Murphy knocked out and number one ranked Judd Trump through to the quarter finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-higgins-plays-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-higgins-plays-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did the table at the Masters look square on TV?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the television angle at the Masters appeared different to usual early on in the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/why-did-the-table-at-the-masters-look-square-on-tv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/why-did-the-table-at-the-masters-look-square-on-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson and Higgins reach Masters quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Kyren Wilson puts his UK Championship disappointment behind him to defeat China's Si Jiahui 6-2, with John Higgins also winning to move into the Masters quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-and-higgins-reach-masters-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-and-higgins-reach-masters-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does the table at the Masters look square on TV?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the television angle at the Masters appears different to usual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/why-does-the-table-at-the-masters-look-square-on-tv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/why-does-the-table-at-the-masters-look-square-on-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson and wife Sophie setting up family support network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson and his wife Sophie are working with snooker's world governing body to set up a support network for the families of players on tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-and-wife-sophie-setting-up-family-support-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-and-wife-sophie-setting-up-family-support-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen too good for Williams in Masters last-16 tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen wins five frames in a row as he comes from behind to defeat Wales' Mark Williams on day two of the 2026 Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-too-good-for-williams-in-masters-last-16-tie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-too-good-for-williams-in-masters-last-16-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker dismisses table concerns at Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Snooker dismisses concerns over the standard of the table at the Masters saying it has found "no" issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-dismisses-table-concerns-at-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-dismisses-table-concerns-at-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy &amp; Selby lose on thrilling Masters first day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning champion Shaun Murphy and current UK title holder Mark Selby are both eliminated on a thrilling opening day of the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-amp-selby-lose-on-thrilling-masters-first-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-amp-selby-lose-on-thrilling-masters-first-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters favourites, match schedule and BBC coverage times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match schedule, top seeds, prize money, former winners and BBC coverage details as the 2026 Masters gets under way at Alexandra Palace in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-favourites-match-schedule-and-bbc-coverage-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-favourites-match-schedule-and-bbc-coverage-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters for medical reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the Masters, which starts on Sunday, for the second year in a row on medical grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-masters-for-medical-reasons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-masters-for-medical-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson holds nerve to beat Higgins and clinch maiden Masters title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson captured the Masters title for the first time on Sunday, beating John Higgins 10-6 in the final at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-holds-nerve-to-beat-higgins-and-clinch-maiden-masters-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-holds-nerve-to-beat-higgins-and-clinch-maiden-masters-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters on medical grounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the Masters on medical grounds for the<br />
second year in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-pulls-out-of-masters-on-medical-grounds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-pulls-out-of-masters-on-medical-grounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2026: Draw and schedule as Trump plays on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition of snooker's Masters runs from January 11-18 at Alexandra Palace with defending champion Shaun Murphy knocked out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-trump-plays-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-trump-plays-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2026: Draw and schedule as Murphy, Selby knocked out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition of snooker's Masters runs from January 11-18 at Alexandra Palace with Shaun Murphy the defending champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-murphy-selby-knocked-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-murphy-selby-knocked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2026: Draw and schedule as Murphy knocked out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition of snooker's Masters runs from January 11-18 at Alexandra Palace with Shaun Murphy the defending champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-murphy-knocked-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-murphy-knocked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2026: Draw and schedule as Murphy defends title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition of snooker's Masters runs from January 11-18 at Alexandra Palace with Shaun Murphy the defending champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-murphy-defends-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-murphy-defends-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters snooker all you need to know and match schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match schedule, top seeds, prize money, former winners and BBC coverage details as the 2026 Masters gets under way at Alexandra Palace in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-all-you-need-to-know-and-match-schedule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-all-you-need-to-know-and-match-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Paul was fun': Remembering snooker's lost great 20 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Hunter, one of the sport's most beloved icons, remains unforgotten following his death in 2006.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/paul-was-fun-remembering-snookers-lost-great-20-years-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/paul-was-fun-remembering-snookers-lost-great-20-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2026: Draw and schedule as Murphy aims to defend title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition of snooker's Masters runs from January 11-18 at London's Alexandra Palace with Shaun Murphy the defending champion and Ronnie O'Sullivan a star attraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-murphy-aims-to-defend-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2026-draw-and-schedule-as-murphy-aims-to-defend-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning the Tables with Steve Davis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former World Snooker Champion Steve Davis meets those who share his passion for records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/turning-the-tables-with-steve-davis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/turning-the-tables-with-steve-davis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakelin charges back to lift Scottish Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Chris Wakelin wins eight frames in a row on his way to securing the Scottish Open title with a 9-2 victory over Chang Bingyu in Edinburgh on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wakelin-charges-back-to-lift-scottish-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wakelin-charges-back-to-lift-scottish-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen beaten by Chang in Scottish Open semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen fell to a 6-1 defeat by Chang Bingyu in Saturday night's Scottish Open semi-final in Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beaten-by-chang-in-scottish-open-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beaten-by-chang-in-scottish-open-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Like returning for a professional match' - Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Hamilton is six months into his retirement after 34 years as professional snooker player, but he is already set for a high-profile festive comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/like-returning-for-a-professional-match-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/like-returning-for-a-professional-match-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burden beats Bingham in Shoot Out for first ranking title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfie Burden beats Stuart Bingham 63-8 to win the Snooker Shoot Out and claim his first ranking title in Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/burden-beats-bingham-in-shoot-out-for-first-ranking-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/burden-beats-bingham-in-shoot-out-for-first-ranking-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship results and previous winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Championship has come to an end in York - check out the results, prize money and previous winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-results-and-previous-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-results-and-previous-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby holds off spirited Trump to win third UK title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby holds off a spirited Judd Trump fightback to win 10-8 and claim his third UK Championship title in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-holds-off-spirited-trump-to-win-third-uk-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-holds-off-spirited-trump-to-win-third-uk-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the key moments as Selby beats Trump in UK Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the key moments from the UK Championship final, as Mark Selby's beats Judd Trump to claim his third UK crown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-the-key-moments-as-selby-beats-trump-in-uk-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-the-key-moments-as-selby-beats-trump-in-uk-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defending champion Murphy to face Wu at Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning champion Shaun Murphy will play Wu Yize in the first round of the 2026 Masters at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/defending-champion-murphy-to-face-wu-at-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/defending-champion-murphy-to-face-wu-at-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby wins UK Championship for first time in nine years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby withstood a brave fightback from world No 1 Judd Trump to clinch the third UK Championship title of his career at the Barbican Centre in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-wins-uk-championship-for-first-time-in-nine-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-wins-uk-championship-for-first-time-in-nine-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best shots of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from the 2025 UK Snooker Championship, featuring efforts from Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and Judd Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/best-shots-of-the-2025-uk-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/best-shots-of-the-2025-uk-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby powers past Murphy to set up UK final with Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby powers to a 6-3 victory over Shaun Murphy to book his place in the UK Championship final against Judd Trump on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-powers-past-murphy-to-set-up-uk-final-with-trump/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-powers-past-murphy-to-set-up-uk-final-with-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champion Trump beats Robertson to reach UK final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Judd Trump reaches his fifth UK Championship final with a comfortable 6-3 victory over Neil Robertson in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/champion-trump-beats-robertson-to-reach-uk-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/champion-trump-beats-robertson-to-reach-uk-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump sweeps Ding aside to reach UK semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Judd Trump moves into the semi-finals of the UK Championship with a comfortable 6-2 victory over three-time winner Ding Junhui.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-sweeps-ding-aside-to-reach-uk-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-sweeps-ding-aside-to-reach-uk-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Europe captain Shaw attempts to confront crowd member]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Europe captain Jayson Shaw takes issue with members of the crowd at the Mosconi Cup during his match against Skyler Woodward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/team-europe-captain-shaw-attempts-to-confront-crowd-member/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/team-europe-captain-shaw-attempts-to-confront-crowd-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Someone really upset him' | Team Europe captain Shaw attempts to confront crowd member]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Europe captain Jayson Shaw takes issue with members of the crowd at the Mosconi Cup during his match against Skyler Woodward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/someone-really-upset-him-team-europe-captain-shaw-attempts-to-confront-crowd-member/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/someone-really-upset-him-team-europe-captain-shaw-attempts-to-confront-crowd-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Someone really has upset him' | Team Europe captain Shaw attempts to confront crowd member]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Europe captain Jayson Shaw takes issue with members of the crowd at the Mosconi Cup during his match against Skyler Woodward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/someone-really-has-upset-him-team-europe-captain-shaw-attempts-to-confront-crowd-member/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/someone-really-has-upset-him-team-europe-captain-shaw-attempts-to-confront-crowd-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rank O'Sullivan's most memorable moments as snooker great turns 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Ronnie O'Sullivan turns 50, BBC Sport picks out 10 great moments from his career - and it could have been many more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/rank-osullivans-most-memorable-moments-as-snooker-great-turns-50/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/rank-osullivans-most-memorable-moments-as-snooker-great-turns-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhang stuns Zhao &amp; Murphy beats Higgins in decider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhang Anda produces a superb potting display to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-2 as he advances to the last eight at the UK Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-stuns-zhao-amp-murphy-beats-higgins-in-decider/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-stuns-zhao-amp-murphy-beats-higgins-in-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhang stuns world champion Zhao in York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhang Anda produces a superb potting display to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-2 as he advances to the last eight at the UK Championship in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-stuns-world-champion-zhao-in-york/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-stuns-world-champion-zhao-in-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump through to UK Championship quarters with 'edgy' win]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump claims a 6-3 victory over Si Jiahui to move into the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-through-to-uk-championship-quarters-with-edgy-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-through-to-uk-championship-quarters-with-edgy-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson close to 'mental breakdown' during defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tearful Kyren Wilson says he is "very lost" following his defeat by Elliot Slessor in the last 32 of the UK Championship in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-close-to-mental-breakdown-during-defeat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-close-to-mental-breakdown-during-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Sullivan at 50 - will snooker ever see another player like him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We assess Ronnie O'Sullivan's genius and impact on snooker as he turns 50 years old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-at-50-will-snooker-ever-see-another-player-like-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-at-50-will-snooker-ever-see-another-player-like-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As O'Sullivan turns 50 will snooker ever see another player like him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We assess Ronnie O'Sullivan's genius and impact on Snooker as he turns 50 years old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/as-osullivan-turns-50-will-snooker-ever-see-another-player-like-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/as-osullivan-turns-50-will-snooker-ever-see-another-player-like-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It was unplayable' - Wilson unhappy with table and cue conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Kyren Wilson has criticised playing conditions and says he 'mentally gave up' early on in the first frame, before his 6-4 loss to Elliot Slessor knocked him out of the UK Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/it-was-unplayable-wilson-unhappy-with-table-and-cue-conditions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/it-was-unplayable-wilson-unhappy-with-table-and-cue-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker: UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back at Snooker's class of 92.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan and Wilson beaten at UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the UK Championship with a shock 6-4 first-round loss to China's Zhou Yuelong in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-and-wilson-beaten-at-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-and-wilson-beaten-at-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship schedule, BBC coverage, results &amp; 147s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Championship starts in York on 29 November - check out the match schedule, results, top seeds, prize money and how to follow on the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-schedule-bbc-coverage-results-amp-147s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-schedule-bbc-coverage-results-amp-147s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Shaw: Europe here to win Mosconi Cup - USA here to get paid!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Jayson Shaw says Team Europe are in London to "win" the Mosconi Cup and claims the USA are here "to get paid" while vowing to "crush" the visitors at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/captain-shaw-europe-here-to-win-mosconi-cup-usa-here-to-get-paid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/captain-shaw-europe-here-to-win-mosconi-cup-usa-here-to-get-paid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I had you in my pocket last year SON!' | Fiery talk between Europe and USA!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tempers flare at the Mosconi Cup Europe and USA press conference!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-had-you-in-my-pocket-last-year-son-fiery-talk-between-europe-and-usa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-had-you-in-my-pocket-last-year-son-fiery-talk-between-europe-and-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan knocked out of UK Championship in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has been knocked out of the UK Championship in the first round following a 6-4 defeat to China's Zhou Yuelong on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-knocked-out-of-uk-championship-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-knocked-out-of-uk-championship-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's behind snooker's 147 boom?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Records are tumbling as snooker stars crack the code of the 147 break. The record 16th maximum of a season that began in late June came in November - that is double the total achieved in the entire 1980s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/whats-behind-snookers-147-boom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/whats-behind-snookers-147-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Donaldson defeats Allen in UK shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number 52 Scott Donaldson gains one of the best victories of his career as he beats eighth seed Mark Allen in a late-night finish on day three of the UK Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotional-donaldson-defeats-allen-in-uk-shock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotional-donaldson-defeats-allen-in-uk-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People take pictures of me at the airport' - Zhao on Crucible win]]></title><description><![CDATA[As he begins his UK Championship bid with victory in his opening match, Zhao Xintong reflects on how life has changed since becoming China's first world snooker champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/people-take-pictures-of-me-at-the-airport-zhao-on-crucible-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/people-take-pictures-of-me-at-the-airport-zhao-on-crucible-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Better than ever' Robertson advances in UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion and world number one Neil Robertson believes he is playing "better than ever" after he continues his fine season by moving into the last 16 of the UK Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/better-than-ever-robertson-advances-in-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/better-than-ever-robertson-advances-in-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cutest snooker player has arrived! Two-year-old Jude walks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch two-year-old Jude Owens do a mock walk out at the UK Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/the-cutest-snooker-player-has-arrived-two-year-old-jude-walks-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/the-cutest-snooker-player-has-arrived-two-year-old-jude-walks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump, Higgins &amp; Murphy win UK Championship openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former champions Judd Trump, John Higgins and Shaun Murphy all gain first-round victories on the opening day of the 2025 UK Championship at York Barbican.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-higgins-amp-murphy-win-uk-championship-openers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-higgins-amp-murphy-win-uk-championship-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Maguire on day one of UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump secures a hard-fought first-round win over Scotland's Stephen Maguire on the opening day of the 2025 UK Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-maguire-on-day-one-of-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-maguire-on-day-one-of-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why snooker's golden generation are still shining at 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Ronnie O'Sullivan prepares to turn 50 like Mark Williams and John Higgins, BBC Sport looks at why the Class of 92 are still at the top of snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/why-snookers-golden-generation-are-still-shining-at-50/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/why-snookers-golden-generation-are-still-shining-at-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship seeds, schedule, BBC coverage &amp; 147s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Championship starts in York on 29 November - check out the top seeds, prize money and how to follow on the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-seeds-schedule-bbc-coverage-amp-147s/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-seeds-schedule-bbc-coverage-amp-147s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump &amp; O'Sullivan face tough UK Championship openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump will take on Stephen Maguire when he begins his defence of his UK Championship title, while Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Zhou Yuelong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-amp-osullivan-face-tough-uk-championship-openers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-amp-osullivan-face-tough-uk-championship-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship snooker schedule: Trump vs Selby in Sunday's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Judd Trump will face Mark Selby in the final of the 2025 UK Championship in York on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-schedule-trump-vs-selby-in-sundays-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-schedule-trump-vs-selby-in-sundays-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship snooker schedule: Trump vs Robertson in semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Results and schedule for the 2025 UK Championship in York with Judd Trump to face Neil Robertson in the first semi-final on Saturday before Shaun Murphy takes on Mark Selby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-schedule-trump-vs-robertson-in-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-schedule-trump-vs-robertson-in-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship snooker schedule: Selby beats Trump in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Judd Trump was beaten by Mark Selby in the final of the 2025 UK Championship in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-schedule-selby-beats-trump-in-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-schedule-selby-beats-trump-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship snooker draw: O'Sullivan out as Selby and Trump advance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan lost to China's Zhou Yuelong in the first round of the UK Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-draw-osullivan-out-as-selby-and-trump-advance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-draw-osullivan-out-as-selby-and-trump-advance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship snooker draw: O'Sullivan loses to Zhou in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan lost to China's Zhou Yuelong in the first round of the UK Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-draw-osullivan-loses-to-zhou-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-draw-osullivan-loses-to-zhou-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship snooker draw: O'Sullivan faces Zhou in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan will begin his bid for a record-extending ninth UK Championship snooker title against China's Zhou Yuelong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-draw-osullivan-faces-zhou-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-snooker-draw-osullivan-faces-zhou-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Donaldson shocks Bingham to reach UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Donaldson pays tribute to his dad after coming from 5-0 down to beat Stuart Bingham 6-5 in the final round of UK Championship qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotional-donaldson-shocks-bingham-to-reach-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotional-donaldson-shocks-bingham-to-reach-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy nails 147 in snooker vs darts challenge!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy nails 147 in the Paddy Power Perfect Challenge for the second year in a row!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/shaun-murphy-nails-147-in-snooker-vs-darts-challenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/shaun-murphy-nails-147-in-snooker-vs-darts-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chang makes 147 to set new maximum record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chang Bingyu makes a 147 break in UK Championship qualifying to take the number of maximums in a season to a new record of 16, with more than six months of the campaign remaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chang-makes-147-to-set-new-maximum-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chang-makes-147-to-set-new-maximum-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White's UK hopes ended by Szubarczyk, 14, as Pullen makes 147]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy White is knocked out in the first round of qualifying for this year's UK Championship by 14-year-old Michal Szubarczyk in Wigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/whites-uk-hopes-ended-by-szubarczyk-14-as-pullen-makes-147/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/whites-uk-hopes-ended-by-szubarczyk-14-as-pullen-makes-147/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao sees off Robertson to clinch Riyadh title]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Zhao Xintong claims a 5-2 victory over Neil Robertson to clinchthe Riyadh Season Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-sees-off-robertson-to-clinch-riyadh-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-sees-off-robertson-to-clinch-riyadh-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump thrashes Williams after ending cue 'experiment']]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump sweeps to a 4-0 win over an out-of-sorts Mark Williams in just 48 minutes to reach the semi-finals of the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-thrashes-williams-after-ending-cue-experiment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-thrashes-williams-after-ending-cue-experiment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy whitewashes O'Sullivan at 'golden ball' event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy claims his first victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan since 2017, with a 4-0 whitewash, as he moves into the quarter-finals of the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship, along with John Higgins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-whitewashes-osullivan-at-golden-ball-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-whitewashes-osullivan-at-golden-ball-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would players rather pot the golden ball or win the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the world's top snooker players speak to BBC Sport about whether they would rather pot the golden ball, worth $1m (&pound;760,000), or win the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship in Saudi Arabia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/would-players-rather-pot-the-golden-ball-or-win-the-riyadh-season-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/would-players-rather-pot-the-golden-ball-or-win-the-riyadh-season-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would players rather pot golden ball or win Riyadh Season Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the world's top snooker players speak to BBC Sport about whether they would rather pot the golden ball, worth $1m (&pound;760,000), or win the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship in Saudi Arabia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/would-players-rather-pot-golden-ball-or-win-riyadh-season-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/would-players-rather-pot-golden-ball-or-win-riyadh-season-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a 167 golden break in snooker?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what a 167 golden break is in snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-is-a-167-golden-break-in-snooker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-is-a-167-golden-break-in-snooker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby wins Champion of Champions for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time world champion Mark Selby beats Judd Trump to take the Champion of Champions title for the first time in his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-wins-champion-of-champions-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 22:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-wins-champion-of-champions-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby into final after 63-minute black-ball frame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby reaches the final of the Champion of Champions by beating Neil Robertson in a match which included a 63-minute frame decided on the black.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-into-final-after-63-minute-black-ball-frame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-into-final-after-63-minute-black-ball-frame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump 'at 10%' as he sweeps Zhao aside to reach final]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump takes six frames in a row as he claims a 6-2 victory over Zhao Xintong to reach the final of the Champion of Champions in Leciester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-at-10-as-he-sweeps-zhao-aside-to-reach-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-at-10-as-he-sweeps-zhao-aside-to-reach-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson beats Higgins to set up Selby semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson claims a hard-fought 6-4 victory over John Higgins to reach the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-beats-higgins-to-set-up-selby-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-beats-higgins-to-set-up-selby-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby overcomes Williams in decider to reach semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby beats defending champion Mark Williams 6-5 in a final-frame decider to reach the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-overcomes-williams-in-decider-to-reach-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-overcomes-williams-in-decider-to-reach-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao wins black-ball decider to reach Champions semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Zhao Xintong books his place in the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions tournament with a 6-5 win over Kyren Wilson in a match which went down to a black-ball decider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-wins-black-ball-decider-to-reach-champions-semis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-wins-black-ball-decider-to-reach-champions-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy accuses Matchroom of 'despicable treatment']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy accuses snooker promoters Matchroom of "despicable" treatment over the timing of his match at the Champion of Champions tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-accuses-matchroom-of-despicable-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-accuses-matchroom-of-despicable-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Total star' Wu beats Higgins for first title]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Wu Yize powers past John Higgins 10-6 in the International Championship final to win his first ranking title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/total-star-wu-beats-higgins-for-first-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/total-star-wu-beats-higgins-for-first-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu beats Higgins in China for first ranking title]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Wu Yize powers past John Higgins 10-6 in the International Championship final to win his first ranking title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-beats-higgins-in-china-for-first-ranking-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-beats-higgins-in-china-for-first-ranking-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins powers past Maguire to set up Wu final]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins sets up a final against China's Wu Yize at the International Championship in Nanjing with a 9-2 victory over fellow Scot Stephen Maguire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-powers-past-maguire-to-set-up-wu-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-powers-past-maguire-to-set-up-wu-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu beats Zhao to reach International Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize continues his fine form as he beats world champion Zhao Xintong 9-6 to reach the International Championship final in Nanjing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-beats-zhao-to-reach-international-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wu-beats-zhao-to-reach-international-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao beats Selby, Wu dazzles, and Scots into semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Wu Yize and Zhao Xintong will meet in the International Championship semi-finals, with John Higgins and Stephen Maguire setting up an all-Scottish last-four match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-beats-selby-wu-dazzles-and-scots-into-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-beats-selby-wu-dazzles-and-scots-into-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Wu fightback sends Trump out in Nanjing]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Wu Yize produces a sensational comeback from 4-0 behind to knock world number one Judd Trump out of the International Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/superb-wu-fightback-sends-trump-out-in-nanjing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/superb-wu-fightback-sends-trump-out-in-nanjing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan knocked out of International Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the International Championship in the third round after a 6-5 defeat by fellow Englishman Jack Lisowski.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-knocked-out-of-international-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-knocked-out-of-international-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy beats amateur Wang, 14, in deciding frame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese amateur Wang Xinzhong, 14, is beaten in a deciding frame by reigning Masters champion Shaun Murphy at the International Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-beats-amateur-wang-14-in-deciding-frame/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-beats-amateur-wang-14-in-deciding-frame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan &amp; Trump fight hard for first-round wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump successfully make it through close first-round matches at the International Championship in Nanjing, China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-amp-trump-fight-hard-for-first-round-wins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-amp-trump-fight-hard-for-first-round-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['An emotional wreck' - Lisowski ends 15-year wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland Open champion Jack Lisowski says he is an "emotional wreck" as he ends his 15-year wait for a ranking title in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/an-emotional-wreck-lisowski-ends-15-year-wait/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/an-emotional-wreck-lisowski-ends-15-year-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lisowski beats 'best friend' and world No 1 Trump to win first ranking title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Lisowski pipped world No 1 and 'best friend' Judd Trump in the Northern Ireland Open to claim his first snooker ranking title after six previous defeats in finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lisowski-beats-best-friend-and-world-no-1-trump-to-win-first-ranking-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lisowski-beats-best-friend-and-world-no-1-trump-to-win-first-ranking-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lisowski beats Trump to win first title at NI Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Lisowski claims his first-ever ranking event title by overcoming world number one Judd Trump 9-8 in the Northern Ireland Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lisowski-beats-trump-to-win-first-title-at-ni-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lisowski-beats-trump-to-win-first-title-at-ni-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Allen to set up Lisowski NI Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time event winner Judd Trump beats Mark Allen 6-3 in their Northern Ireland Open semi-final to set up a decider against Jack Lisowski on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-allen-to-set-up-lisowski-ni-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-allen-to-set-up-lisowski-ni-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen defeats Brown in Antrim derby at NI Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen overcame fellow Antrim man Jordan Brown 5-2 in the quarter-final of the Northern Ireland Open at Belfast's Waterfront Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-defeats-brown-in-antrim-derby-at-ni-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-defeats-brown-in-antrim-derby-at-ni-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown to face Allen at NI Open after Murphy win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen will face fellow home favourite Jordan Brown in the quarter-finals of the Northern Ireland Open after a 4-1 win over Aaron Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brown-to-face-allen-at-ni-open-after-murphy-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brown-to-face-allen-at-ni-open-after-murphy-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen &amp; Brown progress to last 16 in Belfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen wins a tense encounter with Ben Woollaston to progress to the last 16 of the Northern Ireland Open, while compatriot Jordan Brown books a third-round meeting with Shaun Murphy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-amp-brown-progress-to-last-16-in-belfast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-amp-brown-progress-to-last-16-in-belfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pathetic, just not good enough' - Selby exits NI Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby tells BBC Sport he is not feeling comfortable at the table as he exits the Northern Ireland Open with a 4-2 second-round defeat by fellow Englishman Jack Lisowski.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/pathetic-just-not-good-enough-selby-exits-ni-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/pathetic-just-not-good-enough-selby-exits-ni-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump and Wilson win at Northern Ireland Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump and reigning champion Kyren Wilson are among the winners at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-and-wilson-win-at-northern-ireland-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-and-wilson-win-at-northern-ireland-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players have 'long' list of possible changes - Murphy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy says players have "a list as long as your arm" of potential changes they would like to see after the establishment of a new body to represent their interests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/players-have-long-list-of-possible-changes-murphy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/players-have-long-list-of-possible-changes-murphy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker skills turn toddler into TikTok star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude's natural ability in the sport has captured the hearts and attention of many.