World snooker remains one of the most loved sports on the globe. The best way to follow the action live is to watch the scores. If you're looking for the latest news on the sport, there are many sources to choose from. But not all sources are equal. Spend some time reading about the sport to be able to track the world rankings in snooker. Here are some.
O'Sullivan beats Stephen Hendry to win eighth world snooker title
Ronnie O'Sullivan became the first man ever to win eight world titles in snooker. The 46-year-old O'Sullivan won his seventh title in the Crucible to match Stephen Hendry’s record of seven titles. O'Sullivan became the oldest world champion player with this win. Ronnie O'Sullivan had a 6-1 chance of winning the tournament, but he was never in danger in the final against David Gilbert.
O'Sullivan was leading the evening session by four frames. He made a lewd gesture and then challenged an official. Olivier Marteel, the official, issued a formal warning to O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan then asked Olivier Marteel to inspect the camera. The official replied that he didn't see any and he was cleared. WPBSA is still investigating the matter.
O'Sullivan wins four of next five frames
O'Sullivan is leading the World Snooker Championship match against Steve Davis in the middle stage of the tournament. O'Sullivan's ease level is shocking to the six-time champion. Davis talks on BBC about the record-breaking seventh World title. Trump, however, is trying breaking O'Sullivan's momentum. He still makes mistakes and eventually loses the match.
O'Sullivan and Trump made mistakes at the beginning of their match. O'Sullivan made several costly mistake in his opening session. However, he recovered and won four of the five next frames. He broke 85 in frame four to set a new world record. He is now only one frame away to matching Hendry’s seven world titles.
O'Sullivan wins one time
He is expected to be the winner of the world snooker title this year. He will also attempt to match the record set by Stephen Hendry, who won seven titles. The previous record was held by Hendry, who won six titles between 1973 and 1978. O'Sullivan is currently the number one world player and is expected add another title before he leaves. The 46-year-old also overtakes his former coach Ray Reardon as the oldest winner. He was 45 when he won his world title in 1978.
He was 5-1 up at the end of the last session when he failed eject himself from a snooker. Referee Olivier Marteel accused O'Sullivan for making a gesture. Trump, however, told him that he should wait until after each frame to decide. O'Sullivan then spoke to Eurosport at the dressing-room.
Trump's triumphant return to win world snooker
Trump's long game was unravelling and the match was in doubt throughout most of the match. He was down eight frames to five in the second half of the game when O'Sullivan extended his lead by breaking the table with an 87 in frame 14. Trump was able recover from the setback, and made a spectacular long red pot in the next frame. However, Trump's cue ball ran into another red and disappeared into the corner pocket. Trump's comeback wasn't over. As the match continued, both players traded frames for a final score of 10-5.
Trump was good at adjusting to the pressure of final but he was not able to fully take advantage. Trump's return to winning the world snooker title was delayed by his failure to concentrate in the morning session. Referee Olivier Marteel warned Trump and he did not appear happy when players returned to the evening session. Trump threatened to resume his comeback with a run of 73, but quickly lost his focus. O'Sullivan regained his composure during the 10th frame. He had to stop.
Snooker betting strategies
You can bet on live snooker scores if you are a snooker enthusiast. Live betting is a great way to check out who's playing and decreases the chance that you lose. You can start by visiting the World Snooker site. You can see the schedules for all major tournaments, and who is playing in each match.
Match betting and the over/under market are two of the most popular snooker betting strategies. The former is used to predict how many frames will play during the game. It is vital to pick the right odds of winning over/under wagers. Because the odds of getting over/under results are often high, this is important.