TOGB Column – Should Hearn and Co apologise for making snooker popular once again?
TOGB editor Nigel Slater gives his thoughts on the latest events in the snooker world.
The moments of World Championship 2017 which got us talking
Here we delve back into the 17 days of this year’s World Championship and remind ourselves of the great moments and the major talking points.
Mark Selby beats John Higgins to win third World Championship title
Mark Selby secured his third World Championship title in four seasons after beating John Higgins in one of the most gripping finals seen in years.
Snooker chiefs apologise after Crucible ticket system crashes down
World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn has apologised on Twitter to snooker fans who struggled to buy Crucible tickets next year due to technical problems.
Mark Selby and John Higgins to clash for World Championship crown
Mark Selby and John Higgins will meet in this year’s World Championship final after completing contrasting semi-final victories earlier today (Saturday).
Barry Hawkins sets up semi-final clash with John Higgins
Barry Hawkins moved to just one win away from reaching the World Championship final for a second time after defeating Stephen Maguire tonight (Wednesday).
So what did Barry Hearn reveal in Wednesday’s press conference?
World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn says he is giving amateurs their best opportunity of making it to the big time with the introduction of a new Challenge Tour – but warned them they will be no sympathy for losers.