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-skills-turn-toddler-into-tiktok-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-skills-turn-toddler-into-tiktok-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson buoyed by 'fantastic' news on wife's health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson hopes he can rediscover his best form after receiving positive news about the health of his wife, who has been suffering from illness and underwent surgery in recent months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-buoyed-by-fantastic-news-on-wifes-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-buoyed-by-fantastic-news-on-wifes-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams becomes oldest ranking event winner in snooker history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams made snooker history by becoming the oldest ranking event winner after beating Shaun Murphy 10-3 in the Xi'an Grand Prix final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-becomes-oldest-ranking-event-winner-in-snooker-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-becomes-oldest-ranking-event-winner-in-snooker-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams, 50, becomes oldest ranking event winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams, 50, beats Shaun Murphy 10-3 in the Xi'an Grand Prix final to become the oldest winner of a ranking event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-50-becomes-oldest-ranking-event-winner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-50-becomes-oldest-ranking-event-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan pulls out of British Open due to medical reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of this year's British Open due to medical&nbsp;reasons, the World Snooker Tour announced on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-pulls-out-of-british-open-due-to-medical-reasons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-pulls-out-of-british-open-due-to-medical-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ng makes highest break by woman in World Snooker event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Onyee Ng made the highest break by a woman in a World Snooker Tour event with a 137 at the English Open in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ng-makes-highest-break-by-woman-in-world-snooker-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ng-makes-highest-break-by-woman-in-world-snooker-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Efe Acikalin: Delighting Turkish snooker fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to the creator of Turkey&rsquo;s snooker portal Red Black Snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/efe-acikalin-delighting-turkish-snooker-fans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/efe-acikalin-delighting-turkish-snooker-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Ganley: 'It&rsquo;s all about respect']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to WST tournament director Mike Ganley about his key role behind the scenes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mike-ganley-itrsquos-all-about-respect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mike-ganley-itrsquos-all-about-respect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Najla Naeemi: Saudi Arabian trailblazer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell meets the first woman from Saudia Arabia to referee on the World Snooker Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/najla-naeemi-saudi-arabian-trailblazer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/najla-naeemi-saudi-arabian-trailblazer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan makes two 147 breaks in stunning semi-final win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan hit two maximum breaks in his 6-3 victory over Chris Wakelin in the semi-finals of the Saudi Arabia Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-two-147-breaks-in-stunning-semi-final-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-two-147-breaks-in-stunning-semi-final-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-snooker world champion Dott to stand trial over child sex abuse allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott is to stand trial next year over allegations of child sex abuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ex-snooker-world-champion-dott-to-stand-trial-over-child-sex-abuse-allegations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ex-snooker-world-champion-dott-to-stand-trial-over-child-sex-abuse-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media special]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell revisits her chats with broadcasters Hazel Irvine, Phil Yates and Abigail Davies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/media-special/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/media-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allison Fisher: Snooker and pool trailblazer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats with the seven-time World women&rsquo;s champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allison-fisher-snooker-and-pool-trailblazer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allison-fisher-snooker-and-pool-trailblazer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean sensation Seo Seoa causes seismic shock at World Pool Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seo Seoa became only the fourth woman ever to reach the last 64 of the World Pool Championship after shocking two-time world champion Albin Ouschan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/korean-sensation-seo-seoa-causes-seismic-shock-at-world-pool-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/korean-sensation-seo-seoa-causes-seismic-shock-at-world-pool-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maguire wins 2025 Championship League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Maguire wins the first ranking event of the season, beating Joe O'Connor 3-1 in the final of the 2025 Championship League in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/maguire-wins-2025-championship-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/maguire-wins-2025-championship-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Match-fixers should be banned for life, says suspended King]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banned snooker player Mark King says players found guilty of match-fixing should be banned for life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/match-fixers-should-be-banned-for-life-says-suspended-king/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/match-fixers-should-be-banned-for-life-says-suspended-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Stevenson: 'Disabled people need to be seen on camera']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell is at Wimbledon, talking snooker with fellow reporter Andy Stevenson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/andy-stevenson-disabled-people-need-to-be-seen-on-camera/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/andy-stevenson-disabled-people-need-to-be-seen-on-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The woman who snookered men for 64 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agnes Davies' sporting achievements are not widely known so she's being honoured with a plaque.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/the-woman-who-snookered-men-for-64-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/the-woman-who-snookered-men-for-64-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aki Kauppinen: 'We need a ranking tournament', says Finland's Mr Snooker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to the Finnish commentator about the rise of the sport in his country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/aki-kauppinen-we-need-a-ranking-tournament-says-finlands-mr-snooker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/aki-kauppinen-we-need-a-ranking-tournament-says-finlands-mr-snooker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Wilson: 'I'd love to be more involved with the game']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former player talks to Shabnam Younus-Jewell about Q School and his car accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/sydney-wilson-id-love-to-be-more-involved-with-the-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/sydney-wilson-id-love-to-be-more-involved-with-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tai Chengzhe: 'I called Zhao's win super early on']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to the Chinese snooker photographer about Zhao's World title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tai-chengzhe-i-called-zhaos-win-super-early-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tai-chengzhe-i-called-zhaos-win-super-early-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King loses appeal against snooker match-fixing ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Northern Ireland Open winner Mark King loses his appeal against a five-year ban from snooker for match-fixing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/king-loses-appeal-against-snooker-match-fixing-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/king-loses-appeal-against-snooker-match-fixing-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Wych: 'It's been a while since we had a Canadian on tour']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former player chats to Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his Crucible memories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jim-wych-its-been-a-while-since-we-had-a-canadian-on-tour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jim-wych-its-been-a-while-since-we-had-a-canadian-on-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Styer SMASHES in golden break to help secure UK Open Pool Champ semi-final spot!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Styer smashes in a golden break to help secure his semi-final spot at the UK Open Pool Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/styer-smashes-in-golden-break-to-help-secure-uk-open-pool-champ-semi-final-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/styer-smashes-in-golden-break-to-help-secure-uk-open-pool-champ-semi-final-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship breaks streaming record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Snooker Championship was streamed a record-breaking 29 million times across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, and the BBC Sport app.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-breaks-streaming-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-breaks-streaming-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Zhao world title can aid snooker's Olympic 2032 bid']]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong's World Championship triumph can help snooker's bid to enter the Olympic Games, says the sport's chair Jason Ferguson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-world-title-can-aid-snookers-olympic-2032-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-world-title-can-aid-snookers-olympic-2032-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker targets Olympics with Zhao on course to be 'richest player in history']]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker is targeting an Olympic spot after Zhao Xintong was crowned the first Chinese world champion and began his path to becoming the sport's "richest player in history".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-targets-olympics-with-zhao-on-course-to-be-richest-player-in-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-targets-olympics-with-zhao-on-course-to-be-richest-player-in-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niall Breslin: 'I've never understood my own mind']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to a former athlete and mindfulness coach about mental health and snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/niall-breslin-ive-never-understood-my-own-mind/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/niall-breslin-ive-never-understood-my-own-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong: Who is China's first World Snooker Champion and why was he banned?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is China's first World Snooker Champion Zhao Xintong and why did he serve a 20-month ban from the sport?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-xintong-who-is-chinas-first-world-snooker-champion-and-why-was-he-banned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-xintong-who-is-chinas-first-world-snooker-champion-and-why-was-he-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearn: Crucible not fit for purpose | Will World Championship remain in Sheffield?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-crucible-not-fit-for-purpose-will-world-championship-remain-in-sheffield/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-crucible-not-fit-for-purpose-will-world-championship-remain-in-sheffield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best shots of the 2025 World Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from the 2025 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible, including "perfect" shots from Ronnie O'Sullivan and tournament runner-up Mark Williams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/best-shots-of-the-2025-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/best-shots-of-the-2025-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship 2025: Results, prize money &amp; roll of honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full results and further details as the 2025 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield concludes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-2025-results-prize-money-amp-roll-of-honour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-2025-results-prize-money-amp-roll-of-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams 18-12 in the final of the World Snooker Championship to become the first player from China to win the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-beats-williams-in-historic-final-highlights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-beats-williams-in-historic-final-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Zhao Xintong's historic World Championship win will be greeted in China - and what it could mean for snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trailblazer-zhao-set-to-take-snooker-to-another-level-in-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trailblazer-zhao-set-to-take-snooker-to-another-level-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong began this season banned from snooker but is tipped to be the sport's new "megastar" after becoming the first Chinese player to win the World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/match-fixing-scandal-to-crucible-champion-fall-and-rise-of-zhao/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/match-fixing-scandal-to-crucible-champion-fall-and-rise-of-zhao/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao holds off Williams fightback for World Snooker crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong was crowned China's first World Snooker Championship winner after withstanding a stirring comeback from Mark Williams to complete an 18-12 victory at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-holds-off-williams-fightback-for-world-snooker-crown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-holds-off-williams-fightback-for-world-snooker-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao claims historic victory over Williams in Crucible final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong makes history as he becomes the first player from China to win the World Championship with an 18-12 victory over Mark Williams in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-claims-historic-victory-over-williams-in-crucible-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-claims-historic-victory-over-williams-in-crucible-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luckiest frame of snooker? Zhao pots two flukes in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as China's Zhao Xintong pots two "unbelievable flukes" in the World Snooker Championship final against Mark Williams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/luckiest-frame-of-snooker-zhao-pots-two-flukes-in-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/luckiest-frame-of-snooker-zhao-pots-two-flukes-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao holds big lead over Williams in World Snooker final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crucible qualifier Zhao Xintong will take a commanding 11-6 lead over Mark Williams into day two of the World Snooker Championship final but the latter's spirited comeback in Sunday's second session has kept the match alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-holds-big-lead-over-williams-in-world-snooker-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-holds-big-lead-over-williams-in-world-snooker-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao builds commanding lead over Williams in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong dominates the opening session of the World Championship final against an out-of-sorts Mark Williams to construct a significant 7-1 lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-builds-commanding-lead-over-williams-in-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-builds-commanding-lead-over-williams-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao outplays 'master tactician' Williams to rack up early lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Zhao Xintong outplays "master tactician" Mark Williams after potting the black to take a 3-0 lead in the World Snooker Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-outplays-master-tactician-williams-to-rack-up-early-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-outplays-master-tactician-williams-to-rack-up-early-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump urges snooker chiefs to stamp out 'darts atmosphere']]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump has urged snooker's authorities to act immediately to stamp out rowdy fan behaviour and avoid fostering a "darts atmosphere" at the sport's biggest events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-urges-snooker-chiefs-to-stamp-out-darts-atmosphere/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-urges-snooker-chiefs-to-stamp-out-darts-atmosphere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've been at every Crucible match - my bones are starting to creak']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennie Bankcroft has been sat in the dark and silence of Sheffield's Crucible theatre for 15 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ive-been-at-every-crucible-match-my-bones-are-starting-to-creak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ive-been-at-every-crucible-match-my-bones-are-starting-to-creak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've been at every Crucible game - my bones are starting to creak']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennie Bankcroft has been sat in the dark and silence of Sheffield's Crucible theatre for 15 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ive-been-at-every-crucible-game-my-bones-are-starting-to-creak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ive-been-at-every-crucible-game-my-bones-are-starting-to-creak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[inal 'I've been at every Crucible match - my bones are starting to creak']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennie Bankcroft has been sat in the dark and silence of Sheffield's Crucible theatre for 15 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/inal-ive-been-at-every-crucible-match-my-bones-are-starting-to-creak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/inal-ive-been-at-every-crucible-match-my-bones-are-starting-to-creak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams defeats Trump in World Championship semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time champion Mark Williams produces a vintage display to defeat world number one Judd Trump 17-14, becoming the oldest ever player to reach a World Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-defeats-trump-in-world-championship-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-defeats-trump-in-world-championship-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship schedule: Williams vs Zhao in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield is reaching a thrilling climax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-williams-vs-zhao-in-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-williams-vs-zhao-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship 2025: Full results as Zhao becomes champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship when he defeated three-time champion Mark Williams 18-12 in the 2025 final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-2025-full-results-as-zhao-becomes-champion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-2025-full-results-as-zhao-becomes-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Williams shocks Trump to reach World Snooker Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran Mark Williams shocked Judd Trump to reach the World Snooker Championship final against Sheffield-based Zhao Xintong and remain on course for a fourth title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/veteran-williams-shocks-trump-to-reach-world-snooker-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/veteran-williams-shocks-trump-to-reach-world-snooker-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Match-fixing scandal to Crucible final - fall and rise of Zhao]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong began this season banned from snooker but is tipped to be the sport's new "megastar" if he becomes the first Chinese player to win the world title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/match-fixing-scandal-to-crucible-final-fall-and-rise-of-zhao/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/match-fixing-scandal-to-crucible-final-fall-and-rise-of-zhao/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to leave UK to live in Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has a snooker academy in Saudi Arabia, says he will start "a new life somewhere else".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-leave-uk-to-live-in-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-leave-uk-to-live-in-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan casts doubt over future after Crucible exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan cast fresh doubt over his future after crashing out of the World Snooker Championship with a heavy semi-final defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-casts-doubt-over-future-after-crucible-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-casts-doubt-over-future-after-crucible-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What a performance!' - Zhao beats O'Sullivan with session to spare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Zhao Xintong beats his "idol" Ronnie O'Sullivan with a session to spare to reach the World Snooker Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-a-performance-zhao-beats-osullivan-with-session-to-spare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-a-performance-zhao-beats-osullivan-with-session-to-spare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan loses to dominant Zhao as Williams reins in Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong dominates against seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan in their World Championship semi-final, as Mark Williams and Judd Trump reach all square.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-loses-to-dominant-zhao-as-williams-reins-in-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-loses-to-dominant-zhao-as-williams-reins-in-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan suffers crushing semi-final exit at World Snooker&nbsp;Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered a knockout blow to his hopes of a record eighth World Snooker&nbsp;Championship title after losing his semi-final 17-7 to an inspired Zhao Xintong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-suffers-crushing-semi-final-exit-at-world-snookernbspchampionship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-suffers-crushing-semi-final-exit-at-world-snookernbspchampionship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams has 'big decision' to make on eye surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time world champion Mark Williams says he has a "big decision to make" over whether to go through with lens replacement surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-has-big-decision-to-make-on-eye-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-has-big-decision-to-make-on-eye-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams reins in Trump but O'Sullivan in deep trouble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao Xintong dominates against seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan in their World Championship semi-final, as Mark Williams and Judd Trump reach all square.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-reins-in-trump-but-osullivan-in-deep-trouble/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-reins-in-trump-but-osullivan-in-deep-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship schedule - who will join Zhao in final?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield is reaching a thrilling climax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-who-will-join-zhao-in-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-who-will-join-zhao-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan loses all EIGHT frames of morning session to trail Zhao]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered a morning session whitewash as he lost all eight frames to Zhao Xintong to trail their World Snooker&nbsp;Championship semi-final 12-4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-loses-all-eight-frames-of-morning-session-to-trail-zhao/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-loses-all-eight-frames-of-morning-session-to-trail-zhao/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's quite fussy!' - meet the craftsman who makes O'Sullivan's cues]]></title><description><![CDATA[World-renowned master cue craftsman John Parris tells BBC Sport's Daniel Austin about producing cues for top snooker players such as Ronnie O'Sullivan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hes-quite-fussy-meet-the-craftsman-who-makes-osullivans-cues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hes-quite-fussy-meet-the-craftsman-who-makes-osullivans-cues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Looking for the holy grail' &ndash; O'Sullivan's master cue craftsman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man tasked with making new cues for Ronnie O'Sullivan has been doing so for the seven-time world champion since the 1980s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/looking-for-the-holy-grail-ndash-osullivans-master-cue-craftsman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/looking-for-the-holy-grail-ndash-osullivans-master-cue-craftsman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship: Match schedule, BBC TV coverage, prize money &amp; results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full match schedule, results, seeds, prize money and BBC TV coverage times for the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-match-schedule-bbc-tv-coverage-prize-money-amp-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-match-schedule-bbc-tv-coverage-prize-money-amp-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Balls all over the Crucible floor' as pocket breaks during semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as balls roll over the Crucible floor because of a pocket breaking during Ronnie O'Sullivan's World Championship semi-final against Zhao Xintong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/balls-all-over-the-crucible-floor-as-pocket-breaks-during-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/balls-all-over-the-crucible-floor-as-pocket-breaks-during-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearn holds 'positive' talks for Crucible to keep World Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hearn is a "little more hopeful" that the World Snooker Championship will remain at The Crucible after positive talks with Sheffield City Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-holds-positive-talks-for-crucible-to-keep-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-holds-positive-talks-for-crucible-to-keep-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan level with Zhao at Crucible after ferocious pot breaks pocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan and Zhao Xintong are locked at 4-4 after the opening session of their World Snooker Championship semi-final with the Chinese player winning the final frame of the afternoon after hitting a pot so ferociously that it damaged the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-level-with-zhao-at-crucible-after-ferocious-pot-breaks-pocket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-level-with-zhao-at-crucible-after-ferocious-pot-breaks-pocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearn 'a little more hopeful' over Crucible future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hearn holds positive talks with Sheffield City Council about the World Snooker Championship staying at the Crucible beyond 2027 but says the deadline for a firm decision will come in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-a-little-more-hopeful-over-crucible-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-a-little-more-hopeful-over-crucible-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop icon Jones keeps Williams' title hopes on track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams' manager Lee Walker reveals the three-time world champion spoke to Tom Jones after winning his quarter-final against John Higgins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/pop-icon-jones-keeps-williams-title-hopes-on-track/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/pop-icon-jones-keeps-williams-title-hopes-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is snooker 'dying' in Scotland? Or is it just 'different'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will there be another John Higgins or Stephen Hendry? Or has Scotland has its day dominating on the green baize?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/is-snooker-dying-in-scotland-or-is-it-just-different/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/is-snooker-dying-in-scotland-or-is-it-just-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How are we still here?' - Class of 92 graduates thrill Crucible again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker's legendary 'Class of 92' - John Higgins, Mark Williams and Ronnie O'Sullivan - have 14 world titles between them and remain at the top of the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-are-we-still-here-class-of-92-graduates-thrill-crucible-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-are-we-still-here-class-of-92-graduates-thrill-crucible-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams beats Higgins in final-frame thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time winner Mark Williams holds off a John Higgins fightback to win a World Championship classic 13-12 on the final black and reach the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-higgins-in-final-frame-thriller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-higgins-in-final-frame-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan through to 14th World Snooker Championship semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&nbsp;Si Jiahui 13-9 in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-through-to-14th-world-snooker-championship-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-through-to-14th-world-snooker-championship-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan 'off the hook again' as he reaches 14th Crucible semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&nbsp;Si Jiahui 13-9 in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-off-the-hook-again-as-he-reaches-14th-crucible-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-off-the-hook-again-as-he-reaches-14th-crucible-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams into semis after beating Higgins in final-frame decider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams holds his nerve to beat John Higgins 13-12 in the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championships at the Crucible Theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-into-semis-after-beating-higgins-in-final-frame-decider/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-into-semis-after-beating-higgins-in-final-frame-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams beats Higgins in Crucible epic, O'Sullivan three frames from semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams held off a superb fightback from fellow former winner John Higgins to triumph in a last-frame decider and reach his eighth World Championship semi-final at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-higgins-in-crucible-epic-osullivan-three-frames-from-semis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-higgins-in-crucible-epic-osullivan-three-frames-from-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan in charge while Williams recovers against Higgins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up a commanding 6-2 lead over Si Jiahui in the first session of their World Championship quarter-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-in-charge-while-williams-recovers-against-higgins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-in-charge-while-williams-recovers-against-higgins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How are we still here?' - Class of 92 graduates still going strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker's legendary 'Class of 92' - John Higgins, Mark Williams and Ronnie O'Sullivan - have won 14 world titles between them and are all in contention in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-are-we-still-here-class-of-92-graduates-still-going-strong/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-are-we-still-here-class-of-92-graduates-still-going-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan through but 'nowhere near' best level]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is "nowhere near" his best level despite only needing 17 minutes to secure the one frame he required to move into the World Championship quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-through-but-nowhere-near-best-level/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-through-but-nowhere-near-best-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan rates himself 'two out of 10' ahead of World Championship QFs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan rated himself as "two out of 10' despite reaching the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-rates-himself-two-out-of-10-ahead-of-world-championship-qfs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-rates-himself-two-out-of-10-ahead-of-world-championship-qfs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan, Brecel breeze into World Championship quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan and Luca Brecel wrapped up one of the quickest Crucible sessions in history as they took just over a quarter of an hour to seal their respective places in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-brecel-breeze-into-world-championship-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-brecel-breeze-into-world-championship-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker to review transgender policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker's governing body will review its transgender inclusion policy after the UK Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-to-review-transgender-policy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-to-review-transgender-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump makes 'superb' 100th century break of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Judd Trump knocks in his 100th century break of the 2024-25 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-makes-superb-100th-century-break-of-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-makes-superb-100th-century-break-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pockets £100,000 prize for 100 centuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump pockets a &pound;100,000 bonus after he reaches the 100-century mark this season during his World Championship last-16 tie with Shaun Murphy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-pockets-100000-prize-for-100-centuries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-pockets-100000-prize-for-100-centuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship: Match schedule, seedings, BBC TV coverage &amp; results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full match schedule, results, seeds, prize money and BBC TV coverage times for the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-match-schedule-seedings-bbc-tv-coverage-amp-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-match-schedule-seedings-bbc-tv-coverage-amp-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan &amp; Brecel one frame each from last eight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan and Luca Brecel are both one frame away from making the quarter-finals of the World Championship as they hold 12-4 leads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-amp-brecel-one-frame-each-from-last-eight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-amp-brecel-one-frame-each-from-last-eight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan on brink of World Championship quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 in the second session of their second-round match at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-on-brink-of-world-championship-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-on-brink-of-world-championship-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Class of 92' shine on thrilling day at the Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan is in dominant form, while John Higgins wins a final-frame decider to set up a quarter-final with Mark Williams on a thrilling day at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/class-of-92-shine-on-thrilling-day-at-the-crucible/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/class-of-92-shine-on-thrilling-day-at-the-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins and Xiao set for late finish to last-16 tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Championship last-16 tie between John Higgins and Xiao Guodong is set for a dramatic late-night finish with the Scot needing one more frame to reach the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-and-xiao-set-for-late-finish-to-last-16-tie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-and-xiao-set-for-late-finish-to-last-16-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['O'Sullivan definitely a contender']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Hendry believes Ronnie O'Sullivan has already shown enough form to banish any doubts about his World Championship title credentials this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-definitely-a-contender/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-definitely-a-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maximum joy but Allen beaten by Wakelin at Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen makes an "incredible" 147 break but loses to England's Chris Wakelin in an absorbing World Championship second-round match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/maximum-joy-but-allen-beaten-by-wakelin-at-crucible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/maximum-joy-but-allen-beaten-by-wakelin-at-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping up with the Woollastons - snooker's family affair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben and Tatiana Woollaston are the husband and wife enjoying the spotlight at the World Snooker Championship - but never in the same match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/keeping-up-with-the-woollastons-snookers-family-affair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/keeping-up-with-the-woollastons-snookers-family-affair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen makes brilliant pot to keep maximum break alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as an impressed Chris Wakelin looks on as Mark Allen makes a great shot during his 147 break during their second round match at the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-makes-brilliant-pot-to-keep-maximum-break-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-makes-brilliant-pot-to-keep-maximum-break-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch every shot of Allen's 147 at Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen makes a 147 maximum break at the Crucible during the 2025 World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-every-shot-of-allens-147-at-crucible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-every-shot-of-allens-147-at-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen hits 147 maximum break but still dumped out at Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen fired a maximum 147 break but went on to lose his World Snooker Championship second-round match against Chris Wakelin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-hits-147-maximum-break-but-still-dumped-out-at-crucible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-hits-147-maximum-break-but-still-dumped-out-at-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen fires maximum 147 break at World Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen fired a maximum 147 break during his World Snooker Championship match against Chris Wakelin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-fires-maximum-147-break-at-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-fires-maximum-147-break-at-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearn warns World Snooker Championship could leave Crucible after 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hearn has warned the World Snooker Championship will leave the Crucible after 2027 unless the venue is revamped or replaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-warns-world-snooker-championship-could-leave-crucible-after-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-warns-world-snooker-championship-could-leave-crucible-after-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: What happened in round one at the Crucible?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much do you remember from the first round of the 2025 World Snooker Championship, which concluded on Thursday?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/quiz-what-happened-in-round-one-at-the-crucible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/quiz-what-happened-in-round-one-at-the-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['National hero' - China's pursuit of an elusive world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players from eight countries have won snooker's most prestigious title of world champion - but China is still waiting for its first success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/national-hero-chinas-pursuit-of-an-elusive-world-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/national-hero-chinas-pursuit-of-an-elusive-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearn ready for snooker to leave Crucible after 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hearn says the World Snooker Championship will leave the Crucible after the 2027 tournament unless a new venue or a major expansion is agreed upon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-ready-for-snooker-to-leave-crucible-after-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-ready-for-snooker-to-leave-crucible-after-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four-time winner Selby crashes out of World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/four-time-winner-selby-crashes-out-of-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/four-time-winner-selby-crashes-out-of-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White and Fu awarded invitational tour cards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy White and Marco Fu are awarded invitational tour cards to play on the World Snooker Tour for the next two seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/white-and-fu-awarded-invitational-tour-cards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/white-and-fu-awarded-invitational-tour-cards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four-time Crucible champion Selby suffers shock loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time winner Mark Selby suffers a shock first-round loss at the World Championship as Ben Woollaston secures a superb victory in a late-night Crucible finish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/four-time-crucible-champion-selby-suffers-shock-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/four-time-crucible-champion-selby-suffers-shock-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brecel fights back to beat Day at World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Luca Brecel fights back from 5-1 down to beat Ryan Day 10-7 and move into the last 16 of the 2025 World Championship at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-fights-back-to-beat-day-at-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-fights-back-to-beat-day-at-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returning O'Sullivan feared Crucible 'meltdown']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "worried" about returning to snooker, fearing he would "implode" and "have a meltdown" in his first competitive match since January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/returning-osullivan-feared-crucible-meltdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/returning-osullivan-feared-crucible-meltdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruthless O'Sullivan cruises into Crucible last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan produces a ruthless display on Wednesday to thrash Ali Carter and move into the second round of the 2025 World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ruthless-osullivan-cruises-into-crucible-last-16/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ruthless-osullivan-cruises-into-crucible-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I loved being out there!' O'Sullivan charges into last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says he "loved" being at the Crucible after previously losing the "buzz" from snooker following his 10-4 win over Ali Carter that sends him through to the last 16 at the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-loved-being-out-there-osullivan-charges-into-last-16/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-loved-being-out-there-osullivan-charges-into-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan targets 'five or six more years' after fearing Crucible 'meltdown']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan raced to a 10-4 victory over Ali Carter to reach the second round of the World Snooker Championship on his "scary" return to the sport, before saying he was targeting "five or six more years" at the top.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-targets-five-or-six-more-years-after-fearing-crucible-meltdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-targets-five-or-six-more-years-after-fearing-crucible-meltdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan races into second round of World Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-races-into-second-round-of-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-races-into-second-round-of-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan leads as Ding &amp; Si advance to round two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a successful return to snooker as he holds the lead in his World Championship first-round match with Ali Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-leads-as-ding-amp-si-advance-to-round-two/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-leads-as-ding-amp-si-advance-to-round-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan holds narrow lead over Carter at World Snooker Champs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan had to settle for a single-frame overnight advantage as the opening session of his World Snooker Championship first-round clash against old foe Ali Carter failed to live up to its pre-match hype.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-holds-narrow-lead-over-carter-at-world-snooker-champs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-holds-narrow-lead-over-carter-at-world-snooker-champs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malgorzata Kanieska: 'I was told not to fall down the stairs']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Polish referee on making her Crucible debut at the 2025 World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/malgorzata-kanieska-i-was-told-not-to-fall-down-the-stairs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/malgorzata-kanieska-i-was-told-not-to-fall-down-the-stairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is snooker played in silence?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team investigate why snooker is played in almost complete silence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/why-is-snooker-played-in-silence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/why-is-snooker-played-in-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy establishes commanding lead over debutant Wells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Shaun Murphy moves into a commanding 7-2 lead in his first-round tie against Crucible debutant Daniel Wells.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-establishes-commanding-lead-over-debutant-wells/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-establishes-commanding-lead-over-debutant-wells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Higgins hugged by BBC presenter after match]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional John Higgins says he "was in tears" on the morning of his first-round match at the World Snooker Championship.<br />
