The Origins of Snooker Unveiled: A Gentleman’s Game Created by British Officers in India in the 19th Century
Snooker, a sport synonymous with precision and strategy, has a fascinating lineage that stems from the leisure activities of British officers in colonial India. This article delves into the historical ...
Snooker legend legally changed his name for one tournament – but broadcaster wouldn’t allow it
Snooker legend Jimmy White once legally changed his name as part of a sponsorship deal during the 2005 Masters. ‘The Whirlwind’ switched his identity overnight, becoming Jimmy Brown due to a ...
A Look Back in History: The Origins and Evolution of Snooker
The Evolution and Naming of Snooker As Chamberlain and his fellow officers played this inventive version of billiards, the name 'snooker' emerged quite by accident. Originally a term used to describe ...
Jimmy White’s name change by deed poll only lasted for one week before changing back
Jimmy White is one of snooker's most popular figures and was once involved in a bizarre sponsorship deal that saw him change his name by deed poll for just one week in 2005 ...
‘It’d be a hell of a thing…’ – Former world snooker champion names Ronnie O’Sullivan shock favourite to win Crucible
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has been tipped to pull off one of sport’s all-time great comebacks – by winning next month’s World ...
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How the BBC Caused a Snooker Boom — Twice
The advent of colour television and a program called 'Pot Black' introduced snooker to a whole new audience and led to a ...
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Snooker stars head for Shropshire: See world greats Judd Trump, Kyren Wilson and more in action in Telford
You could have a seat at the Players Championship 2025 World Snooker Tour when it comes to Telford this month.