Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘If I had my time over again, I wouldn’t choose snooker’
5 years, 7 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘If I had my time over again, I wouldn’t choose snooker’

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Snooker is a really hard sport and if I had my time over again I definitely wouldn't choose snooker as a sport to pursue," the world number one told the BBC's Don't Tell Me the Score podcast. "If I didn't play snooker, I would never have to take any medication ever," he said, while recalling how he felt after a radio interview before the tournament had to be cut short due to a series of panic attacks. Ronnie O'Sullivan at this year's World Championships "It's not that I can't cope with snooker, I just can't cope with normal life sometimes." "I came 180th in the Southern England Cross Country nine miles over Parliament Hill, 34 minutes in a 10km race in France, so they're all my proudest achievements, because not many people know about that.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of ANOTHER big snooker event with a mystery 'medical issue', weeks after he hinted he could quit the sport at 48
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of ANOTHER big snooker event with a mystery 'medical issue', weeks after he hinted he could quit the sport at 48

Daily Mail  

The 48-year-old world legend has previously threatened to quit the sport The snooker icon has pulled out of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland Open on the opening day of the competition, citing unknown medical reasons for his absence. O'Sullivan, 48, hasn't featured in a competitive fixture since crashing out of the …

Ronnie O’Sullivan gives snooker retirement update and sets World Championship target
3 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan gives snooker retirement update and sets World Championship target

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Just Stop Oil’s tactics will only alienate people
3 months, 1 week ago

Just Stop Oil’s tactics will only alienate people

The Independent  

Just Stop Oil in persisting to “soup” famous paintings like Van Gogh’s Sunflowers will just lead to airport-type security at galleries, international venues becoming reluctant to loan paintings to the UK, and more prosecutions. They should remember Van Gogh’s famous quote, “Art is to console those who are broken by life”, and not alienate many people who appreciate his work …

Ronnie O’Sullivan claims he could quit snooker for challenge to conquer new sport
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan claims he could quit snooker for challenge to conquer new sport

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Ronnie O’Sullivan casts doubt over playing future tournaments in Britain
8 months, 1 week ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan casts doubt over playing future tournaments in Britain

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Referee dispute and ‘doorgate’: How Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chaotic World Snooker Championship unravelled
8 months, 1 week ago

Referee dispute and ‘doorgate’: How Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chaotic World Snooker Championship unravelled

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Ronnie O’Sullivan claims some refs have it in for him during his Crucible defeat
8 months, 1 week ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan claims some refs have it in for him during his Crucible defeat

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Ronnie O’Sullivan shows ‘unbelievable’ sportsmanship in incident at World Snooker Championship
8 months, 1 week ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan shows ‘unbelievable’ sportsmanship in incident at World Snooker Championship

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Ronnie O’Sullivan crashes out of World Snooker Championship in quarter-finals
8 months, 1 week ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashes out of World Snooker Championship in quarter-finals

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Ronnie O’Sullivan and Stuart Bingham locked together early in World Championship quarter-final
8 months, 1 week ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Stuart Bingham locked together early in World Championship quarter-final

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The financial rewards of a breakaway snooker tour appeal to Ronnie O’Sullivan
8 months, 1 week ago

The financial rewards of a breakaway snooker tour appeal to Ronnie O’Sullivan

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A break from tradition? How does snooker’s future look and what’s on the table
8 months, 1 week ago

A break from tradition? How does snooker’s future look and what’s on the table

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Ronnie O’Sullivan: I’d walk away from snooker if I felt under-valued
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan: I’d walk away from snooker if I felt under-valued

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Ronnie O'Sullivan insists he is NOT snooker's GOAT, as the seven-time world champion names two players ahead of him in the debate
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan insists he is NOT snooker's GOAT, as the seven-time world champion names two players ahead of him in the debate

Daily Mail  

Ronnie O'Sullivan believes he is not the greatest player to ever pick up a snooker cue. O'Sullivan, 48, is a seven-time world champion, and is considered by many to be the biggest talent the sport has seen thanks to his incredible break-building and ability to play with both hands. But O'Sullivan, who is aiming for an eighth world crown at …

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luca Brecel face tricky opening matches at World Snooker Championship
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luca Brecel face tricky opening matches at World Snooker Championship

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Ronnie O’Sullivan makes bold Saudi Arabia promise after impressive Riyadh win
10 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes bold Saudi Arabia promise after impressive Riyadh win

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Ronnie O’Sullivan qualifies for China trip as foot injury lingers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan qualifies for China trip as foot injury lingers

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Ronnie O’Sullivan criticises ‘disgusting’ Alexandra Palace venue before Masters semi-final
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan criticises ‘disgusting’ Alexandra Palace venue before Masters semi-final