Higgins' father-in-law suffered a heart attack last week and BBC Snooker presenter Seema Jaswal consoled the player after his 10-7 win against Joe O'Connor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotional-higgins-hugged-by-bbc-presenter-after-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotional-higgins-hugged-by-bbc-presenter-after-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan set to start bid for record eighth title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan's return after three months away from competitive action is the headline attraction on the fourth day at the World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-set-to-start-bid-for-record-eighth-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-set-to-start-bid-for-record-eighth-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotionally 'drained' Higgins defeats O'Connor to advance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen and Zhao Xintong complete comfortable first-round victories at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotionally-drained-higgins-defeats-oconnor-to-advance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotionally-drained-higgins-defeats-oconnor-to-advance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Allen hoping to emulate McIlroy Grand Slam success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen reacts to his 10-6 victory over Fan Zhengyi that booked the Northern Irishman's place in the second round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-allen-hoping-to-emulate-mcilroy-grand-slam-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-allen-hoping-to-emulate-mcilroy-grand-slam-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just to come to World Championship is an achievement - O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan tells BBC Sport's Jamie Broughton that he has been struggling on and off with nerves for the last two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/just-to-come-to-world-championship-is-an-achievement-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/just-to-come-to-world-championship-is-an-achievement-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams hopeful eye surgery will prolong career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time world champion Mark Williams will have eye surgery in June, which he hopes will help to extend his snooker career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-hopeful-eye-surgery-will-prolong-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-hopeful-eye-surgery-will-prolong-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams shows enduring class to edge past Wu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time winner Mark Williams shows his enduring class to edge past China's Wu Yize 10-8 and reach the second round of the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-shows-enduring-class-to-edge-past-wu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-shows-enduring-class-to-edge-past-wu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan, Trump, Selby - who will win World Snooker Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Judd Trump land an elusive second world crown and just how will Ronnie O'Sullivan fare? BBC Sport looks at the likely contenders to come out on top in snooker's blue-riband event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-trump-selby-who-will-win-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-trump-selby-who-will-win-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge shock as defending champ Wilson out of World Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson's title defence is over after he was stunned by China's Lei Peifan on the opening day of the 2025 World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/huge-shock-as-defending-champ-wilson-out-of-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/huge-shock-as-defending-champ-wilson-out-of-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crucible curse? Reigning champion Wilson loses to Lei]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debutant Lei Peifan stuns defending champion Kyren Wilson by fighting back from 6-2 down to triumph 10-9 as the 'Crucible curse' strikes again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-curse-reigning-champion-wilson-loses-to-lei/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-curse-reigning-champion-wilson-loses-to-lei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen taking inspiration from McIlroy Masters win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he is taking inspiration from compatriot Rory McIlroy's Masters win as he prepares to begin his bid for a first World Snooker Championship success at the Crucible Theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-taking-inspiration-from-mcilroy-masters-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-taking-inspiration-from-mcilroy-masters-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson, O'Sullivan, Trump, Selby - who will win World Snooker Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Kyren Wilson break the 'Crucible curse'? Will Judd Trump land an elusive second world crown? BBC Sport looks at the likely contenders to come out on top in snooker's blue-riband event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-osullivan-trump-selby-who-will-win-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-osullivan-trump-selby-who-will-win-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship: Match schedule, seeds and BBC TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full match schedule, seeds, prize money and BBC TV coverage times for the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-match-schedule-seeds-and-bbc-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-match-schedule-seeds-and-bbc-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to overcome 'stage fright' to face Carter at Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will overcome "stage fright" to take on Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-overcome-stage-fright-to-face-carter-at-crucible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-overcome-stage-fright-to-face-carter-at-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan: I've lost my instinctiveness and it's pretty scary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has said he has lost his "instinctiveness" as a snooker player, revealing it feels "pretty scary" ahead of the start of the World Championship.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-ive-lost-my-instinctiveness-and-its-pretty-scary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-ive-lost-my-instinctiveness-and-its-pretty-scary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump, Wilson, Higgins, O'Sullivan - World Snooker Championship contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 2025 World Snooker Championship, which runs from April 19-May 5, we look at the main contenders for the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wilson-higgins-osullivan-world-snooker-championship-contenders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wilson-higgins-osullivan-world-snooker-championship-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump, Higgins, O'Sullivan - World Snooker Championship contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the 2025 World Snooker Championship under way in Sheffield, we look at the main contenders for the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-higgins-osullivan-world-snooker-championship-contenders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-higgins-osullivan-world-snooker-championship-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship schedule with O'Sullivan and Wilson playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Snooker Championship 2025 starts on April 18 as Kyren Wilson bids to break the 'Crucible curse' by becoming the first maiden winner to retain the title, while Ronnie O'Sullivan goes for an eighth crown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-with-osullivan-and-wilson-playing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-with-osullivan-and-wilson-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship schedule with O'Sullivan and Trump playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Snooker Championship 2025 started on April 18 with a shock result as defending champion Kyren Wilson lost in the first round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-with-osullivan-and-trump-playing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-with-osullivan-and-trump-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship schedule, scores and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Snooker Championship 2025 started on April 18 with a shock result as defending champion Kyren Wilson lost in the first round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-scores-and-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-schedule-scores-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the Crucible curse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask me Anything team take a look at what snooker's Crucible curse is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-is-the-crucible-curse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-is-the-crucible-curse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time snooker world champion Mark Selby opens up on his passion for Leicester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-football/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship: Match schedule, seeds, prize money and BBC TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full match schedule, seeds, prize money and BBC TV coverage times for the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-match-schedule-seeds-prize-money-and-bbc-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-match-schedule-seeds-prize-money-and-bbc-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson to face Lei, O'Sullivan v Carter at World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Kyren Wilson will play Lei Peifan with Ronnie O'Sullivan set to face Ali Carter in the first round of the World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-to-face-lei-osullivan-v-carter-at-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-to-face-lei-osullivan-v-carter-at-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship draw: O'Sullivan to face familiar foe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The draw for the 2025 World Snooker Championship has been made - with Ronnie O'Sullivan set to face Ali Carter in the opening round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-draw-osullivan-to-face-familiar-foe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-draw-osullivan-to-face-familiar-foe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-time Worlds finalist Carter clinches 2025 Crucible spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time World Snooker Championship finalist Ali Carter booked his return to the&nbsp;Crucible with a 10-5 victory over China's He Guoqiang in qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/two-time-worlds-finalist-carter-clinches-2025-crucible-spot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/two-time-worlds-finalist-carter-clinches-2025-crucible-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-time finalist Carter overcomes neck issue to reach Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time Crucible finalist Ali Carter overcomes a neck injury to book his place in the first round of the World Championship with a 10-5 victory over China's He Guoqiang in qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/two-time-finalist-carter-overcomes-neck-issue-to-reach-crucible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/two-time-finalist-carter-overcomes-neck-issue-to-reach-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Proud to continue my record' - O'Sullivan confirms Crucible return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has confirmed he will play at this year's World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/proud-to-continue-my-record-osullivan-confirms-crucible-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/proud-to-continue-my-record-osullivan-confirms-crucible-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan 'leaning towards' playing at World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan is leaning towards playing at this year's World Snooker Championship after a good week practising at his academy in Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-leaning-towards-playing-at-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-leaning-towards-playing-at-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan still contender for eighth World Championship crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan remains a leading contender to win a record eighth World Championship title despite having not played a competitive match since January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-still-contender-for-eighth-world-championship-crown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-still-contender-for-eighth-world-championship-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dott in court over alleged child sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott had his bail extended during the appearance at the High Court in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/dott-in-court-over-alleged-child-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/dott-in-court-over-alleged-child-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells stuns Wilson to earn Crucible debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Wells triumphs 10-9 in a final-frame decider to shock Gary Wilson as he reaches the televised stage of the World Championship for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wells-stuns-wilson-to-earn-crucible-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wells-stuns-wilson-to-earn-crucible-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship: Qualifying, draw &amp; coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draw details, seeds, prize money and BBC TV coverage times for the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-qualifying-draw-amp-coverage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-qualifying-draw-amp-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spaceman's travels over as Dale ends pro career]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Wales charts the career of Dominic Dale as he confirms his retirement from professional snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/spacemans-travels-over-as-dale-ends-pro-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/spacemans-travels-over-as-dale-ends-pro-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Page makes history with two 147s in one match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Page becomes the first player to score a maximum 147 break twice in one match as he bids to reach the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/page-makes-history-with-two-147s-in-one-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/page-makes-history-with-two-147s-in-one-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao seals Crucible spot after returning from betting ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former UK champion Zhao Xintong has qualified for the World Snooker Championship and will return to The Crucible for the first time since his ban for breaching betting regulations elapsed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-seals-crucible-spot-after-returning-from-betting-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-seals-crucible-spot-after-returning-from-betting-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Page becomes the first player EVER to make two 147s in the same match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Page has become the first player to make two 147s in the same match, bagging the &pound;147,000 Triple Crown bonus to book his place at Judgement Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/page-becomes-the-first-player-ever-to-make-two-147s-in-the-same-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/page-becomes-the-first-player-ever-to-make-two-147s-in-the-same-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Page makes first 147 in World Championship qualifier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welshman Jackson Page makes the first 147 maximum break of his career as he bids to qualify for the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/page-makes-first-147-in-world-championship-qualifier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/page-makes-first-147-in-world-championship-qualifier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan: You take a lot of battle scars, but I'm not going to quit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is not ready to quit snooker, but doubts he can rediscover sufficient form in order "to go out with a smile on my face".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-you-take-a-lot-of-battle-scars-but-im-not-going-to-quit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-you-take-a-lot-of-battle-scars-but-im-not-going-to-quit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran White fails to reach World Snooker Championship again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy White's absence from the World Championship will stretch to 20 years after he lost in the second round of qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/veteran-white-fails-to-reach-world-snooker-championship-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/veteran-white-fails-to-reach-world-snooker-championship-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White fails in Crucible bid with qualifying defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy White's wait for another appearance at the Crucible stretches to two decades after defeat by Ashley Carty in World Championship qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/white-fails-in-crucible-bid-with-qualifying-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/white-fails-in-crucible-bid-with-qualifying-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry wants Crucible farewell before retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Welsh Open winner and Masters runner-up Joe Perry says he will retire at the end of the World Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/perry-wants-crucible-farewell-before-retirement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/perry-wants-crucible-farewell-before-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-world champion Dott charged with child sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 47-year-old faces historical charges relating to two children who were understood to be around 10 years old at the time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ex-world-champion-dott-charged-with-child-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ex-world-champion-dott-charged-with-child-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former snooker world champion Dott charged with child sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been charged with child sex offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/former-snooker-world-champion-dott-charged-with-child-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/former-snooker-world-champion-dott-charged-with-child-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-world champion Dott in court accused of child sex abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been charged with child sex offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ex-world-champion-dott-in-court-accused-of-child-sex-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ex-world-champion-dott-in-court-accused-of-child-sex-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Szubarczyk, 14, beaten in world qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poland's Michal Szubarczyk, aiming to become the youngest World Championship qualifier in history, loses in the first round of qualifying in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/szubarczyk-14-beaten-in-world-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/szubarczyk-14-beaten-in-world-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White, 62, wins World Snooker qualifier at 1.20am as 14-year-old is knocked out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran Jimmy White kept alive his hopes of qualifying for the World Snooker Championship for the first time since 2006 with a nail-biting, final-frame win, while 14-year-old Michal Szubarczyk was knocked out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/white-62-wins-world-snooker-qualifier-at-120am-as-14-year-old-is-knocked-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/white-62-wins-world-snooker-qualifier-at-120am-as-14-year-old-is-knocked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No imminent decision to be made on Crucible future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheffield Council and World Snooker say they are holding talks about the future of the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/no-imminent-decision-to-be-made-on-crucible-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/no-imminent-decision-to-be-made-on-crucible-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twelve-time champion Evans loses in World qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve-time women's world champion Reanne Evans is beaten 10-4 by Poland's Antoni Kowalski in World Championship qualifying in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/twelve-time-champion-evans-loses-in-world-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/twelve-time-champion-evans-loses-in-world-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 14-year-old gunning for O'Sullivan's Crucible record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michal Szubarczyk is hoping to become the youngest player to qualify for the World Championships at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/the-14-year-old-gunning-for-osullivans-crucible-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/the-14-year-old-gunning-for-osullivans-crucible-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My best ever win' - Higgins claims Tour Championship success]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins won five frames in a row to beat Mark Selby 10-8 in the Tour Championship final for what he described as the best win of his long career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/my-best-ever-win-higgins-claims-tour-championship-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/my-best-ever-win-higgins-claims-tour-championship-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My best ever win' - vintage Higgins beats Selby in Tour Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins comes from 8-5 behind to beat Mark Selby 10-8 in a gripping Tour Championship final in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/my-best-ever-win-vintage-higgins-beats-selby-in-tour-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/my-best-ever-win-vintage-higgins-beats-selby-in-tour-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby thrashes Ding to set up final against Higgins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby cruises to a 10-2 win over China's Ding Junhui to reach the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-thrashes-ding-to-set-up-final-against-higgins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-thrashes-ding-to-set-up-final-against-higgins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins beats Hawkins to reach Tour Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins books his place in the final of the Tour Championship with a 10-7 victory over Barry Hawkins in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-beats-hawkins-to-reach-tour-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-beats-hawkins-to-reach-tour-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson blames exhaustion for nosebleed delay in Ding defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Kyren Wilson requires medical attention in his 10-5 defeat to Ding Junhui in the quarter-finals of the Tour Championship in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-blames-exhaustion-for-nosebleed-delay-in-ding-defeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-blames-exhaustion-for-nosebleed-delay-in-ding-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to make late decision on competing at World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan will give himself "as much time as possible"to decide whether to compete at the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-make-late-decision-on-competing-at-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-make-late-decision-on-competing-at-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawkins knocks Trump out of Tour Championship quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump goes out of the Tour Championship at the quarter-final stage in Manchester following a 10-5 defeat by Barry Hawkins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hawkins-knocks-trump-out-of-tour-championship-quarters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hawkins-knocks-trump-out-of-tour-championship-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surety hopes Wuhan run is sign of anxiety easing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Surety hopes reaching a first major semi-final is a sign he is coming to terms with the anxiety which has affected his snooker career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/surety-hopes-wuhan-run-is-sign-of-anxiety-easing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/surety-hopes-wuhan-run-is-sign-of-anxiety-easing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zak Surety: 'I got recognised in a KFC...it was all alien to me']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Essex player chats to Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his breakthrough on the World Snooker Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zak-surety-i-got-recognised-in-a-kfcit-was-all-alien-to-me/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zak-surety-i-got-recognised-in-a-kfcit-was-all-alien-to-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Like ping pong' - Trump frustrated after defeat to Wilson in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump said he was frustrated at the cue ball "taking off like a ping pong ball" after his 10-9 defeat to Kyren Wilson at the Players Championship snooker final in Telford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/like-ping-pong-trump-frustrated-after-defeat-to-wilson-in-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/like-ping-pong-trump-frustrated-after-defeat-to-wilson-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson edges Trump to win Players Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson continues his fine form by beating Judd Trump to win his first Players Championship trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-edges-trump-to-win-players-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-edges-trump-to-win-players-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Higgins to set up Wilson final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump will play Kyren Wilson in the Players Championship final after the world number one beat John Higgins 6-4 in the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-higgins-to-set-up-wilson-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-higgins-to-set-up-wilson-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourteen-year-old set to play on World Snooker Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Snooker Tour looks set to have its youngest ever professional player after nominating 14-year-old Michal Szubarczyk for a two-year card.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/fourteen-year-old-set-to-play-on-world-snooker-tour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/fourteen-year-old-set-to-play-on-world-snooker-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson fights back to beat Robertson and reach final]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Kyren Wilson fights back from 4-1 down to beat Neil Robertson 6-5 in a final-frame decider and reach the final of the Players Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-fights-back-to-beat-robertson-and-reach-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-fights-back-to-beat-robertson-and-reach-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen has 'bottle' to become world champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker legend Steve Davis says Mark Allen "has enough bottle" to win the World Championship and complete the sport's Triple Crown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-has-bottle-to-become-world-champion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-has-bottle-to-become-world-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Murphy to reach Players Championship semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump thrashes Shaun Murphy 6-0 to move into the semi-finals of the Players Championship in Telford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-murphy-to-reach-players-championship-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-murphy-to-reach-players-championship-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson reaches Players Championship semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Kyren Wilson progresses to the semi-finals of the Players Championship in Telford with a 6-3 win against Mark Williams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-reaches-players-championship-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-reaches-players-championship-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump sets up Murphy quarter-final at Players Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump beats China's Lei Peifan to set up a quarter-final against Shaun Murphy at the Players Championship in Telford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-sets-up-murphy-quarter-final-at-players-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-sets-up-murphy-quarter-final-at-players-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gary Wilson: 'Howay The Toon']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell catches up with the 'Tyneside Terror', who's fired up after Newcastle's League Cup win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/gary-wilson-howay-the-toon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/gary-wilson-howay-the-toon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson ends Allen's Players Championship defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning champion Mark Allen exits the Players Championship in the first round with a 6-3 defeat by Kyren Wilson at the Telford International Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-ends-allens-players-championship-defence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-ends-allens-players-championship-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson sweeps Bingham to win second World Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson claims a clean sweep in the World Grand Prix final to beat Stuart Bingham 10-0 and win the event for a second time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-sweeps-bingham-to-win-second-world-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-sweeps-bingham-to-win-second-world-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson whitewashes fellow former world champion Bingham 10-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson whitewashed fellow former world champion Stuart Bingham 10-0 to win the World Grand Prix for the second time in Hong Kong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-whitewashes-fellow-former-world-champion-bingham-10-0/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-whitewashes-fellow-former-world-champion-bingham-10-0/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson to play Bingham in World Grand Prix final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson will play Stuart Bingham in Sunday's best-of-19-frames final at the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-to-play-bingham-in-world-grand-prix-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-to-play-bingham-in-world-grand-prix-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen beaten by Robertson in World Grand Prix opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen falls to a 4-2 defeat by Jimmy Robertson in the first round of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beaten-by-robertson-in-world-grand-prix-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beaten-by-robertson-in-world-grand-prix-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan withdraws from World Grand Prix in Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the next week's World Grand Prix in Hong Kong for medical reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-world-grand-prix-in-hong-kong/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-world-grand-prix-in-hong-kong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins wins World Open for first title in four years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's John Higgins wins his first title in four years with a 10-6 victory over Joe O'Connor in the World Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-wins-world-open-for-first-title-in-four-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-wins-world-open-for-first-title-in-four-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan out of action until World Championship after latest withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan will not be in action until the World Snooker Championship after he withdrew from the World Grand Prix due to medical reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-out-of-action-until-world-championship-after-latest-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-out-of-action-until-world-championship-after-latest-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins equals O'Sullivan record with win at World Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins beats Zhou Yuelong 5-4 at the World Open in China to equal Ronnie O'Sullivan's record of reaching 146 ranking event quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-equals-osullivan-record-with-win-at-world-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-equals-osullivan-record-with-win-at-world-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's World Open title defence ended by O'Connor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Judd Trump is out of the World Open after being stunned 5-2 by Joe O'Connor in Yushan, China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trumps-world-open-title-defence-ended-by-oconnor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trumps-world-open-title-defence-ended-by-oconnor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Church: 'Snooker stopped me going down the wrong road']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to world number one disability player David Church about his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/david-church-snooker-stopped-me-going-down-the-wrong-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/david-church-snooker-stopped-me-going-down-the-wrong-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy hits 'most underwhelming 147 of all time']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy is "blown away" after claiming a 147 maximum break in the World Open on Monday, but jokes it is "the most underwhelming 147 of all time".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-hits-most-underwhelming-147-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-hits-most-underwhelming-147-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selt handed suspended ban for 'rude and aggressive' behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Selt is given a three-month suspended ban and fined &pound;10,000 for "rude and aggressive" behaviour at the 2024 Saudi Arabia Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selt-handed-suspended-ban-for-rude-and-aggressive-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selt-handed-suspended-ban-for-rude-and-aggressive-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby beats Maguire to win second Welsh Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby lifted his second Welsh Open title after beating Stephen Maguire 9-6 in the final at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-beats-maguire-to-win-second-welsh-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-beats-maguire-to-win-second-welsh-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby to face Maguire in Welsh Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby and Stephen Maguire will meet in Sunday's Welsh Open final in Llandudno.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-to-face-maguire-in-welsh-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-to-face-maguire-in-welsh-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby edges Higgins to reach Welsh Open semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby edges a cagey Welsh Open quarter-final with a final frame, 5-4 win against John Higgins Llandudno.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-edges-higgins-to-reach-welsh-open-semis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-edges-higgins-to-reach-welsh-open-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I hate letting people down - O'Sullivan on withdrawals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan apologises for withdrawing from recent events, saying he needs to prioritise his health and wellbeing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-hate-letting-people-down-osullivan-on-withdrawals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-hate-letting-people-down-osullivan-on-withdrawals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I hate letting people down' - O'Sullivan sorry for withdrawals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has apologised to fans who felt frustrated at his withdrawal from recent events but stressed he must continue to prioritise his health and well-being.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-hate-letting-people-down-osullivan-sorry-for-withdrawals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-hate-letting-people-down-osullivan-sorry-for-withdrawals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams &amp; Allen knocked out of Welsh Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Page, John Higgins, Jamie Jones Matthew Stevens, Stephen Maguire and Yuan Sijun are among those into the third round of the Welsh Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-amp-allen-knocked-out-of-welsh-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-amp-allen-knocked-out-of-welsh-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan withdraws from Welsh Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the Welsh Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-welsh-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-welsh-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chadha knocks out 2024 champion Wilson in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's Ishpreet Singh Chadha produced one of the performances of his career to knock out defending champion Gary Wilson in the first round of the Welsh Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chadha-knocks-out-2024-champion-wilson-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chadha-knocks-out-2024-champion-wilson-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building breaks and form - Jones plots more snooker success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jak Jones did not treat himself to any flash new cars or gold watches after his World Championship final appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/building-breaks-and-form-jones-plots-more-snooker-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/building-breaks-and-form-jones-plots-more-snooker-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabled snooker player 'blown away' by donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world number one says it means he can go to the first-ever World Disability Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/disabled-snooker-player-blown-away-by-donations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/disabled-snooker-player-blown-away-by-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson edges out Hawkins to win German Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Kyren Wilson holds his nerve to beat Barry Hawkins 10-9 and win the German Masters title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-edges-out-hawkins-to-win-german-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-edges-out-hawkins-to-win-german-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World number one player cannot afford snooker final]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Church may not have enough money to go to the first-ever World Disability Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-number-one-player-cannot-afford-snooker-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-number-one-player-cannot-afford-snooker-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen falls to Wu in German Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen loses 5-4 to Wu Yize in the second round of the German Masters in Berlin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-falls-to-wu-in-german-masters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-falls-to-wu-in-german-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jan Verhaas: The Dutch master at the Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell sits down with top referee Jan Verhaas at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jan-verhaas-the-dutch-master-at-the-masters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jan-verhaas-the-dutch-master-at-the-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters 2025 results, prize money and previous winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the 2025 Masters unfolded, as Shaun Murphy wins the title for a second time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-2025-results-prize-money-and-previous-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-2025-results-prize-money-and-previous-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Life in the old dog yet' - Murphy wins second Masters title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy holds off a stirring fightback by world champion Kyren Wilson to clinch his second Masters title with a 10-7 victory at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/life-in-the-old-dog-yet-murphy-wins-second-masters-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/life-in-the-old-dog-yet-murphy-wins-second-masters-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy beats Wilson in thrilling Masters final - best shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as Shaun Murphy beats Kyren Wilson in the final of the 2025 Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-beats-wilson-in-thrilling-masters-final-best-shots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-beats-wilson-in-thrilling-masters-final-best-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker's big three tournaments to stay on BBC until 2032]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport will continue to broadcast snooker's three most prestigious tournaments - the World Championship, UK Championship and the Masters - until 2032.