Taking place under a number of names over the years, with different venues and formats, the World Open snooker championship was originally established as the Professional Players Tournament in 1982.

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The World Snooker Championship returns to the famous Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, for the 50th ...

A protester interrupted the World Snooker Championship final on Sunday George Wood There is consternation around the iconic sporting arena as play is interrupted by a spectator yet again. “Yeah, ...

Thepchaiya Un-Nooh hits perfect 147 break in penultimate frame of famous 10-7 victory over Ronnie OSullivan in World Open ...

Referee Marcel Eckardt speaks with Mark Allen during the marathon frame George Wood/Getty Images The record for the longest frame ever played at the World Snooker Championship was broken in a surreal ...

Less than half of the record-breaking 11-strong Chinese contingent at the World Snooker Championship main draw have survived the opening round, and two of those left standing are poised for a ...