Snooker champion has 'serious phobia' of tea bags

The 50-year-old made the admission while giving an interview during the Welsh Open. Snooker champion has 'serious phobia' of tea bags

Hawkins beats Lisowski to win first Welsh Open title

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. Hawkins beats Lisowski to win first Welsh Open title

Watch: Wilson hits audacious trick shot to reach 142

Kyren Wilson makes a trick shot on the final black to win his match against Liu Hongyu at the Welsh Open. Watch: Wilson hits audacious trick shot to reach 142

Hawkins holds off Wu to reach Welsh Open final

Barry Hawkins beat Wu Yize 6-4 to reach the Welsh Open final for the second time in his career. Hawkins holds off Wu to reach Welsh Open final

A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary

John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport. A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary

Higgins stays on course for sixth Welsh Open title

John Higgins remains on course for a sixth Welsh Open title after brushing aside Zhou Yuelong in the quarter-finals. Higgins stays on course for sixth Welsh Open title

Jiang beats Welsh Open title holder Selby in opener

Defending Welsh Open champion Mark Selby has been knocked out in the first round by China's Jiang Jun, losing 4-3. Jiang beats Welsh Open title holder Selby in opener

Williams exits Welsh Open, Higgins & Robertson through

Two-time champion Mark Williams is out of the Welsh Open, while John Higgins and Neil Robertson progress to the quarter-finals. Williams exits Welsh Open, Higgins & Robertson through

O'Sullivan signs up for World Seniors Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan, 50, is set to make his debut in the World Seniors Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in May. O'Sullivan signs up for World Seniors Championship

'Genius' Zhao beats Higgins to win Players Championship

Zhao Xintong claims the final four frames to beat John Higgins 10-7 and win the Players Championship in Telford. 'Genius' Zhao beats Higgins to win Players Championship

Williams and Robertson progress at Welsh Open

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. Williams and Robertson progress at Welsh Open

Watch: Wilson hits audacious trick shot to reach 142

Kyren Wilson makes a trick shot on the final black to win his match against Liu Hongyu at the Welsh Open. Watch: Wilson hits audacious trick shot to reach 142

Zhao wins all-Chinese World Grand Prix final

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. Zhao wins all-Chinese World Grand Prix final

Zhang to face Zhao in World Grand Prix final

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. Zhang to face Zhao in World Grand Prix final

A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary

John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport. A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and was a popular BBC commentator for decades, has died. Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

Welsh Open 'should be in south Wales, 100%' - Page

Jackson Page has questioned the location of the Welsh Open which is again hosted by north Wales town Llandudno this week. Welsh Open 'should be in south Wales, 100%' - Page

Virgo introduces 16-year-old O'Sullivan on Big Break

John Virgo looks back at introducing a then 16-year-old Ronnie O'Sullivan on the BBC TV show Big Break. Virgo introduces 16-year-old O'Sullivan on Big Break

'Genius' Zhao beats Higgins to win Players Championship

Zhao Xintong wins the final four frames to beat John Higgins 10-7 and win the Players Championship in Telford. 'Genius' Zhao beats Higgins to win Players Championship

Trump ends trophy drought with German Masters win

The world number one wins his first tournament since the 2024 UK Championship with victory over Shaun Murphy in Berlin. Trump ends trophy drought with German Masters win

Wilson beats Higgins to win first Masters title - watch the best shots

Watch the best shots as Kyren Wilson beats John Higgins to claim his first Masters title. Wilson beats Higgins to win first Masters title - watch the best shots

Robertson and Trump out but O'Sullivan battles through

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. Robertson and Trump out but O'Sullivan battles through

'Really special' Wu will be number one - O'Sullivan

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan believes that the "really special" Wu Yize will become the world number one within three years. 'Really special' Wu will be number one - O'Sullivan

Wilson defeats Higgins to claim first Masters title

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. Wilson defeats Higgins to claim first Masters title

Masters results and previous winners

Results from the 2026 Masters at Alexandra Palace in London, plus prize money and former winners. Masters results and previous winners

'Really special' Wu will be number one - O'Sullivan

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan believes that the "really special" Wu Yize will become the world number one within three years. 'Really special' Wu will be number one - O'Sullivan

Wilson beats Higgins to win first Masters title - watch the best shots

Watch the best shots as Kyren Wilson beats John Higgins to claim his first Masters title. Wilson beats Higgins to win first Masters title - watch the best shots

'Emotional' Murphy hopes to win German Masters trophy named after late friend

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. 'Emotional' Murphy hopes to win German Masters trophy named after late friend