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snookers-big-three-tournaments-to-stay-on-bbc-until-2032/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snookers-big-three-tournaments-to-stay-on-bbc-until-2032/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy holds off Wilson fight back to win first Masters for a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy clinched his first Masters title for a decade, holding off a Kyren Wilson fight back to win the final 10-7 at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-holds-off-wilson-fight-back-to-win-first-masters-for-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-holds-off-wilson-fight-back-to-win-first-masters-for-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy to face Wilson in Masters final after making 147 break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy compiles only the sixth 147 maximum break in the history of the Masters, in his semi-final against Mark Allen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-to-face-wilson-in-masters-final-after-making-147-break/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-to-face-wilson-in-masters-final-after-making-147-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He made it look easy!' - Murphy makes 147 maximum break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from Shaun Murphy's 147 in his semi-final match against Mark Allen - only the sixth maximum break in the history of the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/he-made-it-look-easy-murphy-makes-147-maximum-break/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/he-made-it-look-easy-murphy-makes-147-maximum-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy chased by wasp at Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the moment a wasp chases Shaun Murphy during his Masters semi-final match against Mark Allen at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-chased-by-wasp-at-masters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-chased-by-wasp-at-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've never seen that before' - Brecel asks for divine intervention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luca Brecel blesses himself before potting a tough shot in his Masters quarter-final against Kyren Wilson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ive-never-seen-that-before-brecel-asks-for-divine-intervention/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ive-never-seen-that-before-brecel-asks-for-divine-intervention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson pots 'shot of the match' against Brecel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson pulls off"the shot of the match" in his Masters quarter-final against Luca Brecel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-pots-shot-of-the-match-against-brecel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-pots-shot-of-the-match-against-brecel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump into Masters semis and sets earnings record]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump will play world champion Kyren Wilson in the last four of the Masters after beating Ding Junhui.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-into-masters-semis-and-sets-earnings-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-into-masters-semis-and-sets-earnings-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy to meet Allen in Masters semis despite maximum miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy misses out on a maximum 147 break as he secures a place in the semi-finals of the Masters with a superb 6-2 victory over Neil Robertson at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-to-meet-allen-in-masters-semis-despite-maximum-miss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-to-meet-allen-in-masters-semis-despite-maximum-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy blows 147 with 'awful shot' on 15th black]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the moment Shaun Murphy misses out on a maximum 147 break as he plays an "awful shot" on the 15th black during his quarter-final win against Neil Robertson at the Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-blows-147-with-awful-shot-on-15th-black/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-blows-147-with-awful-shot-on-15th-black/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson edges past Zhang in tight Masters opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Kyren Wilson edges past Zhang Anda 6-4 to move into the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-edges-past-zhang-in-tight-masters-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-edges-past-zhang-in-tight-masters-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One of the best shots I've ever seen!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Luca Brecel make an "unbelievable" pot on his way to taking the opening frame against Chris Wakelin in round one of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/one-of-the-best-shots-ive-ever-seen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/one-of-the-best-shots-ive-ever-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen and Trump earn stylish wins in Masters openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Masters champions Mark Allen and Judd Trump win their first-round matches to reach the quarter-finals at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-and-trump-earn-stylish-wins-in-masters-openers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-and-trump-earn-stylish-wins-in-masters-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Crowd erupts after Si's 'brilliant' escape shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Si Jiahui make a "brilliant" escape shot againstMark Allen in the first round of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-crowd-erupts-after-sis-brilliant-escape-shot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-crowd-erupts-after-sis-brilliant-escape-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2025: Fixtures, results and schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[See all the scores and results from the 2025 Masters Snooker at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2025-fixtures-results-and-schedule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2025-fixtures-results-and-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can't believe it' - Murphy hits 147 as he reaches Masters final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy crafted a magnificent 147 break as he came from behind to beat Mark Allen 6-3 and secure his place in the Masters final at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-cant-believe-it-murphy-hits-147-as-he-reaches-masters-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-cant-believe-it-murphy-hits-147-as-he-reaches-masters-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominant Selby thrashes Carter to reach Masters quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby produces a superb display to thrash Ali Carter 6-1 and advance to the last eight of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/dominant-selby-thrashes-carter-to-reach-masters-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/dominant-selby-thrashes-carter-to-reach-masters-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters snooker: Schedule, results &amp; BBC coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match schedule, results, BBC TV coverage details, recent winners and format for the 2025 Masters at Alexandra Palace in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-schedule-results-amp-bbc-coverage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-schedule-results-amp-bbc-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan 'lost the plot' before pulling out of Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says he made the "nightmare" decision to withdraw from the Masters on medical grounds as he "lost the plot" at last Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-lost-the-plot-before-pulling-out-of-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-lost-the-plot-before-pulling-out-of-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan hints at regret over 'nightmare' Masters withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has described his decision to withdraw from the Masters as "a nightmare", adding that he "lost the plot" in the build-up to the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-hints-at-regret-over-nightmare-masters-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-hints-at-regret-over-nightmare-masters-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson fights back to stun Higgins at Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson produces a stirring fightback from 5-1 down to defeat fellow two-time champion John Higgins 6-5 at the Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-fights-back-to-stun-higgins-at-masters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-fights-back-to-stun-higgins-at-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2025: Fixtures &amp; results, schedule, prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[See all the scores from the 2025 Masters Snooker at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2025-fixtures-amp-results-schedule-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2025-fixtures-amp-results-schedule-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defending champion O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan, the defending champion, will miss the Masters in London on medical grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/defending-champion-osullivan-withdraws-from-masters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/defending-champion-osullivan-withdraws-from-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan withdraws from the Masters at Alexandra Palace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-the-masters-at-alexandra-palace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-the-masters-at-alexandra-palace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters snooker: Schedule, BBC coverage &amp; prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match schedule, BBC TV coverage details, tournament history and format for the 2025 Masters at Alexandra Palace in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-schedule-bbc-coverage-amp-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-schedule-bbc-coverage-amp-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams requires oxygen at snooker event in Tibet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time world champion Mark Williams needed oxygen at a snooker exhibition in Tibet after being affected by the high altitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-requires-oxygen-at-snooker-event-in-tibet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-requires-oxygen-at-snooker-event-in-tibet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams requires oxygen during match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time World Snooker champion Mark Williams requires oxygen during the interval of a match at an exhibition event in Tibet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-requires-oxygen-during-match/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 23:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-requires-oxygen-during-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler and other teen sensations in the world of sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Luke Littler became the youngest world champion in darts history at the age of 17, we look back at some of the most successful teenage stars across the world of sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/littler-and-other-teen-sensations-in-the-world-of-sport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/littler-and-other-teen-sensations-in-the-world-of-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen beats O'Sullivan en route to Saudi snooker glory and &pound;250k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen won his first title of 2024/25 with victory at the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship, beating Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-finals before seeing off Luca Brecel to claim the &pound;250,000 top prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beats-osullivan-en-route-to-saudi-snooker-glory-and-pound250k/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beats-osullivan-en-route-to-saudi-snooker-glory-and-pound250k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen beats O'Sullivan &amp; Brecel to win Riyadh title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen beats Luca Brecel to win the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship and claim his first title of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beats-osullivan-amp-brecel-to-win-riyadh-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beats-osullivan-amp-brecel-to-win-riyadh-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan cruises past Ding in Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan cruises past Ding Junhui 4-0 to reach the semi-finals of the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship in Saudi Arabia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-cruises-past-ding-in-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-cruises-past-ding-in-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lei soars to career high with Scottish Open triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lei Peifan's Scottish Open win opens the door for the young Chinese player to take his game to new heights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lei-soars-to-career-high-with-scottish-open-triumph/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lei-soars-to-career-high-with-scottish-open-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen suffers agonising Scottish Open semi-final defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen suffers an agonising defeat in the semi-finals of the Scottish Open as he loses 6-5 to China's Lei Peifan after leading 5-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-suffers-agonising-scottish-open-semi-final-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 02:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-suffers-agonising-scottish-open-semi-final-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three centuries help Allen seal Scottish Open semi spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen compiles three centuries to beat Noppon Saengkham 5-2 and advance to the semi-finals of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/three-centuries-help-allen-seal-scottish-open-semi-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/three-centuries-help-allen-seal-scottish-open-semi-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen beats Lisowski to reach Scottish Open last eight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen edges out Jack Lisowski 4-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beats-lisowski-to-reach-scottish-open-last-eight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beats-lisowski-to-reach-scottish-open-last-eight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen compiles three tons to advance in Scottish Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen defeats Ryan Day 4-2 to advance to the last 16 of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-compiles-three-tons-to-advance-in-scottish-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-compiles-three-tons-to-advance-in-scottish-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Wilkinson: It might take us longer to prepare for a Ronnie game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam finds out about the role of a member of the World Snooker Tour&rsquo;s security team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/martin-wilkinson-it-might-take-us-longer-to-prepare-for-a-ronnie-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/martin-wilkinson-it-might-take-us-longer-to-prepare-for-a-ronnie-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tearful Ford wins Shoot Out for first ranking title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester's Tom Ford wins the Snooker Shoot Out in front of a home crowd for his first ranking title, days after attending the funeral of his long-time sponsor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tearful-ford-wins-shoot-out-for-first-ranking-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tearful-ford-wins-shoot-out-for-first-ranking-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2025: Robertson to face Higgins in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson will face John Higgins in the opening round of the 2025 Masters after Ronnie O'Sullivan pulled out of the tournament on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2025-robertson-to-face-higgins-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2025-robertson-to-face-higgins-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Snooker 2025: O'Sullivan to face Higgins in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;Ronnie O'Sullivan will face John Higgins in the opening round of the 2025 Masters in January - 30 years after the snooker greats met in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2025-osullivan-to-face-higgins-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/masters-snooker-2025-osullivan-to-face-higgins-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Europe beat USA to clinch fifth straight Mosconi Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Europe beat USA 11-6 to win the Mosconi Cup for a fifth consecutive title in Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/team-europe-beat-usa-to-clinch-fifth-straight-mosconi-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/team-europe-beat-usa-to-clinch-fifth-straight-mosconi-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referee Terry Camilleri: 'Our job's not as easy as it looks']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats with Maltese referee Terry Camilleri at the UK Championship in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/referee-terry-camilleri-our-jobs-not-as-easy-as-it-looks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/referee-terry-camilleri-our-jobs-not-as-easy-as-it-looks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams pays tribute to 'inspiration' Griffiths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time snooker world champion Mark Williams pays tribute to the late Terry Griffiths, his former coach and "inspiration".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-pays-tribute-to-inspiration-griffiths/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-pays-tribute-to-inspiration-griffiths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Hawkins to win second UK Championship crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump claims his second UK Championship title with a hard-fought 10-8 victory over Barry Hawkins at the Barbican in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-hawkins-to-win-second-uk-championship-crown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-hawkins-to-win-second-uk-championship-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From postman to world champion - the life of snooker great Griffiths]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport remembers the life and achievements of former world champion Terry Griffiths, who has died aged 77.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/from-postman-to-world-champion-the-life-of-snooker-great-griffiths/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/from-postman-to-world-champion-the-life-of-snooker-great-griffiths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former world snooker champion Griffiths dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77 after a lengthy battle with dementia, his family have confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/former-world-snooker-champion-griffiths-dies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/former-world-snooker-champion-griffiths-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship 2024: Full results &amp; prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Snooker Championship - the first of this season's Triple Crown events - is being played at York Barbican and you can watch live coverage across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-2024-full-results-amp-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-2024-full-results-amp-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former world snooker champion Griffiths dies aged 77]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77, the World Snooker Tour has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/former-world-snooker-champion-griffiths-dies-aged-77/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/former-world-snooker-champion-griffiths-dies-aged-77/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triumphant Trump beats Hawkins to win second UK title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as Judd Trump beats Barry Hawkins 10-8 to win his second UK Championship title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/triumphant-trump-beats-hawkins-to-win-second-uk-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/triumphant-trump-beats-hawkins-to-win-second-uk-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump leads Hawkins after 'fantastic' end to first session - best shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots of the afternoon session as Judd Trump leads Barry Hawkins 5-3 in the UK Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-leads-hawkins-after-fantastic-end-to-first-session-best-shots/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-leads-hawkins-after-fantastic-end-to-first-session-best-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump avoids 'worst loss of all time' to win UK Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump ended his 13-year wait for a second UK Championship title after shrugging off the dogged challenge of Barry Hawkins in York, insisting it would have been "the worst loss of all time" if he'd been beaten.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-avoids-worst-loss-of-all-time-to-win-uk-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-avoids-worst-loss-of-all-time-to-win-uk-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump leads Hawkins 5-3 in UK Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump is on course to claim a second UK Championship title as he establishes a 5-3 lead over Barry Hawkins in the first session of Sunday&rsquo;s final at the Barbican in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-leads-hawkins-5-3-in-uk-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-leads-hawkins-5-3-in-uk-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to face Higgins at Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion and eight-time Masters winner Ronnie O'Sullivan will face long-term rival John Higgins in the first round of this year's tournament at London's Alexandra Palace, which runs 12-19 January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-higgins-at-masters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-higgins-at-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawkins beats Allen to reach UK final against Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hawkins battles back to win 6-5 against Mark Allen to reach his first UK Championship final, where he will meet Judd Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hawkins-beats-allen-to-reach-uk-final-against-trump/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 02:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hawkins-beats-allen-to-reach-uk-final-against-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson advances to face Trump in UK Championship semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Kyren Wilson beat Michael Holt 6-3 to set up a mouthwatering UK Championship semi-final meeting with world number one Judd Trump at the Barbican in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-advances-to-face-trump-in-uk-championship-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-advances-to-face-trump-in-uk-championship-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship schedule, BBC coverage, results &amp; prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Snooker Championship - the first of this season's Triple Crown events - is being played at York Barbican and you can watch live coverage across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-schedule-bbc-coverage-results-amp-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-schedule-bbc-coverage-results-amp-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump edges past Higgins in final-frame decider]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump defeats three-time champion John Higgins 6-5 in a final-frame decider to book his place in the quarter-finals of the UK Championship at the Barbican in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-edges-past-higgins-in-final-frame-decider/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-edges-past-higgins-in-final-frame-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy beats Ding in decider to reach quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy beats three-time winner Ding Junhui 6-5 in a final-frame decider to move into the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-beats-ding-in-decider-to-reach-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-beats-ding-in-decider-to-reach-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump recovers to beat Robertson at UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump fights back from 3-1 down to beat three-time UK champion Neil Robertson 6-3 and move into the last 16 in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-recovers-to-beat-robertson-at-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-recovers-to-beat-robertson-at-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhang makes 147 at UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Zhang Anda makes a 147 break in his second round match against compatriot Lei Peifan at the UK Championship at the Barbican in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-makes-147-at-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-makes-147-at-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Zhang's 147 maximum at UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Zhang Anda makes a 147 break in his second round match against compatriot Lei Peifan at the UK Championship at the Barbican in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-zhangs-147-maximum-at-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-zhangs-147-maximum-at-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhang makes maximum 147 break at UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Zhang Anda makes the first maximum 147 break of this year's UK Championship, in his first-round match against compatriot Lei Peifan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-makes-maximum-147-break-at-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-makes-maximum-147-break-at-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson sweeps past Maguire to move into round two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning world champion Kyren Wilson moves into round two of the UK Championship with a convincing 6-0 victory against former winner Stephen Maguire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-sweeps-past-maguire-to-move-into-round-two/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-sweeps-past-maguire-to-move-into-round-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emily Frazer: The rise to the top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to CEO of Matchroom Multimedia Emily Frazer about her career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emily-frazer-the-rise-to-the-top/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emily-frazer-the-rise-to-the-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship schedule, results and BBC coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Snooker Championship - the first of this season's Triple Crown events - is being played at the York Barbican and you can watch live coverage across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-schedule-results-and-bbc-coverage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-schedule-results-and-bbc-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-time UK champion Selby loses in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time UK Championship winner Mark Selby loses in the first round of the 2024 event as fellow Englishman Jack Lisowski produces a superb fightback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/two-time-uk-champion-selby-loses-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/two-time-uk-champion-selby-loses-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump among UK Championship favourites after O'Sullivan exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Snooker Championship - the first of this season's Triple Crown events - is being played at the York Barbican and you can watch live coverage across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-among-uk-championship-favourites-after-osullivan-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-among-uk-championship-favourites-after-osullivan-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy backs Zhao snooker return after betting ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Shaun Murphy thinks snooker is better for having Zhao Xintong in it after the Chinese player made his return to top-level competition after a 20-month ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-backs-zhao-snooker-return-after-betting-ban/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-backs-zhao-snooker-return-after-betting-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawkins defeats eight-time UK champion O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight-time UK champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is defeated on the opening day of the 2024 event, losing 6-4 against world number 20 Barry Hawkins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hawkins-defeats-eight-time-uk-champion-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hawkins-defeats-eight-time-uk-champion-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan sent crashing out of UK Championship by Hawkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight-time defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan crashed out on the opening day of the UK Championship after a 6-4 defeat to Barry Hawkins in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-sent-crashing-out-of-uk-championship-by-hawkins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-sent-crashing-out-of-uk-championship-by-hawkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Snooker Championship 2024: Schedule and results from York]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 UK Snooker Championship is taking place in York, but there will be a new name on the trophy after Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-snooker-championship-2024-schedule-and-results-from-york/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-snooker-championship-2024-schedule-and-results-from-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Snooker Championship 2024: Draw and results from York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan is targeting a record-extending ninth UK Snooker Championship title in York as he looks to defend the trophy he won by beating Ding Junhui in the 2023 final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-snooker-championship-2024-draw-and-results-from-york/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-snooker-championship-2024-draw-and-results-from-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship quiz: Test your snooker knowledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[How well do you know snooker? Test your knowledge in our UK Championship quiz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-quiz-test-your-snooker-knowledge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-quiz-test-your-snooker-knowledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan bids for record-extending ninth UK Championship title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Snooker Championship - the first of this season's Triple Crown events - gets under way on Saturday and you can watch live coverage across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-bids-for-record-extending-ninth-uk-championship-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-bids-for-record-extending-ninth-uk-championship-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson sets up Trump meeting at UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson will play world number one Judd Trump in the first round of the UK Championship after beating Matthew Stevens 6-2 in the final qualifier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-sets-up-trump-meeting-at-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-sets-up-trump-meeting-at-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao can 'beat anybody' after 'little mistake' led to ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Zhao Xintong says he made "a little mistake" in his first interview since returning from a ban for his involvement in snooker's biggest match-fixing scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-can-beat-anybody-after-little-mistake-led-to-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-can-beat-anybody-after-little-mistake-led-to-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's world snooker champion falls short in bid to make UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's world snooker champion Bai Yulu fell short in her bid to reach the UK Championship after a 6-1 loss to Jack Lisowski in the last qualifying round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/womens-world-snooker-champion-falls-short-in-bid-to-make-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/womens-world-snooker-champion-falls-short-in-bid-to-make-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lisowski ends Bai's historic UK Championship bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Lisowski ends Bai Yulu&rsquo;s bid to become the first woman to reach the last 32 of the UK Championship with a 6-1 win in the final qualifying round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lisowski-ends-bais-historic-uk-championship-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lisowski-ends-bais-historic-uk-championship-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson ready to 'strike while the iron is hot' as he targets UK glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Kyren Wilson is ready to 'strike while the iron is hot' as he targets UK Championship glory in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-ready-to-strike-while-the-iron-is-hot-as-he-targets-uk-glory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-ready-to-strike-while-the-iron-is-hot-as-he-targets-uk-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson ready to 'strike while iron is hot' as he targets UK glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Kyren Wilson is ready to 'strike while the iron is hot' as he targets UK Championship glory in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-ready-to-strike-while-iron-is-hot-as-he-targets-uk-glory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-ready-to-strike-while-iron-is-hot-as-he-targets-uk-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bai one win off reaching last-32 of UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bai Yulu continues her fine run in the UK Championship qualifiers with a third successive win, beating world number 44 Scott Donaldson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/bai-one-win-off-reaching-last-32-of-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/bai-one-win-off-reaching-last-32-of-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiao Guodong: My family had no money and I couldn't speak English]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chinese player on his humble beginnings and the secret to his recent success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/xiao-guodong-my-family-had-no-money-and-i-couldnt-speak-english/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/xiao-guodong-my-family-had-no-money-and-i-couldnt-speak-english/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Championship: Match schedule, BBC coverage and format]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Snooker Championship - the first of this season's Triple Crown events - gets under way on Saturday and you can watch live coverage across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-match-schedule-bbc-coverage-and-format/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/uk-championship-match-schedule-bbc-coverage-and-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's Bai claims landmark win against Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bai Yulu becomes the first woman this century to win back-to-back ranking-event matches by beating Jamie Jones in UK Championship qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chinas-bai-claims-landmark-win-against-jones/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chinas-bai-claims-landmark-win-against-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams wins first Champion of Champions title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams wins his first Champion of Champions title by beating Xiao Guodong 10-6 in Bolton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-wins-first-champion-of-champions-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-wins-first-champion-of-champions-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams beats Robertson to set up Xiao final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams convincingly beats Neil Robertson 6-2 to set up a Champion of Champions final against Xiao Guodong in Bolton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-robertson-to-set-up-xiao-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-robertson-to-set-up-xiao-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiao beats defending champion Allen to reach final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xiao Guodong defeats 2023 winner Mark Allen 6-3 as he moves into the final of the Champion of Champions in Bolton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/xiao-beats-defending-champion-allen-to-reach-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/xiao-beats-defending-champion-allen-to-reach-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King gets five-year ban in match-fixing case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark King is found guilty by an independent disciplinary committee of one count of match-fixing and one count of providing inside information on a match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/king-gets-five-year-ban-in-match-fixing-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/king-gets-five-year-ban-in-match-fixing-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan knocked out of Champion of Champions by Xiao]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked of the 2024 Champion of Champions in Bolton by Xiao Guodong in the first round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-knocked-out-of-champion-of-champions-by-xiao/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-knocked-out-of-champion-of-champions-by-xiao/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson beats Trump to make Champion of Champions semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson claims a 6-4 win over world number one Judd Trump to move into the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-beats-trump-to-make-champion-of-champions-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-beats-trump-to-make-champion-of-champions-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams through to Champion of Champions semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams progresses to the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions tournament by defeating Kyren Wilson 6-5 in Bolton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-through-to-champion-of-champions-semis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-through-to-champion-of-champions-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defending champion Allen defeats Jones to progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Mark Allen advances to the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions tournament by beating Jak Jones 6-4 in the Group One final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/defending-champion-allen-defeats-jones-to-progress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/defending-champion-allen-defeats-jones-to-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kreishh Gurbaxani: Schoolboys are now glued to the snooker table after college]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's latest professional player on the rise of the sport in his home country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/kreishh-gurbaxani-schoolboys-are-now-glued-to-the-snooker-table-after-college/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/kreishh-gurbaxani-schoolboys-are-now-glued-to-the-snooker-table-after-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ding ends five-year wait for 15th ranking title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ding Junhui ended his five-year wait for a 15th ranking title as he beat Chris Wakelin 10-7 in the final of the International Championship in his native China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-ends-five-year-wait-for-15th-ranking-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-ends-five-year-wait-for-15th-ranking-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ding wins first ranking title in five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Ding Junhui wins six frames in a row to beat Englishman Chris Wakelin 10-7 in the final of the International Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-wins-first-ranking-title-in-five-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-wins-first-ranking-title-in-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ding secures spot in International Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ding Junhui beats Xu Si 9-6 to set up a final against Chris Wakelin at the International Championship in Nanjing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-secures-spot-in-international-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-secures-spot-in-international-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakelin reaches International Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Wakelin beats Xiao Guodong 9-8 in a final-frame decider to advance into the final of the International Championship in Nanjing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wakelin-reaches-international-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wakelin-reaches-international-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angry Higgins beaten in quarter-finals by Wakelin]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins loses his quarter-final tie with Chris Wakelin in frustrating fashion at the International Championship in Nanjing, China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/angry-higgins-beaten-in-quarter-finals-by-wakelin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/angry-higgins-beaten-in-quarter-finals-by-wakelin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's impressive run over after defeat by Xu]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump fails to reach a tournament quarter-final for the first time in 2024 after a last-16 defeat by China's Xu Si in the International Championship in Nanjing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trumps-impressive-run-over-after-defeat-by-xu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trumps-impressive-run-over-after-defeat-by-xu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beaten by China's Pang in Nanjing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers a 6-4 third-round defeat by Pang Junxu as the seven-time world champion is knocked out of the International Championship in Nanjing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beaten-by-chinas-pang-in-nanjing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beaten-by-chinas-pang-in-nanjing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan into International Championship third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan claims a 6-2 win over He Guoqiang to move into the third round of the International Championship in Nanjing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-into-international-championship-third-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-into-international-championship-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fan favourite' O'Sullivan: I tick every box as a sportsman!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan believes he remains the fans' favourite in snooker and feels that he ticks 'every box' as a sportsman.