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Ronnie O’Sullivan accused of ‘disrespect’ after Scottish Open withdrawal
1 year ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan accused of ‘disrespect’ after Scottish Open withdrawal

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A look at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record as oldest and youngest UK champion
1 year, 1 month ago

A look at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record as oldest and youngest UK champion

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Ronnie O’Sullivan gets ‘more of a buzz from breakfast’ than winning UK Championship
1 year, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan gets ‘more of a buzz from breakfast’ than winning UK Championship

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Ding Juhui fights back in opening session of final against Ronnie O’Sullivan
1 year, 1 month ago

Ding Juhui fights back in opening session of final against Ronnie O’Sullivan

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Ding Junhui beats Judd Trump to set up UK final showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan
1 year, 1 month ago

Ding Junhui beats Judd Trump to set up UK final showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan

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Hossein Vafaei vows no repeat of ‘crazy’ break-off in Ronnie O’Sullivan rematch
1 year, 1 month ago

Hossein Vafaei vows no repeat of ‘crazy’ break-off in Ronnie O’Sullivan rematch

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Ronnie O’Sullivan LIVE: UK Snooker Championship result and reaction as O’Sullivan beats Zhou Yuelong in deciding frame
1 year, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan LIVE: UK Snooker Championship result and reaction as O’Sullivan beats Zhou Yuelong in deciding frame

The Independent  

✕ Close Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals he was 'on phone to Samaritans' at snooker world championships Ronnie O’Sullivan returned to action at the UK Snooker Championship with a dramatic win to book his place in the semi-finals at the York Barbican. O’Sullivan is bidding for an eighth UK Championship crown this week but for the second round in a row needed …

Ronnie O’Sullivan advances at UK Championship after winning six straight frames against
1 year, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan advances at UK Championship after winning six straight frames against

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Ronnie O’Sullivan is the UK’s greatest sportsman – his Amazon Prime documentary shows he is also the most honest
1 year, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan is the UK’s greatest sportsman – his Amazon Prime documentary shows he is also the most honest

The Independent  

There is a scene in Edge of Everything, the new documentary about Ronnie O’Sullivan, that provides as sharp an analysis as you will ever see of the pressures of top level sport. Ever since Netflix sold a gazillion subscriptions on the back of Michael Jordan’s documentary The Last Dance, there has been an arms race among streaming services to secure …

Ronnie O’Sullivan threatens to quit in row with snooker chiefs
1 year, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan threatens to quit in row with snooker chiefs

The Hindu  

Ronnie O’Sullivan has warned he will quit snooker if he is restricted from playing non-tour events in China, saying his career is at a “crossroads”. Seven-time world champion O’Sullivan and other UK-based players are contracted to play in WST tournaments and could face sanctions if they miss events. “If I can’t go and do what I need to do, which …

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes quit threat over China with snooker at a ‘crossroads’
1 year, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes quit threat over China with snooker at a ‘crossroads’

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Ronnie O’Sullivan documentary lays bare his snooker addiction and flaws in stark contrast to Beckham series
1 year, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan documentary lays bare his snooker addiction and flaws in stark contrast to Beckham series

The Independent  

There are a number of eye-opening moments in the new Ronnie O’Sullivan documentary, The Edge of Everything, which lays bare one of the most complex and compelling characters in sport and a lifelong battle with his own genius. “He said, ‘tell my boy to win’.” open image in gallery O’Sullivan on his playing his best snooker: ‘It feels good. O’Sullivan …

‘Drained and stressed’ Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Champion of Champions
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Drained and stressed’ Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Champion of Champions

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Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up on his battles with addiction and depression that caused him to 'implode' during his early career in new all-access documentary by David Beckham's film company
1 year, 2 months ago

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up on his battles with addiction and depression that caused him to 'implode' during his early career in new all-access documentary by David Beckham's film company

Daily Mail  

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has opened up on his battles with addiction and fighting his inner demons in a new access-all-areas documentary made by David Beckham's film company. Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has opened up on his battles with addiction and mental demons in a new documentary about his extraordinary career The Edge of Everything, which will air on Amazon …

O’Sullivan says he lost years of his career to alcohol and drugs
1 year, 7 months ago

O’Sullivan says he lost years of his career to alcohol and drugs

The Hindu  

Seven-times world snooker champion Ronnie O’Sullivan said he lost “six to seven” years of his career to alcohol and drugs. O’Sullivan was stripped of his Irish Masters title in 1998 after a post-match drug test found evidence of cannabis in his system. Then four years of dealing with stuff away from the table which I didn’t deal with very well,” …

