Image Credit [University of Leeds] Leeds, aside from the outstanding sporting teams that it possesses, also lays claim to having produced many a world-class sportsman and woman. The triathlon is but one example of this, […]
Magic Leeds win the 8-ball
One of the biggest BUCS tournaments in the year ended in success for Leeds’ pool and snooker society, as they claimed their first ever 8-ball championship win. Leeds took their largest team ever to Great […]
Hawkins precise in Preston for win
The 2017 World Grand Prix concluded on Sunday, with Barry Hawkins beating Ryan Day, in another, though not as thrilling, battle between England and Wales on the weekend. The tournament, staged at the Guild Hall […]
Ronnie is the Master again
In the first edition of the Masters since the trophy was named after the late Paul Hunter, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Joe Perry did battle in the wonderful atmosphere of the Alexandra Palace, the current home […]
The Jester from Leicester Reigns Supreme
Mark Selby, the indisputable number one in the world of snooker, produced some thrilling shots to beat Ronnie O’Sullivan – known to many as the best player the sport has ever witnessed – 10 frames […]
The Dafabet Masters – what can we expect?
SUNDAY sees the beginning of one of the most prestigious titles in the snooker world: the Dafabet Masters. The event will again be held at the Alexandra Palace, which has hosted the event since 2012 […]
Sport | Society in Focus – Pool & Snooker
For sports which demand extreme concentration, tactical nous and mathematical prowess, pool and snooker’s reputations as bar games is, we at LS Sport feel, a little demeaning. Being played purely indoors and requiring near no […]
Snooker prepares for the return of the Rocket
Jamie Kirby World Snooker Championships Upon hearing the news that Ronny ‘The Rocket’ O’Sullivan would be taking a long-term sabbatical from snooker in November, the revision timetables of many students began to look even more […]
Selby the master once again
World number 1 Mark Selby won the 2013 Masters last Sunday at Alexandra Palace by beating defending champion and Australian Neil Robertson 10 frames to 6 in the final. It was his third Masters crown […]
‘Rocket’ Ronnie set for final flight?
It was with great sadness that LS Sport learnt of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s decision this week to pull out of the remainder of the 2012-13 season. Ronnie is an innovator and an entertainer; snooker was so […]