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/fan-favourite-osullivan-i-tick-every-box-as-a-sportsman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/fan-favourite-osullivan-i-tick-every-box-as-a-sportsman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Nutcharut after safety delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan is through to the International Championship second round after beating Mink Nutcharut 6-3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-nutcharut-after-safety-delays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-nutcharut-after-safety-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson hammers Trump to win Northern Ireland Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson claims his first Northern Ireland Open title by beating world number one Judd Trump 9-3 at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-hammers-trump-to-win-northern-ireland-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 22:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-hammers-trump-to-win-northern-ireland-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Champion Wilson trounces world No 1 Trump in Northern Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Champion Kyren Wilson trounced world No 1 Judd Trump 9-3 to win the Northern Ireland Open title on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-champion-wilson-trounces-world-no-1-trump-in-northern-ireland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 22:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-champion-wilson-trounces-world-no-1-trump-in-northern-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Slessor to set up NI Open final against Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump will meet Kyren Wilson in the Northern Ireland Open decider after easing to a 6-0 semi-final win over Elliot Slessor in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-slessor-to-set-up-ni-open-final-against-wilson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-slessor-to-set-up-ni-open-final-against-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sadness at delayed honour for legend Reardon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors voice disappointment they are only giving honour to snooker champ after his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/sadness-at-delayed-honour-for-legend-reardon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/sadness-at-delayed-honour-for-legend-reardon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sadness at delayed honour for late snooker champ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors voice disappointment they are only giving honour to snooker champ after his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/sadness-at-delayed-honour-for-late-snooker-champ/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/sadness-at-delayed-honour-for-late-snooker-champ/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump reaches semi-finals of Northern Ireland Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump books his place in the semi-finals of the Northern Ireland Open with a 5-1 win over Shaun Murphy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-reaches-semi-finals-of-northern-ireland-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-reaches-semi-finals-of-northern-ireland-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Hawkins to reach NI Open quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump continues his defence of the Northern Ireland Open title with a 4-1 victory over Barry Hawkins in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-hawkins-to-reach-ni-open-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-hawkins-to-reach-ni-open-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship future 'great conversation to be having']]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Kyren Wilson says debate over where the World Snooker Championship should be staged in the future is healthy for the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-future-great-conversation-to-be-having/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-future-great-conversation-to-be-having/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen suffers shock defeat by Lines at NI Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen suffers a shock second-round 4-3 defeat by Oliver Lines at the Northern Ireland Open at the Waterfront Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-suffers-shock-defeat-by-lines-at-ni-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-suffers-shock-defeat-by-lines-at-ni-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-world champion Brecel 'really serious' about Ironman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Luca Brecel has switched his focus to competing in an Ironman triathlon in 2028 after his Northern Ireland Open exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ex-world-champion-brecel-really-serious-about-ironman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ex-world-champion-brecel-really-serious-about-ironman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump shakes off Selt to reach NI Open third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time winner Judd Trump advances to the last 16 of the Northern Ireland Open with a 4-2 victory over Matthew Selt at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-shakes-off-selt-to-reach-ni-open-third-round/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-shakes-off-selt-to-reach-ni-open-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen impresses in NI Open first-round win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen begins his bid for a third Northern Ireland Open title with an impressive 4-0 win over Liu Hongyu in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-impresses-in-ni-open-first-round-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-impresses-in-ni-open-first-round-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hong Kong should always have an event' - Robertson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson welcomes the recent announcement that this season's World Grand Prix will be staged in Hong Kong in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hong-kong-should-always-have-an-event-robertson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hong-kong-should-always-have-an-event-robertson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan withdraws from Northern Ireland event due to medical reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open due to medical reasons, the World Snooker Tour (WST) has announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-northern-ireland-event-due-to-medical-reasons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-northern-ireland-event-due-to-medical-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby beaten in Belfast as holder Trump roars through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby is out of the Northern Ireland Open after a 4-3 defeat by Louis Heathcote, while Judd Trump starts his title defence by beating Ishpreet Singh Chadha 4-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-beaten-in-belfast-as-holder-trump-roars-through/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-beaten-in-belfast-as-holder-trump-roars-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan pulls out of Northern Ireland Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the Northern Ireland Open for medical reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-pulls-out-of-northern-ireland-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-pulls-out-of-northern-ireland-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being world number one a bit anti-climactic - Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen says he got "very poor coverage from the governing body" after topping the world rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/being-world-number-one-a-bit-anti-climactic-allen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/being-world-number-one-a-bit-anti-climactic-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Asia win inaugural Reyes Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Asia delivered a monster 11-6 performance in Manila to capture the inaugural Reyes Cup on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/team-asia-win-inaugural-reyes-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/team-asia-win-inaugural-reyes-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: People don't always like the truth - Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number three Mark Allen says he will never change and will continue to be outspoken on snooker issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-people-dont-always-like-the-truth-allen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-people-dont-always-like-the-truth-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'll never change, I'll always speak the truth - Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen says he will "never change" and that he will continue to "speak the truth" after recently criticising the conditions at the British Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ill-never-change-ill-always-speak-the-truth-allen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ill-never-change-ill-always-speak-the-truth-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOUR golden breaks in Reyes Cup!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch all four golden breaks at the Reyes Cup last night as Asia lead going into day two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/four-golden-breaks-in-reyes-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/four-golden-breaks-in-reyes-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland Open 2024 - all you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Northern Ireland Open starting at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on Sunday, we bring you all you need to know about the 2024 edition of the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/northern-ireland-open-2024-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/northern-ireland-open-2024-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiao wins Wuhan Open to end 17-year title wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Xiao Guodong beats compatriot Si Jiahui 10-7 in the Wuhan Open final to claim his maiden ranking title in 17 years as a professional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/xiao-wins-wuhan-open-to-end-17-year-title-wait/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/xiao-wins-wuhan-open-to-end-17-year-title-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Si compiles 147 maximum as he sweeps past Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Si Jiahui compiles the first 147 maximum break of his career as he beats world number one Judd Trump 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/si-compiles-147-maximum-as-he-sweeps-past-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/si-compiles-147-maximum-as-he-sweeps-past-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Wakelin to reach Wuhan Open semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump comes from behind to beat fellow Englishman Chris Wakelin and reach the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-wakelin-to-reach-wuhan-open-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-wakelin-to-reach-wuhan-open-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump into Wuhan Open last eight despite cue mix-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump beats John Higgins to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals, despite returning from the mid-session interval with another player's cue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-into-wuhan-open-last-eight-despite-cue-mix-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-into-wuhan-open-last-eight-despite-cue-mix-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao wins first tournament since return from ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Zhao Xintong wins his first tournament since returning from a ban for his involvement in snooker's biggest match-fixing scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-wins-first-tournament-since-return-from-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-wins-first-tournament-since-return-from-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's Zhao hits 147 in Q Tour win]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Zhao Xintong knocks in a maximum 147 break in a 4-1 WPBSA Q Tour win against Shaun Liu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chinas-zhao-hits-147-in-q-tour-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/chinas-zhao-hits-147-in-q-tour-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan would 'definitely retire' if snooker adopts darts walk-ons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has issued his latest retirement threat, saying that if snooker introduces darts-style walk-on music he'd "definitely retire".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-would-definitely-retire-if-snooker-adopts-darts-walk-ons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-would-definitely-retire-if-snooker-adopts-darts-walk-ons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['As good as it gets' - Trump likens Si's performance to O'Sullivan after 147]]></title><description><![CDATA[Si Jiahui made a maiden 147 break as he outclassed world No 1 Judd Trump 6-2 in the Wuhan Open semi-finals, with England's Trump likening his opponent to Ronnie O'Sullivan, saying: "It's as good as it gets."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/as-good-as-it-gets-trump-likens-sis-performance-to-osullivan-after-147/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/as-good-as-it-gets-trump-likens-sis-performance-to-osullivan-after-147/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan has no plan to stop playing snooker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite his well-documented struggles, the seven-time world champion says he is loving the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-has-no-plan-to-stop-playing-snooker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-has-no-plan-to-stop-playing-snooker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un-Nooh misses final black for 147 for third time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh creates unwanted history as he misses the final black for a maximum break for the third time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/un-nooh-misses-final-black-for-147-for-third-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/un-nooh-misses-final-black-for-147-for-third-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby beats Higgins to win first British Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby claims his first British Open title by beating fellow four-time world champion John Higgins in Sunday's final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-beats-higgins-to-win-first-british-open-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-beats-higgins-to-win-first-british-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby to face Higgins in British Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby will face fellow four-time world champion John Higgins in the final of the British Open on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-to-face-higgins-in-british-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-to-face-higgins-in-british-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump reaches 1,000 career centuries in defeat at British Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump made his 1,000th century break at the British Open in Cheltenham but lost 5-3 to Mark Allen in their quarter-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-reaches-1000-career-centuries-in-defeat-at-british-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-reaches-1000-career-centuries-in-defeat-at-british-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump makes 1,000th century in British Open defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump compiles his 1,000th career century but loses 5-3 to Mark Allen in the quarter-finals of the British Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-makes-1000th-century-in-british-open-defeat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-makes-1000th-century-in-british-open-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clive Everton commentates on Hendry's first Crucible 147]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as the late Clive Everton commentates on Stephen Hendry's 147 break against Jimmy White in the 1995 World Championship semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/clive-everton-commentates-on-hendrys-first-crucible-147/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/clive-everton-commentates-on-hendrys-first-crucible-147/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary snooker commentator Everton dies aged 87]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker commentator Clive Everton has died at the age of 87.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/legendary-snooker-commentator-everton-dies-aged-87/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/legendary-snooker-commentator-everton-dies-aged-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Voice of snooker' Everton dies aged 87]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes are paid after renowned snooker commentator Clive Everton dies at the age of 87.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/voice-of-snooker-everton-dies-aged-87/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/voice-of-snooker-everton-dies-aged-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen makes 147 after saying table should be 'burned']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen makes a 147 maximum break at the British Open, having previously said the tables at the tournament should be "burned".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-makes-147-after-saying-table-should-be-burned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-makes-147-after-saying-table-should-be-burned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen makes 147 after calling for table to be 'burned']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen made a 147 maximum break during his third-round match against Ben<br />
Mertens at the British Open - where he had said the table should be "burned".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-makes-147-after-calling-for-table-to-be-burned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-makes-147-after-calling-for-table-to-be-burned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby, Higgins and Wilson through at British Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby, John Higgins and reigning world champion Kyren Wilson all progress at the British Open on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-higgins-and-wilson-through-at-british-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-higgins-and-wilson-through-at-british-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump, Allen and Robertson progress in British Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump, Mark Allen and Neil Robertson progress to the third round of the British Open at the Centaur in Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-allen-and-robertson-progress-in-british-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-allen-and-robertson-progress-in-british-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The table needs to be burned' - Allen blasts British Open conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen has hit out at the playing conditions at the British Open and said the table he played on should be "burned".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/the-table-needs-to-be-burned-allen-blasts-british-open-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/the-table-needs-to-be-burned-allen-blasts-british-open-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Table at British Open 'should be burned' - Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen brands conditions at the British Open as "absolutely embarrassing" and says the table on which he beat Gary Wilson should be "burned."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/table-at-british-open-should-be-burned-allen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/table-at-british-open-should-be-burned-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams beaten by Thor as O'Sullivan pulls out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Mark Williams suffers a shock 4-1 defeat by world number 81 Rory Thor in round one of the British Open, as Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beaten-by-thor-as-osullivan-pulls-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beaten-by-thor-as-osullivan-pulls-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson survives Wu comeback to win English Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's Neil Robertson wins the English Open title for a second time by beating China's Wu Yize in a thrilling final in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-survives-wu-comeback-to-win-english-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-survives-wu-comeback-to-win-english-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson and Wu set up English Open final meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson beats Chris Wakelin 6-1 to set up a final against Wu Yize, who won against Ishpreet Singh Chadha at the English Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-and-wu-set-up-english-open-final-meeting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-and-wu-set-up-english-open-final-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump defence halted by Wu in English Open quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Judd Trump is out of the English Open after losing his quarter-final 5-3 to Wu Yize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-defence-halted-by-wu-in-english-open-quarters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-defence-halted-by-wu-in-english-open-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins reaches 1,000 career centuries in defeat at English Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins became only the second snooker player to reach 1,000 career centuries despite crashing out of the English Open in Brentwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-reaches-1000-career-centuries-in-defeat-at-english-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-reaches-1000-career-centuries-in-defeat-at-english-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins hits 1,000th century in English Open defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins becomes the second player to hit 1,000 centuries on his way to a narrow 4-3 last-16 defeat to Mark Allen in the English Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-hits-1000th-century-in-english-open-defeat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-hits-1000th-century-in-english-open-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holder Trump through to last 16 of English Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Judd Trump reaches the last 16 of the English Open with a clinical 4-1 win over Matthew Selt at Brentwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/holder-trump-through-to-last-16-of-english-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/holder-trump-through-to-last-16-of-english-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan threatens to quit snooker after shock defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has warned fans he doesn't think he'll be playing snooker much longer after a shock defeat to He Guoqiang at the BetVictor English Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-threatens-to-quit-snooker-after-shock-defeat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-threatens-to-quit-snooker-after-shock-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan out of English Open after defeat by He]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan is out of the English Open after a shock 4-2 first-round defeat to China's He Guoqiang in Brentwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-out-of-english-open-after-defeat-by-he/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-out-of-english-open-after-defeat-by-he/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan scores first career maximum at English Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Fan Zhengyi scores the first maximum break of his career at the English Open on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/fan-scores-first-career-maximum-at-english-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/fan-scores-first-career-maximum-at-english-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nutcharut beats Evans in historic English Open match]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Reanne Evans loses her first-round match against Mink Nutcharut in a historic first at the English Open in Brentwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/nutcharut-beats-evans-in-historic-english-open-match/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/nutcharut-beats-evans-in-historic-english-open-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhao set for comeback after match-fixing scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2021 UK Championship winner Zhao Xintong is set to return to snooker later this month after serving a ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-set-for-comeback-after-match-fixing-scandal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhao-set-for-comeback-after-match-fixing-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: The World Champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to some of the legends who have won snooker's ultimate prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-the-world-champions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-the-world-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump edges out Williams for Saudi Arabia title]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump wins a dramatic final frame on the black to beat Mark Williams and lift the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-edges-out-williams-for-saudi-arabia-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-edges-out-williams-for-saudi-arabia-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump edges final-frame thriller to snatch Saudi win and £500k jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump produced a nerveless clearance in the deciding frame to beat Mark Williams 10-9 and win the inaugural Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-edges-final-frame-thriller-to-snatch-saudi-win-and-500k-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-edges-final-frame-thriller-to-snatch-saudi-win-and-500k-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superglue saves snooker pro as cue snaps on flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Selt hails "an incredible turn of events" after his tournament hopes were jeopardised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/superglue-saves-snooker-pro-as-cue-snaps-on-flight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/superglue-saves-snooker-pro-as-cue-snaps-on-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sets up Saudi Masters final with Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams will face world number one Judd Trump in Saturday's final of the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-sets-up-saudi-masters-final-with-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-sets-up-saudi-masters-final-with-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan loses in Saudi Masters quarter-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan loses in the the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters to Si Jiahui at the quarter-final stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-loses-in-saudi-masters-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-loses-in-saudi-masters-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's no fun for me' - O'Sullivan on comeback win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan comes back from three frames down to beat Zhang Anda 6-5 and reach the quarter-finals of the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/its-no-fun-for-me-osullivan-on-comeback-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/its-no-fun-for-me-osullivan-on-comeback-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump 'looking for flights home' before remarkable comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump jokes he was checking for flights home before coming back from four frames down to beat Wu Yize and reach the last 16 of the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-looking-for-flights-home-before-remarkable-comeback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-looking-for-flights-home-before-remarkable-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: The Young Guns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to three of the World Snooker Tour's young hopefuls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-the-young-guns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-the-young-guns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There is a buzz because of snooker money - Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Judd Trump says snooker has been hoping for the huge prize money on offer at the Saudi Arabia Masters for more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/there-is-a-buzz-because-of-snooker-money-trump/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/there-is-a-buzz-because-of-snooker-money-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stars gear up for Saudi Arabia Masters - all you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top-16 players in the world get under way on Tuesday in the new Saudi Arabia Masters, which is the most lucrative tournament in snooker after the World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/stars-gear-up-for-saudi-arabia-masters-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/stars-gear-up-for-saudi-arabia-masters-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson beats Trump to win Xi'an Grand Prix final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson claims a hard-fought win over fellow Englishman Judd Trump to become the inaugural winner of the Xi'an Grand Prix in China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-trump-to-win-xian-grand-prix-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-trump-to-win-xian-grand-prix-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson beats O'Sullivan to reach Xi'an Grand Prix final]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Kyren Wilson faces Judd Trump in the final of the Xi'an Grand Prix after a 6-4 victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-osullivan-to-reach-xian-grand-prix-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-osullivan-to-reach-xian-grand-prix-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I want to stay world number one as long as possible - Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Mark Allen says he wants to remain at the top of the World Snooker rankings for as long as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-want-to-stay-world-number-one-as-long-as-possible-allen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-want-to-stay-world-number-one-as-long-as-possible-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearn confident snooker will survive after O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hearn told Sky Sports he is confident snooker will survive once Ronnie O'Sullivan retires as he again spoke about the World Championship potentially moving around the globe if a new and larger Crucible is not constructed in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-confident-snooker-will-survive-after-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hearn-confident-snooker-will-survive-after-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krause lifts first major of his career at European Pool Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denmark's Mickey Krause lifted the first major title of his career at the European Pool Open in Fulda, Germany on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/krause-lifts-first-major-of-his-career-at-european-pool-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2024 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/krause-lifts-first-major-of-his-career-at-european-pool-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could you make this? | Pool star Filler misses 'easiest 9-ball of his life']]></title><description><![CDATA[The crowd were stunned as Joshua Filler missed a routine 9-ball to take the lead against Mustafa Alnar at the European Open Championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/could-you-make-this-pool-star-filler-misses-easiest-9-ball-of-his-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/could-you-make-this-pool-star-filler-misses-easiest-9-ball-of-his-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Davis: 'Journeyman' can be disparaging but it's true about me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell chats to Mark Davis about his 30 plus years as a professional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mark-davis-journeyman-can-be-disparaging-but-its-true-about-me/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mark-davis-journeyman-can-be-disparaging-but-its-true-about-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulcs&uacute; R&eacute;v&eacute;sz: 'It is nothing but a dream to be on the tour at the age of 17']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to Hungary's first professional snooker player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/bulcsuacute-reacuteveacutesz-it-is-nothing-but-a-dream-to-be-on-the-tour-at-the-age-of-17/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/bulcsuacute-reacuteveacutesz-it-is-nothing-but-a-dream-to-be-on-the-tour-at-the-age-of-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ian Burns: The Ironman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime tour pro Ian Burns on how competing in his first ironman competition helped improve his fitness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ian-burns-the-ironman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ian-burns-the-ironman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: The Snooker Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime tour pro Ian Burns on how competing in his first ironman competition helped improve his fitness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-the-snooker-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-the-snooker-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump sees off Murphy to win Shanghai Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump wins his first Shanghai Masters title by beating Shaun Murphy in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-sees-off-murphy-to-win-shanghai-masters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-sees-off-murphy-to-win-shanghai-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan's eight-year unbeaten Shanghai run ends in Trump thrashing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan's eight-year undefeated run at the Shanghai Masters came to a dramatic halt on Saturday when he was thrashed 10-3 by Judd Trump in the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivans-eight-year-unbeaten-shanghai-run-ends-in-trump-thrashing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivans-eight-year-unbeaten-shanghai-run-ends-in-trump-thrashing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump thumps O'Sullivan to book place in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump will face Shaun Murphy in Sunday's final after beating Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-thumps-osullivan-to-book-place-in-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-thumps-osullivan-to-book-place-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'Dracula' the ex-miner became the snooker world's best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ray Reardon, who has died aged 91, dominated the sport of snooker for the best part of a decade as he won six world titles between 1970 and 1978.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-dracula-the-ex-miner-became-the-snooker-worlds-best/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-dracula-the-ex-miner-became-the-snooker-worlds-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six-time world snooker champion Reardon dies aged 91]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ray Reardon, who dominated snooker in the 1970s, was "a giant of the game" and "one of the best sportspeople ever from Wales".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/six-time-world-snooker-champion-reardon-dies-aged-91/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/six-time-world-snooker-champion-reardon-dies-aged-91/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six-time snooker world champion Reardon dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six-time world champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91, World Snooker has announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/six-time-snooker-world-champion-reardon-dies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/six-time-snooker-world-champion-reardon-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy fights back to reach Shanghai Masters final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy produces a stirring fightback to win five consecutive frames and progress to the Shanghai Masters final with a 10-8 win over Mark Selby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-fights-back-to-reach-shanghai-masters-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-fights-back-to-reach-shanghai-masters-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to face Trump in Shanghai Masters semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan booked his place into the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Thursday after beating Ding Junhui.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-trump-in-shanghai-masters-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-trump-in-shanghai-masters-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antoni Kowalski: 'Sometimes Ronnie O'Sullivan does not respect other players']]></title><description><![CDATA[Poland's Antoni Kowalski earned his professional tour card this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/antoni-kowalski-sometimes-ronnie-osullivan-does-not-respect-other-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/antoni-kowalski-sometimes-ronnie-osullivan-does-not-respect-other-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White jailed for 36 months for assaulting partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael White is jailed for three years and removed from the World Snooker Tour and rankings list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/white-jailed-for-36-months-for-assaulting-partner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/white-jailed-for-36-months-for-assaulting-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: John Virgo, Mary Talbot and Mick Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look back on three of this year's guests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-john-virgo-mary-talbot-and-mick-price/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-john-virgo-mary-talbot-and-mick-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic: I watch snooker because of O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic was full of praise for Ronnie O'Sullivan after their first meeting at Wimbledon, admitting that he would only watch snooker when he was younger for the Rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/djokovic-i-watch-snooker-because-of-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/djokovic-i-watch-snooker-because-of-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maryann McConnell: 'I've seen the women's game develop so well over the years']]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker legend Maryann McConnell talks about her career with Shabnam Younus-Jewell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/maryann-mcconnell-ive-seen-the-womens-game-develop-so-well-over-the-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/maryann-mcconnell-ive-seen-the-womens-game-develop-so-well-over-the-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hendry declines two-year tour card from World Snooker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry declines a two-year card invitation from World Snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hendry-declines-two-year-tour-card-from-world-snooker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/hendry-declines-two-year-tour-card-from-world-snooker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Harrison: 'It would be great to see disability players getting the chance to play at The Crucible']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Harrison MBE runs a snooker academy catering for players with disabilities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/stephen-harrison-it-would-be-great-to-see-disability-players-getting-the-chance-to-play-at-the-crucible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/stephen-harrison-it-would-be-great-to-see-disability-players-getting-the-chance-to-play-at-the-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolf Kalb: 'First time watching snooker was via VHS tapes sent from UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[German commentator Rolf Kalb helped to popularise the sport in his home country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/rolf-kalb-first-time-watching-snooker-was-via-vhs-tapes-sent-from-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/rolf-kalb-first-time-watching-snooker-was-via-vhs-tapes-sent-from-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Heartbreak' over as Pinhey finally bags tour spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haydon Pinhey says he is feeling "pure relief" after finally getting on the World Snooker Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/heartbreak-over-as-pinhey-finally-bags-tour-spot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/heartbreak-over-as-pinhey-finally-bags-tour-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Blunn: 'It's unbelievable and a great honour']]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the sport of snooker with Shabnam Younus-Jewell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/daniel-blunn-its-unbelievable-and-a-great-honour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/daniel-blunn-its-unbelievable-and-a-great-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tessa Davidson: 'It's an exciting time for women's snooker']]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the sport of snooker with Shabnam Younus-Jewell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tessa-davidson-its-an-exciting-time-for-womens-snooker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tessa-davidson-its-an-exciting-time-for-womens-snooker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's an exciting time for women's snooker']]></title><description><![CDATA[Seniors number one Tessa Davidson on how much she's enjoying success after a 23-year break from the game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/its-an-exciting-time-for-womens-snooker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/its-an-exciting-time-for-womens-snooker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No 1 Sanchez Ruiz defends World Pool Championship - live on Sky Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion and World Nineball Tour No 1 Francisco Sanchez Ruiz will defend his World Pool Championship title in Saudi Arabia - live on Sky Sports this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/no-1-sanchez-ruiz-defends-world-pool-championship-live-on-sky-sports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/no-1-sanchez-ruiz-defends-world-pool-championship-live-on-sky-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mann wins back World Snooker Tour place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midlander Mitchell Mann wins back his place on the World Snooker Tour after coming through Q-School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mann-wins-back-world-snooker-tour-place/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mann-wins-back-world-snooker-tour-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If it wasn't for Ding Junhui my job wouldn't exist']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to snooker photographer Tai Chengzhe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/if-it-wasnt-for-ding-junhui-my-job-wouldnt-exist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/if-it-wasnt-for-ding-junhui-my-job-wouldnt-exist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: Igor Figuerido - 'I want to see more players from South America on tour']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brazilian former snooker professional is now coaching in his home country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-igor-figuerido-i-want-to-see-more-players-from-south-america-on-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-igor-figuerido-i-want-to-see-more-players-from-south-america-on-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Stop Oil pair guilty over Crucible protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Whittingham and Margaret Reid are found guilty following a one-day trial in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/just-stop-oil-pair-guilty-over-crucible-protest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/just-stop-oil-pair-guilty-over-crucible-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan named Player of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has been recognised for his form in the 2023-24 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-named-player-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-named-player-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan named player of the year for first time in 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has been named World Snooker Tour player of the year for the first time in 10 years after winning five titles during the season, including the Masters and UK Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-named-player-of-the-year-for-first-time-in-10-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-named-player-of-the-year-for-first-time-in-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker champion Wilson: I'm still No 2 to 'Rapid' Ricky in Kettering]]></title><description><![CDATA[New World Snooker Champion Kyren Wilson talks about his journey to the top, the future of the Crucible Theatre, why he wants to become world No 1 and his friendship with darts player 'Rapid' Ricky Evans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-champion-wilson-im-still-no-2-to-rapid-ricky-in-kettering/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-champion-wilson-im-still-no-2-to-rapid-ricky-in-kettering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson's former mentor Ebdon 'in tears' at world title win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Ebdon - the 2002 snooker title holder - says Wilson is "a true world champion".