Since 1977 there have been 24 different champions, most recently China’s Zhao Xintong who lifted the trophy in 2025, becoming the first champion from Asia. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan share the record of seven crowns apiece. 1977 John Spencer bt Cliff Thorburn 25-21 1978 Ray Reardon bt Perrie Mans 25-18 1979 Terry Griffiths bt … Read more
Ronnie O’Sullivan has opened up about his form this season after he reached the final of the World Open; O’Sullivan was beaten by Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh who made a 147 in the final; next for O’Sullivan is the World Snooker Championship next month Last Updated: 23/03/26 11:14am Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed he had doubts over his … Read more
It’s been a week since the trade sending Mark Williams to the Lakers was rescinded, and he still hasn’t rejoined the Hornets, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte played three road games since L.A. decided to void the deal due to the results of Williams’ physical, and Boone believes Hornets officials are … Read more
After acquiring Luka Doncic from Dallas at the start of trade deadline week, the Lakers targeted Hornets center Mark Williams in large part because he was “handpicked” by Doncic as the sort of big man Los Angeles’ new franchise player would thrive next to, reports Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Team sources tell McMenamin that the … Read more