Higgins to face Wilson after thrilling Masters semis

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. Higgins to face Wilson after thrilling Masters semis

Wilson beats Robertson in classic to reach semi-finals

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. Wilson beats Robertson in classic to reach semi-finals

Framed: The Snooker Podcast

Shabnam goes behind-the-scenes at this year's Masters tournament at Alexandra Palace. Framed: The Snooker Podcast

Framed: The Snooker Podcast

Shabnam Younus-Jewell goes behind-the-scenes at this year's Masters tournament at Alexandra Palace. Framed: The Snooker Podcast

Higgins to face Trump in Masters semi-finals

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. Higgins to face Trump in Masters semi-finals

Every first-round Masters tie finishes 6-2 at odds of 220,000-1

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. Every first-round Masters tie finishes 6-2 at odds of 220,000-1

Wilson establishes lead over Higgins in Masters final

Kyren Wilson makes a strong start towards winning his first Masters crown as he establishes a 5-3 lead over John Higgins in the opening session of the final. Wilson establishes lead over Higgins in Masters final

Higgins defeats Trump in thriller to reach Masters final

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. Higgins defeats Trump in thriller to reach Masters final

Wilson and Higgins reach Masters quarter-finals

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. Wilson and Higgins reach Masters quarter-finals

Allen too good for Williams in Masters last-16 tie

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. Allen too good for Williams in Masters last-16 tie

Wu demolishes Xiao to reach last four of Masters

Wu Yize produces a devastating exhibition of potting to thrash an out-of-sorts Xiao Guodong 6-0 as he progresses into the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Wu demolishes Xiao to reach last four of Masters

Wilson and wife Sophie setting up family support network

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. Wilson and wife Sophie setting up family support network

Higgins wins decider against Zhao to reach semi-finals

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. Higgins wins decider against Zhao to reach semi-finals

'Paul was fun': Remembering snooker's lost great 20 years on

Paul Hunter, one of the sport's most beloved icons, remains unforgotten following his death in 2006. 'Paul was fun': Remembering snooker's lost great 20 years on

World Snooker dismisses table concerns at Masters

World Snooker dismisses concerns over the standard of the table at the Masters saying it has found "no" issues. World Snooker dismisses table concerns at Masters

Terrific Trump powers past Ding at Masters

World number one Judd Trump moves into the quarter-finals of the Masters with a dominant 6-2 win over Ding Junhui at Alexandra Palace. Terrific Trump powers past Ding at Masters

Why did the table at the Masters look square on TV?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the television angle at the Masters appeared different to usual early on in the tournament. Why did the table at the Masters look square on TV?

Murphy & Selby lose on thrilling Masters first day

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. Murphy & Selby lose on thrilling Masters first day

O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters for medical reasons

Eight-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the Masters, which starts on Sunday, for the second year in a row on medical grounds. O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters for medical reasons

'Paul was fun': Remembering snooker's lost great 20 years on

Paul Hunter, one of the sport's most beloved icons, remains unforgotten following his death in 2006. 'Paul was fun': Remembering snooker's lost great 20 years on

World Snooker dismiss table concerns at Masters

World Snooker dismisses concerns over the standard of the table at the Masters saying it has found "no" issues. World Snooker dismiss table concerns at Masters

Allen too good for Williams in Masters last-16 tie

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. Allen too good for Williams in Masters last-16 tie

Wakelin charges back to lift Scottish Open title

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. Wakelin charges back to lift Scottish Open title

Turning the Tables with Steve Davis

Former World Snooker Champion Steve Davis meets those who share his passion for records. Turning the Tables with Steve Davis

Burden beats Bingham in Shoot Out for first ranking title

Alfie Burden beats Stuart Bingham 63-8 to win the Snooker Shoot Out and claim his first ranking title in Blackpool. Burden beats Bingham in Shoot Out for first ranking title

O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters for medical reasons

Eight-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the Masters, which starts on Sunday, for the second year in a row on medical grounds. O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters for medical reasons

Masters snooker all you need to know and match schedule

Match schedule, top seeds, prize money, former winners and BBC coverage details as the 2026 Masters gets under way at Alexandra Palace in London. Masters snooker all you need to know and match schedule

Turning the Tables with Steve Davis

Former World Snooker Champion Steve Davis meets those who share his passion for records. Turning the Tables with Steve Davis

Best shots of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship

Watch the best shots from the 2025 UK Snooker Championship, featuring efforts from Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and Judd Trump. Best shots of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship

Turning the Tables with Steve Davis

Former World Snooker Champion Steve Davis meets those who share his passion for records. Turning the Tables with Steve Davis