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilsons-former-mentor-ebdon-in-tears-at-world-title-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilsons-former-mentor-ebdon-in-tears-at-world-title-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World champion Wilson wants to 'build legacy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson compared himself to Rocky Balboa and says he wants to &ldquo;build a legacy&rdquo; in snooker after claiming his first world title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-champion-wilson-wants-to-build-legacy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-champion-wilson-wants-to-build-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deeney out of UK Open Pool Championship due to injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Premier League footballer Troy Deeney has been forced to withdraw from the UK Open Pool Championship at the last minute due to an injury suffered at boxing training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/deeney-out-of-uk-open-pool-championship-due-to-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/deeney-out-of-uk-open-pool-championship-due-to-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield to 'move heaven and earth' for World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hearn predicts Sheffield will do everything within its means to keep snooker's World Championship in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/sheffield-to-move-heaven-and-earth-for-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/sheffield-to-move-heaven-and-earth-for-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I got very close this time - I'll win it in the future']]></title><description><![CDATA[Few would have expected qualifier Jak Jones to make it past the first round of the WorldChampionship, let alone reachsnooker&rsquo;s showpiece final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-got-very-close-this-time-ill-win-it-in-the-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-got-very-close-this-time-ill-win-it-in-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson beats tenacious Jones to win world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Kyren Wilson claims his first world title with a nervy 18-14 victory over Jak Jones at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-tenacious-jones-to-win-world-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-tenacious-jones-to-win-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as Wilson wins 2024 world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from the World Snooker Championship final as Kyren Wilson beat Jak Jones 18-14 at The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-the-best-shots-as-wilson-wins-2024-world-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-the-best-shots-as-wilson-wins-2024-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as Wilson beats Jones to world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from the World Snooker Championship final as Kyren Wilson beat Jak Jones 18-14 at The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-the-best-shots-as-wilson-beats-jones-to-world-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-the-best-shots-as-wilson-beats-jones-to-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship - Results, prize money, highest break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Results, prize money and highest break for the 2024 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-results-prize-money-highest-break/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-results-prize-money-highest-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nervy Wilson holds off Jones rally to win World Snooker final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson held off a spirited final-session rally from Welsh qualifier Jak Jones to win the World Snooker Championship final 18-14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/nervy-wilson-holds-off-jones-rally-to-win-world-snooker-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/nervy-wilson-holds-off-jones-rally-to-win-world-snooker-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: Paul Collier - 'I've ticked-off everything I wanted to do']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Welsh referee discusses his 32 year career as he takes charge of a fourth World final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-paul-collier-ive-ticked-off-everything-i-wanted-to-do/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-paul-collier-ive-ticked-off-everything-i-wanted-to-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson pots dramatic final black after Jones fightback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson wins a dramatic last frame on day one of the World Snooker Championship final to hold an 11-6 overnight lead over Jak Jones at the Crucible Theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-pots-dramatic-final-black-after-jones-fightback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-pots-dramatic-final-black-after-jones-fightback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson leads as Jones fights back in gripping final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson holds an 11-6 lead as Jak Jones fights back on day one of the World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-leads-as-jones-fights-back-in-gripping-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-leads-as-jones-fights-back-in-gripping-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson opens up commanding lead over Jones in Crucible final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson opened up an 11-6 lead over qualifier Jak Jones on an enthralling day one of the World Snooker Championship final at The Crucible as he aims to go one better than four years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-opens-up-commanding-lead-over-jones-in-crucible-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-opens-up-commanding-lead-over-jones-in-crucible-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson ready for 'whatever is thrown' at him in World Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson is ready to &ldquo;handle whatever is thrown&rdquo; at him as he prepares to face Welsh qualifier Jak Jones in his second World Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-ready-for-whatever-is-thrown-at-him-in-world-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-ready-for-whatever-is-thrown-at-him-in-world-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson and Jones to meet in Crucible final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson claims a comfortable 17-11 win over David Gilbert to reach his second World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-and-jones-to-meet-in-crucible-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-and-jones-to-meet-in-crucible-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson to play Jones in World Snooker Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson reached the World Snooker Championship final for a second time after clinching a 17-11 victory over David Gilbert and will now face Jak Jones after the qualifier saw off 2015 winner Stuart Bingham 17-12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-to-play-jones-in-world-snooker-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-to-play-jones-in-world-snooker-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson clinches spot in World Snooker Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson reached the World Snooker Championship final for a second time after clinching a 17-11 victory over David Gilbert and will now face either Jak Jones or Stuart Bingham for the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-clinches-spot-in-world-snooker-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-clinches-spot-in-world-snooker-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical Wilson pulls clear against Gilbert in semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson produces a clinical display of potting to open up a 14-10 lead over David Gilbert in their World Championship semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/clinical-wilson-pulls-clear-against-gilbert-in-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/clinical-wilson-pulls-clear-against-gilbert-in-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson three frames away from second World Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson is three frames away from reaching a second World Snooker Championship final after opening up a 14-10 lead over David Gilbert in a dominant third session at The Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-three-frames-away-from-second-world-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-three-frames-away-from-second-world-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones 'motivated' by social media criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Championship semi-finalist Jak Jones says criticism on social media only &ldquo;motivates&rdquo; him to perform even better.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jones-motivated-by-social-media-criticism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jones-motivated-by-social-media-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilbert and Wilson level in thrilling semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Gilbert and Kyren Wilson are level at 8-8 after a thrilling second session in their World Championship semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/gilbert-and-wilson-level-in-thrilling-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/gilbert-and-wilson-level-in-thrilling-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship 2024: Results and schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 World Snooker Championship final sees twelfth seed Kyren Wilson up against qualifier Jak Jones in Sheffield on Sunday and Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-2024-results-and-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-2024-results-and-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship 2024 results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyren Wilson held off Welsh qualifier Jak Jones to win the World Snooker Championship final 18-14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-2024-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-2024-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bingham &amp; Jones tied in hard-fought opening to semi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones are level at 4-4 after the opening session of their World Championship semi-final in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/bingham-amp-jones-tied-in-hard-fought-opening-to-semi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/bingham-amp-jones-tied-in-hard-fought-opening-to-semi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan 'wasn't going to play' in World Champs: 'They twisted my arm']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed he needed persuasion from a new sponsor to appear in the World Snooker Championship after seeing his quest for a record-breaking eighth title shattered by Stuart Bingham in a major quarter-final upset at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-wasnt-going-to-play-in-world-champs-they-twisted-my-arm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-wasnt-going-to-play-in-world-champs-they-twisted-my-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins 'enthusiastic' over future despite Crucible exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins' new cue has him "enthusiastic" for the next snooker season despite &nbsp;this week's defeat&nbsp; in the World Championship quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-enthusiastic-over-future-despite-crucible-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-enthusiastic-over-future-despite-crucible-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan casts doubt on UK appearances next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan casts doubt on whether he will play in the UK next season after his hopes of a record eighth world title in the modern era are dashed by Stuart Bingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-casts-doubt-on-uk-appearances-next-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-casts-doubt-on-uk-appearances-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tastes nice!' Did Maguire eat a fly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Stephen Maguire eats a fly off the table during his 13-8 defeat to David Gilbert in the quarter-finals of the Snooker World Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tastes-nice-did-maguire-eat-a-fly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tastes-nice-did-maguire-eat-a-fly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan's 'Doorgate' drama has BBC studio in hysterics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan is frustrated by fans entering the Crucible arena while he lines up a shot, a drama which BBC pundit Steve Davis labels 'Doorgate' - much to presenter Rishi Persad's amusement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivans-doorgate-drama-has-bbc-studio-in-hysterics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivans-doorgate-drama-has-bbc-studio-in-hysterics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How snooker star Morgan discovered Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a chance holiday encounter with former World Championship semi-finalist Darren Morgan started the snooker career of 2024 surprise package Jak Jones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-snooker-star-morgan-discovered-jones/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/how-snooker-star-morgan-discovered-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan &amp; Trump suffer shock quarter-final defeats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time champion Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan and Judd Trump both suffer shock defeats in the quarter-finals of the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-amp-trump-suffer-shock-quarter-final-defeats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-amp-trump-suffer-shock-quarter-final-defeats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O&rsquo;Sullivan &amp; Trump suffer shock quarter-final defeats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time champion Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan and Judd Trump both suffer shock defeats in the quarter-finals of the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/orsquosullivan-amp-trump-suffer-shock-quarter-final-defeats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/orsquosullivan-amp-trump-suffer-shock-quarter-final-defeats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch as 'brilliant' Bingham knocks out O&rsquo;Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the closing moments as seven-time champion Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan suffers a shock defeat by Stuart Bingham in the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-as-brilliant-bingham-knocks-out-orsquosullivan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-as-brilliant-bingham-knocks-out-orsquosullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan stunned by Bingham in World Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan suffered a surprise exit in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals as he was beaten 13-10 by Stuart Bingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-stunned-by-bingham-in-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-stunned-by-bingham-in-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones to keep calm and carry on to semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jak Jones says he will continue to keep calm after his stunning 13-9 victory over Judd Trump in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jones-to-keep-calm-and-carry-on-to-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jones-to-keep-calm-and-carry-on-to-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Magnificent' Jones shocks Trump to reach semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the closing stages of Jak Jones' surprise 13-9 victory over Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship at The Crucible, Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/magnificent-jones-shocks-trump-to-reach-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/magnificent-jones-shocks-trump-to-reach-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaw set for Hanoi Open Pool Championship defence, live on Sky Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mosconi Cup star Jayson Shaw will defend his Hanoi Open Pool Championship title in Vietnam later this year, live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/shaw-set-for-hanoi-open-pool-championship-defence-live-on-sky-sports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/shaw-set-for-hanoi-open-pool-championship-defence-live-on-sky-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump out of World Snooker Championship as Jones pulls off shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump is out of the World Snooker Championship with Jak Jones pulling off a seismic shock to reach the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-out-of-world-snooker-championship-as-jones-pulls-off-shock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-out-of-world-snooker-championship-as-jones-pulls-off-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan all square with Bingham in World Championship quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship favourites Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump are all square with their respective quarter-final opponents after an absorbing day 11 at the Crucible in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-all-square-with-bingham-in-world-championship-quarters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-all-square-with-bingham-in-world-championship-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Only myself to blame' - Allen on Crucible exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen admits he has "only myself to blame" after his dreams of winning the World Snooker Championship were ended for another year by John Higgins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/only-myself-to-blame-allen-on-crucible-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/only-myself-to-blame-allen-on-crucible-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan: How fasting has 'energised' World Championship hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan hailed the impact intermittent fasting has had on his energy levels during this year's World Snooker Championship after seeing off Ryan Day to reach the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-how-fasting-has-energised-world-championship-hopes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-how-fasting-has-energised-world-championship-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan cruises but Higgins needs dramatic decider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan moves into the quarter-finals of the World Championship with a comfortable win over Ryan Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-cruises-but-higgins-needs-dramatic-decider/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-cruises-but-higgins-needs-dramatic-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan eases through to World Championship quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan continued his pursuit for a record eighth World Snooker Championship title with a comfortable 13-7 victory over Ryan Day at The Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-eases-through-to-world-championship-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-eases-through-to-world-championship-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosconi Cup star Gorst claims first World Pool Masters title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fedor Gorst secured his first World Pool Masters title in the longest match in the tournament's history as he overcame Joshua Filler 13-12 in thrilling fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mosconi-cup-star-gorst-claims-first-world-pool-masters-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mosconi-cup-star-gorst-claims-first-world-pool-masters-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan closes in on World Championship quarter-final spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan opened up a 10-6 lead on Ryan Day to move within three frames of another World Championship quarter-final appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-closes-in-on-world-championship-quarter-final-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-closes-in-on-world-championship-quarter-final-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan closing in on Crucible quarter-final spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a strong start to his last-16 match against Wales' Ryan Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-closing-in-on-crucible-quarter-final-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-closing-in-on-crucible-quarter-final-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tour rebels should miss World Championship - Murphy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Crucible champion Shaun Murphy says any player who joins a potential breakaway tour should not be allowed to play in snooker's biggest events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tour-rebels-should-miss-world-championship-murphy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tour-rebels-should-miss-world-championship-murphy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan leads Day in last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a strong start to his last-16 match against Wales' Ryan Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-leads-day-in-last-16/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-leads-day-in-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship order of play, BBC schedule, results &amp; prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Order of play, BBC TV coverage details, match schedule, results and prize money for the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-order-of-play-bbc-schedule-results-amp-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-order-of-play-bbc-schedule-results-amp-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Ford as Maguire builds thumping lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Judd Trump moves into the quarter-finals at the Crucible as he finishes off a 13-7 win over Tom Ford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-ford-as-maguire-builds-thumping-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-ford-as-maguire-builds-thumping-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump rejects offer to join breakaway snooker tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Judd Trump reveals he rejected an approach to join a potential breakaway snooker tour, saying he was &ldquo;not interested one bit&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-rejects-offer-to-join-breakaway-snooker-tour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-rejects-offer-to-join-breakaway-snooker-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump: I wouldn't get out of bed for rival snooker tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump revealed he has rejected offers to join a rival snooker tour after easing into the World Championship quarter-finals with a 13-7 win over Tom Ford in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-i-wouldnt-get-out-of-bed-for-rival-snooker-tour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-i-wouldnt-get-out-of-bed-for-rival-snooker-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Ford to reach Crucible quarter-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump sealed his place in his 10th Crucible quarter-final after beating Tom Ford in the second round of the World Snooker Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-ford-to-reach-crucible-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-ford-to-reach-crucible-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilbert beats struggling Milkins to reach quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Gilbert moves into the quarter-finals at the Crucible as he beats injury-hampered Robert Milkins, who also threw his cue at one point.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/gilbert-beats-struggling-milkins-to-reach-quarters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/gilbert-beats-struggling-milkins-to-reach-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crucible 'will be retired' before me, says Higgins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time world champion John Higgins says he will not be retiring and expects to outlast the Crucible in snooker by playing into his 50s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-will-be-retired-before-me-says-higgins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-will-be-retired-before-me-says-higgins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disgusted' Milkins throws cue after missed red]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Milkins throws his cue to the ground in disgust after missing a red during his World Snooker Championship second-round match against David Gilbert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/disgusted-milkins-throws-cue-after-missed-red/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/disgusted-milkins-throws-cue-after-missed-red/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could snooker really leave the Crucible for Saudi Arabia?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky Sports' Cam Hogwood explains how the Snooker World Championship could be set to move from the tournament's iconic Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/could-snooker-really-leave-the-crucible-for-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/could-snooker-really-leave-the-crucible-for-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He loved that!' | Outrageous pot at World Pool Masters!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayson Shaw made an incredible pot on the pink to get himself out of trouble at the World Pool Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/he-loved-that-outrageous-pot-at-world-pool-masters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/he-loved-that-outrageous-pot-at-world-pool-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I can win world title in my 50s, says O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is capable of winning a world title in his 50s after reaching the last 16 at the 2024 event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-can-win-world-title-in-my-50s-says-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-can-win-world-title-in-my-50s-says-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaw hits golden break in World Pool Masters!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayson Shaw's golden break saw him move 5-1 ahead against Aloysius Yapp at the World Pool Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/shaw-hits-golden-break-in-world-pool-masters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/shaw-hits-golden-break-in-world-pool-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker hopes to secure Paralympics return for 2032]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker could be set to make a return to the Paralympics at Brisbane in 2032, 44 years after its last appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-hopes-to-secure-paralympics-return-for-2032/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-hopes-to-secure-paralympics-return-for-2032/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about the World Pool Masters - live on Sky Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending World Pool Masters champion Ko Pin Yi is set to meet David Alcaide in the opening match of this year's tournament in Hildesheim, Germany - live on Sky Sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-world-pool-masters-live-on-sky-sports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-world-pool-masters-live-on-sky-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's a lot of room for improvement' - Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen says the second session against Robbie Williams was a 'bit of a struggle' as he won 10-6 in the first round at the World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/theres-a-lot-of-room-for-improvement-allen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/theres-a-lot-of-room-for-improvement-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's all about the money' - Hearn issues new Crucible warning over future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hearn has warned Sheffield City Council its days of staging the World<br />
Snooker Championship are numbered unless the Crucible is ripped down and<br />
replaced with a bigger capacity venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/its-all-about-the-money-hearn-issues-new-crucible-warning-over-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/its-all-about-the-money-hearn-issues-new-crucible-warning-over-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Sullivan makes dominant start at Crucible but two more seeds fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan took full control of his first-round match against Jackson Page at the World Snooker Championship as he began his quest for a record eighth title in dominant style on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-dominant-start-at-crucible-but-two-more-seeds-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-dominant-start-at-crucible-but-two-more-seeds-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Sullivan makes dominant start at Crucible but Ding latest seed to fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan took full control of his first-round match against Jackson Page at the World Snooker Championship as he began his quest for a record eighth title in dominant style on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-dominant-start-at-crucible-but-ding-latest-seed-to-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-dominant-start-at-crucible-but-ding-latest-seed-to-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominant O’Sullivan in full control of first-round tie at Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan took full control of his first-round match against Jackson Page at the World Snooker Championship as he began his quest for a record eighth title in dominant style on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/dominant-osullivan-in-full-control-of-first-round-tie-at-crucible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/dominant-osullivan-in-full-control-of-first-round-tie-at-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker 'rule breaker' O&rsquo;Sullivan targets world title in his 50s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says he has "broken the rules for snooker" as he targets a record eighth World Championship title at the age of 48 - and feels he could compete for the Crucible crown in his 50s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-rule-breaker-orsquosullivan-targets-world-title-in-his-50s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-rule-breaker-orsquosullivan-targets-world-title-in-his-50s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship could leave Crucible, warns Hearn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn says the world championship could stay in Sheffield - but only if the Crucible was redeveloped or a new arenabuilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-could-leave-crucible-warns-hearn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-could-leave-crucible-warns-hearn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan dominates session; Wilson &amp; Allen advance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a fine start to his bid to win a record-breaking eighth world title as he dominates against Welsh qualifier Jackson Page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-dominates-session-wilson-amp-allen-advance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-dominates-session-wilson-amp-allen-advance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan: I'm not the greatest of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan does not believe he is the greatest snooker player of all time as he looks to claim an outright record eighth World Championship title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-im-not-the-greatest-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-im-not-the-greatest-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams knocked out by Si in last-frame thriller at Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams' quest for a fourth World Snooker Championship title ended in the first round as he lost a last-frame thriller to 2023 semi-finalist Si Jiahui.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-knocked-out-by-si-in-last-frame-thriller-at-crucible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-knocked-out-by-si-in-last-frame-thriller-at-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan storms into second round at World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan breezed into the second round of the World Snooker Championship as he began his pursuit of a record eighth title with a 10-1 demolition of Jackson Page at The Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-storms-into-second-round-at-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-storms-into-second-round-at-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crucible departure 'inevitable', says Higgins]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins has tasted glory at the Crucible four times, but the Scottish snooker great sees the World Championship moving soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-departure-inevitable-says-higgins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-departure-inevitable-says-higgins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-time champion Williams beaten in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time world champion Mark Williams becomes the sixth seeded player to be eliminated in 2024 as he loses 10-9 to China's Si Jiahui.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/three-time-champion-williams-beaten-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/three-time-champion-williams-beaten-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm not the best snooker player ever - O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan does not think he is the greatest snooker player of all time, even as he bids for a record eighth Crucible title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/im-not-the-best-snooker-player-ever-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/im-not-the-best-snooker-player-ever-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby considers retirement after 'pathetic' exit from Worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time world snooker champion Mark Selby says he is considering retiring after crashing out in a "pathetic" 10-6 defeat to qualifier Joe O'Connor on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-considers-retirement-after-pathetic-exit-from-worlds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-considers-retirement-after-pathetic-exit-from-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four-time world champion Selby crashes out to debutant O'Connor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time world snooker champion Mark Selby suffered a shock first-round defeat to debutant Joe O'Connor at the Crucible Theatre on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/four-time-world-champion-selby-crashes-out-to-debutant-oconnor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/four-time-world-champion-selby-crashes-out-to-debutant-oconnor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Ford: “I’m not really miserable, I do it to wind people up”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leicester player is a top 16 seed for the first time at the Crucible this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tom-ford-im-not-really-miserable-i-do-it-to-wind-people-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tom-ford-im-not-really-miserable-i-do-it-to-wind-people-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed:]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leicester player is a top 16 seed for the first time at the Crucible this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vafaei: World Snooker Championship should move from 'smelly' Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hossein Vafaei says the World Snooker Championship should be moved from the "smelly" Crucible, saying the practice facilities at the Sheffield venue are" like playing in a garage" and that "no one looks after the players".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/vafaei-world-snooker-championship-should-move-from-smelly-crucible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/vafaei-world-snooker-championship-should-move-from-smelly-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vafaei Crucible criticism 'almost sacrilege' - Murphy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Shaun Murphy describes Hossein Vafaei's criticism of the Crucible Theatre as "almost sacrilege".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/vafaei-crucible-criticism-almost-sacrilege-murphy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/vafaei-crucible-criticism-almost-sacrilege-murphy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby unsure of snooker future after round-one loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time world champion Mark Selby says he will consider his future in snooker after losing 10-6 in the first round against Crucible debutant Joe O&rsquo;Connor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-unsure-of-snooker-future-after-round-one-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-unsure-of-snooker-future-after-round-one-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crucible 'smells' and event should move - Vafaei]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's Hossein Vafaei says the Crucible "smells really bad", the practice room is like a "garage" and the World Championship should go elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-smells-and-event-should-move-vafaei/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/crucible-smells-and-event-should-move-vafaei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship order of play, BBC schedule, results &amp; format]]></title><description><![CDATA[Order of play, BBC TV coverage details, match schedule, results and prize money for the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-order-of-play-bbc-schedule-results-amp-format/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-order-of-play-bbc-schedule-results-amp-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump defeats Vafaei but Selby in huge trouble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump defeats Hossein Vafaei, but four-time world champion Mark Selby trails Crucible debutant Joe O'Connor 7-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-defeats-vafaei-but-selby-in-huge-trouble/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-defeats-vafaei-but-selby-in-huge-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brecel 'didn't like attention' of being champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year's Crucible winner Luca Brecel says he is "looking forward to not being world champion again" after he loses 10-9 to David Gilbert in the first round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-didnt-like-attention-of-being-champion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-didnt-like-attention-of-being-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilbert stuns 2023 champion Brecel at the Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning world champion Luca Brecel suffers a shock loss to David Gilbert on a thrilling opening day of the 2024 event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/gilbert-stuns-2023-champion-brecel-at-the-crucible/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/gilbert-stuns-2023-champion-brecel-at-the-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World champion Brecel falls to 'Crucible curse' in shock early exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luca Brecel fell victim to the so-called 'Crucible curse' as qualifier David Gilbert reeled off the final four frames to claim a stunning 10-9 win over the defending champion on the opening day of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-champion-brecel-falls-to-crucible-curse-in-shock-early-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-champion-brecel-falls-to-crucible-curse-in-shock-early-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who can stop 'favourite' O'Sullivan at the Crucible?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump says anything other than winning the World Championship would be "a failure", but thinks Ronnie O'Sullivan is the favourite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/who-can-stop-favourite-osullivan-at-the-crucible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/who-can-stop-favourite-osullivan-at-the-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship order of play &amp; BBC TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Order of play, BBC TV coverage details, match schedule, format and prize money for the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield starting on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-order-of-play-amp-bbc-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-order-of-play-amp-bbc-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is snooker? Rules, points, colours and set-up explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our guide explains the basics of snooker, including the table set-up, how you win, how much each ball is worth, the differences from pool and what constitutes a foul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-is-snooker-rules-points-colours-and-set-up-explained/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-is-snooker-rules-points-colours-and-set-up-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker must 'embrace' new opportunities - Hearn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Hearn says snooker must "embrace" investment from different parts of the globe as the debate over whether the World Championship should leave its iconic Sheffield home continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-must-embrace-new-opportunities-hearn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-must-embrace-new-opportunities-hearn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Page eager to face 'greatest' O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Page says he will have no fear facing the "greatest of all time" Ronnie O'Sullivan in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/page-eager-to-face-greatest-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/page-eager-to-face-greatest-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan targets record World Championship win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says a record eighth World Snooker Championship win would clinch his best-ever season in the sport ahead of the tournament's start on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-targets-record-world-championship-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-targets-record-world-championship-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan: Record title or first-round exit - neither would shock me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says a record eighth World Snooker Championship win would clinch his best-ever season in the sport ahead of the tournament's start on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-record-title-or-first-round-exit-neither-would-shock-me/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-record-title-or-first-round-exit-neither-would-shock-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan: I could win record world title... or lose in the first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says a record eighth World Snooker Championship win would clinch his best-ever season in the sport ahead of the tournament's start on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-i-could-win-record-world-title-or-lose-in-the-first-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-i-could-win-record-world-title-or-lose-in-the-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My drug was playing' - McManus on talent, Hendry snub &amp; O'Sullivan genius]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan McManus, once one of the finest snooker players in the world, is now a commentator. He reflects on a life in the sport, with Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry to the fore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/my-drug-was-playing-mcmanus-on-talent-hendry-snub-amp-osullivan-genius/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/my-drug-was-playing-mcmanus-on-talent-hendry-snub-amp-osullivan-genius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan 'the man to beat' as he closes in on 'best season']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan is the "man to beat" as he looks to complete "best season ever" with a record eighth World Championship title in the modern era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-the-man-to-beat-as-he-closes-in-on-best-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-the-man-to-beat-as-he-closes-in-on-best-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I want to create a motivational coaching environment']]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he wants to "create a motivational coaching environment" through snooker training camps to help young talent develop in the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-want-to-create-a-motivational-coaching-environment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-want-to-create-a-motivational-coaching-environment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to face Page at World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Jackson Page in the first round of World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-page-at-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-page-at-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to face Page in World Championship first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Jackson Page in the first round of the World Snooker Championship when he will begin his quest for a record eighth title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-page-in-world-championship-first-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-page-in-world-championship-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to face Page in first round at Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Jackson Page in the first round of the World Snooker Championship when he will begin his quest for a record eighth title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-page-in-first-round-at-crucible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-face-page-in-first-round-at-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson loses in World Championship qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Neil Robertson loses in the final qualifying round for the 2024 event as Wales' Jamie Jones books his Crucible spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-loses-in-world-championship-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-loses-in-world-championship-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson misses out on World Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Neil Robertson will miss out on the Crucible for the<br />
