World snooker is one of the most popular sports on the planet and the best way to follow the action is to follow the live 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. If you are interested in following the world snooker rankings, it is worth spending some time reading about this sport. Here are some.
Stephen Hendry loses to O'Sullivan for the eighth World Snooker Title
Ronnie O'Sullivan was the first man to earn eight world snooker titles. The 46-year old O'Sullivan won his seventh title at Crucible. This matches Stephen Hendry's seven titles. O'Sullivan is now the oldest man to win a World title. Ronnie O'Sullivan was 6/1 to win the tournament, but he never looked in any danger in the final against David Gilbert.
O'Sullivan was leading the evening session by four frames. O'Sullivan made a lewd gesture before challenging 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 said that he did not see anything, and he was cleared of the offence. However, the matter is still under investigation by the WPBSA.
O'Sullivan wins four out of the next five frames
O'Sullivan leads Steve Davis by a point in the World Snooker Championship match, which is taking place in the middle section 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, on his other hand, is trying stop O'Sullivan's momentum. However, he eventually makes several errors and concedes the match.
Both Trump and O'Sullivan made mistakes in the beginning of the match. O'Sullivan made many costly mistakes in his first session, but he managed to win four frames of the next five. The break of 85 that he made on frame four was a world record. He is now only one frame away to matching Hendry’s seven world titles.
O'Sullivan wins with one visit
He is one of the favorites to win this year's world snooker championship. He is also aiming to surpass the seven-title record held by Stephen Hendry. Hendry holds the previous record. He won six titles from 1973 to 1978. O'Sullivan is a world number one and is tipped to add another title before retiring. The 46-year-old also overtakes his former coach Ray Reardon as the oldest winner. He won the 1978 World Title at 45.
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 of making a gesture but Trump told him to wait until after the frame to decide. O'Sullivan then addressed Eurosport from the dressing room.
Trump's return to world snooker
Trump's long match was falling apart and it was doubtful that the match would be decided for most of its duration. 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 to recover from his setback and he pounded a long, brilliant red in the first frame. However, Trump's cue ball ran into another red and disappeared into the corner pocket. Trump's comeback was not over. As the match continued, both players traded frames for a final score of 10-5.
Trump was happy to be under the pressure, but he could not take advantage of the opportunity. 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 a sense of control after the 10th frame. O'Sullivan had to take a short break.
Snooker betting strategies
If you're a passionate snooker player, then you can win big by betting live on snooker scores. Live betting allows for you to see who is in form while minimizing the risk of changing the odds. You can start by visiting the World Snooker site. Here, you can view the schedule for all the major tournaments and find out who's playing in each match.
Match betting and the over/under market are two of the most popular snooker betting strategies. The former involves predicting whether more frames will be played during the game. It is vital to pick the right odds of winning over/under wagers. This is because there can be high odds of winning over/under.