Ronnie O’Sullivan knocked out of World Championship by ‘phenomenal’ Luca Brecel
1 year, 8 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan knocked out of World Championship by ‘phenomenal’ Luca Brecel

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Ronnie O’Sullivan grudge match ends in hug after crushing win
1 year, 8 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan grudge match ends in hug after crushing win

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Ronnie O’Sullivan slammed by snooker rival: ‘He’s a nice person when he’s asleep’
1 year, 8 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan slammed by snooker rival: ‘He’s a nice person when he’s asleep’

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Ronnie O’Sullivan aims to keep controversy away during latest Crucible title bid
1 year, 8 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan aims to keep controversy away during latest Crucible title bid

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'I am old enough to be most of their dads' – Ronnie O'Sullivan on going for record eighth world title
1 year, 8 months ago

'I am old enough to be most of their dads' – Ronnie O'Sullivan on going for record eighth world title

The Telegraph  

Ronnie O’Sullivan has hailed the power of Pilates as he begins his quest for a record eighth world snooker title on what is an unprecedented 31st consecutive Crucible appearance. Now surpassing even Steve Davis for longevity, O’Sullivan could extend a further two modern-day records in Sheffield over the next fortnight when victory would not just take him clear of Stephen …

Ronnie O’Sullivan went ‘too far’ with ‘damaging’ snooker comments
1 year, 9 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan went ‘too far’ with ‘damaging’ snooker comments

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Ronnie O’Sullivan hails James Wattana’s impact on Thai snooker
1 year, 10 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan hails James Wattana’s impact on Thai snooker

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Ronnie O’Sullivan edges past Ben Mertens 4-3 to reach English Open second round
2 years ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan edges past Ben Mertens 4-3 to reach English Open second round

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Ronnie O’Sullivan tumbles out of Scottish Open after loss to Gary Wilson
2 years, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan tumbles out of Scottish Open after loss to Gary Wilson

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Snooker world champion O’Sullivan feels an ‘imposter’
2 years, 1 month ago

Snooker world champion O’Sullivan feels an ‘imposter’

The Hindu  

World champion Ronnie O’Sullivan said he felt he was suffering from “imposter syndrome” and did not want to play snooker right now despite easing into the last 16 of the UK Championship in York on Monday with a 6-2 win over Matthew Stevens. O’Sullivan is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in snooker history, with the 46-year-old Englishman …

Himanshu Jain qualifies for Pro Circuit World Snooker, creates history
2 years, 6 months ago

Himanshu Jain qualifies for Pro Circuit World Snooker, creates history

The Hindu  

Himanshu Jain chased a dream and is delighted to have realised it too, creating history of sorts by becoming the first Indian to qualify for the Pro Circuit World Snooker from the extremely challenging Asia-Oceania Q School qualifying championship, organised by the World Snooker Tour, in Bangkok on Saturday. For someone who is ranked India No.3 in the 6-red snooker …

The Ronnie O'Sullivan story: Of depression, drugs and determination
2 years, 8 months ago

The Ronnie O'Sullivan story: Of depression, drugs and determination

The Hindu  

Ronnie "Rocket" O'Sullivan equalled Stephen Hendry's record of seven world snooker titles in Sheffield on Monday but he has more in common with another complex and outspoken world champion, Tyson Fury, than the unflashy Scotsman. "I was depressed because I'd stopped drinking and taking drugs, but I only drank and took drugs in the first place because I was depressed," …

Maximum breaks to shoeless mistakes – never a dull moment with Ronnie O’Sullivan
2 years, 8 months ago

Maximum breaks to shoeless mistakes – never a dull moment with Ronnie O’Sullivan

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Magnificent Seven: A closer look at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s world title successes
2 years, 8 months ago

Magnificent Seven: A closer look at Ronnie O’Sullivan’s world title successes

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Ronnie O'Sullivan wins record seventh World Snooker title; beats Judd Trump in final
2 years, 8 months ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan wins record seventh World Snooker title; beats Judd Trump in final

The Hindu  

Ronnie O'Sullivan won a record seventh World Snooker Championship crown after beating Judd Trump 18-13 in the final here on Monday. The showpiece match at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre was in the balance when the evening session started, with O'Sullivan leading 14-11 in the best of 35-frame contest after 2019 world champion Trump had bounced back from 12-5 down overnight earlier …

John Higgins believes snooker’s ‘Class of 92’ can reign for another decade
2 years, 8 months ago

John Higgins believes snooker’s ‘Class of 92’ can reign for another decade

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‘Ronnie O’Sullivan’s rapid 147 was ridiculous’: Opponent Mick Price recalls famous break
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Ronnie O’Sullivan’s rapid 147 was ridiculous’: Opponent Mick Price recalls famous break

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