first time in 20 years after losing in the final round of World Championship<br />
qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-misses-out-on-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-misses-out-on-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Saudi partnership mean for World Snooker Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Sky Sports News reporter Kaveh Solhekol says there's a "possibility" the World Snooker Championship could leave The Crucible as Saudi Arabia increase their influence on the sport following new partnership with Riyadh Season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-does-saudi-partnership-mean-for-world-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/what-does-saudi-partnership-mean-for-world-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan open to Saudi move for World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says if the World Snooker Championship was relocated to Saudi Arabia then he would find the tournament more convenient as a player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-open-to-saudi-move-for-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-open-to-saudi-move-for-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the World Snooker Championship really leave the Crucible?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;My tombstone will not say &lsquo;This is the man who took the World Championships away from the Crucible&rsquo;.&rdquo; The words of now-retired World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn when a contract was signed in 2017 to keep the World Snooker Championship at Sheffield&rsquo;s Crucible theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/could-the-world-snooker-championship-really-leave-the-crucible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/could-the-world-snooker-championship-really-leave-the-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the Word Snooker Championship really leave the Crucible?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;My tombstone will not say &lsquo;This is the man who took the World Championships away from the Crucible&rsquo;.&rdquo; The words of now-retired World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn when a contract was signed in 2017 to keep the World Snooker Championship at Sheffield&rsquo;s Crucible theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/could-the-word-snooker-championship-really-leave-the-crucible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/could-the-word-snooker-championship-really-leave-the-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bingham, Lisowski and Maguire qualify for Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Stuart Bingham secures his place at the 2024 event, while Jack Lisowski and Stephen Maguire also advance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/bingham-lisowski-and-maguire-qualify-for-crucible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/bingham-lisowski-and-maguire-qualify-for-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship 2024: Draw, results and schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 World Snooker Championship takes place in Sheffield between April 20 and May 6 with Ronnie O'Sullivan targeting a record eighth title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-2024-draw-results-and-schedule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-2024-draw-results-and-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker Championship 2024: Draw and schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 World Snooker Championship takes place in Sheffield between April 20 and May 6 with Luca Brecel the defending champion and Ronnie O'Sullivan targeting a record eighth title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-2024-draw-and-schedule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-championship-2024-draw-and-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Career will be disappointment without world title']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen has won two of snooker's Triple Crown titles but says he turned professional to win the World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/career-will-be-disappointment-without-world-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/career-will-be-disappointment-without-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deeney on UK Open Pool Championship aims: 'To not embarrass myself!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former professional footballer Troy Deeney will play on the World Nineball Tour as a wildcard player at the UK Open Pool Championship in Telford, live on Sky Sports, revealing his aim to "push the sport forward".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/deeney-on-uk-open-pool-championship-aims-to-not-embarrass-myself/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/deeney-on-uk-open-pool-championship-aims-to-not-embarrass-myself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saengkham hits 147 &amp; Robertson wins in qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson reaches the final round of qualifying for the World Snooker Championship on Monday while Noppon Saengkham hits a maximum 147 break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/saengkham-hits-147-amp-robertson-wins-in-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/saengkham-hits-147-amp-robertson-wins-in-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Rowell on the future of the World Championship at The Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell gets the inside track on World Snooker's plans for the future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tom-rowell-on-the-future-of-the-world-championship-at-the-crucible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tom-rowell-on-the-future-of-the-world-championship-at-the-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Championship: BBC TV schedule, draw &amp; seeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC TV coverage details, match schedule, format and prize money for the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield starting on Saturday, 20 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-bbc-tv-schedule-draw-amp-seeds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-championship-bbc-tv-schedule-draw-amp-seeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White's World Championship hopes ended by Hongyu in qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy White's hopes of reaching the World Championship ended with a 10-3 defeat by Liu Hongyu in the second round of qualifying at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/whites-world-championship-hopes-ended-by-hongyu-in-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/whites-world-championship-hopes-ended-by-hongyu-in-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Seymour: 'I live for sporting moments']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam talks to announcer Phil Seymour about his work in snooker and other sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/phil-seymour-i-live-for-sporting-moments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/phil-seymour-i-live-for-sporting-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams delivers vintage display to beat O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams produces a vintage performance to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-5 in the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-delivers-vintage-display-to-beat-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-delivers-vintage-display-to-beat-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams storms past O'Sullivan to win Tour Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams won seven frames in a row to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-5 at the Tour Championship and claim the final piece of silverware before the World Championship in Sheffield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-storms-past-osullivan-to-win-tour-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-storms-past-osullivan-to-win-tour-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams holds off Allen to set up O'Sullivan final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams will face Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Tour Championship final after an impressive victory over Mark Allen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-holds-off-allen-to-set-up-osullivan-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-holds-off-allen-to-set-up-osullivan-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It feels like you get scared to play' - O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan says he has gone through a period of feeling scared to play snooker as he reaches the Tour Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/it-feels-like-you-get-scared-to-play-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/it-feels-like-you-get-scared-to-play-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams beats Trump to reach semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams wins six of the last seven frames to beat Judd Trump 10-4 and reach the Tour Championship semi-finals for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-trump-to-reach-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-trump-to-reach-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan thrashes Carter to reach semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says he has had to "go back to basics" following a "hard year" after thrashing Ali Carter to reach the Tour Championship semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-thrashes-carter-to-reach-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-thrashes-carter-to-reach-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan routs Carter at Tour Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan hammered rival Ali Carter 10-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Tour Championship in Manchester as he looks for his sixth title of the snooker season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-routs-carter-at-tour-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-routs-carter-at-tour-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby considers future after loss to Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby says it's "maybe time to do something else" after losing 10-8 to Gary Wilson in the first round of the Tour Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-considers-future-after-loss-to-wilson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-considers-future-after-loss-to-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby threatens to quit snooker after 'pathetic' defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time world champion Mark Selby threatened to quit snooker after losing in the Tour Championship to Gary Wilson, who also described his winning performance as "embarrassing".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-threatens-to-quit-snooker-after-pathetic-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-threatens-to-quit-snooker-after-pathetic-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen defeats Higgins to reach quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen beats John Higgins 10-7 in a hard-fought encounter to move into the quarter-finals of the Tour Championship in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-defeats-higgins-to-reach-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-defeats-higgins-to-reach-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebecca Kenna: It's hard for women to make a breakthrough as part of a minority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecca Kenna is just the fourth woman to compete on the main professional snooker tour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/rebecca-kenna-its-hard-for-women-to-make-a-breakthrough-as-part-of-a-minority/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/rebecca-kenna-its-hard-for-women-to-make-a-breakthrough-as-part-of-a-minority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brecel and Evans win world mixed doubles title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luca Brecel and Reanne Evans beat Mark Selby and Rebecca Kenna to win the World Mixed Doubles Championship in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-and-evans-win-world-mixed-doubles-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-and-evans-win-world-mixed-doubles-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Never say never' to women's Mosconi Cup as men head to Orlando]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matchroom Multi Sport boss Emily Frazer has not ruled out an all-women's Mosconi Cup in the future, saying "never say never" with the men gearing up for a trip to Orlando later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/never-say-never-to-womens-mosconi-cup-as-men-head-to-orlando/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/never-say-never-to-womens-mosconi-cup-as-men-head-to-orlando/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Knowles: 'Peter Kay came to my house to get a picture for Phoenix Nights']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world number two talks titles, tabloids and tv comedy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tony-knowles-peter-kay-came-to-my-house-to-get-a-picture-for-phoenix-nights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/tony-knowles-peter-kay-came-to-my-house-to-get-a-picture-for-phoenix-nights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Ding to win World Open title in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump thrashes Ding Junhui 10-4 to win the World Open title in China and claim his 28th ranking title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-ding-to-win-world-open-title-in-china/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-beats-ding-to-win-world-open-title-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump and Ding to meet in World Open final in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Judd Trump will face Ding Junhui in the final of the 2024 World Open in China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-and-ding-to-meet-in-world-open-final-in-china/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-and-ding-to-meet-in-world-open-final-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump reaches semi-finals at World Open in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump, Neil Robertson, Ding Junhui and Jackson Page each win their quarter-finals at the World Open in China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-reaches-semi-finals-at-world-open-in-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-reaches-semi-finals-at-world-open-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan edged out by Vafaei in World Open thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's Hossein Vafaei edged out Ronnie O'Sullivan in a thrilling final frame to<br />
reach the quarter-finals of the World Open in Yushan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-edged-out-by-vafaei-in-world-open-thriller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-edged-out-by-vafaei-in-world-open-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan knocked out of World Open by Vafaei]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan is out of the World Open after a surprise defeat by Hossein Vafaei in the last 16 in China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-knocked-out-of-world-open-by-vafaei/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-knocked-out-of-world-open-by-vafaei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan wins in China but world champion Brecel out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan moves into the last 16 at the World Open in China, but reigning world champion Luca Brecel is knocked out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-wins-in-china-but-world-champion-brecel-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-wins-in-china-but-world-champion-brecel-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan &amp; Trump progress at World Open in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and defending champion Judd Trump both progress at the World Open in China by winning their second round matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-amp-trump-progress-at-world-open-in-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-amp-trump-progress-at-world-open-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen out of World Open in China in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen crashes out of the World Open in China after losing 5-3 in the first round to Welshman Daniel Wells.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-out-of-world-open-in-china-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-out-of-world-open-in-china-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Bond: 'It&rsquo;s great to still be involved in the sport']]></title><description><![CDATA[After 33 years as a professional, Nigel Bond retired in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/nigel-bond-itrsquos-great-to-still-be-involved-in-the-sport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/nigel-bond-itrsquos-great-to-still-be-involved-in-the-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bai wins World Women's Snooker Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bai Yulu beats world number one Mink Nutcharut in a thrilling final in China to win the World Women's Snooker Championship for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/bai-wins-world-womens-snooker-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/bai-wins-world-womens-snooker-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steven Hallworth: 'It's the best time to be a professional snooker player']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewell talks to the English Amateur Champion about his life in the sport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/steven-hallworth-its-the-best-time-to-be-a-professional-snooker-player/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/steven-hallworth-its-the-best-time-to-be-a-professional-snooker-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker pro opens club to give back to home town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world number eight Joe Perry hopes the club will produce another professional like him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-pro-opens-club-to-give-back-to-home-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-pro-opens-club-to-give-back-to-home-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Brecel in inaugural Riyadh final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan wins the inaugural Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker by beating world champion Luca Brecel 5-2 in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-brecel-in-inaugural-riyadh-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-brecel-in-inaugural-riyadh-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imperious O'Sullivan breezes past Higgins in Riyadh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Allen, Luca Brecel and Judd Trump win in the quarter-finals of the inaugural Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker in Saudi Arabia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/imperious-osullivan-breezes-past-higgins-in-riyadh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/imperious-osullivan-breezes-past-higgins-in-riyadh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan too strong for Brecel in World Masters of Snooker title win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan vowed to pocket the golden ball next year after beating Luca Brecel in the final of the inaugural World Masters of Snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-too-strong-for-brecel-in-world-masters-of-snooker-title-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-too-strong-for-brecel-in-world-masters-of-snooker-title-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan blasts past Higgins into World Masters of Snooker semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan is through to the semi-finals of the&nbsp;World Masters of Snooker in Saudi Arabia after a 4-0 demolition of John Higgins.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-blasts-past-higgins-into-world-masters-of-snooker-semis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-blasts-past-higgins-into-world-masters-of-snooker-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins misses out on 'golden ball' 167 break in Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins came agonisingly close to becoming the first player to compile a 'golden ball' 167 break at the World Masters of Snooker event in Saudi Arabia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-misses-out-on-golden-ball-167-break-in-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-misses-out-on-golden-ball-167-break-in-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins misses out on 'golden' 167 break in Saudi]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins misses out on a 167 break - and a &pound;395,000 prize - at the inaugural Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-misses-out-on-golden-167-break-in-saudi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-misses-out-on-golden-167-break-in-saudi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominic Dale: 'Great to see snooker breaking into different territories']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam Younus-Jewel chats to Dominic Dale about his motivation to keep playing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/dominic-dale-great-to-see-snooker-breaking-into-different-territories/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/dominic-dale-great-to-see-snooker-breaking-into-different-territories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Connor makes 200th official 147 in snooker history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe O'Connor produces a milestone break during the latest round of Championship League matches as he makes the 200th official 147 in snooker history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/oconnor-makes-200th-official-147-in-snooker-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/oconnor-makes-200th-official-147-in-snooker-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen 'not getting involved' in Saudi event 'politics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen says he has no reservations about competing in Saudi Arabia as he prepares for the inaugural Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-not-getting-involved-in-saudi-event-politics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-not-getting-involved-in-saudi-event-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen 'not sure how I won Players Championship']]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he "dragged" Zhang Anda "down to my level" in the final of the Players Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-not-sure-how-i-won-players-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-not-sure-how-i-won-players-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mick Price: 'I like being part of snooker history']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mick Price discusses having the fastest 147 break made against him by Ronnie O'Sullivan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mick-price-i-like-being-part-of-snooker-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mick-price-i-like-being-part-of-snooker-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen battles to win against Zhang in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen earns a hard-fought 10-8 win against China's Zhang Anda in the Players Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-battles-to-win-against-zhang-in-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-battles-to-win-against-zhang-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhang holds off Selby to set up final with Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhang Anda withstands a Mark Selby comeback to win 6-5 and set up a Players Championship final against Mark Allen in Telford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-holds-off-selby-to-set-up-final-with-allen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 01:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zhang-holds-off-selby-to-set-up-final-with-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen beats Carter to reach Players Championship final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen books his spot in the Players Championship final after beating Ali Carter 6-3 in Telford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beats-carter-to-reach-players-championship-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-beats-carter-to-reach-players-championship-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players Championship returning to Telford in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Snooker Tour says the Players Championship will return to Telford International Centre in 2025 following the success of this year's edition of the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/players-championship-returning-to-telford-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/players-championship-returning-to-telford-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby thrashes O'Sullivan to reach semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby produces a superb display to thrash Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-0 and advance into the semi-finals of the Players Championship in Telford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-thrashes-osullivan-to-reach-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-thrashes-osullivan-to-reach-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan whitewashed by Selby in Players Championship quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan was beaten 6-0 by Mark Selby in the Players Championship quarter-finals in Telford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-whitewashed-by-selby-in-players-championship-quarters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-whitewashed-by-selby-in-players-championship-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan whitewashed 6-0 by Selby in Players Championship quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan was beaten 6-0 by Mark Selby in the Players Championship quarter-finals in Telford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-whitewashed-6-0-by-selby-in-players-championship-quarters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-whitewashed-6-0-by-selby-in-players-championship-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carter beats Trump to reach Players Championship semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number eight Ali Carter beats top seed Judd Trump at the Players Championship as Mark Selby gets past Barry Hawkins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/carter-beats-trump-to-reach-players-championship-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/carter-beats-trump-to-reach-players-championship-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen scores three centuries in win over Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen scores three centuries as he beats Mark Williams at the Players Championship, with Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter also through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-scores-three-centuries-in-win-over-williams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-scores-three-centuries-in-win-over-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump full of praise for Telford as snooker venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two praises Telford International Centre after its return as a tournament venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-full-of-praise-for-telford-as-snooker-venue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-full-of-praise-for-telford-as-snooker-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachel Casey: 'I am very lucky to do the job I have']]></title><description><![CDATA[Eurosport snooker presenter, Rachel Casey, chats to Shabnam Younus-Jewell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/rachel-casey-i-am-very-lucky-to-do-the-job-i-have/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/rachel-casey-i-am-very-lucky-to-do-the-job-i-have/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson beats O'Donnell to win first Welsh Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Gary Wilson wins his first Welsh Open title with a 9-4 victory in the final against compatriot Martin O'Donnell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-odonnell-to-win-first-welsh-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 22:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-odonnell-to-win-first-welsh-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Welsh Open final - Wilson v O'Donnell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coverage of the 2024 Welsh Open from Venue Cymru in Llandudno.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-welsh-open-final-wilson-v-odonnell/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-welsh-open-final-wilson-v-odonnell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson beats Higgins with 147 to reach Welsh Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Wilson will face fellow Englishman Martin O'Donnell in the Welsh Open final after beating five-time winner John Higgins 6-4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-higgins-with-147-to-reach-welsh-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-beats-higgins-with-147-to-reach-welsh-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson makes 147 maximum break after missing first chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Wilson completes a maximum break of 147 in the second frame after missing the opportunity to do so in the opening frame of his Welsh Open semi-final against John Higgins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-makes-147-maximum-break-after-missing-first-chance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wilson-makes-147-maximum-break-after-missing-first-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Donnell stuns world champion Brecel at Welsh Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin O'Donnell pulls off a shock as Luca Brecel and Mark Allen lose at Llandudno on the same day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/odonnell-stuns-world-champion-brecel-at-welsh-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 23:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/odonnell-stuns-world-champion-brecel-at-welsh-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brecel and home hope Dale reach Welsh Open quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luca Brecel and Wales' Dominic Dale reach the last eight of the Welsh Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-and-home-hope-dale-reach-welsh-open-quarters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-and-home-hope-dale-reach-welsh-open-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams and Selby knocked out of Welsh Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champions Mark Williams and Mark Selby are knocked out of the Welsh Open in Llandudno.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-and-selby-knocked-out-of-welsh-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-and-selby-knocked-out-of-welsh-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Snooker to launch 'fourth major' in Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia will stage its first ranking snooker event later this year, with the inaugural Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters boasting a prize fund of more than &pound;2million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-to-launch-fourth-major-in-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-snooker-to-launch-fourth-major-in-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters to offer £2m prize pot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly-created Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will offer a &pound;2m prize fund and become the sport's 'fourth major', the World Snooker Tour has announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/saudi-arabia-snooker-masters-to-offer-2m-prize-pot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/saudi-arabia-snooker-masters-to-offer-2m-prize-pot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy suffers first-round exit at Welsh Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Shaun Murphy is out of the Welsh Open after losing a tense final-frame decider against Barry Pinches in the first round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-suffers-first-round-exit-at-welsh-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-suffers-first-round-exit-at-welsh-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colvin O'Brien: 'Achieving the first century can never be taken away from me']]></title><description><![CDATA[Colvin O'Brien talks about becoming the first player to make a century on the WDBS tour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/colvin-obrien-achieving-the-first-century-can-never-be-taken-away-from-me/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/colvin-obrien-achieving-the-first-century-can-never-be-taken-away-from-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh Open: How to follow live on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 Welsh Open takes place from 12-18 February and will be live on BBC Two Wales, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button and the BBC Sport website and app.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/welsh-open-how-to-follow-live-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/welsh-open-how-to-follow-live-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan out of Welsh Open because of anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world number one withdraws from the tournament because of "stage fright" brought on by his mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-out-of-welsh-open-because-of-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-out-of-welsh-open-because-of-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan out of Welsh Open citing stage fright]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from next week's Welsh Open citing stage fright, brought on by anxiety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-out-of-welsh-open-citing-stage-fright/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2024 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-out-of-welsh-open-citing-stage-fright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Yates: 'Ronnie was so short he couldn't reach the table to re-spot the blue']]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker commentator recalls playing a very young Ronnie O'Sullivan among other stories]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/phil-yates-ronnie-was-so-short-he-couldnt-reach-the-table-to-re-spot-the-blue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/phil-yates-ronnie-was-so-short-he-couldnt-reach-the-table-to-re-spot-the-blue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wins record third German Masters title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump wins his third German Masters title with a 10-5 victory over China's Si Jiahui in the final in Berlin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wins-record-third-german-masters-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wins-record-third-german-masters-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wins German Masters for fourth ranking title of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump scooped his fourth ranking title of the snooker season with a 10-5 victory over Si Jiahui at the German Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wins-german-masters-for-fourth-ranking-title-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wins-german-masters-for-fourth-ranking-title-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson vows to return to 'brutal' best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson is determined to return to his "brutal" best after thrashing Jimmy Robertson 5-0 in the second round of the German Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-vows-to-return-to-brutal-best/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-vows-to-return-to-brutal-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mary Talbot: 'I loved watching the men under pressure against me']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mary talks about her life in snooker and her ongoing battle with Crohn&rsquo;s disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mary-talbot-i-loved-watching-the-men-under-pressure-against-me/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/mary-talbot-i-loved-watching-the-men-under-pressure-against-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan misses German Masters for health reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says he must prioritise his 'wellbeing' after withdrawing from next week's German Masters tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-misses-german-masters-for-health-reasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-misses-german-masters-for-health-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan out of German Masters | 'My health and wellbeing the priority']]></title><description><![CDATA[Snooker's world No 1 Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from next week's German Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-out-of-german-masters-my-health-and-wellbeing-the-priority/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-out-of-german-masters-my-health-and-wellbeing-the-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woollaston eyes career revival after health issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Woollaston believes he is capable of breaking back into world snooker's top 30 after years of struggling with chronic fatigue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/woollaston-eyes-career-revival-after-health-issues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/woollaston-eyes-career-revival-after-health-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomerson hopes for upturn to keep WST card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Thomerson once started a car valeting business to boost his earnings - but hopes for an upturn in results to stay on the World Snooker tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/thomerson-hopes-for-upturn-to-keep-wst-card/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/thomerson-hopes-for-upturn-to-keep-wst-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Trump to win World Grand Prix final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan comes back from 4-0 down to beat Judd Trump 10-7 in the World Grand Prix final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-trump-to-win-world-grand-prix-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-trump-to-win-world-grand-prix-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan masterclass sees him past Ding to reach World Grand Prix final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan laid on a "mind-boggling" masterclass as he booked his place in Sunday's World Grand Prix final with a 6-1 win against China's Ding Junhui.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-masterclass-sees-him-past-ding-to-reach-world-grand-prix-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-masterclass-sees-him-past-ding-to-reach-world-grand-prix-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan credits air fryer, smoothie maker for World Grand Prix title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan came from 4-0 down to beat Judd Trump 10-7 in the final of the World Grand Prix, extending his marvellous run to 14 consecutive match wins and three straight titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-credits-air-fryer-smoothie-maker-for-world-grand-prix-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-credits-air-fryer-smoothie-maker-for-world-grand-prix-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia to host new snooker event with added 20-point golden ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time World Snooker Championship winner Ronnie O'Sullivan, former 2019 world champion Judd Trump and current Luca Brecel, are set to contest at the inaugural Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/saudi-arabia-to-host-new-snooker-event-with-added-20-point-golden-ball/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/saudi-arabia-to-host-new-snooker-event-with-added-20-point-golden-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan admits he needs to "consider his future" at World Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has once again questioned his snooker future after squeezing into the quarter-finals of the World Grand Prix in Leicester with a 4-3 win over Zhou Yuelong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-admits-he-needs-to-consider-his-future-at-world-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-admits-he-needs-to-consider-his-future-at-world-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan has to 'really consider' snooker future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan again questions his snooker future despite beating Zhou Yuelong 4-3 to reach the last eight at the World Grand Prix in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-has-to-really-consider-snooker-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-has-to-really-consider-snooker-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan hits back at 'nightmare' Carter after 'digusting' jibe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan calls Ali Carter "not a nice person" and "a nightmare" to play against after being criticised by the beaten Masters finalist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-hits-back-at-nightmare-carter-after-digusting-jibe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-hits-back-at-nightmare-carter-after-digusting-jibe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carter hits back at O'Sullivan as World Snooker reviews Rocket's rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali Carter says Ronnie O'Sullivan's comments "make no difference to me" as World Snooker bosses review the Masters champion's expletive-laden press conference in London on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/carter-hits-back-at-osullivan-as-world-snooker-reviews-rockets-rant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/carter-hits-back-at-osullivan-as-world-snooker-reviews-rockets-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan's astonishing rant at Carter after 'snot' accusation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan launched into a rant during his Masters final press conference after hearing an accusation from opponent Ali Carter that he had 'snotted' on the floor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivans-astonishing-rant-at-carter-after-snot-accusation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivans-astonishing-rant-at-carter-after-snot-accusation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carter criticises Ally Pally 'morons']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali Carter has criticised "some morons" in the Alexandra Palace crowd after squandering a three-frame lead to lose to Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan in the Masters final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/carter-criticises-ally-pally-morons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/carter-criticises-ally-pally-morons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson Page: Learning from Mark Williams &amp; wanting to be better than Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up and coming Welsh snooker player Jackson Page chats with Shabnam Younus-Jewell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jackson-page-learning-from-mark-williams-amp-wanting-to-be-better-than-ronnie-orsquosullivan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jackson-page-learning-from-mark-williams-amp-wanting-to-be-better-than-ronnie-orsquosullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan 'not confident' of Worlds win despite Masters success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan admits he is still unsure whether his game is good enough to win an eighth World Championship title later this year, despite registering a record-extending Masters victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-not-confident-of-worlds-win-despite-masters-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-not-confident-of-worlds-win-despite-masters-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Sullivan fights back to beat Carter for eighth Masters title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan fought back to defeat Ali Carter and claim a record-extending eighth Masters title to become the historic tournament's oldest winner, having already been its youngest, in a closely-fought final at Alexandra Palace on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-fights-back-to-beat-carter-for-eighth-masters-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 22:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-fights-back-to-beat-carter-for-eighth-masters-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Sullivan’s message for young rivals as he sets up Carter Masters final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan produced a blistering performance to reach a staggering 14th Masters final and then delivered a cheeky message to snooker's younger generation of players, declaring that "they need to get their act together" if they want to beat him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivans-message-for-young-rivals-as-he-sets-up-carter-masters-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivans-message-for-young-rivals-as-he-sets-up-carter-masters-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen hits historic maximum 147 break at the Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen hit a maximum 147 break in his Masters quarter-final clash against Mark Selby on Friday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-hits-historic-maximum-147-break-at-the-masters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-hits-historic-maximum-147-break-at-the-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen hits historic 147 in comeback win vs Selby at the Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen registered the second 147 of this year's Masters as he edged past<br />
