Snooker: December 2009 Archives

New snooker chief Barry Hearn has said he expects wildcard Jimmy White to create a "sizzling" atmosphere at the Masters in January.

New snooker chief Barry Hearn has said he hopes to bring an "innovative and creative" approach to the sport.

Ding Junhui admitted it has been a "crazy week" after beating John Higgins 10-8 to win the UK Championship in Telford.

John Higgins fought off a "frightening" comeback by Ronnie O'Sullivan to move into the final of the UK Championship on Sunday.

Ding Junhui beat world number two Stephen Maguire 9-5 to secure his place in Sunday's final of the UK Championship.

Ding Junhui and Stephen Maguire have both made it through to the semi-finals of the UK Championship in Telford.

UK Champion Shaun Murphy has failed to defend his title after losing 9-3 to China's Ding Junhui in the second round of the tournament.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has welcomed the proposal for Barry Hearn, the "Ronaldinho of promoting", to reinvent snooker.

New snooker chief Barry Hearn has said he expects wildcard Jimmy White to create a "sizzling" atmosphere at the Masters in January.

New snooker chief Barry Hearn has said he hopes to bring an "innovative and creative" approach to the sport.

Ding Junhui admitted it has been a "crazy week" after beating John Higgins 10-8 to win the UK Championship in Telford.

John Higgins fought off a "frightening" comeback by Ronnie O'Sullivan to move into the final of the UK Championship on Sunday.

Ding Junhui beat world number two Stephen Maguire 9-5 to secure his place in Sunday's final of the UK Championship.

Ding Junhui and Stephen Maguire have both made it through to the semi-finals of the UK Championship in Telford.

UK Champion Shaun Murphy has failed to defend his title after losing 9-3 to China's Ding Junhui in the second round of the tournament.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has welcomed the proposal for Barry Hearn, the "Ronaldinho of promoting", to reinvent snooker.