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John Higgins will become snooker's oldest ever ranking event winner if he wins the International Championship final. The 51-year-old meets Kyren Wilson in a battle for £175k. Victory will mean Higgins will have won ranking titles in his teens, 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s #snooker

ITV is set to show live snooker again next week with the Champion of Champions. Earlier this year the UK channel lost its TV rights for other big events to Channel 5. Natalie Pike, Stephen Hendry and Ken Doherty will present the coverage starting Monday on ITV 4 #snooker

In form Kyren Wilson says he's "miles off" in comparison to snooker's legends despite reaching his 20th ranking final. 2024 world champion Wilson will play in Saturday's huge £175k International Championship final. He said: "I'm nowhere near where I want to be." #snooker

Chang Bingyu hit four centuries - three in a row - to beat the world number one and reach the International Championship SFs. Bingyu defeated Zhao Xintong 6-3 with breaks of 100, 102, 115 and 107. He next meets John Higgins in a fascinating clash of styles. #snooker

Neil Robertson has claimed sporting conduct in snooker "is in the absolute bin" and "something needs to be done". The Australian made his remarks in response to an incident which saw Kyren Wilson throw his cue across the table in an International Championship match. #snooker

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been handed a mighty tough draw in next week's Champion of Champions. The Rocket will meet Shaun Murphy in his opening match. Should he win, then he'll face either world champion Wu Yize or rising star Chang Bingyu. #snooker

One of the most incredible finishes in snooker! Sam Craigie potted a brilliant re-spotted black in a final frame decider - only for the white to go in seconds after. The in-off meant Zhao Xintong won the International Championship clash 6-5. #snooker

Kyren Wilson chucked his cue after losing a frame in the International Championship. It happened when he went 5-3 behind to Liam Highfield. But Wilson ended winning 6-5. He said: "In the ninth [frame] I got a bit angry and lost my composure." #snooker

The International Championship's schedule has been criticised. Neil Robertson and Reanne Evans are not happy some players had to play two games on day one. Robertson told the Metro: "That flat out shouldn't be allowed to happen." Evans tweeted her disapproval. #snooker

Mark Selby hailed "amazing" Jimmy White after beating him in the International Championship. Selby defeated the snooker legend 6-2 on the first day of the big China event. The four-times world champion said White, 64, was playing "great stuff" on tour. #snooker

Reanne Evans created her own rendition of Lionel Messi's 'trophy in bed' clip after adding another title to her collection. Evans won the Niche Cues Women’s Snooker Open in Malaysia for the first time. She said: "Over the moon to win another ranking title." #snooker

A new book is coming out celebrating the life of legendary snooker commentator John Virgo. In it Virgo tells of his snooker life and includes stories and recollections from legends of the game. "Where's the Cue Ball Going?: The Final Memoir" is out November 12. #snooker

Snooker chief Jason Ferguson said "let's see" when asked if Belfast's Waterfront Hall will host the World Championship. A £45m revamp of the Crucible will see the Worlds relocate in 2029. Ferguson told Radio Snooker work on selecting a venue needs to "move quickly". #snooker

Mark Allen has given a positive update about his health. The encouraging X post comes days after Allen said he was considering quitting snooker. Allen said he hopes he'll "be in a better place" next month come the start of the UK Championship. Best wishes Mark 👍 #snooker

Kyren Wilson paid tribute to his "hero" Jimmy White after clinching the Northern Ireland Open title. Wilson has moved to 11 ranking titles - surpassing legend White in the all-time list of top ranking event winners. He said: "I call Jimmy the Godfather of Snooker." #snooker

"Attacking snooker sees Kyren Wilson land the Northern Ireland Open title - fitting then he takes home the Alex Higgins Trophy." 2026 Northern Ireland Open winner - Kyren Wilson #snooker Picture: TNT Sports

BREAKING: Kyren Wilson wins the Northern Ireland Open beating Jak Jones 9-2 #snooker

Jak Jones says he goes into the NI Open final with a new mindset. Jones has won his first two ranking titles already this season and meets Kyren Wilson in a rematch of the 2024 Crucible showdown. He said: "Now I've won tournaments, I've got belief." #snooker Pic: TNT Sports

Kyren Wilson battled back from behind to reach the Northern Ireland Open final. Wilson trailed 5-3 but fought back to beat Sam Craigie after an epic final frame decider. He'll play Mark Williams or Jak Jones in the final. Wilson beat Jones to win the Worlds in 2024. #snooker