Mark Selby 6-5 on Friday and into the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-hits-historic-147-in-comeback-win-vs-selby-at-the-masters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-hits-historic-147-in-comeback-win-vs-selby-at-the-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan criticises Masters venue Ally Pally as 'disgusting']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has criticised Alexandra Palace as "disgusting" and "dirty" during this year's Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-criticises-masters-venue-ally-pally-as-disgusting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-criticises-masters-venue-ally-pally-as-disgusting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Hawkins to reach Masters semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has booked his place in a 15th Masters semi-final of his career after beating Barry Hawkins 6-3 at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-hawkins-to-reach-masters-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-hawkins-to-reach-masters-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby swings cue after crowd noise puts him off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the moment Mark Selby reacts to a noise in the crowd that distracts him while playing a shot against Robert Milkins at the Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-swings-cue-after-crowd-noise-puts-him-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-swings-cue-after-crowd-noise-puts-him-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Wasp interrupts Masters snooker match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch referee Rob Spencer remove a wasp from the snooker table during the match between Neil Robertson and Barry Hawkins at the 2024 Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-wasp-interrupts-masters-snooker-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/watch-wasp-interrupts-masters-snooker-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump starts Masters defence with gritty win over Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump came from 3-0 down to salvage the defence of his Masters title courtesy of a nerveless final-frame clearance against Kyren Wilson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-starts-masters-defence-with-gritty-win-over-wilson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-starts-masters-defence-with-gritty-win-over-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan advises Littler: 'Get around a Fergie figure']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has been watching the rise of darts sensation Luke Littler with great interest and has a key piece of advice for the prodigious teenager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-advises-littler-get-around-a-fergie-figure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-advises-littler-get-around-a-fergie-figure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ding makes 147 break in Masters defeat by O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ding Junhui compiles a sublime 147 maximum break against Ronnie O'Sullivan but falls to a 6-3 defeat in their first-round Masters match at Alexandra Palace in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-makes-147-break-in-masters-defeat-by-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-makes-147-break-in-masters-defeat-by-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buzz off! Fly interrupts play at snooker Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as a fly lands on a ball and interrupts play during the match between Mark Williams and Ali Carter at the Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/buzz-off-fly-interrupts-play-at-snooker-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/buzz-off-fly-interrupts-play-at-snooker-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fantastic shot' on 'smelly' yellow ball - pundits praise Ding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's John Parrott and Ken Doherty analyse Ding Junhui's brilliant 147 break as he becomes the first player in history to make two maximums at the Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/fantastic-shot-on-smelly-yellow-ball-pundits-praise-ding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/fantastic-shot-on-smelly-yellow-ball-pundits-praise-ding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolutely brilliant!' - watch Ding's 147 against O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Ding Junhui makes a brilliant maximum 147 break in his 6-3 defeat by Ronnie O'Sullivan at The Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/absolutely-brilliant-watch-dings-147-against-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/absolutely-brilliant-watch-dings-147-against-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ding makes historic Masters 147 but loses to O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Ding Junhui 6-3 in a memorable first-round match at The Masters after the Chinese player recorded a history-making 147.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-makes-historic-masters-147-but-loses-to-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-makes-historic-masters-147-but-loses-to-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Virgo: 'Where&rsquo;s the cue ball going came from Ted Lowe']]></title><description><![CDATA[John Virgo discusses life on and off the snooker table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/john-virgo-wherersquos-the-cue-ball-going-came-from-ted-lowe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/john-virgo-wherersquos-the-cue-ball-going-came-from-ted-lowe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World champion Brecel loses in Masters first round to Lisowski]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luca Brecel was knocked out in the first round of the Masters by England's Jack Lisowski, who produced an outstanding performance in the opening match of the tournament at Alexandra Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-champion-brecel-loses-in-masters-first-round-to-lisowski/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2024 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-champion-brecel-loses-in-masters-first-round-to-lisowski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry &amp; Eddie Hearn: New Year Special]]></title><description><![CDATA[The famous father and son behind the Matchroom Sport empire join Shabnam to chat snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/barry-amp-eddie-hearn-new-year-special/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/barry-amp-eddie-hearn-new-year-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neil Robertson &amp; Django Fung: Christmas Special]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2010 world snooker champion chats to Shabnam from Australia joined by his manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/neil-robertson-amp-django-fung-christmas-special/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/neil-robertson-amp-django-fung-christmas-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Feeney: Playing It Straight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coach behind the SightRight technique which has helped three world champions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/steve-feeney-playing-it-straight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/steve-feeney-playing-it-straight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump suffers surprise Scottish Open exit to Zhang]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Judd Trump makes an early Scottish Open exit in Edinburgh, with the Englishman losing 4-2 to China's Zhang Anda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-suffers-surprise-scottish-open-exit-to-zhang/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-suffers-surprise-scottish-open-exit-to-zhang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Simply ridiculous' - Murphy hits first 147 in Shoot-Out history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy makes the first 147 break in Snooker Shoot-Out history as he beats Hungarian teenager Bulcsu Revesz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/simply-ridiculous-murphy-hits-first-147-in-shoot-out-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/simply-ridiculous-murphy-hits-first-147-in-shoot-out-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unbelievable! Ridiculous!' - Murphy hits first 147 in Snooker Shoot Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy became the first player to hit a 147 in the quick-fire Snooker Shoot Out as he saw off Hungarian 16-year-old Bulcsu Revesz in Swansea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/unbelievable-ridiculous-murphy-hits-first-147-in-snooker-shoot-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/unbelievable-ridiculous-murphy-hits-first-147-in-snooker-shoot-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pool pioneer Fisher calls for a women's Mosconi Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pool pioneer Allison Fisher believes now is the right time to create a women's version of the Mosconi Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/pool-pioneer-fisher-calls-for-a-womens-mosconi-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/pool-pioneer-fisher-calls-for-a-womens-mosconi-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Europe retain the Ryder Cup of pool? 2023 Mosconi Cup guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mosconi Cup is back for its 30th edition, and we have all you need to know as the best nine-ball players from Team Europe and Team USA face off at Alexandra Palace from December 6 to 9, live on Sky Sports...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/can-europe-retain-the-ryder-cup-of-pool-2023-mosconi-cup-guide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/can-europe-retain-the-ryder-cup-of-pool-2023-mosconi-cup-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan: I'll keep going until the wheels fall off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has no plans to walk away from snooker anytime soon after a record-extending eighth UK Championship title as he beat Ding Junhui&nbsp;10-7 in the final on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-ill-keep-going-until-the-wheels-fall-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-ill-keep-going-until-the-wheels-fall-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan reaches UK Championship final 30 years after first title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Hossein Vafaei 6-2 to reach the UK Championship final, 30 years after he first lifted the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-reaches-uk-championship-final-30-years-after-first-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-reaches-uk-championship-final-30-years-after-first-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vafaei vows no repeat of wild break against O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hossein Vafaei has vowed there will be no repeat of his reckless Crucible break-off when he faces Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-finals of the UK Snooker Championship in York on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/vafaei-vows-no-repeat-of-wild-break-against-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2023 08:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/vafaei-vows-no-repeat-of-wild-break-against-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I deserved to lose' - O'Sullivan battles into UK Championship semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan held off a late surge from Zhou Yuelong to win 6-5 and reach the semi-finals of the UK Championship for the first time since 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-deserved-to-lose-osullivan-battles-into-uk-championship-semis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/i-deserved-to-lose-osullivan-battles-into-uk-championship-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'll keep stinking out gaffs' - O'Sullivan downbeat despite win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has warned he will continue "stinking out gaffs" after he limped into the quarter-finals of the UK Snooker Championship with a 6-5 win over Robert Milkins in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ill-keep-stinking-out-gaffs-osullivan-downbeat-despite-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ill-keep-stinking-out-gaffs-osullivan-downbeat-despite-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional O'Sullivan looks back on career in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan talks through pictures from his childhood and career, including his famous hug with Judd Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotional-osullivan-looks-back-on-career-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/emotional-osullivan-looks-back-on-career-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan: Battle with addiction and depression the worst time of my life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has described his battle with depression, and alcohol and drug abuse as the "worst time of my life", and says his inability to deal with pressure drove him into a bad place mentally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-battle-with-addiction-and-depression-the-worst-time-of-my-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-battle-with-addiction-and-depression-the-worst-time-of-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump seeks improvement despite easy victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump, the 2011 champion, says he will have to 'significantly improve' despite a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Jamie Jones at the UK Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-seeks-improvement-despite-easy-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-seeks-improvement-despite-easy-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan breezes through to round two at UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan began his pursuit of a record-extending eighth UK Championship title with a 6-2 win over Anthony McGill in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-breezes-through-to-round-two-at-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-breezes-through-to-round-two-at-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ding knocks defending champion Allen out of UK Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ding Junhui won thrilling final-frame decider to knock out defending champion Mark Allen at UK Snooker Championship on Saturday in York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-knocks-defending-champion-allen-out-of-uk-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-knocks-defending-champion-allen-out-of-uk-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beckham: All we did after Utd training was play snooker! | Ronnie could be the GOAT]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Beckham talks of going to the snooker halls with his teammates after Manchester United training and feels Ronnie O'Sullivan could be the greatest snooker player of all time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/beckham-all-we-did-after-utd-training-was-play-snooker-ronnie-could-be-the-goat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/beckham-all-we-did-after-utd-training-was-play-snooker-ronnie-could-be-the-goat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan makes quit threat over China after hitting career 'crossroads']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has warned he will quit snooker if he is restricted from playing in China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-quit-threat-over-china-after-hitting-career-crossroads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-makes-quit-threat-over-china-after-hitting-career-crossroads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen feels confident for UK Championship defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen says he will begin the defence of his UK Championship in a positive frame of mind after winning the Champion of Champions for a second time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-feels-confident-for-uk-championship-defence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-feels-confident-for-uk-championship-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delving into O'Sullivan's 'hurt' in new Amazon doc]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Amazon documentary, Ronnie O'Sullivan: The Edge of Everything, offers a unique insight into the snooker legend's "hurt and suffering" alongside his most magical moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/delving-into-osullivans-hurt-in-new-amazon-doc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/delving-into-osullivans-hurt-in-new-amazon-doc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan withdraws from snooker event to look after mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the Champion of Champions snooker event to look after his mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-snooker-event-to-look-after-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-withdraws-from-snooker-event-to-look-after-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Holt: The Hitman targets tour return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nottingham player reveals his best coaching tips to Shabnam Younus-Jewell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/michael-holt-the-hitman-targets-tour-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/michael-holt-the-hitman-targets-tour-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan through as Selby &amp; Higgins lose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Selby and John Higgins suffer surprise exits in the International Championship, while Ronnie O'Sullivan cruises into the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-through-as-selby-amp-higgins-lose/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-through-as-selby-amp-higgins-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maguire ends Trump's 22-match winning run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump's hopes of a fourth straight world ranking title are dashed as he is beaten by Stephen Maguire at the International Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/maguire-ends-trumps-22-match-winning-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/maguire-ends-trumps-22-match-winning-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan Hirschowitz: Snooker fan doing his dream job for over 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Snooker Tour head of media on working in the sport he loves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ivan-hirschowitz-snooker-fan-doing-his-dream-job-for-over-20-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ivan-hirschowitz-snooker-fan-doing-his-dream-job-for-over-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wang, 12, beaten as Trump claims 21st straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump wins his 21st consecutive match as he defeats 12-year-old Wang Xinzhong at the International Championship in China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wang-12-beaten-as-trump-claims-21st-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/wang-12-beaten-as-trump-claims-21st-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lukas Kleckers: “I want to be a role model for other Germans”]]></title><description><![CDATA[German player Lukas Kleckers on his hopes to inspire others in his country to play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lukas-kleckers-i-want-to-be-a-role-model-for-other-germans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/lukas-kleckers-i-want-to-be-a-role-model-for-other-germans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-form Trump beats Wakelin in NI Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump wins his third straight ranking title with a commanding 9-3 victory against Chris Wakelin in the Northern Ireland Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/in-form-trump-beats-wakelin-in-ni-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/in-form-trump-beats-wakelin-in-ni-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump fights back to beat Hawkins and reach final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump reaches the final of the Northern Ireland Open, where he will play Chris Wakelin, after recovering from a poor start to beat Barry Hawkins in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-fights-back-to-beat-hawkins-and-reach-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-fights-back-to-beat-hawkins-and-reach-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump maintains winning run by edging out Maguire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump keeps alive his hopes of a third successive ranking title as he beats Stephen Maguire to reach the Northern Ireland Open semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-maintains-winning-run-by-edging-out-maguire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-maintains-winning-run-by-edging-out-maguire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Open winner Williams out of Belfast event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams becomes the latest big name to exit the Northern Ireland Open as he is beaten by England's Robbie Williams in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/british-open-winner-williams-out-of-belfast-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/british-open-winner-williams-out-of-belfast-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen apologises for World Snooker criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number three Mark Allen apologises for criticising World Snooker and saying the game is in "disarray".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-apologises-for-world-snooker-criticism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-apologises-for-world-snooker-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump scores two tons in Northern Ireland Open win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump scores two centuries as he advances to the third round of the Northern Ireland Open by defeating Belgian Julien Leclercq 4-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-scores-two-tons-in-northern-ireland-open-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-scores-two-tons-in-northern-ireland-open-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holder Allen out as Brown shocks Robertson in NI Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holder Mark Allen suffers a shock Northern Ireland Open defeat as Antrim's Jordan Brown delights the home crowd by beating former world champion Neil Robertson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/holder-allen-out-as-brown-shocks-robertson-in-ni-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/holder-allen-out-as-brown-shocks-robertson-in-ni-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Hunter: 'Making a difference better than any trophy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Transgender snooker player Jamie Hunter talks to Shabnam about being on the women's tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jamie-hunter-making-a-difference-better-than-any-trophy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/jamie-hunter-making-a-difference-better-than-any-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen begins NI Open defence with comfortable win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen begins the defence of his Northern Ireland Open title with a 4-0 victory over Ben Mertens at the Waterfront Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-begins-ni-open-defence-with-comfortable-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-begins-ni-open-defence-with-comfortable-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players' contracts are 'very restrictive' - Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen says players "need to be stronger and stand up to World Snooker", arguing the current contracts they have with the governing body are "very restrictive".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/players-contracts-are-very-restrictive-allen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/players-contracts-are-very-restrictive-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to miss NI Open for 'medical reasons']]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the Northern Ireland Open for "medical reasons".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-miss-ni-open-for-medical-reasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-miss-ni-open-for-medical-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Perfect storm' led to snooker match-fixing scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators give the BBC insight into the match-fixing scandal involving 10 Chinese players and steps they are taking to help prevent corruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/perfect-storm-led-to-snooker-match-fixing-scandal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/perfect-storm-led-to-snooker-match-fixing-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Django Fung: 'I look for smart players who can play']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam finds out how top snooker manager Django Fung works with superstar clients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/django-fung-i-look-for-smart-players-who-can-play/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/django-fung-i-look-for-smart-players-who-can-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wins in Wuhan for back-to-back titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump beats fellow Englishman Ali Carter 10-7 in the Wuhan Open final to claim back-to-back titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wins-in-wuhan-for-back-to-back-titles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wins-in-wuhan-for-back-to-back-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triumphant Shaw celebrates on top of pool table!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayson Shaw wins the inaugural Hanoi Open Pool Championship after defeating Albin Ouschan, sparking wild celebrations on top of the pool table!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/triumphant-shaw-celebrates-on-top-of-pool-table/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/triumphant-shaw-celebrates-on-top-of-pool-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disciplinary threat abates as Macau dates change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exhibition event in Macau featuring five top players which was set to clash with this month's Northern Ireland Open is moved to December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/disciplinary-threat-abates-as-macau-dates-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/disciplinary-threat-abates-as-macau-dates-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan well beaten by Lyu in Wuhan quarter-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers a shock 5-1 loss to Lyu Haotian in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-well-beaten-by-lyu-in-wuhan-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-well-beaten-by-lyu-in-wuhan-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Snooker really saved my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[David Church is ranked third in the world for disability snooker and thanks the game for changing his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-really-saved-my-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/snooker-really-saved-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan cruises into Wuhan Open quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Allen remain on course to meet each other in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-cruises-into-wuhan-open-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-cruises-into-wuhan-open-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan and Trump into Wuhan Open fourth round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan beats China's Pang Junxu and Judd Trump thrashes Matthew Selt to reach the fourth round of the Wuhan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-and-trump-into-wuhan-open-fourth-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-and-trump-into-wuhan-open-fourth-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World champions to miss NI Open to play in Macau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five players, including four members of the world's top 16, will miss the Northern Ireland Open to compete in an exhibition event in Macau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-champions-to-miss-ni-open-to-play-in-macau/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/world-champions-to-miss-ni-open-to-play-in-macau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson plans to take break after Wuhan Open exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Robertson says he plans to take a break from the game and spend time in Australia after his exit from the Wuhan Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-plans-to-take-break-after-wuhan-open-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/robertson-plans-to-take-break-after-wuhan-open-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Doherty to keep number one ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan keeps hold of his number one ranking after beating Ken Doherty 5-1 in the Wuhan Open first round in China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-doherty-to-keep-number-one-ranking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-doherty-to-keep-number-one-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter &amp; Oliver Lines: 'We&rsquo;re in a unique position']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam meets the dad and son who&rsquo;ve played on the World Snooker Tour at the same time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/peter-amp-oliver-lines-wersquore-in-a-unique-position/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/peter-amp-oliver-lines-wersquore-in-a-unique-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wins English Open after fightback against Zhang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump takes six successive frames to win the English Open with a 9-7 final victory over Zhang Anda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wins-english-open-after-fightback-against-zhang/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wins-english-open-after-fightback-against-zhang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump stuns Higgins with comeback to reach final]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins says he feels like "he's been hit by a truck" after Judd Trump wins four straight frames for a 6-5 win in the English Open semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-stuns-higgins-with-comeback-to-reach-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-stuns-higgins-with-comeback-to-reach-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wins to set up Higgins semi-final at English Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump will face John Higgins in the semi-finals of the English Open after both claim comfortable victories at the last-eight stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wins-to-set-up-higgins-semi-final-at-english-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/trump-wins-to-set-up-higgins-semi-final-at-english-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan suffers shock loss to Zhang]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan is out of the English Open after a shock last-16 defeat to China's Zhang Anda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-suffers-shock-loss-to-zhang/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-suffers-shock-loss-to-zhang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen out of English Open after defeat by Selt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Mark Allen exits the English Open at the last 32 stage after a 4-2 defeat by England's Matthew Selt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-out-of-english-open-after-defeat-by-selt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-out-of-english-open-after-defeat-by-selt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby stunned by world number 104 O'Donnell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Mark Selby is out of the English Open after a shock defeat by world number 104 Martin O'Donnell in the second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-stunned-by-world-number-104-odonnell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/selby-stunned-by-world-number-104-odonnell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neil Tomkins: "We are here to help everybody"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabnam sits down with WPBSA Player Relations Manager Neil Tomkins at the English Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/neil-tomkins-we-are-here-to-help-everybody/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/neil-tomkins-we-are-here-to-help-everybody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ding docked frame for wearing wrong trousers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ding Junhui was docked the opening frame in his win over Ma Hailong at the English Open after turning up in the wrong trousers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-docked-frame-for-wearing-wrong-trousers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/ding-docked-frame-for-wearing-wrong-trousers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen wins opener 4-0 with four centuries in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen reels off four consecutive centuries to defeat Mostafa Dorgham 4-0 in the first round of the English Open in Brentwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-wins-opener-4-0-with-four-centuries-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/allen-wins-opener-4-0-with-four-centuries-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maybe I'm better than I think - Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams says maybe he should give himself more credit after winning his 25th ranking title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/maybe-im-better-than-i-think-williams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/maybe-im-better-than-i-think-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams beats Selby to win British Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams beats Mark Selby 10-7 to win the British Open in Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-selby-to-win-british-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-selby-to-win-british-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sets up British Open final against Selby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams beats Hossein Vafaei to set up a British Open final with Mark Selby, who defeated Xiao Guodong 6-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-sets-up-british-open-final-against-selby/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-sets-up-british-open-final-against-selby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams and Selby through to British Open semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welshman Mark Williams and England's Mark Selby both win to seal their place in the British Open semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-and-selby-through-to-british-open-semis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-and-selby-through-to-british-open-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams beats Ding to reach British Open last eight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Williams comes from behind to beat Ding Junhui 4-2 and advance to the quarter-finals of the British Open in Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-ding-to-reach-british-open-last-eight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/williams-beats-ding-to-reach-british-open-last-eight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgins and Allen knocked out of British Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Higgins and Mark Allen are the latest big names to exit the British Open early in Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-and-allen-knocked-out-of-british-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/higgins-and-allen-knocked-out-of-british-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miah shocks Trump at British Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number 113 Hammad Miah shocks former world champion Judd Trump on the final black to reach the third round of the British Open in Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/miah-shocks-trump-at-british-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/miah-shocks-trump-at-british-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brecel number one hopes halted by Ding defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luca Brecel's hopes of replacing Ronnie O'Sullivan as world number one were halted with a defeat by China's Ding Junhui at the British Open in Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-number-one-hopes-halted-by-ding-defeat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-number-one-hopes-halted-by-ding-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Johnson: 'Even my mother didn&rsquo;t think I&rsquo;d win']]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1986 World Champion reveals how he struggled with fame after winning the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/joe-johnson-even-my-mother-didnrsquot-think-irsquod-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/joe-johnson-even-my-mother-didnrsquot-think-irsquod-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desislava Bozhilova: 'I&rsquo;m not a strict person as I am at the table']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulgarian referee tells Shabnam about her decade on the World Snooker Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/desislava-bozhilova-irsquom-not-a-strict-person-as-i-am-at-the-table/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/desislava-bozhilova-irsquom-not-a-strict-person-as-i-am-at-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to give trophy away after Shanghai win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says he never keeps the trophy after winning a fourth straight Shanghai Masters title with an 11-9 win over Luca Brecel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-give-trophy-away-after-shanghai-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-to-give-trophy-away-after-shanghai-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brecel sets up O'Sullivan final in Shanghai]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Luca Brecel beats Neil Robertson 10-7 to set up a Shanghai Masters final against Ronnie O'Sullivan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-sets-up-osullivan-final-in-shanghai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/brecel-sets-up-osullivan-final-in-shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Selby to reach Shanghai Masters final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan keeps himself on course for a fourth consecutive Shanghai Masters title by beating Mark Selby to reach the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-selby-to-reach-shanghai-masters-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/osullivan-beats-selby-to-reach-shanghai-masters-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Parrott: The Entertainer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1991 world champion and popular TV pundit on lawn bowls, Everton football club and how competitive snooker during its golden era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/john-parrott-the-entertainer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/john-parrott-the-entertainer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zak Surety: Fighting anxiety to pursue snooker dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Basildon player discusses his ongoing battle with anxiety and living with Elton John.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zak-surety-fighting-anxiety-to-pursue-snooker-dreams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/zak-surety-fighting-anxiety-to-pursue-snooker-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cliff Thorburn Part 2: "Drugs - just don't do it"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grinder continues his conversation with Shabnam Younus-Jewell about his career in snooker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/cliff-thorburn-part-2-drugs-just-dont-do-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/cliff-thorburn-part-2-drugs-just-dont-do-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: Cliff Thorburn on his Alex Higgins rivalry &amp; Crucible 147]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grinder joins Shabnam to discuss his discovery of snooker in his homeland of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-cliff-thorburn-on-his-alex-higgins-rivalry-amp-crucible-147/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-cliff-thorburn-on-his-alex-higgins-rivalry-amp-crucible-147/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cliff Thorburn Part 1: His rivalry with Alex Higgins and Crucible 147]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grinder joins Shabnam to discuss his discovery of snooker in his homeland of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/cliff-thorburn-part-1-his-rivalry-with-alex-higgins-and-crucible-147/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/cliff-thorburn-part-1-his-rivalry-with-alex-higgins-and-crucible-147/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cliff Thorburn: His rivalry with Alex Higgins and Crucible 147]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grinder joins Shabnam to discuss his discovery of snooker in his homeland of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/cliff-thorburn-his-rivalry-with-alex-higgins-and-crucible-147/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/cliff-thorburn-his-rivalry-with-alex-higgins-and-crucible-147/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: Alfie Burden on Jimmy White friendship &amp; his football past]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AB of London on his up and down career in snooker and his previous life at Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-alfie-burden-on-jimmy-white-friendship-amp-his-football-past/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-alfie-burden-on-jimmy-white-friendship-amp-his-football-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: Ian McCulloch on coaching and Crucible memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former pro joins Shabnam to talk about his approach to coaching players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-ian-mcculloch-on-coaching-and-crucible-memories/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-ian-mcculloch-on-coaching-and-crucible-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: Barry Hawkins on being a 'nice' person and a winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former World Championship runner-up on how he intends to get back into the top-16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-barry-hawkins-on-being-a-nice-person-and-a-winner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-barry-hawkins-on-being-a-nice-person-and-a-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: Brendan Moore - 'It's been emotional']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former referee on leaving the sport on a high and why he's not like Vinnie Jones!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-brendan-moore-its-been-emotional/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-brendan-moore-its-been-emotional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy bounces back from Crucible disappointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Murphy beats Mark Williams 3-0 to win Championship League in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-bounces-back-from-crucible-disappointment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/murphy-bounces-back-from-crucible-disappointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: Ishpreet Singh Chadha - 'I want snooker to be famous in India']]></title><description><![CDATA[Having earned a place on tour, he now wants to help build the sport in his country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-ishpreet-singh-chadha-i-want-snooker-to-be-famous-in-india/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-ishpreet-singh-chadha-i-want-snooker-to-be-famous-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: David Hendon - The bard of snooker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The commentator, podcaster and playwright on his life in and love of 'an eccentric sport'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-david-hendon-the-bard-of-snooker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-david-hendon-the-bard-of-snooker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: Jak Jones - 'I've got more belief and confidence']]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Championship quarter-finalist on why he's ready to start winning titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-jak-jones-ive-got-more-belief-and-confidence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-jak-jones-ive-got-more-belief-and-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framed: Alexander Ursenbacher - 'Q-School is unbearable']]></title><description><![CDATA[The young Swiss talent on why fighting for his place on tour has made him a better person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-alexander-ursenbacher-q-school-is-unbearable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/nl-nl/sport/biljart/framed-alexander-ursenbacher-q-school-is-unbearable/</guid></item></channel></rss>